Slayingm Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Due to the colder temps the past few days the larger lakes in the Haliburton's are now covered with a 'THIN' layer of ice but are definitely NOT SAFE to head out onto yet. Snow on top with slush under the thin ice has added a 'insulation' effect slowing the making of safer ice. There has already been reports of some guys breaking through trying to head out..... luckily they had floater suits on were able to head back, By larger lakes I'm referring to ones like Gull, 12 Mile, Mountain, Boskung, Halls, Drag, Haliburton, etc. That said, for the past few days I have been fishing some of the smaller inland lakes in the northern part of Haliburton (north of Hwy 118 where the temps have been a few degrees colder). Even then ice conditions vary greatly between each lake and extreme caution is needed. The past 4 days ice conditions on 'some' of the smaller lakes have improved and now see between 4" and as much as 7" and we have enjoyed some good Splake and Laker action on various lakes in the Dorset and N. of Haliburton village area's. Small minnow tipped spoons (blue/silver, green/silver and gold) and minnow's worked on the bottom 5 ft have all produced. Here is pic I took driving into one of the lakes we fished..... scenery was unreal with lots of Moose deer tracks around!! http://profishntanglingservices.com/MyPict.../000_0202-5.jpg The trips in have also been rewarded with some nice eating sized fish. Here are a couple of pics from the past 3 days: http://profishntanglingservices.com/MyPictures/000_0209.jpg http://profishntanglingservices.com/MyPictures/000_0212.jpg Again be extremely cautious if you plan on heading out and check the ice frequently. Often its safe the 1st 100 ft out only to get thin and slushy. Be safe out and there and Good Fish'n .....Greg.
ecmilley Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 always a pleasure to read your reports, keep up the good work
1leggedangler Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Good to hear from you Greg and your new ice rig looks nice and warm. Thanks for the report. Cheers, 1leg
Gerritt Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 SWEET!!! Thanks for the report and pics! Gerritt.
misfish Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Hey Greg,glad to see yer still kick,n.LOL Got all those winnings spent yet. Thanks for the report and pic,s.
mattyk Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 nice report, and great pics. THanks for sharing.
Eddyk Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 I know what you mean. On Saturday I drove north from Port Hope to Maynooth then west through Algonquin Park to Dwight then south through Haliburton . It was a beautiful drive .
wuchikubo Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Another great reading post Greg. I was just thinking about PM when I saw your post. Will be sending you a PM now. Stan
Joey Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Great report and thanks for the ice update. Joey
cisco Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Great going! So are the fish lakers or splake? How do you tell em apart afield? I always had trouble, and the locals I fished with around North Bay would always say splake...since the limit was higher on em. LOL!
Clampet Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Great going! So are the fish lakers or splake? How do you tell em apart afield? I always had trouble, and the locals I fished with around North Bay would always say splake...since the limit was higher on em. LOL! I caught Splake (cross between Speckled Trout and Lake Trout) years ago, but do not remember. Here are a couple of pics to compare... Splake Lake Trout
Slayingm Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Posted January 22, 2007 Hey Greg,glad to see yer still kick,n.LOL Got all those winnings spent yet. Thanks for the report and pic,s. LOL..... well.... I have not spent all the winnings but my wife is certainly working on it!!.... last time I invite her to a weigh-in show that I think I got a shot at winning.... Take care and see you out on Simcoe!.... G. Great going! So are the fish lakers or splake? How do you tell em apart afield? I always had trouble, and the locals I fished with around North Bay would always say splake...since the limit was higher on em. LOL! Hi Cisco, I don't think your friend will be able to sell a CO on calling a Laker Splake...... that said it can be tough sometimes to tell them apart as the colouration is different on some lakes. The best way to distinguish them is Splake have tri-colored pelvic fins like brook trout and their tails are slightly forked but not as much as a laker. Check out this link for some comparison pics.... http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/gmu/superio...h/Fish%20ID.htm Great question..... take care.... Greg.
fishindevil Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 thanks for the report and those pics say it all,love that area where you are fishing...so many lakes so little time.....cheers bud, looks like you are gonna be having a nice fresh fish fry.....
Slayingm Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Posted January 23, 2007 thanks for the report and those pics say it all,love that area where you are fishing...so many lakes so little time.....cheers bud, looks like you are gonna be having a nice fresh fish fry..... Hey Fishindevil.... you got that right.... absolutely tons of awesome trout lakes in the Haliburton and Madawaska area's..... could fish a different one every day for years! Actually these trout are going into the Smoker (Hickory chips) with a favourite brine.... nothing tastes better in my mind..... can't wait! ....Greg.
Smokey Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Great report Greg. Nice to see the fishing finally kicking in. I'm going to get out fishing in the next 2 weeks in that area and east of there and will hopefully have something to report. Mike
Abberz Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 No 6-7 lb smallie's to report Greg? Oh wait it is January I guess..... Great pics as always!
Slayingm Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Posted January 25, 2007 Great report Greg. Nice to see the fishing finally kicking in. I'm going to get out fishing in the next 2 weeks in that area and east of there and will hopefully have something to report. Mike Hey Mike..... best of luck to you when you head up.... with all the colder weather you should have real good conditions.... look forward to your report. Abberz.... you just had to go and mention that.... now I will be day dreaming of getting out for some monster Bronzebacks again. Take care and Good Fish'n... Greg.
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