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do any members here ice fish, ive never done it and im thinking i want to go if the ice is thick enough. any ideas i dont mind traveling a hour or two and if anyone wants to join i have a big enough vehicle for 3 more.
ive heard jefferson, any imput would be great, maybe this weekend
Love it we fish Antero for the big ones, you know your in a good place when you are putting 3.5#ers back.
11 mile also nothing like trying to hawg in a big pike.
Huts, heaters, beer.
ghettodub
11-29-2010, 12:21
My brother does, and I'm planning on going with him this winter. Looking forward to it
llostwolf
11-29-2010, 23:37
Haven't seen lids thick enough for me yet but when it does your more than welcome to join me. I like green mountain and red feathers the best. size isn't great but tons of fish are caught.
I used to live near Kipling and Hampden and there is a small lake just behind that golf course that I used to see people ice fishing on all the time. It is still in a Lakewood zip code, so I'd say pretty close to you.
Been fishing my whole damn life but have never ice fished for some damn reason. I want to try it out this year too, but I ain't doing it without a shack, heater and probably beer/liquor, unless its really warm out. :D
theGinsue
12-03-2010, 12:46
I can't imagine that the ice is actually thick enough yet, is it?
I heard that there were folks out on the ice at Antero a couple of weeks ago but that there was a water mote between them and the shore everywhere you looked. That's just nuts. I'm 250lbs+ and I don't need to be walking across any ice that's less than 4 inches (really prefer the ice at least 8 thick before I start to walk on it).
Love it we fish Antero for the big ones, you know your in a good place when you are putting 3.5#ers back.
11 mile also nothing like trying to hawg in a big pike.
Huts, heaters, beer.
I've ice fished both of those places. My guess is that we've both been on the ice at the same time at least once. And while I've seen some mighty HUGE trout @ Antero (even had them on the hook up to the bottom of the ice hole), I've never gotten one of them out of the hole for one reason or another.
Been fishing my whole damn life but have never ice fished for some damn reason. I want to try it out this year too, but I ain't doing it without a shack, heater and probably beer/liquor, unless its really warm out. :D
Yup, I've seen folks out sitting on a bucket on the ice while the wind has been violently pushing through and couldn't help but think that those folks are just plain NUTS! I used to laugh at my best friend when he'd tell me that he actually has to strip off his coat in the hut with the heater going (this was before I'd ever started ice fishing). Now, I take my fishing gear, ice hut w/heater, thermos for coffee and a flask and small cooler with brew and enjoy a day on the ice (in the hut..even take a nap here and there). And my buddy was right, the heater makes it toasty enough inside the hut to remove your coat, but be very careful not to get your coat too close to the heater. I've seen many a burned coat sleeve from letting it fall in front of the heater.
My best friend and hunting/fishing partner just moved up to Florissant with his ice hut and power auger (SO much better than a hand auger), and is telling me that he's all set to go ice fishing. He even just bought a Subaru Outback wagon this week an the one thing he checked out on it before buying it was that it would fit his ice hut. Now, that's dedication to the sport.
Of course, if you've never been, the one thing you should know is that they say the ice needs to be at least 4 inches to be safe but even if you're walking across ice that's 12+ inches your heart will stop every time you hear the ice cracking and popping. This usually lasts for your first two trips onto the ice. After that, it's more the exception than the rule.
my heart just paused a little thinking about ice cracking and poping hahahah
hollohas
12-03-2010, 13:02
I used to live near Kipling and Hampden and there is a small lake just behind that golf course that I used to see people ice fishing on all the time. It is still in a Lakewood zip code, so I'd say pretty close to you.
Which golf course?
Henry Lake on the north side of Quincy just behind the Foothills golf course (between Hampden/Quincy and Kipling/Wads) is on the Federal Prison land...no go. The smaller lake on the south side of Quincy by the apartments is public.
The other courses are Fox Hollow and Homestead and they are a mile or two west of Kipling. They do have a couple lakes including the bigger Bear Creek Lake nearby.
There is also Harriman Lake on the south-west corner of Kipling and Quincy that freezes over. I fish it during the summer. Trout, bass, cats. Don't know about ice fishing though...
I used to live on Dartmouth, just west of Kipling, and would run on the Homestead golf course. You could take a trail up that little foothill, and on the other side was a small lake/pond that I saw a ton of ice fishing holes at. Thanks for the names of the golf courses, I forgot what they were called. I'm not sure how you'd actually drive to that lake though, as I always was above it and on foot.
