2015 Darkhouse Season

[pikestabber]

4 days till opener. You guys ready to hit the ice? Errrr... Hook some pontoons onto your house at least?

Last year some shallow lakes in the north country were ready by the 15th, and I know by the 27th we had 5" of clear ice on the big lakes, but with mid 50s happening we aren't making much headway so far this year (for those of you coming up for the Get-To-Gator, don't panic, 3rd River freezes about as fast as anything up here). All I know is now that my venny supply is re-upped, I have started turning an eye toward the lakes. I have a few goals this year and I am hoping some of you will try to join me (or create some goals of your own):

Introduce at least 1 new person to spearing. I have been successful at that more years than not. Nothing beats the excitement of watching someone see/spear their first fish.

Create a decoy style I haven't used before. I have something in mind that a buddy told me about and I will share if turns out (or even if it doesn't).

Spear at least 3 new lakes. I have no excuse to keep trying the same holes when there are so many lakes in my neck of the woods.

Those are the goals that come to mind for me. What say ya'll?

[mrklean]

My huge goal is to get out more then I did last year, it was a rough year to say the least.  I hope to bring some new people out, my boss had some friends from California coming to town in January so I may take them out.  Since I moved this summer I really hope to get to some new lakes, I had a few favorites that were pretty close to me before so I need to find my new go to lake.  Maybe after 4 years of building I will finally finish my perm spear house to  

[Mike89]

like mrklean, my season was shot with my wife having cancer and losing her on Dec 27th.  but this year I have 2 people for sure that would like to try it so I'm looking forward to this season.

 

good luck to all this season!

[MJ1657]

My goals are pretty simple.

Get someone new to one of the GTG's.

Have the 5 tine challenge be a success. What I mean by success is that it's just a really fun event. That will hopefully turn it into a yearly tradition. 

And as usual spend as much time as possible hanging out with friends. 

It might be a slow winter for me at work. Lots of time may be spent in the shack.

[pikestabber]

my season was shot with my wife having cancer and losing her on Dec 27th.  but this year I have 2 people for sure that would like to try it so I'm looking forward to this season.

 

good luck to all this season!

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Wishing you the best this year and beyond.

Edited November 12, 2015 by pikestabber

[Mike89]

Thank you pikestabber, very much apprecated.

[Neighbor_guy]

My goals for this season are to try at least 2 new lakes this season. I would also like to find a place that I can leave my perm out and have a spot that I can go just for an hour or so depending on the day. 

Like MJ I am also hoping for a good event with the 5-tune and a good turn out for our first banquet attempt. 

[pikestabber]

@‌ Neighbor Guy... Are you going to be running the Decoy of the Month again? I'd like to add to my goals and participate at least once along the way this year.

[Neighbor_guy]

I will likely start putting the challenges together again and welcome suggestions. I am getting the itch to begin carving again and am starting to lay out my new shop. Once the stove is in the carving will begin. 

[hawkeye43]

I would be intrested in coming to your banquet and if you need some ideas for raffles I could help out there too

[MJ1657]

I would be intrested in coming to your banquet and if you need some ideas for raffles I could help out there too

That would be great!