December 4-6 Get to Gator

[mrklean]

Less then a month away and lots of warm weather in the forecast

[Neighbor_guy]

We need to have a cold snap come in That's for sure. Not sure what to do if I can't go right from ducks to spears.?.?.?

[Neighbor_guy]

Cold Weather is on the way!!!!

I see temps that could lead to frozen water at the end of next week....

[MJ1657]

It's getting colder guys. Cross your fingers.

[Neighbor_guy]

About 50feet of ice on the shoreline here today. 

[pikestabber]

You guys will be just fine. We're making ice from here on out...

[MJ1657]

For anyone who hasn't been to the event I'll do a quick run down of what we normally do.

Set up houses Friday afternoon. No worries if you can't get there until Saturday. Pizza in the lodge at Dixon Lake Resort Friday night. All you can eat we just split it up when we're done. 

Spear contest officially starts Saturday morning. We have a pot luck on the ice at noon. Always tons of good food. Saturday night everyone kind of does their own thing. Sunday at noon we officially crown the Nord Lord.

If anyone needs anything or has any questions let us know. 

[jvm1]

There is a very slim chance of me making this event now. Major project at school due. Beyond bummed. 

[MJ1657]

There is a very slim chance of me making this event now. Major project at school due. Beyond bummed. 

Come in now. You can go to school any time. 

[jvm1]

Group project, so it's not up to me unfortunately. Last semester in the winter forever. School won't get in the way of spearing ever again after this season, hopefully this time actually. I'm coming to eat hot dogs the Sunday after with you guys if we have ice by then!

[Neighbor_guy]

It's hard when school gets in the way of the fun. In the end it's worth it and it does get better.  Don't worry, there will be more chances. We always have lots going on. 

[MJ1657]

We've walked out in the past. Makes you appreciate the time spent even more right????

[mrklean]

Ha I remember my first year up there was like 4-5" clear ice even knowing it was thick enough still a pucker factor walking out sometimes

[MJ1657]

Ha I remember my first year up there was like 4-5" clear ice even knowing it was thick enough still a pucker factor walking out sometimes

Last year the ice was crystal clear and we were driving out. Kind of spooky.

Cool looking down and seeing perch and sunfish through the ice. 

[MJ1657]

A little birdy named @Neighbor_guy told me they have 4" and Dixons will be setting their houses Monday. 

[bowhunt]

Where do you guys stop to buy suckers on the way up?  Also has anyone checked in with them to make sure that have some in stock?

Thanks for the help guys.

[MJ1657]

I usually stop at Freds. Haven't called to check. 

[Neighbor_guy]

I like the "river rat" just outside of cohaset. It's a bait shop that caters to spear fisherman. If anyone deserves the business it's a shop like that. Red building on the north side of the road. Between cohaset and hwy 6 

[MJ1657]

I like the "river rat" just outside of cohaset. It's a bait shop that caters to spear fisherman. If anyone deserves the business it's a shop like that. Red building on the north side of the road. Between cohaset and hwy 6 

Ill make my stop from now on. Good to know. 

[Neighbor_guy]

We just found it by accident last season. There had to be close to 2hundred decoys hanging from the ceiling and walls. They were on top of every shelf and on the counters. It was very distracting. I spent almost an hour looking everything over. 

[pikestabber]

As a local yokel, I support both businesses mentioned... River Rats and Fred's. Both are great in terms of price, info, etc. Agree that River Rat has a better deke selection, but both places are top notch in my book.

[Neighbor_guy]

@pikestabber - are you coming out this weekend? 

 

[pikestabber]

@pikestabber - are you coming out this weekend? 

 

One of these years I need to come put some faces to names, but this won't be the year, unfortunately. My Dad is getting his hip replaced tomorrow so I am bringing him to Duluth and will likely be there a couple days. Should be back Friday night, but Saturday is Mrs. Pikestabber's b-day, and if I skip that to go fishing you might never see me on this forum again, lol.

Wishing you all great success and true aim. I'll look forward to the run down on here after the weekend!

[MJ1657]

Mollie put one on the ice.

[mrklean]

No more updates your killing me?