Breaking ice

[Nipfisher]

I got a text this morning from Dan Columby asking me if I wanted to try for musky today on Nipissing? I am laid off now, so I figured why not.

He said meet me at 11:30 and we will go open the launch. We drove from his house to the launch and when we parked I was suprised to see he had brought a spud bar, shovel, and several bags of sand/salt mix.

 

We broke the ice at shore and as far out as his spud bar on a rope would reach. It was close to 1" in most places. Then I shoveled the launch and we spread 4 bags of sand/salt mix.

We returned to his house to put on our floater suits and get the boat. When we returned to the launch the sand/salt had done the trick and it was bare to the pavement.

Wish I had a photo of the launch before we did the work but here are the progress shots.

 

 

 

Here is a short video of the Cheif Commanda in it's winter home.

 

We foul hooked a cisco (lake herring) and hit 2 more (scales on hooks) but no musky on this trip. Water temps were 37-39 degrees. Air temp was -2 to -6 but sun was beautiful.

Edited November 27, 2012 by Nipfisher

[dhickey]

Now thats hard core

[danc]

 

 

 

Water temps were 37-39 degrees Celsius.

 

That would explain why you were skunked.

 

I know what you really meant. A hardcore effort for sure. Better luck next time Bud.

[Moosebunk]

Tough getting skis to chase with temps like that... even harder, doing figure 8's with your rod through the ice.

[cram]

Good for you guys. Sounds like a great trip even if the fish weren't cooperating.

[Nipfisher]

That would explain why you were skunked.

 

I know what you really meant. A hardcore effort for sure. Better luck next time Bud.

 

Hey Dan, I edited the post thanks.

Edited November 27, 2012 by Nipfisher

[Nipfisher]

Tough getting skis to chase with temps like that... even harder, doing figure 8's with your rod through the ice.

 

 

We were all set up to fish the minor period which is only about an hour. Marked a ton of big fish hanging around under the bait and tried to run our lures within those bait schools. Either way a beautiful cold day on the lake with a good buddy.

[LucG]

You guys are nuts! But I am extemely jealous haha

 

Too bad your efforts were not rewarded with a musky. I stored my boat before I went deer hunting and I really regretted it when I got back. lol

[Rod Caster]

Awesome! Me thinks he'll get another opportunity this year...back to warm temps next week

 

 

[Nipfisher]

Awesome! Me thinks he'll get another opportunity this year...back to warm temps next week

 

 

 

 

Nipissing closes to all species on Nov. 30th but Trout Lake is still fishable.

[Nipfisher]

Nipissing closes to all species on Nov. 30th but Trout Lake is still fishable.

 

 

Here is the accidental catch of the day.

[mercman]

We anglers are a sick group LOL !!! Great report Blair. We didnt have ice on Quinte this past weekend, but we had a crazy cold north wind blowing at 50 K. Seperates the men from the boyz in a hurry.

[outllaw]

sweet report. thats a dedicated musky hunt.