EDIT: I just looked it up on Google maps and the body of water I'm talking about is apparently Bear Creek Lake.
ChunkyMonkey
12-03-2010, 15:11
I fished at Bear Creek Lake before... you have better luck bringing home a pelican for dinner than fish.
im going to jefferson on sunday with a friends husband, were gona do some ice fishing
hurley842002
12-03-2010, 22:25
Haven't seen lids thick enough for me yet but when it does your more than welcome to join me. I like green mountain and red feathers the best. size isn't great but tons of fish are caught.
A good friend of mine has a cabin right off of Red Feathers that I pretty much always have access to. I plan to try ice fishing at some point up there.
llostwolf
12-03-2010, 22:42
The best part about red feathers is when you take a hut and block out the outside light. You can see the fish as they take the bait. No sonar needed!
The best part about red feathers is when you take a hut and block out the outside light. You can see the fish as they take the bait. No sonar needed!
Same at Antero. The submarines are awsome just wish more of them would bite.
11 mile only if you are in the shallows.
llostwolf
12-04-2010, 10:13
Might have to try it this year. How thick is the ice?
trlcavscout
12-04-2010, 11:14
We ice fish up at Red Feather and in WY.
Waking up at 5am to head to Jefferson. I'll report back when i get home.
theGinsue
12-05-2010, 01:29
The best part about red feathers is when you take a hut and block out the outside light. You can see the fish as they take the bait. No sonar needed!
Same at Antero. The submarines are awsome just wish more of them would bite.
11 mile only if you are in the shallows.
That's my favorite part of ice fishing. What I HATE is watching the fish bump the bait but not bite it.
As Mtn Man said about 11 Mile, anything more than about 8 ft deep you start to get really milky water and can't see into too well.
So, anyone know how thick the ice is at either Antero or 11 Mile?
That's my favorite part of ice fishing. What I HATE is watching the fish bump the bait but not bite it.
As Mtn Man said about 11 Mile, anything more than about 8 ft deep you start to get really milky water and can't see into too well.
So, anyone know how thick the ice is at either Antero or 11 Mile?
Antero Fishable we hear from some guys we know. They got a couple 18" bows and both got a few Koke's just off the south boat ramp.
said they saw a few big ones but they were't interested in their jigs.
11 mile iffy tarryall the same ice thin or non existant.
Jefferson is all ice 11 inches where we were, only bites. Teryall has a lot of open water still and antero is very sketchy still as of today
theGinsue
12-05-2010, 16:16
Thanks for the condition report Glock.
Antero Fishable we hear from some guys we know. They got a couple 18" bows and both got a few Koke's just off the south boat ramp.
said they saw a few big ones but they were't interested in their jigs.
11 mile iffy tarryall the same ice thin or non existant.
If they aren't biting on jigs, what are they biting on? Meal worms?
They are fish,,, who knows...
We got bites on jigs with raw fish bait.
I'm going to try my luck at teryall again. wish me luck
SSChameleon
12-12-2010, 10:34
Glock, I must have followed you to Teryall yesterday morning about 6am. I was meeting a friend to call in some predators. There is still enough open water that I saw a guy fishing from the east bank. There were plenty of guys out on the ice.
Crawford reservoir used to be a great place for perch and trout before someone dumped a bunch of Pike in it. My dad pulled a 33 in Pike through the ice but that was 5 years ago and I haven't heard how conditions are now.
no i went sunday morning, i caught 2 good size ones (rainbow trout) i was using the wrong jig and when i switched i started catching
Glock, I must have followed you to Teryall yesterday morning about 6am. I was meeting a friend to call in some predators. There is still enough open water that I saw a guy fishing from the east bank. There were plenty of guys out on the ice.
Crawford reservoir used to be a great place for perch and trout before someone dumped a bunch of Pike in it. My dad pulled a 33 in Pike through the ice but that was 5 years ago and I haven't heard how conditions are now.
I too went to terryall to call predators, you guys have any luck? WE got stopped by state patrol for speeding, but got turned loose scott free.
SSChameleon
12-13-2010, 22:58
We didn't see anything. The wind was really drowning out the sound of the call. I saw two poor saps pulled over by the Park County Sheriff on my way home. Guess I won't be speeding up that way anymore.
man they were hitting the pass hard again today. You using an electronic caller I take it, we had the same issues, the wind was bloeing way too hard for my liking
Went to Antero, lots of open water shoulda took the long poles LOL.
