Author Topic: 1st Anual David Follansbee benifit ice fishing derby (Read 8914 times)

Art 53 · « **Reply #30 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 04:23 PM »

N.H. trout fisher In my eyes if you caught a monster before 8:00 and didn't try to register it but after 8:00 registered a smaller fish you would be the man!!! After the awards someone sees your 8lb brown you say that was at 6:30. you could run for president Hell you could beat O bama good luck ART

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #31 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 04:34 PM »

yes ive seen some big small mouths in this lake as well, my buddy rikk lives on the lake and he will be there and im sure he will let you all know some hot spots

knurren · « **Reply #32 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 07:28 PM »

Thanks for the info, everyone.

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #33 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 07:56 PM »

well guys its snowing here for the second night in a row so im sure there is going to be plenty of snow on the lake sunday anyone going to bring sleds or atvs?

Joppa-flat · « **Reply #34 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 04:55 PM »

In fact I was just wondering if I should bring my sled. Looks to me after going over the depth maps that the Southern end of the lake is where you want to be for Bows. How long is the lake from the launch to the Southern tip? To me it looks to be a little over a mile. Maybe I'm wrong!

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #35 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 05:57 PM »

it is a little over a mile, that end is a great spot for rainbows. but the thing about rainbows is they don't hang out in one spot they are swimming the shore lines looking for food so any sandy shore line on the lake is going to produce fish. i have a spot i love but wont be able to fish it sunday cuz i will be at the boat ramp selling derby tickets.

Joppa-flat · « **Reply #36 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 06:00 PM »

Well I could fish it for you!!!

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #37 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 06:07 PM »

sure i will take u there when u get there on sunday

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #38 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 09:12 PM »

looks like snow again tommorow night $:-\$

Riverat · « **Reply #39 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 09:32 PM »

How thick is the ice there and can you drive on? I am disabled and cannot walk far, bad ticker. I usually drive to my bobhouse on Alton and fish there all winter but this event sounds worthwhile and fun and a chance to meet fellow iceshanty people, but I do not want to carry auger and gear out.

BrianF · « **Reply #40 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 09:37 PM »

I will unfortunately not be able to make this event but do want to help.

If you PM me your name and address I will send you a donation.

Good luck to all that fish this event. It sounds like it will be fun.

My prayers go out to him and his family and hopefully someday I will meet him (on the ice). Get well Dave.

-Brian

knurren · « **Reply #41 on:** Feb 29, 2008, 07:00 AM »

Quote from: Riverat on Feb 28, 2008, 09:32 PM

How thick is the ice there and can you drive on? I am disabled and cannot walk far, bad ticker. I usually drive to my bobhouse on Alton and fish there all winter but this event sounds worthwhile and fun and a chance to meet fellow iceshanty people, but I do not want to carry auger and gear out.

I guess you can drive out, but if you're going for rainbows, there is no need. There is a launch on the North end of the lake that is right across the street from the parking lot. You don't have to walk very far out to get a good spot. Anywhere along gulf road is pretty good.

I know people have been driving out there. Some fullsized trucks and what not. I want to say there's about 5" of black ice with 12" of crap ice on top to the best of my recollection.

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #42 on:** Feb 29, 2008, 06:21 PM »

plenty of ice to drive on riverrat but if u don't feel like taking the risk i will be more then happy to help you with my ATV. i also got everything for the raffle we are going to have and let me tell you there are some goodies i got a jetsledxl, couple jiggin rods, scales, tip up carrying case, frabill foldable bait bucket with aerator's, some gift certificates, and some other cool stuff so not only will there be trophy's but there will be a killer raffle for anyone will to donate some more money for this good cause

Riverat · « **Reply #43 on:** Feb 29, 2008, 06:26 PM »

Sounds great, I will try to make it a bring a couple friends with me.

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #44 on:** Feb 29, 2008, 06:29 PM »

awsome man it really means alot to me and my family i was going to sell food but i heard it was a no no so there is a chance that ice shanty members will get fed for free

Joe Cuzzie · « **Reply #45 on:** Feb 29, 2008, 08:52 PM »

i love free food

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #46 on:** Feb 29, 2008, 09:35 PM »

lol dont we all

thefinlessbrown2 · « **Reply #47 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 12:14 PM »

i'm going to confront an issue i have with the event hopfully without out sounding like a jerk !! lets face it pleasant lake only has a couple prime spots on it. (the inlet and the outlet) if the derby is posted as an 8 a.m. start isn't it a little unfair that some fish it before others that have to travel to get there ?not trying to stir up any contraversy but i feel i'm at a disadvantage .. just looking for your oppinion

either way i am going for a good cause and really looking foward to fishing along side some great ppl and putting some faces to the names !!!!! please i really don't want to offend anyone so don't take it to heart

KissMyBassNH · « **Reply #48 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 02:17 PM »

ill probly be there with a buddy of mine, hopefully alot of people arent shy to drive out cause the parking is usually packed on a reg weekend day as it is,
we will be driveing right out in the truck , been driveing it for the past 3 or 4 weekends. theres just over 18 inches of ice

knurren · « **Reply #49 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 02:19 PM »

Rest assured, those of us who are fishing it early are going for the same reason as you. To fish, have fun, contribute, and meet a few IS members. NHTROUTFISHERMAN and I have both thought about just contributing and not really doing the derby because of it.

As far as there only being a few good spots... there are alot more than you might think. There were only 3 other groups of people out there this am fishing all over the lake. The closest was about 100 yards away from me. I know we're not setting up at the launch

I'd say there's more than 18... closer to 24" of ice. I drilled 6 holes with an 8" hand auger this am... arms tired.

Riverat · « **Reply #50 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 03:59 PM »

Is there too much snow to drive on? I have a jeep grd cherokee 4x4 but we've had a lot of snow here in alton. Just wondering if I could drive on and use jeep as a shanty at same time in case of wind.

knurren · « **Reply #51 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 04:12 PM »

There is about a foot, but you should be alright. I have a Jeep and a towstrap... I can help if needed.

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #52 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 04:49 PM »

this is a big lake plenty of good spots and the derby starts 8 am any fish cought before 8 am will not be on the board we allready talked about that i was willing to bend the rule a little bit but if there is going to be any upset people the rule will stand as is i will be there at sun up to start setting up at the boat ramp but lets face it when was the last time you got up early hit the ice before sun up and cought a giant trout i never get hits till about 8.

Joppa-flat · « **Reply #53 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 05:29 PM »

Are there any bait shops near by that will be open after 6 AM? I was going to get bait today to avoid getting it in the morning but this dam snow storm had me tied up all day.

I will be coming from Merrimack so I have two ways I can go. 101 to rt 43 or 393 to rt 4 through Epsom circle. Any help would be appreciated.

knurren · « **Reply #54 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 05:43 PM »

I know that Wildlife Taxidermy opens at 6am. It's at the Massabesic circle in Manchester.

Joppa-flat · « **Reply #55 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 05:48 PM »

Hey thanks Knurren! I foregot about them.

I guess rt101 it is.

See you guys in the AM.

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #56 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 06:31 PM »

hey joppa let me know if you are going to stop there because i need some salmon eggs im really low

Riverat · « **Reply #57 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 06:48 PM »

I am not a trout fisherman really, should I get shiners, smelt or salmon eggs or what else?

knurren · « **Reply #58 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 06:55 PM »

Salmon eggs for rainbows and small pinhead shiners for the browns.

Here Fishy Fishy · « **Reply #59 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 08:31 PM »

all right guys im going to bed i will see you all in the morning

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Author Topic: 1st Anual David Follansbee benifit ice fishing derby (Read 8914 times)