Big Cliff Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Well this winter is getting old already, I think we've had more "snow days" so far than in all of last winter. The one thing I have been really looking forward to though is getting out and doing some ice fishing with my son! While I really don't like cold weather, it's a necessity naturally so these last few days have been sort of welcomed. I keep hoping to hear "ice reports" especially from reliable hut operators but so far these seem to be lacking. Tonight I heard on the radio that after this brief cold spell temperatures are going to return to normal or slightly above for the rest of Jan. and probably hold there through Feb.. for the heating bills for getting time ice fishing!
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 I know a place with good ice fishing.
Jds63 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 I had plans to go ice fishing all this week but got sick on New Years Day ... the strain of these colds is nasty almost like the flu ... I gotta shake it soon and so I can get out there ...
misfish Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Finally going to hit a small lake in the morning Cliff. I cant wait for this bay to freeze no more. You are right, it's a necessity naturally so these last few days have been sort of welcomed. Except for all the snow.
John Bacon Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 I know a place with good ice fishing. If you get the above normal temperatures as well then your ice may be gone by May two four too.
manitoubass2 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 I know a place with good ice fishing. Says the guy that needs an 62ft extenstion Hows fishing been up at the topo the earth?
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Says the guy that needs an 62ft extenstion Hows fishing been up at the topo the earth? Haven't even gone out yet this winter. Trying to figure out how I'm going to get my materials up to the cabin this year. Got all of 4" of snow in the bush. My sled doesn't like riding on rocks!!! we probably have close to 2 feet of ice by now though, Been pretty warm so far this year. Looking like I'm going to have to move snow off the lake onto my trail to get a good base. You know where I can get one of those snow making machines they use @ the ski resorts cheap?
misfish Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Haven't even gone out yet this winter. Trying to figure out how I'm going to get my materials up to the cabin this year. Got all of 4" of snow in the bush. My sled doesn't like riding on rocks!!! we probably have close to 2 feet of ice by now though, Been pretty warm so far this year. Looking like I'm going to have to move snow off the lake onto my trail to get a good base. You know where I can get one of those snow making machines they use @ the ski resorts cheap? You need Terrys Yamadooo
manitoubass2 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Haven't even gone out yet this winter. Trying to figure out how I'm going to get my materials up to the cabin this year. Got all of 4" of snow in the bush. My sled doesn't like riding on rocks!!! we probably have close to 2 feet of ice by now though, Been pretty warm so far this year. Looking like I'm going to have to move snow off the lake onto my trail to get a good base. You know where I can get one of those snow making machines they use @ the ski resorts cheap? Wow thats a bummer! Nature I spose eh? We have had about 3ft of white stuff in NW ontario so far, and shes been purdy cold lately. Hopefully ya get some snow so ya can haul up materials and build. In the meantime go for a fish! Or a rum, or both!
Beans Posted January 7, 2017 Report Posted January 7, 2017 Cliff:...I read on the Lake Simcoe forum that Tim Hales was hoping to have some huts out by the 14th Jan...
Big Cliff Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Posted January 7, 2017 Cliff:...I read on the Lake Simcoe forum that Tim Hales was hoping to have some huts out by the 14th Jan... Thanks my Friend! I never go to any other fishing sites, perhaps I should start
Old Ironmaker Posted January 7, 2017 Report Posted January 7, 2017 Can't wait to getto Nip for our 35 year reunion. I don't know if everyone is going on the ice though. I'm sitting here watching Erie freeze. So far the Farmers Almanac is wrong. We have had a total of 2" of snow here, maybe. Cold a few days, mostly freezing rain up till this week. New Years Eve in Hamilton you didn't need a coat.
SirCranksalot Posted January 7, 2017 Report Posted January 7, 2017 I know a place with good ice fishing. Yeah, right!! Shoulda hitched a ride back with Santa! That's right in your neighborhood!
ecmilley Posted January 7, 2017 Report Posted January 7, 2017 well cliffy you want to get out for some whitefish/lakers know a few lakes with safe ice if your game
Big Cliff Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Posted January 8, 2017 well cliffy you want to get out for some whitefish/lakers know a few lakes with safe ice if your game Will pm you this Week!
Sinker Posted January 8, 2017 Report Posted January 8, 2017 Will pm you this Week! Hales is going out tomorrow to check ice and maybe start putting huts out. Hoping to be in full swing for next weekend. S.
Big Cliff Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Posted January 9, 2017 Hales is going out tomorrow to check ice and maybe start putting huts out. Hoping to be in full swing for next weekend. S. Thanks for the heads up.
Acountdeleted Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 Sadly the weather had been horrendous for ice fishing this year. Went to Haliburton to fish a back lake. Walked about a kilometre in 2-2.5 feet of snow. Took almost 2 hours, almost killed me and I said forget it. Met a trapper who owns the line in that area and he mentioned ice is slushy, not very safe. All the snow is insulating it. Oh well. Maybe simcoe will freeze over soon. Fingers crossed.
Sinker Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks for the heads up. Floyd Hales is putting huts out today, so I would think its safe to assume Tim Hales is as well. Port bolster isn't as lucky, the ice is still a bit sketchy there. S.
Big Cliff Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Posted January 10, 2017 Floyd Hales is putting huts out today, so I would think its safe to assume Tim Hales is as well. Port bolster isn't as lucky, the ice is still a bit sketchy there. S. Thank you for the heads up! Got my ice rods out of storage yesterday, going to put fresh line on them today and get my ice bag all set up, hope to be on the ice in the next few days.
Sinker Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 Thank you for the heads up! Got my ice rods out of storage yesterday, going to put fresh line on them today and get my ice bag all set up, hope to be on the ice in the next few days. I'm planning on fishing out of beaverton on tues or wed next week. Do you still have your atv? Your welcome to join us if you have a machine. S.
GBW Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/TimHalesFishHuts/videos/1379959878691220/
Big Cliff Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Posted January 10, 2017 I'm planning on fishing out of beaverton on tues or wed next week. Do you still have your atv? Your welcome to join us if you have a machine. S. No, sadly I don't have it anymore. Gave my portable to Brian a couple of years back, sold my ATV last fall, gave my sleigh and my auger to my son, gave my floater suit to another OFCR. All I have left is a couple of rods and a bit of tackle. Can't walk too far so that's why I use an operator now. To be honest, it costs me less than it cost to insure the ATV for a year and I don't have to do any Work! Thank you though, I would love to fish with you any time!
Sinker Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 No, sadly I don't have it anymore. Gave my portable to Brian a couple of years back, sold my ATV last fall, gave my sleigh and my auger to my son, gave my floater suit to another OFCR. All I have left is a couple of rods and a bit of tackle. Can't walk too far so that's why I use an operator now. To be honest, it costs me less than it cost to insure the ATV for a year and I don't have to do any Work! Thank you though, I would love to fish with you any time! Ok, we can work something out then. I usually go out with hales once or twice a season too....for the same reasons you do....its just easy LOL. S.
Big Cliff Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Posted January 10, 2017 Ok, we can work something out then. I usually go out with hales once or twice a season too....for the same reasons you do....its just easy LOL. S. If you ever need a tag along just let me know!
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