Will wait till a real good cold snap before going again.
caught a couple small bows and saw a few Koke's.
ive been having good luck at tarryall.
DSB OUTDOORS
12-24-2010, 18:40
ive been having good luck at tarryall.
How thicks the ice there?? Any Pike action?? I'm dieing to get on the ice. Thanks!
DSB OUTDOORS
12-26-2010, 19:47
Still wan't to get out on the ice anyone have any reports on Terryall Ice conditions???
going to tarryall tomorrow morning again ice averages 9-11".
spittoon
01-01-2011, 22:29
the only thing good is the beer is always cold[Tooth]
Man, I have always wanted to go ice fishing. I just don't have anyone to go with. Sounds like fun with friends.
pulled a half day and did great, i will be eating fish tonight. nomore open water and no wind today. heard the coyotes this morning
theGinsue
01-02-2011, 20:18
What lake did you fish?
DSB OUTDOORS
01-04-2011, 16:30
What lake did you fish?
He was going to Tarryall. I have 3 Master Angler awards for Northern Pike out of there, before they drained it for "dam repiar" Nice to hear the fishing is slowly getting better in there. [Beer]
He was going to Tarryall. I have 3 Master Angler awards for Northern Pike out of there, before they drained it for "dam repiar" Nice to hear the fishing is slowly getting better in there. [Beer]
he is correct, im going again this weekend.
ghettodub
01-04-2011, 20:41
I'm going with my brother for the first time this weekend. He's a pretty big fisher, and we've been talking about going for years. Pretty darn excited!
We're heading for Antero again maybe Thursday.
We're heading for Antero again maybe Thursday.
never been, im going to have to go one of these weekends
ghettodub
01-04-2011, 21:08
I'm gonna be heading up to Granby on Sunday
I'm gonna be heading up to Granby on Sunday
nice i wonder how much ice they have there. i need to buy me my own shelter and power auger
Check Craigs list found some killer deals last year.
We like to go during the weekdays avoid the crowd, more fish for me er i mean us.
Check Craigs list found some killer deals last year.
yea ill have to buy after the season. i work weekdays so thats out of the question, we set up arounf 7am and by noon it was packed but we caught our limit in just a few hours
Nice when you are putting 3#er's back.
Nice when you are putting 3#er's back.
Huh? im going out again tomorrow morning. I need to reel in a 10 pound pike hahaha
Well got 1- 5# bow, and nutin the rest of the day, still open water in the middle bizzare to say the least.
theGinsue
01-13-2011, 16:45
Going Ice Fishing tomorrow morning @ Antero.
Not sure exactly where we'll be, but I suspect we'll be on the South shore as that's where we usually end up.
I'll be riding with a buddy who'll be driving his black Suburu wagon (no, he isn't a lesbian).
my fishin bud wanted me to go, but alas I am needed to run the shop.
I'm going to gramby tomorrow. Anyone have any luck out there this year.
DSB OUTDOORS
01-14-2011, 20:50
Gona hit the Vrain tomorrow i hear its fisfin pretty good. [Tooth]
nikole95
01-15-2011, 04:04
Which golf course?
Henry Lake on the north side of Quincy just behind the Foothills golf course (between Hampden/Quincy and Kipling/Wads) is on the Federal Prison land...no go. The smaller lake on the south side of Quincy by the apartments is public.
The other courses are Fox Hollow and Homestead and they are a mile or two west of Kipling. They do have a couple lakes including the bigger Bear Creek Lake nearby.
There is also Harriman Lake on the south-west corner of Kipling and Quincy that freezes over. I fish it during the summer. Trout, bass, cats. Don't know about ice fishing though...
I used to live on Dartmouth, just west of Kipling, and would run on the Homestead golf course. You could take a trail up that little foothill, and on the other side was a small lake/pond that I saw a ton of ice fishing holes at. Thanks for the names of the golf courses, I forgot what they were called. I'm not sure how you'd actually drive to that lake though, as I always was above it and on foot.
i didnt make it, i sleep in today. Damn maybe ill just go to evergreen on monday
Beprepared
01-15-2011, 20:23
Did Manitou lake today with the weblos. First time in many years. Ice was a good 10-12", sunshine probably 40 F, 15 poles maybe 5 fish. Good time, but I went home and ate Halibut.
theGinsue
01-16-2011, 02:22
Ice on Antero was about 12". Got nothing but a few minor bites.
