Had Friday off work so I decides to head out to Fairy Lake here in Acton in the afternoon. Got out there about 1pm. Went to the spot a buddy told me to go. Lucky to find some fairly fresh holes cause I dodn't change my auger blades Close to a foot of ice there. Fished for half hour with no luck until a guy by the name of Daniel (future OFC member) came out to where I was. He said I needed to move over about 20-30 feet. He allowed me to use his auger. Dropped a 1/32 yellow jig with a maggot on and fish on about half way down. Then nothing for a while. Daniel was trying out his new Vexilar (sweet) and having pretty good luck. Just as I was about to pack up he let me try his flasher. Literally in 3 seconds fish on. I had to leave after that. Met Daniel on Saturday morning again. The wife and son came out for an hour or so. I got skunked but Daniel and his 2 friends cleaned up 15-20 keepers. Here's a couple of picks. Now I have to start saving for a flasher...lol.
Curt
Have't eaten smelt since I was a kid. But caplin, man there's a great meal. Just dried and then heated, heads, tails, and guts all in tact. Yummmmm!
Curt
The whole family (about 60 of us) got together on the farm. Everyone brought their Christmas trees for the bonfire. Had a whole bunch of skids and trees from thinning in the fall too. Made a huge fire. Lots of food and drinks for the kids and adults. Everyone brought a box of fireworks so we had a 40 min. show. All in all a great night.
Happy New Year to all.
Curt
Would like to try to float fishing this year for the first time. Don't want to spend much money in it right away. Need advice for rod and reel purchase. I have a budget 200.00 max.
Thanks
Curt