Picking a lake

[rockman]

When picking a lake to set up on, what is the one factor you guys use to determine where? Does water clarity matter the most? Is the lake survey data on the fish populations matter more than clarity? Does the weed make up of the lake factor in more? Or is it a combination of all these? Let's say two of the three factors are equal, which of the third one would be the one to make you spear there. I am not looking for specific spots, or even lakes, just a general idea where to start looking. Lastly, is it simply a matter of a lake closer to home, or just a decent lake where a guy would throw out tip ups?

[Gordie]

I have speared lakes that I have never even seen a map of and done well.

I have also speared well known lakes that hold a large population of pike and not did well at all.

I guess for me getting out on new water is a plus and exploring it and figuring out what they like is what is about for me.

if I'm on a lake that I have no map of I use the lay of the land/Shoreline structure to figure out what the under the ice world may look like.

To answer your question: I think it is more a combination of a few things that trigger my likes on a body of water or particular spot on a lake ,but I think its Gut feeling more than anything that I use for my decision.

[smurfy]

I have speared lakes that I have never even seen a map of and done well.

I have also speared well know lakes that hold a large population of pike and not did well at all.

I guess for me getting out on new water is a plus and exploring it and figuring out what they like is what is about for me.

if I'm on a lake that I have no map of I use the lay of the land/Shoreline structure to figure out what the under the ice world may look like.

To answer your question: I think it is more a combination of a few things that trigger my likes on a body of water or particular spot on a lake ,but I think its Gut feeling more than anything that I use for my decision.

in other words...........you don't have a clue!!!!!!

[smurfy]

seriously though.........pretty much what gordie said!!!!!!

[hawkeye43]

I find some of the best places to spear is where I never seen a block cut. Get out away from the crowds, try something new. All you have to lose is a few hours of time, and you might find a surprise swimming under that ice.

[Gordie]

I find some of the best places to spear is where I never seen a block cut. Get out away from the crowds, try something new. All you have to lose is a few hours of time, and you might find a surprise swimming under that ice.

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[MJ1657]

I hide in the bushes with a set of binoculars. You never know when I may be watching you!

[mrklean]

I check lake data for pike pop the clarity can change each year so i dont put much stock in that others timea just pick a lake and see what happens

[Archerysniper]

I hide in the bushes with a set of binoculars. You never know when I may be watching you!

It's the truth, I think he even goes as far as putting a gps on my truck

[rockman]

I hide in the bushes with a set of binoculars. You never know when I may be watching you!

AhhHa! So you're the Swavrovski carrying spearhouse stalker!

[rockman]

I find some of the best places to spear is where I never seen a block cut. Get out away from the crowds, try something new. All you have to lose is a few hours of time, and you might find a surprise swimming under that ice.

Yep, the 'dartboard map' method just might work.

[rockman]

Yea, I might be overthinking this a bit. Cabin 'fever' will do that to a guy.

[Gordie]

It's the truth, I think he even goes as far as putting a gps on my truck

I was thinking you dropped him off...