perchking Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I guess the eyes are on fire in the shallows, lots of fish being caught. Typical LG eyes, 15-18 inches. I fished by the Lodge on Saturday for 2hrs, marked a ton of fish but only a few takers. I did manage 4 perch from 11-12.5 inches I think they were all males (no bellies), they were supposed to be photoed but of course my batteries were dead in the camera and I let them swim. I will be heading out next weekend to a spot that was hot last Winter so we will see. I will also bring extra batteries...The ice is good where I was at it was about 8 inches of nice BLACK ice. But tonight's snow will not help at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate McVey Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thanks Greg! I sure wish that year class of walleyes would hurry up and grow, seems like that's all we've been catching for the last couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maros91 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 My buddy and I might be making a trip up there just not sure when. Is there ever a hot bite for the perchies? I know here in MN the month of March can be fast and furious if you find them. When is the best month to come up there? We will have a snowmobile to travel the lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hey Biff, I've heard some rumors of a possible FM get together shaping up in late Feb over there. That would probably be a good time.If you click the Ice Leaders line in my signature, it has some details.I can't wait to head over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks for the report PK! I can not wait to get out that way and give it a try ! I bought a new sled just for this occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yep, Dtro is right Biff. That is my trip of the season, besides many trips to the gravel pit . We will have to hook up and head to the pit once or twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maros91 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Great info. I will see if I can make that happen. I know I have classes around those times but I will see what I can do. I was hoping to head up there around spring break, smoewhere around March 16. But if all of you guys are heading there that would probably be best. We will see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Typically Feb and March are the best months. Last year we did well from Jan right up to Ice Out, so you never know. The perch are there, you just need to find them. It seems like they stay in a spot for about a week then move on. When you look at your GPS after a year of ice fishing, you can see a pattern which helps from year to year. But what you cannot predict year to year is an active wiggler bed, if you find one you will be on them.As for the outing in Feb, I would recommend booking soon as snowmobile season is in Full Form up here right now and the rooms will be booking soon. I was at Maple ridge this weekend, and she told me she only has 2 rooms left. Not sure if FM'ers have them filled or Bubble Heads (snowmobiles).With this cold snap I am sure the ice is great, we had -24 this morning...PK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate McVey Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Glad to hear the snowmobile season is in full swing, now if it will only last the entire winter! Snowmobiles are pretty much a "must" on Gogebic, since as Greg said awhile ago, Yoopers don't know much about ice roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I got a room this morning for feb 20-22. I am glad I looked last night when the get-together was. perchking, I looking at a couple of different days in Jan, you sure got alot of snow aready. I had alot of bad luck the last few weeks, now running to buy fishing stuff before I can't get what I want.I can't wait to get back up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Otter Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I got a room this morning for feb 20-22. I am glad I looked last night when the get-together was. perchking, I looking at a couple of different days in Jan, you sure got alot of snow aready. I had alot of bad luck the last few weeks, now running to buy fishing stuff before I can't get what I want.I can't wait to get back up there. Ken, don't forget about March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Ken,I will be out there on Sat, I will let you know how we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Yes, March for the Hog-A-thon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Any news on the lake??? Good or bad, perchkingWhat the ice like and how much snow??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hawk, Sorry for not keeping up, I have been on Bay De Noc for the past week chasing eyes. We had a tourney this weekend on LG, some really nice eyes being caught right now but the perch are finicky. I think a 14 incher that was 1.7lbs won it. So far it has been pretty much like last year, we are finding fish but not huge so far. I wish I had my camera but the ice fishing gods took that from me. As soon as I get a new camera I will get some pics. So to answer your question, the fishing is good so far, not great but good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I am almost all geared again. I need to get a few things yet. I hoping to be out in a couple of weeks. My son speared a 43" long,21.5 girt 23# northen. He is having it mounted in a glass case and wants a perch to add to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vook Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hello all. Greg (we fish alot together and I was his best man in his wedding) introduced me to this site and I plan on being a regular. My "expertise" if I have any would be w/ Lake Gogebic perch so I am happy to help in any way I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate McVey Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Glad to see you here Vook, hopefully see you in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hey vook, welcome to HSO!I'm looking forward to taking a trip up there next month. The wait just got longer taking a look at your Avatar pic. Nice fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Otter Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Welcome aboard Vook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Welcome to HSO. Them look bigger than mine in your avatar. I also can't wait to get back to gat back up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 T.O. and Hawk, you both fished with vook last year. I can be honest and say some people have a niche and can just catch fish... Vook is one of those guys. Welcome aboard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerganserBreath Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Whats up with the purple pride logo ?????? !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate McVey Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Whats up with the purple pride logo ?????? !!!!!!!/quote]Long story.......lost a bet........gotta keep it for 3 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vook Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks guys. I remember you guys from last year! The perch are 2.0, 2.3, and 2.7 respectively. I look forward to fishing w/you guys again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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