One of the guys that I went fishing with caught several nice rainbows on a green paddlebug lure with a meal worm on the hook.
im off tomorrow, im thinking of just hitting evergreen, anybody wanna go, i have a hand auger and a 2man hut
DSB OUTDOORS
01-16-2011, 19:21
I wish I could get off work tomorrow!!!!!!! Went to St. Vrain caught 6 bows and a 4" perch in 2 hours. 11:15 it was like turning off the light switch. Zip Zilch Nada Done.
im hitting green mountain res tomorrow, hope i do good
DSB OUTDOORS
02-06-2011, 17:36
im hitting green mountain res tomorrow, hope i do good
I've never ice fished green mountain. How'd you do?? Does that have lake trout in it??
Not so good. Caught 2 bows maybe 13' and a lake. Trout long but slim, stuck in traffic now by the tunnel
DSB OUTDOORS
02-06-2011, 18:01
quote=glock21;301632]Not so good. Caught 2 bows maybe 13' and a lake. Trout long but slim, stuck in traffic now by the tunnel[/quote]
Well at least you did'nt get skunked!! Drive safe!! Dont text on my behalf. [Tooth]
True true. I'm passenger today
DSB OUTDOORS
02-06-2011, 19:13
True true. I'm passenger today
Thats cool! No pun intended. I start my ice fishing vacation the 12th!! Mabey WE can get and catch something!! [Beer]
yea forsure, im always up for icefishing
DSB OUTDOORS
02-06-2011, 20:15
yea forsure, im always up for icefishing
I'm with ya bro!! I give ya a shout toward the weekend. I'm busy Saturday. But have the rest of the week to play. I hope!! [Tooth]
hollohas
02-08-2011, 12:03
I think this email from the DOW applies to the OP perfectly.
DENVER, Colo. -- The Division of Wildlife and local ice fishing experts will assist families in learning ice fishing techniques and provide tips and pointers that will prepare them for future ice fishing adventures on their own. Space is limited to 25 people, so register early!
WHAT: Family Ice Fishing Clinic
WHO: Children and their families
WHEN: Saturday, February 26 at 9 am
WHERE: Pine Valley Lake on Jefferson County Open Space Property
DIRECTIONS: From U.S. Highway 285 at Pine Junction, turn southeast onto Pine Valley Road (County Road 126). Continue 5.8 miles toward the town of Pine, then follow the signs to the Pine Valley Ranch Park.
Additional clinic information will be sent to registered participants.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
--Warm clothing
--A Thermos with a Hot Drink for your family
--Any ice fishing gear you'd like to try out (The DOW will supply the basics, including shelter, fishing poles, and bait for the day)
YOU SHOULD WEAR: Weather appropriate clothing
COST: No cost
SIGN UP: To register please contact Allison Kincaid by e-mailing Allison.kincaid@state.co.us (Allison.kincaid@state.co.us) or calling 303-291-7291. Be sure to include names, addresses and phone numbers for all interested in attending.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Allison Kincaid at Allison.kincaid@state.co.us (Allison.kincaid@state.co.us) or 303-291-7291
For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us (http://wildlife.state.co.us/).
I think this email from the DOW applies to the OP perfectly.\
hahaha yea thanks, im almost a pro now, ive been going every weekend thanks tho
DSB OUTDOORS
02-08-2011, 20:21
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hahaha yea thanks, im almost a pro now, ive been going every weekend thanks tho
Glock thats just not right!! Or fair. I've only been out 2-3 times so far. Thats why I have to take next week off to try to get caught up!! [Coffee]
yea hahaha, anyday my wife can get me out of the house she is happy, we can go sunday if your up for it, i have a hut and a hand auger with dull blades. i need to get them sharpened
DSB OUTDOORS
02-09-2011, 08:58
yea hahaha, anyday my wife can get me out of the house she is happy, we can go sunday if your up for it, i have a hut and a hand auger with dull blades. i need to get them sharpened
Let me see what I have going on and I'll let you know! [Beer]
If you like ice fishing, you gota watch this.
http://www.wimp.com/carpice/
If you like ice fishing, you gota watch this.
http://www.wimp.com/carpice/
thats sweet, i wonder where there are lakes that the ice is that clear
DSB OUTDOORS
02-09-2011, 20:28
If you like ice fishing, you gota watch this.
http://www.wimp.com/carpice/
Holly Shit Spyder. Thats awsem!! Any idea where that was taken??
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