Author Topic: Anyone else bored out of their mind (Read 6485 times)

vivlamored · « **on:** Jan 12, 2008, 12:05 PM »

this sticks no ice deer and duck season are over what is there to do besides wait for ice

SPINNERBITE · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 12:13 PM »

What about fishing for steelies? or small game hunting.
Tell ya the truth I am bored thats why I'm sitting here.
Around here I dont get to do much icefishing anymore, at least
not like I used too. The goofy wheather going from blistering cold
to 65 the next day has really been messing things up.So that means
I have to put in some serious travel time to find ice.
There's alot more open water oppurtunities but its best to have a boat.
Mine gets put away by Dec. so the wife can use the garage for the winter.
That makes me a BANKY till beginning of March. A couple of my buddies
keep their boats out all year. When I get to go we do pretty good for trout
and L.L.S. its just not often enough to keep me from getting BORED.

vivlamored · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 12:16 PM »

thought about going for some chrome tomorrow

BIGFISH · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 12:22 PM »

what about drinking football chasing some two legged whitetail

bigfish

vivlamored · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 12:23 PM »

Got married quit drinksing thats out

bart · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 12:28 PM »

This "no ice" sucks! I finished up my sled upgrade type project...I did go small game hunting this morning. My thought was snowshoes would stick out pretty good now with no snow, nothing! I did jump one cottontail , though. So stir crazy I broke down and did some yard work and cleaned up the garage. I can't wait for ice!

rgfixit · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 12:32 PM »

"The Old Man" and I will be on the water tomorrow chasing perch. I went around to some of my spring shore fishing spots today and did OK on gills and even a few crappie.

Don't stop fishing just because there's no ice....get out there!

RG

bucketbass · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 02:01 PM »

ive spent more time on this site then i have ice fishing this year and yes i am bored

vivlamored · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 02:02 PM »

you and me both

kayak2fish · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 02:04 PM »

I drove around for a little bit today to look at the crappy ice (what's left of it.) As an afterthought I brought along the Rem 870 and my dog. I was driving down an old dirt road to check a place on some state land in Otsego County and I saw a partridge run across the road to the right. I pulled over, grabbed the shotgun, loaded it and stepped out. As I did, four or five other grouse flushed on the left side of the road. I have never seen that many grouse flush at once. I went after the one who ran across the road cause he hadn't took off in the air yet and I was hoping I could flush him out. I then heard him take off, but didn't see him. So I drove down a couple hundred yards and let the dog out to see if we could find the four or five "left-siders." We walked around for about 30 minutes or so and didn't see any birds. I might go back there tomorrow morning with better boots and warmer clothes and see if I can't shoot me some birds! By the way, Goodyear was as expected pretty much crapped out. There is ice out there but the shorelines are really bad. The main channel is flowing really strong right now. Even when the cold weather comes and starts to make ice again, I plan on being really careful out there. There were some sketchy spots and cracks on the ice that was left.

FuzzyGrub · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 02:30 PM »

Yep bored as heck, going to try for some eyes from the shore, Sunday night.

Zgills08 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 04:44 PM »

This morning I watched the same fishing show for the third time in the last 4 days. I have the new Bass Pro catalog memorized. Cleaned the fridge after the spikes escaped. I have been keeping busy.

Wellsy · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 04:53 PM »

Bored out of my mind...NO
Going out of my mind...YES

Trying to come up with some ideas to modify tip up and rod storage that work with the quad and the light trip walk on.
Not finding many ideas that are gonna save me much money versus just buying a name brand pack.

Bart that is one wild sled rig you got there, does it get top heavy on uneven terrain?
I've seen other guys with similar setups and always wondered.

jayswimmer09 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 05:03 PM »

nice sled!!! im gonig crazy!!! i have every single one of my 40 tip ups in perfect condition with new hooks. All of my stuff is as organized as possible all i want is some ice!!!!

Flag!!Man · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 05:06 PM »

Guys may want to consider Trapping...These winter thaw outs are nice for putting in some sets

Ditto on that Sled...Nice!!! There's a guy using his head!

vivlamored · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 05:07 PM »

yeah don't have to worry about the snow and traps freezing to the ground

Flag!!Man · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 05:11 PM »

Noticed a lot of the small creeks that were frozen over are open now and the flood water receeded quickly...Probably could hammer the Muskrats & Beavers. Mink & Coon too!

vivlamored · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 05:12 PM »

hate skinning beaver would rather catch fisher

Flag!!Man · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 05:14 PM »

I hear yah...It's Hard work, without a lot of expirience. Fisher would be fun but it's closed now.

vivlamored · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 05:15 PM »

yeah been closed since dec

rgfixit · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 06:12 PM »

We're wandering, but then again we're bored....

Do you guys trap Fisher?

I've only seen a couple in the wild in Wyoming County where I do most of my hunting.
RG

mike304 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 06:36 PM »

Two words: " THIS SUCKS"

PACKMAN241982 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 06:44 PM »

I spent the morning chasing rabbitts and this afternoon going over my gear. This is heart breaking. I get my shoulder operated on this week so when the cold weather comes back im gonna be home on the couch. Who knows maybe i can get the old lady to drill the holes so i can jig. Well we can dream cant we??
Packman
I think I have to do the ice dance again

dvsbruce · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 06:53 PM »

Quote from: vivlamored on Jan 12, 2008, 12:05 PM

this sticks no ice deer and duck season are over what is there to do besides wait for ice

Ended up at Gander Mountain looking for ice fishing videos. Of course they where out so I settled for an InFisherman panfish dvd that had one segment on ice fishing. Worked for about 15 minutes.

piscesman · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 07:25 PM »

Bart,
Nice sled. It looks a little top heavy. I would think the pvc pipe would be very brittle in the cold weather. No need to worry about that right now........... Fortunately for me I'm on call this weekend. Kept telling the wife there was a strange smell coming from the water heater. I'm a plumber by trade so my nose smells more than most. After pulling the flue pipe out I noticed a black background. I thought at first my chimney may have collapsed. Looking at it closer it turned out to be tar paper, as in roofing. Well I had my roof done last MAY and hadn't a problem until 3 weeks ago. Took me 1 1/2 hours to pull it all out. The roofer will be getting a call next week. I do have a good quality carbon-monoxide tester so it couldn't have been too bad. Don't need problems like that. Still bored though. Had to tinker with the sled and atv to kill some time. Hope next week the ice will be in better shape....
Kim $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$

Icefisherman01 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 08:02 PM »

Theres still safe ice around

crappieslayer22 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 08:10 PM »

im still ice fishing....

fishingking · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 08:12 PM »

Quote from: crappieslayer22 on Jan 12, 2008, 08:10 PM

im still ice fishing....
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hey where the hell you get those from

KingFisher1 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 08:16 PM »

Hey nice fish!!! If you don't mind telling me, what color jigs are the Snapple hitting on?

bart · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 09:33 PM »

Wellsy, I don't think top heavy will be a problem. All heavy gear/items will be in the sled.

crappieslayer22, how much ice do you have??? Nice catch there by the way!

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Author Topic: Anyone else bored out of their mind (Read 6485 times)