Author Topic: Cass County??? (Read 15200 times)

RonSki · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 21, 2008, 12:03 PM »

I stopped after work yesterday and Driskels Lake had 4 inches. Never ice fished there but it's close to work. Lewis Lake had 15 guys out there, didn't stop & check the ice but I'd imagine it was about the same....

princecraft · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 21, 2008, 06:49 PM »

RonSki,......years ago Driskol used to have some nice crappies in it. I have never ice fished it but have fished it out of a boat. Caught some average sized gills.

chevy343 · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 22, 2008, 01:39 PM »

Quote from: CEM on Dec 08, 2008, 09:32 AM

Juno and painter are froze over. No one out of Juno channels as of this past weekend, but they are fishing out on the painter channels.

How do you get access to Painter Lake if you wanted to ice fish it?

chevy343 · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 22, 2008, 01:46 PM »

Quote from: princecraft on Dec 21, 2008, 06:49 PM

RonSki,......years ago Driskol used to have some nice crappies in it. I have never ice fished it but have fished it out of a boat. Caught some average sized gills.

I have ice fished Driskels and if you go straight out from launch and locate 10ft-15ft. then go left towards shore line you will find Crappies!!

RonSki · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 22, 2008, 02:17 PM »

Cool! Thanks guys, I love crappies! Trying to stay off of Diamond lake this year, that lake kicks my butt!!

princecraft · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 22, 2008, 04:00 PM »

Doe's Driskels have a day time crappie bite or just night time bite.

chevy343 · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 22, 2008, 05:02 PM »

The bite usually took place in late afternoon up to just before dark.

princecraft · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 22, 2008, 07:33 PM »

Thanks

chevy343 · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 23, 2008, 12:07 PM »

Went by Eagle,Pleasant,Juno and Painter lakes yesterday and did not get out to chevk ice but:

On Eagle off Brady Road saw only two Shanty's out!
On Pleasant Lake no one has made any attempt yet!
On Juno one guy out on first channel!
On Painter lake one guy going out by old Marina!Is this how you get access to Painter Lake?

kcskypilot · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 23, 2008, 01:22 PM »

Has anyone been out or seen anyone out on Stone, Diamond, Corey or maybe even Hemlock?

RonSki · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 23, 2008, 02:14 PM »

I know there was someone out on Stone lake yesterday. Not sure how much ice there is on Diamond but it's gotta be close by now... Can't get out till Friday morning but I'll post whatever I find....

whitey · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 23, 2008, 03:05 PM »

There are monster gills in Driskel Lake. Across the lake from the boat launch at the far north end of the lake there is a 8-15 ft deep cove that is very capable of producing master angler gills. Orange/chartreuse is the color, and waxies, butterworms, and wigglers work well. Throw the medium sized ones back or the fish gods will get ya! LOL

limitingout · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 23, 2008, 03:15 PM »

I have been hearing some old stories about htat place im gonna check it out

slabgill · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 23, 2008, 04:50 PM »

I might too if they are that big.

RonSki · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 23, 2008, 04:58 PM »

I'll be there first!!

It's just close to work for me so I figured it would be a nice place to spend an evening, big fish would be a bonus, but I won't catch any big ones. Is there any pike in there?? Me like pike too!!

princecraft · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 23, 2008, 07:13 PM »

WOW, Driskol lake used to have a lot of small gills. I have never caught a gill over 8 inches out of there. Might just have to give it a try.

shibes24 · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 25, 2008, 08:58 PM »

Has anyone been on Driskels lake this winter? I've never fished there before, would love to try it. Just wondering if it's worth the trip.

shibes24

RonSki · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 26, 2008, 04:50 AM »

I WAS going there right now, but I don't think I really care to deal with freezing rain. This weather SUCKS!!!

All this time off and not even a decent day, can't take much more of this, there's gonna be a road trip soon!

limitingout · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 26, 2008, 07:17 AM »

Thats funny ronski i also was on my way but turned around to dangerous this morning i cant believe this.I to have never fished it .

princecraft · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 26, 2008, 08:31 AM »

I was heading out also. It was so slippery, I decided to stay home for today. I was afraid those 'other' drivers might run into me. LOL

RonSki · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 26, 2008, 09:36 AM »

I just watched the news, hopefully the roads will clear up enough by 3 or so. Really don't want to have to wait until next week! Might still try to get out a little later, even if I have to fish well past dark....

rbeer · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 28, 2008, 01:43 AM »

went out today, don't ask me why! i guess because i've never icefished in a december thunderstorm. checked out round, big crooked, magician and dewey pretty dicey ice conditions. drove out to cassopolis saw about 8 guys on stone lake so i joined them. about 4 inches of fishable ice but going quickly. caught a few gills. miserable weather but nice to finally get out. if it get cold these will be good again soon.
be safe.
russ behrman

limitingout · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 28, 2008, 05:58 AM »

Caught a limit of crappie and perch on kirk yesterday windy but alot of fun.

shibes24 · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 28, 2008, 08:11 AM »

where is kirk lake? do you suppose the ice will still be safe on kirk by Monday or Tuesday?

limitingout · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 28, 2008, 08:20 AM »

Not sure shibes24 shoreline was going fast last night took a minute or two to find a spot to step off at.I am thinking of magician this after noon.O yeah kirk lake is between cassopolis and vandallia cass county.

shibes24 · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 28, 2008, 08:48 AM »

thanks, I found it on a map this morning. If you do get out today, let us know about ice conditions. I've got family in town today, but tomorrow, I'm free and clear if I can find some good ice somewhere.

thanks

shibes24

michianafisherman · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 29, 2008, 05:51 AM »

If you go to Kirk its a long drive back into the woods. With this warm weather it could be muddy on the two track going in. Be careful or you will get stuck! Wait for it to harden up again.

RonSki · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 29, 2008, 11:18 AM »

Quote from: michianafisherman on Dec 29, 2008, 05:51 AM

If you go to Kirk its a long drive back into the woods. With this warm weather it could be muddy on the two track going in. Be careful or you will get stuck! Wait for it to harden up again.

I second that! There's some reall nasty holes back there & 4 wheel drive is no guarantee!! On the positive side, it kinda keeps some people from going there too I'd guess...

princecraft · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 29, 2008, 05:14 PM »

Made a trip back to Kirk this evening just to take a look. I don't see how anyone could get on unless they had some long boards or a extention ladder. Nobody out there either.

princecraft · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 30, 2008, 07:27 AM »

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Author Topic: Cass County??? (Read 15200 times)