"Dick, I thought that used Christmas tree was for a Fish crib."
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East coast Ice fisherman
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A place to share tecniques ,past successes /failures and future prospects for fishing Gills and other fish through the ice.
Location: Ringwood New Jersey
Members: 21
Latest Activity: on Thursday
Finally...On the Ice!
We'll, the Carp Whisperer Bob and I got out for a little ice fishing today at a local pond that had 4 inches of good clear ice, We rigged up for bluegills with jigging rods and 1/10 oz Kastmaster spoons meal worms as a tipping bait. We didn't get a single bluegill, but we got some of these...
Ended up with 4 bass for myself in about 2 hours of jigging. Bob had two good strikes, including a bigger fish that ran his drag some. Bass went fro 14 to 17 inches. I lost about a 20 inch bass right at the hole...the fish just hovered slowly in the water just below the ice...giving me a great view of what I was losing! Would have been my largest ice bass had I got a hand on her. I got all my fish on 2 pound mono. Fish were 5-6 feet deep.
At least I got to feel a few fish today and get a slight 'fix' for my ice fishing habit! We have done good on gills here, but not today.
High today was 30 F with light winds. Might go tomorrow, but they are calling for sleet and freezing rain...sheeeesh!
The window for ice fishing here is very narrow...maybe only a few days this year. Calling for 65 on Wednesday! Crazy!
Carp guru Bob had to put me in my place..'.a 4 or 5 pound fish isn't a big fish to me" but I think he still had a good time. Glad to be out and glad to catch a couple fish!
Discussion Forum
Top Ten Ice Fishing Lures 4 Replies
TOP TEN ICE FISHING LURESNot sure I've ever caught a Fish through the ice on a lure un-tipped.1/4 oz. and 1/3 oz.Swedish Pimple,Nickle or Gold /Green Prism Tape/Shiner Head-Pickerel, Crappie Red…Continue
Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Jan 10, 2024.
Plastics for Ice Fishing 3 Replies
I hope to get some safe Ice this Year 2024. Last Year I did no Ice Fishing at all. If I get the chance this Year, I'd like to get into using a variety of Plastics for Panfish and Predators. Any…Continue
Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Jan 9, 2024.
Tipping with Perch eyes 2 Replies
Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Jan 22, 2022.
Ice Fishing Chronicles 2009-? 7 Replies
In NJ we are allowed 5 rigs .I generally set 3 tip ups ,Jig a rod and have a dead stick rod hanging off a bucket. I switch on and off with the jigging rods .I have two set up for Gills and pan…Continue
Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Feb 13, 2018.
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Comment by John Sheehan on January 10, 2014 at 9:08am
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Finally got on the ice with my brother 1/9/14. My first fish (Crappie ) ,took a 1/4 oz. Hus spoon /Gulp Maggot .Greg did good on his chenille ties . I caught on 4 rods. The Tandem, Marmooska /Genz worm worked good .My marabou bloodworm caught a few . Jigging Rap/Perch eye ,Small jig with spinner bait rubber also caught .chartreuse Crappie nipples turned the fish on .
Our tally, using various jigging rods and Lures tipped with Berkeley Crappie nibbles, Gulp maggots ,Perch Eye : 3 Crappie,2Pseeds,1 BG,1Bass,1 White Perch ,about 6 or 7 Yellow Perch The Crappie were only in 9-7 fow around fallen tree branches from a tree that hung high above the water. We only caught one fish in 20" all the others were 10-8fow. Early ice on my home lake I usually do best 8-12 feet and come mid ice a bit deeper, say 10-25fow.
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It's a tease for sure
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Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 19, 2013 at 5:13pm
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This warm weather will open everything up here in Central, PA.
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Go get 'em Jim!
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Comment by Jim Gronaw on December 19, 2013 at 3:04pm
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Some of our ponds are opening up...calling for 70 on Sunday. I have an invite for Marburg panfish on Friday...might go. Open water from the shore.
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Absolutely Dick! Thanks !
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Comment by dick tabbert on December 19, 2013 at 2:07pm
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Thanks for waiting John. Best to be safe than sorry.
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Took a ride over to the Monskville and about three guys were fishing . Another guy was testing the ice with a spud and it was white ice about 2 inches thick in most areas tested .I'll wait ,thanks very much! Went over to Shepherds; no one on the ice ;drove passed Cupsaw ;no one on ice there either.
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Guys are on the ice at the monksville Reservoir .
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I hope so here too Bruce!
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