A bit of ice fishing for the boys and friends
Pennsylvania Fishing
Jan 20, 2024 23:07:29 #
Son Ben and Gregg did a bit of ice fishing today on Promised Land lake in the Poconos. Had 3.5 to 4” of ice which is not too comfortable for me. They caught some gills, perch and snot rockets but not all that great for first ice. Pretty cold and quite windy and without an ice shelter would have been miserable, they said I didn’t miss much.
Jan 20, 2024 23:13:46 #
bknecht wrote:
Son Ben and Gregg did a bit of ice fishing today on Promised Land lake in the Poconos. Had 3.5 to 4” of ice which is not too comfortable for me. They caught some gills, perch and snot rockets but not all that great for first ice. Pretty cold and quite windy and without an ice shelter would have been miserable, they said I didn’t miss much.
Neat Brad. What are the red bags. Looks like a depth finder.
Jan 20, 2024 23:19:42 #
Gordon wrote:
Neat Brad. What are the red bags. Looks like a depth finder.
Yeah Gordon, they’re flashers that show depth and your jig in one color and approaching fish to your lure in another. Kinda fun and allow one to get on the fish a bit better.
Jan 21, 2024 04:39:29 #
1Oldboat42
Loc: Kearney, Nebraska
bknecht wrote:
Son Ben and Gregg did a bit of ice fishing today on Promised Land lake in the Poconos. Had 3.5 to 4” of ice which is not too comfortable for me. They caught some gills, perch and snot rockets but not all that great for first ice. Pretty cold and quite windy and without an ice shelter would have been miserable, they said I didn’t miss much.
It is interesting to me seeing other people walking on the water, but Brad I don't think any amount of ice thickness would make me feel secure. Keep the pictures coming, especially pictures of the fish they catch so that I remember what the different fish there are waiting for us.
Until then stay warm and ready to wet a line
Jan 21, 2024 07:58:24 #
bknecht wrote:
Son Ben and Gregg did a bit of ice fishing today on Promised Land lake in the Poconos. Had 3.5 to 4” of ice which is not too comfortable for me. They caught some gills, perch and snot rockets but not all that great for first ice. Pretty cold and quite windy and without an ice shelter would have been miserable, they said I didn’t miss much.
Nice pic-info BK and looks like your boys have everything needed for ice fishing. You and your boys sure do make the most of fishing year-round. Good going!Jan 21, 2024 10:01:39 #
Dr Chip
Loc: Cassville, MO
Veterinarians are usually above average intelligence…about 25 years ago I was the President of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and one of the perks were you were invited to all the neighboring states meetings with everything comped except travel…
I was invited to Indiana’s State meeting with Walleye Fishing from 6-noon then lunch and then meetings until 5:00 or so. What a wonderful idea for increasing your attendance? I wasn’t able to attend but filed the number for future reference.
We had a family member getting married in December 4-5 years later in Northern Indiana and I called their state director and told them I was going to be in Port Clinton for a long weekend and could they set me up with a guide and take me Walleye Fishing…
His immediate answer without much of an explanation was No?
NO? I asked why and his answer floored me as he said “the water is too hard to fish that time of year?”
WHAT water too hard???
Yup every thing liquid “freezes” that time of year in that location…
DUH???
I was invited to Indiana’s State meeting with Walleye Fishing from 6-noon then lunch and then meetings until 5:00 or so. What a wonderful idea for increasing your attendance? I wasn’t able to attend but filed the number for future reference.
We had a family member getting married in December 4-5 years later in Northern Indiana and I called their state director and told them I was going to be in Port Clinton for a long weekend and could they set me up with a guide and take me Walleye Fishing…
His immediate answer without much of an explanation was No?
NO? I asked why and his answer floored me as he said “the water is too hard to fish that time of year?”
WHAT water too hard???
Yup every thing liquid “freezes” that time of year in that location…
DUH???
Jan 21, 2024 10:54:21 #
Jan 21, 2024 11:01:30 #
bknecht wrote:
Son Ben and Gregg did a bit of ice fishing today on Promised Land lake in the Poconos. Had 3.5 to 4” of ice which is not too comfortable for me. They caught some gills, perch and snot rockets but not all that great for first ice. Pretty cold and quite windy and without an ice shelter would have been miserable, they said I didn’t miss much.
Looks like the boys have a good setup Brad, but still too cold for my blood. Thanks for the picture. Good luck kids.
Jan 21, 2024 11:30:14 #
DVTracker wrote: Nice pic-info BK and looks like your boys have everything needed for ice fishing. You and your boys sure do make the most of fishing year-round. Good going!
Nice pic-info BK and looks like your boys have everything needed for ice fishing. You and your boys sure do make the most of fishing year-round. Good going!Thanks DV, I was invited to join but passed on what I thought was marginal ice .The boys are pretty much “balls to the walls” in any conditions.
Jan 21, 2024 11:36:36 #
Fredfish wrote:
Looks like the boys have a good setup Brad, but still too cold for my blood. Thanks for the picture. Good luck kids.
Yeah Fred, with the marginal ice conditions and the temps and wind I graciously declined. Generally, first ice is the best fishing but they didn’t do all that well. Some gills, perch and snot rockets but nothing all that spectacular. I stayed by the fire and watched some football.
Jan 21, 2024 13:29:09 #
bknecht wrote:
Yeah Fred, with the marginal ice conditions and the temps and wind I graciously declined. Generally, first ice is the best fishing but they didn’t do all that well. Some gills, perch and snot rockets but nothing all that spectacular. I stayed by the fire and watched some football.
Me stay home by the fire 🔥place and watch Bill Dance video 👍🏽🎣🎣🤣🤣
Jan 21, 2024 13:54:14 #
Billycrap2 wrote:
Me stay home by the fire 🔥place and watch Bill Dance video 👍🏽🎣🎣🤣🤣
There you go Robert, that's what I did this morning.
Jan 21, 2024 14:15:50 #
Nice 😊. After all of my fishing 🎣 spots freeze, I go waterfowling until the ice is gone. This season I file a report for each trip for a Harvest Survey. Got $160 reward for shooting a reward band greater snow goose and 3 reward band American black ducks. Usually walk nearly 4 miles on most trips. No hunting on Sunday in NJ.
Jan 21, 2024 21:06:54 #
NJ219bands wrote:
Nice 😊. After all of my fishing 🎣 spots freeze, I go waterfowling until the ice is gone. This season I file a report for each trip for a Harvest Survey. Got $160 reward for shooting a reward band greater snow goose and 3 reward band American black ducks. Usually walk nearly 4 miles on most trips. No hunting on Sunday in NJ.
That’s pretty cool bands, I’ve shot quite a few ducks and geese but never a banded one. I guess your moniker must be good luck.
Jan 21, 2024 22:12:17 #
bknecht wrote:
That’s pretty cool bands, I’ve shot quite a few ducks and geese but never a banded one. I guess your moniker must be good luck.
I have 250 bird bands.
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