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by John Zach
Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ice in the area
Replies: 8
Views: 1263

Re: Ice in the area

This is kind of embarassing but I can't figure out how to start a forum.... Maybe it's just glitchy for me but could someone please tell me how to start a forum :D

Thanks so much!
by John Zach
Wed Dec 28, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ice in the area
Replies: 8
Views: 1263

Re: Ice in the area

Constance Lake is definitely safe. I haven't been to Constance at all since I don't have a lot of confidence in it any more, but I'd bet there's around 8 or more inches on the lake. I was out on Joes Lake yesterday and and we had about about 4-5 inches of cloudy ice and another 4-5 inches of clear i...
by John Zach
Mon Dec 26, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ice Fishing Tips & Tricks
Replies: 6
Views: 2945

Re: Ice Fishing Tips & Tricks

I have some slightly more obvious ones to add, but I'll say them nonetheless. Take advantage of free online mapping if you don't have have Navionics or Lakemaster or stuff like that. I use gpsnauticalcharts.com and the Navionics online Chart Viewer. A lot of smaller lakes aren't covered, but if you ...
by John Zach
Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Shirley's Bay 2023 Ice season
Replies: 91
Views: 18529

Re: Shirley's Bay 2023 Ice season

YES! That sounds freakin' awesome!
by John Zach
Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Brittania Bait
Replies: 3
Views: 770

Re: Brittania Bait

Serge has been great for us over the past couple years. I heard that he sold his rights to harvest minnows a little while ago to another guy, but I'm glad he's still selling some himself. We always pick some up on our way out west before each trip out on the ice.
by John Zach
Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Shirley's Bay 2023 Ice season
Replies: 91
Views: 18529

Re: Shirley's Bay 2023 Ice season

We'll probably check it out sometime over the Christmas holidays, got the go-ahead from the "matriarch" to fish all we want so long as we stay home from Christmas eve to boxing day.... I'll post an update at the end of the the month or 1st week of Jan.

Looking forward to getting out!
by John Zach
Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Old fishing magazines and books
Replies: 11
Views: 1936

Re: Old fishing magazines and books

Yes I'd love them! Pm me if you can.
by John Zach
Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Old fishing magazines and books
Replies: 11
Views: 1936

Re: Old fishing magazines and books

No worries, but a shame nonetheless.
by John Zach
Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Old fishing magazines and books
Replies: 11
Views: 1936

Re: Old fishing magazines and books

Corvus Lacus wrote: Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:22 am I would suggest retirement homes...the residents often appreciate older reading material.
Also, if the books are in good shape, your local library most likely accepts donations.
That is an excellent idea. I couldn't agree more.
by John Zach
Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Old fishing magazines and books
Replies: 11
Views: 1936

Re: Old fishing magazines and books

I'm 15 and I've been wanting to get my hands on some old fishing magazines for a while. If anyone wants to pass some on to the next generation of fisherman, I know some other young fisherman who probably love to see some, and I'm sure my dad would get a kick out of them too!
by John Zach
Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Eager for ice
Replies: 3
Views: 657

Re: Eager for ice

Yeah I'm excited for the tungsten dinner bells too, I only got one micro-sized one to be able to drop down faster on Crappie in deeper water, but I'll probably order some more. I was lucky with my hut, though. I got it off Kijiji completely unused for $400. Otherwise it wouldn't have been in my pric...
by John Zach
Tue Dec 06, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Eager for ice
Replies: 3
Views: 657

Re: Eager for ice

I can't wait for ice either, and though I don't wanna be the one to say it, we may have to wait another few weeks. On the lighter note of new gear, I've got sooo many things I'm excited to try. Got myself my first pop-up shack, the Eskimo Outbreak 450i (predecessor to the XD version, basically the s...
by John Zach
Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Shirley's Bay 2023 Ice season
Replies: 91
Views: 18529

Re: Shirley's Bay 2023 Ice season

The bay will definitely be open... I believe that some of the smaller lakes retained a thin layer of ice, but the forecast isn't looking great. The small likes might make a tiny bit of ice, but I doubt the bay will be frozen for a few weeks. I know this is killing the rest of you as much as it's kil...
by John Zach
Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: speckled ideas
Replies: 12
Views: 2729

Re: speckled ideas

Goin to Peterwhite Lake today, hopefully the hike will be doable. Thanks for the info.
I was talking about the green lake off french line road, maybe I'm missing a safe way to get to the lake, but no, I do not have 4wd unfortunately, and the quad bike trail is pretty rough to walk.
by John Zach
Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: speckled ideas
Replies: 12
Views: 2729

Re: speckled ideas

@fisherman89 How's the hike along the powerline to peterwhite in terms of flatness? Got out to green lake for the first time this winter and the hike was a tough one, path had lots of rocks and was very hilly. I'd love to know if it's a bit better than green lake.