tjsa Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 The usual for me, up at 4:15, on the road at 6, got home at 5:30, Went to a stocked rainbow lake, they put 500 yearlings in a few up here in 2005. With the help of the gps and map, we found it. Slowly and carefully, made our way down the 150 ft. slope to the lake, and set up shop near a point. Not a big lake, no minnows in it, strictly crustaceons and shrimp. Got in and all set by 9:15, first bite by 9:40, but even after taking 20 ft. of line, it was gone. About 15 min. later, another hit on a set line(we were using worms), and the first fish. Didn't fight much coming up, but when it got near the hole, all heck broke loose, and after a few runs, outta the hole it came. First ever rainbow ice fishing for us. The jigging rod(which did not catch the fish, my bud just put the lure and the rod in for scale) is between 24-30 inches long. Jigged for a while, nothing, my bud tried that lure in the fish's yap, something called a Chunky something, supposed to be a great lure in perch colour for walleye, and there are 4 sizes. Also supposed to be deadly for lakers in the 9 cm size, and the action is great with them, dart all over the place. I tried a Williams something or other, and also a white tube, but nada. 1 hr. later, another hit on a set line, different hole, spool spinning like crazy, Action shot. Outta the hole Eggs spewing everywhere The two fish together Mmmmm, spawn Then, a lull, cut some wood, chopped some wood, built the fire, roasted the deer sausages, and smokies, changed lines to other holes, conversation. Around 11:30, my buds line goes down, fast. The fight is on. Coming up the hole Getting a grip on her His three, all together And, that was about it, my bud had a hard hit on his jig sometime after, but the wind came up, and the fishing seemed to just shut down with a low pressure weather pattern moving in. Even though we have ice, and some snow, the south facing hillsides are pretty bare. Packed up for the trek out, just when it started to lightly snow Whups, ran out of space for pics, To finish, heading out across the lake My bud, with his haul tied onto his auger, slung over his shoulder Halfway up the flippin hill, 3rd rest stop, Looking up the hill at my bud, around 40 yds. ahead of me So, we get back to the truck, and I discover I lost my OFC toque. Dropped everything and let my bud pack it up, walked back through the cut, down the flippin hill(much easier), back onto the lake, and I had dropped it 100 yds. from where we were fishing, but I couldn't leave it behind. Only took me 17 minutes to go back down and back up to the truck to retreive it, and I climbed the stupid hill without 4 rest stops this time(a lot easier without a bloody 60 lb. pack on)
Bear Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Nice Pics, Great report ...... even better to see some where in ontario there's ice fishing going on
Gerritt Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 wicked report...thank you!!! and dude am I jealous!! Ps thank you for not blurring the background as well....beautiful pics! Gerritt.
irishfield Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Great stuff Tom ! Yah tired me out just reading it...LOL Beauty colours on them thar fish.
tjsa Posted January 8, 2007 Author Report Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) Gerritt, I don't have to blur out the pics, almost no one goes where my bud and I go, but this lake had been fished by at least 2 parties late december sometime, their sticks were still to be seen, but no evidence of any recent tracks in since the last couple of small snowfalls. Edited January 8, 2007 by tjsa
Greencoachdog Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Excellent report and pics Tom!!! ... but you should be ashamed of yourself... molesting poor pregnated Trout like that, Oh!... that's right!... you didn't catch any fish!!! I was wondering what that smell was when I opened this thread. Dang! 3-0... that's a pretty bad strappin'! Better luck next time Bubba!
fishindevil Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 WAY TO GO YOU GUYS...great report & those pics say it all, those rainbows look so pretty those colors are amazing,that looked like a perfect ice fishing trip,wish we could have been there to enjoy it like you guys did.....great way to start of the new year.....cheers
tjsa Posted January 8, 2007 Author Report Posted January 8, 2007 Excellent report and pics Tom!!! ... but you should be ashamed of yourself... molesting poor pregnated Trout like that, Oh!... that's right!... you didn't catch any fish!!! I was wondering what that smell was when I opened this thread. Dang! 3-0... that's a pretty bad strappin'! Better luck next time Bubba! Yeah, I got schooled, Oh well, thats fishing, at least I ate good.
ccmtcanada Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Great report! AFter getting skunked myself a lot recently, it's nice to see others catchin some!
jordan Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 W2G Nice pics man now i can't wait for the ice to frezze around my place come on cold temps. jordan
Daplumma Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Great report as always Tom.I need to get up that way sometime.. Joe
Joey Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Awww, you're killing me here Tom. Envy, envy, envy Great stuff. Thanks for the report. Joey
trapshooter Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 That was a great report man. Thanks a lot.
wuchikubo Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Great report, I'm definitely envious that you're able to get some ice fishing done. Beauty colours on then bows. HF
Smokey Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Great read and report Tom. Thanks and there never too pic heavy for me. Congrats on 3 beauties, well for your buddy anyways.
danc Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Awesome Tom!! They stock Rainbows around here too? That's news to me. Great photos..
lew Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Great stuff Tom, I always enjoy reading about your fish'n trips. Nice to hear you took the time to go back and retrieve your OFC touque too
ChrisK Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Nice outing Tom.... That spawn shure does look sweet... Oh, and the fish pics and report are awsome !!!! Once and awile its good to let your buddies get in on the action or they feel left out... Cheers !!
Rich Clemens Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 I'm sure the hard-water folks are drooling with envy. Great report an pics.
Whopper Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Good report Tom, looks like a fun outing! Thanks for sharing! Whopper
dustink Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Great report! There were some great colors on those 'bows. Thanks for sharing! dk
kennyman Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Wow,great report. Thanks. Beautiful fish,beautiful lake. It doesn't get much better does it ? Well,for me ................. maybe a little something to wash it down with and a better looking date LOL.
Guest mistyriver1 Posted January 8, 2007 Report Posted January 8, 2007 Great report Tom. It's nice to see somebody doing some ice fishing.
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