Dutch01 Posted January 1, 2019 Report Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) My buddy Natty and I hit a lake "north of Barrie" yesterday for our first ice fish of the season. Lakers were closed but this lake also has Whitefish, Walleye, Ling and Herring and they're open. We setup in 56 feet and started fishing. I had no shortage of marks on the finder all day, but I just couldn't get them to bite. My buddy Natty always tries something different and it often works out for him. This day was no different as he caught a small laker on a pinkie (!!!). That was it for the day, but I still loved it. I got pretty sick in Feb 18 and my ice season ended early so it was really awesome to be back on ice again. Today I hit a GTA trib with my buddy Frankie. It was pretty cold early on (you had to clear your eyelets every two drifts) but it eventually warmed up and was a nice day. Called it quits and was home around lunchtime. Two days, no fish, and I had a blast and feel great. Gotta love it. I'll be at it again Wednesday and Saturday. Lakers will be open at least! I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year and all the best to you in 2019! Dutch Edited January 1, 2019 by Dutch01 1
Dutch01 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Posted January 1, 2019 Natty's hut (mine would give away the lake cause of the background!) 1
Old Ironmaker Posted January 1, 2019 Report Posted January 1, 2019 Very nice, fish or no fish. Misfish knows a bit about that, for once. The landscape is just breath taking.
limeyangler Posted January 1, 2019 Report Posted January 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Dutch01 said: Story of my day: Great report! Good to hear you're feeling better and back at it , those are beauty marks coming up for a sniff! Frustrating but also fun.
Dutch01 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Posted January 1, 2019 Thanks! The only thing MORE frustrating than that is seeing NO marks in your finder. At least I knew there were fish down there! Fingers crossed tomorrow is better fishing ?
limeyangler Posted January 1, 2019 Report Posted January 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, Dutch01 said: Thanks! The only thing MORE frustrating than that is seeing NO marks in your finder. At least I knew there were fish down there! Fingers crossed tomorrow is better fishing ? Fingers crossed for you. I took the day off to go for lakers as they open today. I'm sitting this one out as it is -31℃ this morning, God only knows what that is if you add windchill. Gonna wait till this afternoon when it warms up to abalmy -22℃ and chase walleye closer to home. It at least gave me a chance to try and sort out my rods early this morning, ever start something then wish you hadn't?.....lol.
Dutch01 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) -31C is pretty damn cold! We went to Nipissing last year and it was blowing real good when we got to the ice bungalow. When the operator popped by the next day to check on us he said it was -45C with the wind chill the night before ? Needless to say I sat by the fireplace all night with a rum in hand ? Edited January 2, 2019 by Dutch01
misfish Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) I just got the ice ducer on the finder. Almost ready,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Next, drill on the auger,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Nice report bud. Edited January 2, 2019 by misfish
misfish Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 I had to look up what the r4dry4 was. Very cool item Simon.
Dutch01 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Report Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, misfish said: I just got the ice ducer on the finder. Almost ready,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Next, drill on the auger,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Nice report bud. I used my new Fin bore 8" today with my clam plate and Milwaukee. The 8" fin bore cuts like a dream, better than my old 6" swede bore. I would really only use my gas auger now if I were going away for days with no way to charge my batteries. This thing is brilliant! Edited January 3, 2019 by Dutch01 1
KawarthaAngler Posted January 4, 2019 Report Posted January 4, 2019 Is that the Milwaukee M18 or M28 hammer drill? I think the M18 is most popular but the M28 is only a little bit more $. I'm looking into that for next winter. My gas auger is quite heavy
Dutch01 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Posted January 4, 2019 It's an M18 cordless though I'm not sure exactly which model number (I am at work and can't check). I don't even think it's a fuel version, but it works great anyways. I am going to keep my gas auger cause it's paid for, but I'm not sure when it will get any use ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Dutch01 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Just got home and checked, it's Milwaukee model no 2607-20. It's only got 500 inch pounds of torque, but it hasn't ever felt like its lacking power to me. Edited January 4, 2019 by Dutch01
misfish Posted January 4, 2019 Report Posted January 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, Dutch01 said: Milwaukee model no 2607-20. Ya,thats not the fuel one, but will do for a 6" no issues.
Dutch01 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Posted January 4, 2019 Actually it's powering my 8" Finbore without any issues so far. It's a new auger so sharp blades probably help. Hope the drill lasts, it's a sweet setup. Although I bought a clam extension and they're crap (not true/straight so the auger and/or clam plate wobble around). So it looks like I'll have to stoop when the ice gets thick.
misfish Posted January 4, 2019 Report Posted January 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dutch01 said: Actually it's powering my 8" Finbore without any issues so far. Dont push it to much.
Dutch01 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) . Edited January 15, 2019 by Dutch01
David Chong Posted January 15, 2019 Report Posted January 15, 2019 We've all have those days! That's why they call it "fishing" and not "catching"! LOL Looked like a great trip regardless! 1
Dutch01 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Posted January 16, 2019 To be honest catching hasn't been my strong suit lately but I'm as rabid about fishing as ever ?
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