Rod Caster Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Specks are closed until much later in the ice fishing season, but when it opens, I'm considering trying to ice fish for them in the small river behind my house. Max depth is maybe 6-7 feet with lots of shallow/fast current areas. I'd likely try deeper areas just below rapids. Anyone ever try this? I'd have to be very careful obviously but it wouldn't be impossible. I wonder if my chances of catching are any good? This is a picture of JoeyTier sneaking up on a good pool early summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thats a beautiful spot. I could fly fish there all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Man I really got to get to your place! Yes deepest pools below runs should produce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 This spring Brad! I could probably wrangle up Dana and Joey for a spec adventure. If Brian wants to give me a fly fishing lesson, he's in too hahaha. If you have a camper, lots of space to camp on my land. If/when I pull some specs from below those runs in the winter, that would be quite the unique experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 i've never really seen or heard of people fishing small rivers/creeks in the winter. i always wondered why but i assume theres a reason ppl arent lined up on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creditmaster Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 hey caster i i live on the credit river and ice fish but the key is TO ALLWAYS CHECK THE THICKNESS OF ICE AND MAKE SURE the place you want to fish when unfrozen is about walking speed and also always have a spotter on shore with a rope attached to you beacause IF YOU GO THRU THE ICE YOU AINT COMING OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Well I can teach you to fly fish too Post the results when you get out there! Just remember the current will play with any sonar and baits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 It looks like there would be a heck of a lot of snow to get through in that spot...I would stick to lakes/ponds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 would a dish finder even work in 7 fow with current? id be sketched man. I did this a few times near the rapids and one whole is 30" thick the next is 4" i tied off to a tree when i did it but I wont do that anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I wouldn't attempt it, especially for some 8in creek specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Definitely more effort to do this, but they do get to 16"+ and it's on my property so a bit of extra incentive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Definitely more effort to do this, but they do get to 16"+ and it's on my property so a bit of extra incentiveon your property!!! frig figure it out and give er a shot! just make sure your safe specks through the ice would be an epic report!!! you have a float suite eh rc? Edited November 26, 2014 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Exactly! No float suit, but a life jacket and ropes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Life jacket isn't going to help you from freezing to death Be safe man, lol. Oh and get everything on camera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Me teach, na,but hey, if it will get me in the door.LOL Like others have said. Safety first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Maybe I'll start a fire first just in case. We'll see how it goes, will certainly report on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnguy Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have done this. Mind you it was on a creek north of Moosonee, and despite swift current, there was still over a foot of ice. Caught some REALLY nice brookies on cleos and flies on a three way swivel with a weight holding them in place and a slow "jigging" motion to basically move them forward and back in the current. It can be done, but be mindful of that ice. -b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Nice! Thank you fishnguy. I like your method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 That hike ain't fun in June, I bet it'd be a blast in mid-February! You break trail lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) start packin it now! how far is the trip rc? (you dont have to answer that if it gives away your spot) Edited November 26, 2014 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Joey, we walked like 3 kms that time! Probably not the best choice in hip waders at +30 after a beer night haha Rick, it's about 600 meters behind my house and I have no direct trail to it yet. Biggest obstacle is the fast drop over the last 200 meters. It's a semi-difficult trek. Nice thing is no One else has easy access for a few kilometres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Joey, we walked like 3 kms that time! Probably not the best choice in hip waders at +30 after a beer night haha Rick, it's about 600 meters behind my house and I have no direct trail to it yet. Biggest obstacle is the fast drop over the last 200 meters. It's a semi-difficult trek. Nice thing is no One else has easy access for a few kilometres can I come visit? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Yes, but you'll need snowshoes for the winter fishing haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Count me in. We're talking about the beer night right? Either way. I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 There's a zero percent chance we'll get an open liquor fine down there. Specks open in feb. Let's do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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