limeyangler Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hi all, Woke this morning to see the lake froze over coast to coast so to speak. Was a thin crust, but it means the lakes are ready to go as soon as we get a cold snap. Wind forecast for tonite might undo some of this....but hopefully we will have a nice early start to the icefishing season....earliest i have seen since i moved here 6 years ago was November 23rd.....actually on the ice fishing on that day. Jack had a blast throwing rocks and it was good to see our new pup...stoopid as he can sometimes be....was smart enough not to chase rocks and such onto thin ice....and responded to my commands to stay off when he seemed determined to try his luck! Kicked a hole in the ice and a little minnow like fish popped out on the ice...I have included a picture...any thoughts what it is? Anyhoo.....BRING ON THE ICE....cant fricken hardly wait already! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WzrQ5GkrEAQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Fired the Auger today...fired up good without much effort. Good to go. Here's wishing everyone a successful icefishing season....LET THE GAMES BEGIN (soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I dunno about the fishing but I'd be sharpening my skates and prepare to chase the puck down the entire length of the lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 We're still sun tanning in our swimsuits down here in the balmy south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 We're still sun tanning in our swimsuits down here in the balmy south. To be honest its not that cold here last niight was the first time its been -10C since last spring. we have had a long autumn this year...turned cold in september and never really recovered so the water has been close to freezing point now for about a month....did not take much to skim the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 My personal education of my son needs some work I guess. He didn't understand how the lake could be frozen and the fish still swimming. Doesn't get top-down, figures it is bottom-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thx for reminding me that this is my "I hate Limey" time of year. I can hardly wait for your first ice fishing report so I can print off a picture and have something to throw darts at Play safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slop Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 That is a sight for sore eyes right there!...still got some days of slaying Bass in the valley to go yet. Don't forget to charge-up the x67 dood. Very much looking forward to your reports on the hard schtuff. Jack's secret island....lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 The Iceman hereth in Yellowknife already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thx for reminding me that this is my "I hate Limey" time of year. I can hardly wait for your first ice fishing report so I can print off a picture and have something to throw darts at Play safe. X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 X2 Hey...dont hate on me....hate that Dave dude from Yellowknife...he's already fishing on the ice.....gimme a break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hey...dont hate on me....hate that Dave dude from Yellowknife...he's already fishing on the ice.....gimme a break! Not so much hate as jealousy. As for Dave, he's so far north, a warm intimate evening involves cuddling with his sled dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Not so much hate as jealousy. As for Dave, he's so far north, a warm intimate evening involves cuddling with his sled dogs Nah we burn caribou pellets in our wood stoves. :tease: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProFishermanJones Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 enjoyed the video! and awesome pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Man oh man. What I would give to be sipping baileys and coffee jiggin whitties on Simcoe this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Not sure if it's here to stay yet Simon. we're warming up quite a bit starting Sunday. Tonight -2°C 40% Thu -6°C* 40% Fri -2°C -10°C Sat 2°C -4°C Sun 5°C 0°C Mon 3°C 0°C Tue 2°C 0°C 30% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I love that chocolate lab. My dream dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Not sure if it's here to stay yet Simon. we're warming up quite a bit starting Sunday. Tonight -2°C 40% Thu -6°C* 40% Fri -2°C -10°C Sat 2°C -4°C Sun 5°C 0°C Mon 3°C 0°C Tue 2°C 0°C 30% Believe it or not Gord....I too look at the long range forecast Like I said...wind will get rid of what we have probably....but first cold snap we get now and the lake is done....she,so cold and it won't take much..and the temps in the near future will not be warming the lake.....that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I love that chocolate lab. My dream dog! Lololol...come and get the dumb mutt...he's all yours! Just kidding (only just) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 C'mon springtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hey Simon, ... looking forward to see some new ice fishing vids ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 AWESOME! I'm still hoping to be out first week of Dec., but it's looking less and less likely. I've seen skims of ice come and go for a while now, but not looking like any cold snaps coming any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm a tad jealous.. For the first time in my life, I can't freaking wait to get on the ice. I've got a list of lakes to try and reach this season. The tough part will be finding parking somewhere close, since none of them are in my back yard and I don't have a sled or ATV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Rolof has turned into a beautiful dog Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 C'mon springtime Bah! Humbug! Hey Simon, ... looking forward to see some new ice fishing vids ... Cool Jd...looking forward to getting on the ice! AWESOME! I'm still hoping to be out first week of Dec., but it's looking less and less likely. I've seen skims of ice come and go for a while now, but not looking like any cold snaps coming any time soon. Where you at Joey? I,my thinking we will be on the ice by first week in December....secretly holding out for a week earlier than that. I'm a tad jealous.. For the first time in my life, I can't freaking wait to get on the ice. I've got a list of lakes to try and reach this season. The tough part will be finding parking somewhere close, since none of them are in my back yard and I don't have a sled or ATV. Awesome Dana..a convert! Rolof has turned into a beautiful dog Simon. Yeah...dumb as hecan be is is a very handsome beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Yeah...dumb as hecan be is is a very handsome beast. Give him some time. He'll have you trained soon enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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