Where is everyone

[monstermoose78]

I lost a lot of jigging spoons in that lake.

[Neighbor_guy]

For those of you attending the Blaine Hardwater show this weekend be sure to stop by the MDAA booth. The East Central Chapter is hosting the booth. 

They will have Fish Toys Ice Saws, Grumpy Decoys, and Amish Spears that you can add to your collection.

You can also pre-buy your banquet tickets for their spring banquet. Or renew your memberships as well.

And get your chance for a one of a kind custom copper spear if you are feeling lucky. 

[Neighbor_guy]

 

[MJ1657]

I added removable skis to my folding hub house floor. They attach with bolts that go through the floor and tightened down with wing nuts. Should work good for early ice walking out.

[mwal]

I made a smitty sled today as well. Anyone know Ice conditions at 3rd river

 

[MJ1657]

I made a smitty sled today as well. Anyone know Ice conditions at 3rd river

 

4 inchs they were moving houses out today.

[mrklean]

Nothing like have some bacon in the spear house 

[MJ1657]

3 hours ago, mrklean said:

Nothing like have some bacon in the spear house 

Home made?

[mrklean]

You bet

[MJ1657]

See any pike yesterday @mrklean?

 

[mrklean]

8 took one home about 28" missed 2 others that were mid 20s all super aggressive fish flying in to hit my live decoy cool to see but a pain to try and spear.  Heading out right now to try a new lake

[mrklean]

Today  did not go as well as yesterday only saw 1tiny one maybe 20" but it was good to try a new lake

[MJ1657]

I like to collect these stand up tongs. Sometimes they have a bolt for the hinge or the rivet is plain worn out. I ordered some rivets. A little heat and some time on my anvil and they are as good as new. 

Here are three I just fixed up. 

[monstermoose78]

Did you try Green this morning @MJ1657

[MJ1657]

1 hour ago, monstermoose78 said:

Did you try Green this morning @MJ1657

No I didn't. 

[monstermoose78]

lots of spearers  out there. 

[MJ1657]

6 minutes ago, monstermoose78 said:

lots of spearers  out there. 

Kind of why I avoid that lake........ 

[monstermoose78]

I understand that. I brought out way to much veni burger for couple people to eat. I had some for lunch and will be having some more tomorrow as well.

[lungdeflator]

Well my spot on Sakakawea froze enough awhile back, but between work and the holidays, I have not had a chance to get out yet.  Thursday will be the day to set the house and spend a full 2-3 days watching the deeks.  I've heard the water is fairly clear so hoping thats the case!  

[MJ1657]

Up on Winnie until Friday. One of my trucking buddies, his brother, and friend from Indiana came up. They have never done anything like this.

They thought cutting a hole was exciting. I love it.

[Neighbor_guy]

If they want to cut holes on Saturday they are welcome too. 

The words "we do this for fun?!?!?" Are often heard while cutting a hole and setting a spear shack. 

[lungdeflator]

Set the house out on Sakakawea yesterday.  Right on the little honey point in 9FOW.  Had to mess with the heater for awhile so I didn't get to drop a decoy til about 10am.  Sat til 230.  Saw 5, including 2 that were right in the 10-12 lb range.  I was able to bring a small one right up to the surface and touch it's back!  My dogs were very close to jumping in after it.  Didn't spear any.  Took home 5 walleyes from later in the evening.  

Got out right at first light this morning and had 3 in the first half hr.  Red/white has always been the hot color out here and continues to perform this year.  Still trophy hunting for that 20+ piggy.  Good luck!  

 

[Mike89]

very good!

[Dorkfish]

girlfriend ready to go out spear fishing on our way up to Winnie right now

[Neighbor_guy]

Either that's a very long spear or a very petite young lady. 

Good luck up there.