I'm Ready For Ice Fishing :)

[Leecher]

I just got back from my favorite store and purchased some additional stuff for my arsenal As if I needed it like my wife always says at this time of year Yes I do dear

 

Was able to pickup a box for my spinnerbaits I made

 

 

 

Lots of room left for some more

Now onto the good stuff for the up coming season.... well I have basically most of the stuff I need but there's always some additional items that once I glance at them.... it's a must have Not the most expensive but will compliment very nicely with the stuff I already have

 

First item to make the voyage to the cash register was a container of Gulp Alive 1" black shad minnows, then a package of Mustad hooks Octopus beak in size 4 ultra point, then a container of salmon eggs garlic scent and last but not least, some leader tying material, a spool of Trilene cold weather 12 Lbs mono in blue

 

 

 

Now I'm all set and ready to go

I still got to make the leaders but that won't take too long

What about you.... are you ready???

Leechman

Edited December 29, 2010 by Leechman

[Terry]

I LIKE THE 1" minnow gulp

I don't use spinnerbaits too much in the winter unless I get to Florida

 

I am about as ready as I am going to get

[asdve23rveavwa]

Jacques, man, I am BEYOND ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Leecher]

I LIKE THE 1" minnow gulp

I don't use spinnerbaits too much in the winter unless I get to Florida

I am about as ready as I am going to get

 

Yeah the 1" minnow Gulp are going to be lethal I think.... first time they make an appearance on the shelves and I noticed them

 

As for the spinnerbaits.... I don't either

 

What are you going to be targeting next Terry?

Status says 1 1/2 days to go

Leechman

[Leecher]

Jacques, man, I am BEYOND ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I know Frankie!!! I just can't wait any longer "insert shaking emotion here"

[Terry]

I will target perch one or 2 more times

I might have to figure out how to hook into some ice-carp

come Jan 1 it's lake trout and whitefish

and I bit of walleye fishing

Edited December 22, 2010 by Terry

[Leecher]

I will target perch one or 2 more times

I might have to figure out how to hook into some ice-carp

come Jan 1 it's lake trout and whitefish

and I bit of walleye fishing

 

Carp on ice would be awesome Terry I guess chumming with corn will be next on your to do list next time out eh?

[Terry]

I don't know

 

I have never fished for carp summer or winter

[Leecher]

I don't know

I have never fished for carp summer or winter

 

There's always a first.... Mike aka MJL can help you out with that species I'm sure

[Leecher]

Another item on the shelves that got my attention is the Lindy Darter's But at $7.99 a piece not including taxes just turned me off

 

Oh well may be next season

[Terry]

is that the one that is something like a rattletrap type bait..if it is I think there are times it could really draw in fish

[Leecher]

is that the one that is something like a rattletrap type bait..if it is I think there are times it could really draw in fish

 

Yes it is!!! First time seeing those too on the shelves in the ice fishing section Lots of different color patterns.... I think we should look at Ben Beattie's post and get what he was using for them monsters he caught

[BillM]

Was already out and laid a nice little beating on some jumbos Going out again very soon.

 

A good 6inches of ice where I was, no problems.

[Leecher]

Awesome Bill Good to hear that you laid a beating on them Up here, haven't ventured out yet but I suspect we have a good 5" to 6" of good ice on the lakes not the rivers

 

Ottawa R is still wide open Good luck on your next quest

[BillM]

Thanks man, I'm just waiting for the whities and lakers this year out on Simcoe. Can't wait!!!

[misfish]

I will target perch one or 2 more times

I might have to figure out how to hook into some ice-carp

come Jan 1 it's lake trout and whitefish

and I bit of walleye fishing

 

Hey, hey,hey,dont forget about a crappie outing.

[Terry]

my last outing was pretty crappy...LOL

 

yeah they would be fun to catch too

[Leecher]

There's a spot up where I'm going for crappies but don't know if I can stop the car on the side of the road

 

Only one way to find out is to go by when I return

[asdve23rveavwa]

I know Frankie!!! I just can't wait any longer "insert shaking emotion here"

 

 

You betcha!! I'm with Bill and Terry, those Simcoe lakers/whities are calling my name. Hoping to get out opening weekend, ice permitting!!

Also looking to get out once or twice next week on my holidays!

[Leecher]

.... Also looking to get out once or twice next week on my holidays!

 

Same here a hole week with nothing to do but fishing making the leaders as I type this

[asdve23rveavwa]

Same here a hole week with nothing to do but fishing making the leaders as I type this

 

 

Good luck, Jacques!!

One thing I didn't mention, is how badly those Quinte walleye are calling my name, as well!!!!!!!

[Leecher]

Good luck, Jacques!!

One thing I didn't mention, is how badly those Quinte walleye are calling my name, as well!!!!!!!

 

LOL I'm sure they are waiting for you to drop them a line

Good luck to you too Frank

[adempsey]

I like your spinnerbaits. I have a couple of spinnerbait boxes, but I picked up a binder instead last summer. I much prefer the binder since it's more compact and has a better shape for storage.

[Leecher]

I like your spinnerbaits. I have a couple of spinnerbait boxes, but I picked up a binder instead last summer. I much prefer the binder since it's more compact and has a better shape for storage.

 

Thanks FishLogic!!! Yeah those spinnerbait sleeves would be better for storage but I didn't want the skirts to get squished while being in storage over the hard water season

 

I got all my hard water gear prepped today.... I was going out this morning but the North Westerly winds was too brutal tomorrow looks better wind wise so I'm heading out for sure

 

Leechman

[bigugli]

We braved the elements today. Had to baptize my new fish hut with some slime. Nice to be out of the wind in roomy comfort.