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Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #316816 01/08/13 07:26 AM
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sprkplug Ambassador Lunker S Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,981 Likes: 18 Freedom, Indiana	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.

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #316824 01/08/13 08:35 AM
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Omaha Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,856 Likes: 23 Colorado	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. Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #316828 01/08/13 10:10 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	More from yesterday. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #316844 01/08/13 12:04 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA	Pike steaks? 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."

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317020 01/09/13 06:35 PM
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n8ly Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame Lunker Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,505 peoria	Dwight, tell me more about that pike....how big, age estimate.... I took 17 guys guided ice fishing today and they all went home with 5 gallon buckets full of fish....it was 50 degrees and the fish were on fire...the ice was only safe till noon and then we got off and feasted on tuna, elk, venison, snapper, and brats!!

Re: Fishin' 2013 n8ly #317021 01/09/13 06:38 PM
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esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	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. www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317022 01/09/13 06:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA	Sweet report! 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."

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317028 01/09/13 06:48 PM
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sprkplug Ambassador Lunker S Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,981 Likes: 18 Freedom, Indiana	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.

Re: Fishin' 2013 esshup #317035 01/09/13 07:00 PM
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JKB Hall of Fame 2015 Lunker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,692 Michigan	Originally Posted By: esshup 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!

Re: Fishin' 2013 sprkplug #317038 01/09/13 07:26 PM
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FireIsHot Moderator Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,577 Likes: 402 Bonanza TX	Originally Posted By: sprkplug 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. AL

Re: Fishin' 2013 JKB #317045 01/09/13 08:46 PM
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Zep Hall of Fame 2014 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,872 Likes: 112 Wills Point, Tx	Originally Posted By: JKB 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 JKB.... 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....

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317049 01/09/13 09:17 PM
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jakeb Lunker J Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 686 Randlett, Oklahoma	Wow Nate that looks like more fun than the law should allow! Get out and fish.

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317061 01/09/13 11:16 PM
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teehjaeh57 Chairman, Pond Boss Legacy award; Moderator; field correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,883 Likes: 117 Lincoln, NE	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

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317064 01/10/13 12:14 AM
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fishm_n F Joined: May 2011 Posts: 733 Sturgis, SD	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!

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317086 01/10/13 08:08 AM
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Omaha Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,856 Likes: 23 Colorado	Looks like some great hardwater action! Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317098 01/10/13 09:17 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	The NP is 30" and still prowls the pond. Lets see, $500 per fisherman X 17...... Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317113 01/10/13 11:12 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA	So no Pike Patties??? 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."

Re: Fishin' 2013 Sunil #317139 01/10/13 03:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	The NP is 30" and still prowls the pond, with all parts in tact. More Fish Caught Yesterday Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317150 01/10/13 06:42 PM
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Bluegillerkiller Hall of Fame Lunker Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,544 Likes: 1 Illinois, St. louis area	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.

Re: Fishin' 2013 Bluegillerkiller #317154 01/10/13 07:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	Dwight, how'd the NP fin get so boogered up? www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317160 01/10/13 07:48 PM
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teehjaeh57 Chairman, Pond Boss Legacy award; Moderator; field correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,883 Likes: 117 Lincoln, NE	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

Re: Fishin' 2013 esshup #317192 01/11/13 08:20 AM
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Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Getting caught twice in the same day, maybe. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Fishin' 2013 n8ly #317208 01/11/13 10:25 AM
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skinnybass Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker S Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 457 southern illinois	Originally Posted By: n8ly 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 - - 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.

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317210 01/11/13 10:41 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,577 Likes: 402 Bonanza TX FireIsHot Moderator
FireIsHot Moderator Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,577 Likes: 402 Bonanza TX	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. AL

Re: Fishin' 2013 george1 #317211 01/11/13 10:54 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA	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."