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2016-'17 Ice Fishing

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by greatwhitehunter3, Nov 30, 2016.

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  1. Birdswacker

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    The left tire has got to be in that crack?
    Looks like maybe 6"-8"?
     
    Birdswacker, Dec 20, 2016
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    I think I'm going to try Reno, and yeah I got that app a few days ago it seems pretty sweet

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    TwoBucks, Dec 21, 2016
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    That app is amazing for what you pay. I bought mine for about $10 five years ago (nor sure what they go for now) and I use it winter and summer. ( I have lakemaster on my boat and I like to compare the 2 in the water)


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    That lake has some pretty crazy depth changes. I've read fishing reports that people are catching crappies and walleyes in 8ft of water on that east side. I would head there first and maybe follow the fish houses.
     
    MnHunterr, Dec 21, 2016
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    TwoBucks, Dec 21, 2016
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  7. greatwhitehunter3

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    Any of you guys heard any ice conditions in the Willmar-Alex lakes?
     
    greatwhitehunter3, Dec 21, 2016
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    I heard they were driving trucks on Reno yesterday, my dad went spearing on a small lake and there was 7 inches I believe he said

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    TwoBucks, Dec 21, 2016
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    I've heard that too, thought about heading out there in the morning on Christmas Eve day.
     
    Trevor TFO, Dec 21, 2016
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    Well it would be cool to fish it together! But I don't think I will be able to on Christmas eve day that is my family's Christmas

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    TwoBucks, Dec 22, 2016
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    I'm heading to Mille Lacs on Monday if anyone wants to tag along.
     
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    TwoBucks, Dec 22, 2016
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  13. greatwhitehunter3

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    Heading out tomorrow for the first time this year.

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    First time on the ice this year. On top of that it was the first time I got to use all the new gear. This is the first fish of the year. I caught a lot of small fish today. A handful of keepers and the best of the day was this 9 inch gill. Overall solid day on the ice.

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    Oly44, Dec 24, 2016
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    How you like the new flasher?


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    MnHunterr, Dec 25, 2016
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    It's awesome. Still messing with sensitivity and some features but it's going to very useful.


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    What do you guys use to clean fish? I use an electric Rapala and just have to much go to waste on sunfish and crappies.


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    TAuth41, Dec 25, 2016
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  18. Oly44

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    I have a basic rapala that I've used just fine. I just got a electric ion battery rapala today for Christmas. I'm excited to try it out. I've used electric before it seemed like I got a good amount of the meat off.


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    Oly44, Dec 25, 2016
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  19. greatwhitehunter3

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    Electric rapala. Works great.

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    greatwhitehunter3, Dec 25, 2016
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  20. TAuth41

    TAuth41 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Well I probably just suck!


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    TAuth41, Dec 25, 2016
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  21. Oly44

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    Haha how are attacking it? Maybe someone can help you out some.


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    Oly44, Dec 25, 2016
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