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I don't recall ever hearing of so many guys going through this early in the season, at least here in Indiana. I've ice fished for a long time, but my ice this year just looks strange....I'm not sure how to explain it.
Yeah sight fishing is both informational, as well as maddeningly frustrating. I'll be so engrossed in trying to tempt that fish that I find myself holding my breath. It's quite the learning experience, in regards to presentation tactics and the ability of a BG to suck in your bait and spit it back out in a nanosecond.....
"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"
If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.
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Last year was unique in the way that the ice was only safe for such a short time. I think people are so anxious this year because we feel last year was such a waste, maybe they’re a little overly apprehensive and not considering safety as much as they should.
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More from yesterday.  
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Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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Looks like everybody had a blast.
I don't know if I'd trust the ice around here. I've only seen one person on the ice at the local lake, and the main body of water there still hasn't froze.
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Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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Now that's fishin'...... those Texans better step up their game...  
"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"
If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.
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Looks like everybody had a blast.
I don't know if I'd trust the ice around here. I've only seen one person on the ice at the local lake, and the main body of water there still hasn't froze. Yesterday morning's local news reports were grim. Two young gentlemen drowned after the ice they were on gave way. Cries for help were heard, and responded to, but it was too late  Another gal in a different situation was rescued after an hour in the frigid waters. She was holding onto a chunk of ice, and the Fire Department was able to break thru in one of their crafts and pluck her out. Really Cool!!! We have "NO" safe Ice, at all, around here!
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Now that's fishin'...... those Texans better step up their game... I would but every time you all post anther picture, I throw another blanket on. I'm freezing just seeing those! Looks like all of you are having a great time, and that's what it's all about.
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Yesterday morning's local news reports were grim. Two young gentlemen drowned after the ice they were on gave way. Cries for help were heard, and responded to, but it was too late .... That's terrible. Being from Dallas I don't know diddly about ice fishing, but if those two young men would have had those emergency ice spikes would they have most likely have made it out alive? 
Fishing has never been about the fish....
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Wow Nate that looks like more fun than the law should allow!
Get out and fish.
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Good work Nate, that's quite a harvest. What species were caught? BG, BCP, any YP?
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau ![[Linked Image from i1261.photobucket.com]](http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii582/teehjaeh57/I_subscribe_zps69249d43.gif)
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Dwight!! Please more info on the pike, Looks like it was fun and one to be harvested, Was it an old male??
N8ly, Awsome pile of fish, makes a guys jeoulous!
Water is the basis of all life, by design!
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Looks like some great hardwater action!
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The NP is 30" and still prowls the pond.
Lets see, $500 per fisherman X 17......
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Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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The NP is 30" and still prowls the pond, with all parts in tact. More Fish Caught Yesterday
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Cant believe you live so close N8 and have that kind of ice? My ice has been crap from the beginning.. I did manage to walk out and take my Texas Hunters down i got from you (doing a little modifying). Just going out to them was very scary and i stuck my fingers through the ice where their poles are prolly 3-4 but it was cracking and making a racket so i scooted off quickly *puckered*
I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES. ![[Linked Image from i90.photobucket.com]](http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k247/jmilczski/Fish/PBSubscribe.gif)
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Dwight, how'd the NP fin get so boogered up?
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Popping ice is the sign of quality ice. I know what you mean though, it's hard to get used to. As long as it's clear, you're safe on 3". Fished on less than 2, won't do it again, though.
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Getting caught twice in the same day, maybe.
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the ice was only safe till noon Hey nate, what county were you in? I'm thinking of going up to the rent's place next weekend, northern illinois between rockford and the chi suburbs. I know it is obviously not safe right now, but they have some seriously cold nights and below freezing days between now and then. In your sage opinion, think it will be safe? Thanks Skinny
Trying to help with 7.5 Acres in the Chain of Lakes Illinois
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The fish would stay out of trouble if it could just keep its fool mouth shut.
Turns out there is a lot I should be learning from the fish.
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OK, bear with me with on this.
How do you Northern guys deal with ice transitions when relating to fishing? Can you fish during limited ice, or does the solid ice mean it's time to go fishing? I have to admit I really never thought about it until all the ice fishing posts started coming in. It seems like right now is a great time for you all, and I was just curious.
I can see where having 4 or 5 feet of thin ice around the bank would make fishing difficult at best.
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Once you have full ice, you can theoretically fish anywhere on your pond similar to using a boat on open water. So you can take the time to locate the fish.
In partial ice-over situations, you might not be able to get to where the fish are....
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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