Its almost that time of year. Tarryall had almost 4" on some spots but still lots of open water. I picked up a gas powered auger with 2 sets of augers today for $140 at the fleamarket.
im ready to get out. Who else ice fishes?
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Its almost that time of year. Tarryall had almost 4" on some spots but still lots of open water. I picked up a gas powered auger with 2 sets of augers today for $140 at the fleamarket.
im ready to get out. Who else ice fishes?
I do and a buddy and I have been wanting to go up to tarryall. He has never ice fished before so I'm trying to get him in to it so I have someone to go with! I have been talking about going now for 3 years.. Haven't ice fished myself since 08 but have everything besides the gas auger. Congrats on that!
Yea its a blast. The guy thought it was a auger for fence post lol. I couldnt pass it up for that price.
We started with some friends 15 years ago. We used to drag all our shit out on the ice with sleds. Barbecue steak and have a great time.
Year 1 - 2.5 days fishing, moderate drinking and carousing
Year 2 - 2 days fishing, slightly more than moderate drinking and carousing
Year 3 - 1.5 days fishing, still slightly more than moderate drinking and carousing
Year 4 - 1.5 days moderate drinking and carousing, moderate fishing
Year 5 - 2 days heaving drinking and carousing, very little fishing
Year 6 - 2 days heaving drinking and carousing, 2 hours fishing
Year 7 - 2.5 days drinking and carousing, fish only on the restaurant dinner menu
Year 8 - 2 days drinking and carousing, rent snowmobiles while entirely too hungover
Year 9 - 1.5 days drinking and carousing, rent snowmobiles
Year 10 - 3 days drinking and carousing and titties in Vegas for our 10 year anniversary
Year 11, yea, Vegas is better than ice fishing. However, they really get pissed when you fire up the auger on the Casino floor.
Year 12, etc.
Tried to get them all to go ocean fishing in Mexico or somewhere warm in the winter but it never happened. Some have kids that got way into all the sports and could never make it work, some have been hit hard by the economy and can't afford to do anything, all the best excuses in the world not to go.
Fired up the auger the other day and charged the vex. Planning on hitting some ice next weekend.
Where do you fish?Quote:
Originally Posted by ferrum
Mainly the standard spots for ice. 11mile, Antero, Granby, Twin, Tarryall.
Open water -- All over the state
Yes, it's coming, but not fast enough. Already having ice fishing dreams so that's a good sign.
Im gonna give it 2 more weekends then im heading out. You guys are welcome to tag along. I only have a 2 person hut tho.
Terryall should hopefully be good ice by then. I'm gona play it by ear for now. I still have your # Dave. [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by glock21
You prob have a old number. I change numbers every six months or so lol.
Hell yes! I'll most likely be out on Taryall or Antero this friday.
Got all of my reels respooled. Carb kit ordered for the Strikemaster. Vexy on the charger. Working on redesigning my sled modifications....
Here's the wife out on Granby last year. Good times.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...6at83242AM.png
I need a few old snow boards to help my shelter move along thru the snow.
Adding skis to my sled was the best thing I could have done. Pulls easy by hand!Quote:
Originally Posted by glock21
There are tons of ideas here
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing...opic=27007.420
My friend made this frame with conduit. It's super light.
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Damn thats pretty slick
Hey Glock what brand of power head did you end up getting at that flea market?
Looking at the weather forecast, I hope there is still some ice left for the weekend...Looks sketchy...Better bring the long poles and maybe the fairy wand just incase.
Find the largest block of ice in driving distance ...
sit on it.
Uh, no thanks.
Its a jiffy with 8" and 10" augers. I think ill wait 2 weeks. There was a guy on the ice at tarryall, he said it wss 4".
Killer deal!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by glock21
Yea it was. Im excited to go
I hit up the NW corner of Taryall on Saturday. 60% of the lake was froze over. 5" of ice a few hundred yards out. Deepest I could find on the safe ice was 5 FOW. I only stayed for a few hours...forgot the wax worms and resorted to Gulp maggots, two bites and that was it. There were people catching them....
sounds like it is still too early. by the time it gets good the second split of ducks will be back in and I'll get in the blinds!
I might try it this weekend and have a back up plan to shoot some yotes.
Any thing on Teryall Ice?? Gota be getting close.
So anyone have some pic's from this year?
I want to go. I have all my gear ready
Let me know if the invite still stands! Would like to go..........Quote:
Originally Posted by glock21
Cool.
I've been out to Taryall 4 times over the past month. Was there Wed & Thurs this week with a friend and his wife. We caught around 30 trout. 14 inches of ice with a very small open spot in the middle that iced over yesterday.
I also hit up Chatfield on Christmas day, near the marina, 80 yards out there was 3 inches of ice. I wanted to hunt for perch but I was by myself and didn't want to venture out any further. I know people have been fishing out there the last few days.
Drove by Bear Creek on Christmas day and some people had some tip ups set about 50 yards out. Drove by it again yesterday and seen some huts set up about 75-100 yards out.
I've got a 3 day Granby trip in two weeks. Can't wait!!
I re-modified my sled. Works great!
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...570d5dfd_o.jpg
Friends wife caught the biggest.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psb50d049b.jpg
Kept a bunch for the smoker
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps5af147d1.jpg
Thanks for the update, gota get my sh*t together and get out.
I fish all year except during the winter. Just don't feel like I can afford to spring for all the gear this year especially after getting fly fishing gear this summer. Good luck out there.
I grew up in Minnesota ice fishing with my dad.. we used to slay the Walleyes while listening to the Vikes on the radio.. good times. :)
I have all the gear: sled, portable shelters, tackle, Vexilar, gas auger, etc... I find myself actually going out less and less each year. I think I went out ony 3x last season. I just don't have the time or interest anymore, I guess. PM if you are interested in picking it all up at a fair price. Guns and related considered in trade as well. Pm me for details.
Went to Chatfield south ponds today. About 3" of ice. Little thin but fished for a couple of hours anyway. 5 perch and 1 sunfish. All about 6" no keepers. But I didn't get skunked for the 1st trip out. [Flower]
I was gonna go tomorrow but forgot about the game. Maybe next weekend.
What game?? If it doesn't have gun, brass, fishing, hunting, reloading, or beer. I'm not into it. [Coffee]Quote:
Originally Posted by glock21
Might try antero monday... we will see. Thin ice can make your fishing trips numbered
Antero should be good, Terryal also. Been a lot colder up there. Unlike the quick freeze they had down in town.
Pretty much what we are banking on
Im thinking of going out tomorrow or sunday to tarryall. Who wants to ride.