Ice Fisherman open comments!!! - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T22:28:07Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/ice-fisherman-open-comments?feed=yes&xn_auth=noOnly had 8 or 9 days of decen…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-05:2036984:Comment:5828332015-02-05T22:31:32.352ZJames Feaselhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimvision
Only had 8 or 9 days of decent ice here in central IN. I got out twice. Once for crappie and once for walleye a little further north. Did not get a bluegill day in and that makes for a depressing winter.
Only had 8 or 9 days of decent ice here in central IN. I got out twice. Once for crappie and once for walleye a little further north. Did not get a bluegill day in and that makes for a depressing winter. im not quite as old 64 but st…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-01:2036984:Comment:5816232015-02-01T21:22:39.486ZRonald A Wilsonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RonaldAWilson
<p>im not quite as old 64 but started ice fishing close to 35 years ago and just love it .ne ohio has its ups and down years but usually we get ice for a while .last year it was so cold a couple of days i just couldnt go.and ive fished devils lake nd in jan.started on a bucket like you ,homemade shanty then a clam scout flip top . been doing real good this year ,i dont think ive zeroed once,didnt always bring home but caught fish .me and the wife love our friday night fish fry ,taters and me…</p>
<p>im not quite as old 64 but started ice fishing close to 35 years ago and just love it .ne ohio has its ups and down years but usually we get ice for a while .last year it was so cold a couple of days i just couldnt go.and ive fished devils lake nd in jan.started on a bucket like you ,homemade shanty then a clam scout flip top . been doing real good this year ,i dont think ive zeroed once,didnt always bring home but caught fish .me and the wife love our friday night fish fry ,taters and me cold beer .ill try to learn how to post pictures i hope so as i can show off like of my fellow bigbluegill guys do ,i think we all like to brag a little ,when i fish shallow 8 ft or less i try to sight fish ,deeper spring bobbers are the ticket .my buddy makes some killer tungsten jigs that reall really work, orange is our go to color ,and if its darkish or deep i like to use glow baits</p> youll fit intag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-01:2036984:Comment:5815942015-02-01T04:22:24.766ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>youll fit in</p>
<p>youll fit in</p> Steve I am a pretty plain ice…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-01:2036984:Comment:5816912015-02-01T01:50:19.129Ztony "crazy goofy grampie" russohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/tonycrazygoofygrampierusso
<p>Steve I am a pretty plain ice fisherman. 1/32 jig with wax worm. And when I go over to the St Criox river on the Minnesota /Wisconsin. Plain #10 treble hook with minnow for jumbo crappie.</p>
<p>Steve I am a pretty plain ice fisherman. 1/32 jig with wax worm. And when I go over to the St Criox river on the Minnesota /Wisconsin. Plain #10 treble hook with minnow for jumbo crappie.</p> Now why would a young guy lik…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-01:2036984:Comment:5816892015-02-01T01:46:08.865Ztony "crazy goofy grampie" russohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/tonycrazygoofygrampierusso
<p>Now why would a young guy like me fit into an old farts club. I only tell fish stories to anyone that will listen. I try to get my morning coffee guys to try my nightcrawler cupcakes ( and not one made with gummy worms). See I am just your normal crazy( granddaughters nickname) goofy (grandsons nickname) and well a------- (wifes nickname) Thanks I will have to meet David.</p>
<p>Now why would a young guy like me fit into an old farts club. I only tell fish stories to anyone that will listen. I try to get my morning coffee guys to try my nightcrawler cupcakes ( and not one made with gummy worms). See I am just your normal crazy( granddaughters nickname) goofy (grandsons nickname) and well a------- (wifes nickname) Thanks I will have to meet David.</p> We've all kinds of ice here i…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-01-31:2036984:Comment:5815262015-01-31T19:43:24.667ZSteve Taylorhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SteveTaylor
<p>We've all kinds of ice here in n/e Ohio, 12-14 inches and building with days on end of below freezing temps with single digit and below zero nights. Rat Finkees in a 6 or 8 size work well for just about anything. Remove the sleeve and slide on a waxie. I like to open the hook about 5 degrees and file down the barb . A number 12 Moon-Glo jig tipped with a mag works very well when things get finicky. The redears love 'em. Some guys go micro, micro with 14, 16, and even 18 size scud patterns.…</p>
<p>We've all kinds of ice here in n/e Ohio, 12-14 inches and building with days on end of below freezing temps with single digit and below zero nights. Rat Finkees in a 6 or 8 size work well for just about anything. Remove the sleeve and slide on a waxie. I like to open the hook about 5 degrees and file down the barb . A number 12 Moon-Glo jig tipped with a mag works very well when things get finicky. The redears love 'em. Some guys go micro, micro with 14, 16, and even 18 size scud patterns. Some even go with smaller spade end style hooks.</p>
<p>Just wondering, has anybody tried those Reel Weeds? The vids look impressive. Can't say I've tried them, however I figure if they'll attract and hold fish that would minimize cuttin' and runnin'.</p> hey crazy goofy;; you need to…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-01-31:2036984:Comment:5814472015-01-31T02:19:21.928Zcarl hendrixhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>hey crazy goofy;; you need to meet David Eitius;; join in on his;; pond bums forem;; and his;; old farts club ;; bet you will fit right in!!</p>
<p>hey crazy goofy;; you need to meet David Eitius;; join in on his;; pond bums forem;; and his;; old farts club ;; bet you will fit right in!!</p> Sorry to hear that, Tony. We…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-01-31:2036984:Comment:5812552015-01-31T00:54:48.305ZJim Gronawhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Sorry to hear that, Tony. We actually have plenty of safe, 5 to 7 inch hard ice on the Mason Dixon, but I'm here with a neck brace and tying jigs. Would love to be able to hit any number of local spots.</p>
<p>Sorry to hear that, Tony. We actually have plenty of safe, 5 to 7 inch hard ice on the Mason Dixon, but I'm here with a neck brace and tying jigs. Would love to be able to hit any number of local spots.</p> Southern Indiana. I've got op…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-01-31:2036984:Comment:5813392015-01-31T00:44:13.829ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Southern Indiana. I've got open water right now, never got over 4.5" of ice at its best this season, and it lasted for two outings. It can be 20 degrees here one day, and 50 the next. Hard to make safe ice that way.</p>
<p>Good fishing to you also!</p>
<p>Southern Indiana. I've got open water right now, never got over 4.5" of ice at its best this season, and it lasted for two outings. It can be 20 degrees here one day, and 50 the next. Hard to make safe ice that way.</p>
<p>Good fishing to you also!</p> Yep thats me assimple as poss…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-01-30:2036984:Comment:5813282015-01-30T21:52:36.545Ztony "crazy goofy grampie" russohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/tonycrazygoofygrampierusso
<p>Yep thats me assimple as possible. Even lately I watch were other guys have cut holes and just spud them open to fish. I fish a small 32 acre lake thats 35' deep. Some days I catch as many 11" to 12" bass as I do gills. Fun on light Frabill rod and reel. The rod is like a noodle and both the gills and bass put up a good fight. No fishing today was painting the bedroom. I'll be back next monday. I stay off the lakes on weekends.</p>
<p>Yep thats me assimple as possible. Even lately I watch were other guys have cut holes and just spud them open to fish. I fish a small 32 acre lake thats 35' deep. Some days I catch as many 11" to 12" bass as I do gills. Fun on light Frabill rod and reel. The rod is like a noodle and both the gills and bass put up a good fight. No fishing today was painting the bedroom. I'll be back next monday. I stay off the lakes on weekends.</p>