Open Water 2006 Reports Part II

[insurance guy]

It's just too darn windy and cold to take the boat out tonight It would be a 3 foot chop and wind chills in the teens, not much fun for boating at night Maybe tomorrow night and looks like Friday for sure with temps near 40 and maybe some rain showers.

[CNY Tim]

I hear you Franky the snow and cold temps got me thinking ice too. It won't be long I hope...

[roquekid]

nothing much going on tonight... according to CNY outdoorsman, schniebls was iced over but we had a nice 5-10 outta the northwest that put just under a foot of chop at the bar. fished for about a half out and got to cold. it was just a trial run tonight anyway. finished up with no fish and cold hands ... o well this weekend looks like a good long rod forecast.

[BigJohnnyIce]

I haven't been on here in awhile, and I just got caught up reading the posts I missed. I have been busy at work (again). The other night the boys hit Lake X and got some nice eyes in that lake effect storm. I give them credit for sticking it out in those white out conditions. I am going to hit it tonight after work for a few hours...winds are going to pick up later in the day out of the south, which should be good for our area.

Hey, I read on another site that access at the Manor has been stopped. One guy said that cops are kicking people off of there. Any truth to that?

[roquekid]

bigjohnnyice-

this is true, CNY outdoorsman and i were there a couple nights ago and there is a barracade with no fishing signs all over. to my knowledge noone has been kicked out of there by police, maybe the oneida nation security but ive heard that the cops wont respond to problems that the nation reports. but yes this IS off limits and im sure is being watched. the nation is very funny about stuff like this

[CNY_Outdoorsman]

Man and the money I have left in that casino they should not only let me fish there, but pay me to do, clean em when I have my limit, and say Have a nice day! .......BUT thats just my opinion..

[CNYFrank]

Too many waders coming off the water with limits and putting them in their vehicles and going back for another round. Pirates get what they deserve, but too bad they have to take the real fisherman down with them. It's called policing your own . . . if we don't than we can expect to lose access priviledges by those that own the property. Just like littering, if it keeps up, don't expect the area to be available to fish from. I mention littering because our spot at the bar is attracting old fishing line, bottle caps, plastic bags, lure boxes and beer bottles and cans . . . not to mention a host of new waders.

[cnypanfisher]

I'm actually suprised that you all fish by Schneibles, I was under the impression that it was posted as well. I talked to the owner of the open spot on the east side of the creek where the little lot is 2 years ago, he said he posted it because of the beer cans and worm boxes,trash etc. Its really a terrible thing, because both spots are great for walleye fishing, but it's also a great place to take kids bullhead fishing in the spring. If anyone runs short of a spot, they are more than welcome in small numbers to come fish off the point where I live as long as my gf and I are living here. There are a lot of campers here in the summer, but I have their lifts and docks out by October 1st generally. That is all except for 2 or 3 perch fisherman who like to stay out a little later. I am only a tenant , but i'm on fair terms with the landlord, and she generally allows me to have a guest or 2. There is also a very good point 1/4 mile down the street, and if you ask permission you can fish it as well. Generally speaking theres usually just a few who fish it in Nov-December, and very very few that go out in January.:-) Another bonus fishing over here is you can leave the waders in your truck, and keep your feet dry. Well i'm off, gonna go look at a pond that freezes early, and call some friends in the north country.

TO Tim

[tank]

Panfisher I am not going to go to oneida this weekend.The boy and I are going to fish the Susquehanna tomorrow.The invite sure sounds good.I am sure i will make contact with you on the ice or next spring.I fish the Clevland area alot.

[Fishingking]

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Hey, I read on another site that access at the Manor has been stopped. One guy said that cops are kicking people off of there. Any truth to that?

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isnt the Bar (local watering hole) considered part of MM?

[north shore]

Fishingking: No it is not part of MM. It is owned by the nation.May hit the point a bit later once the Roque kid arrives home. Yes the point is getting a bit trashy too. Spike order will be going in AGAIN on mon.

[Fishingking]

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Fishingking: No it is not part of MM. It is owned by the nation.May hit the point a bit later once the Roque kid arrives home. Yes the point is getting a bit trashy too.

Spike order will be going in AGAIN on mon.

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Thanks I kept assuming they were kicking people out of there too

[insurance guy]

Had to REALLY work at it to get to the walleye grounds last night starting with chopping some pretty thick ice at the launch to get the boat in the water, smashing out a rear light on my trailer backing in, and then breaking about 500 yards of pretty thick ice with the Lund to get out to some open water. The wind was howling, fingers went numb and there were some 3 foot swells on the lake but I made about a 16 mile body slamming run with the boat airborne every other wave, trolled for two hours and ROCKED em! My bowmount auto pilot trolling motor is broke and all I can say is a transom mount electric SUCKS I couldn't take my hand off that motor for a second or the wind would spin the boat right around

Surface temp is down to 36 and putting your hands in that water is COLD!

Can't go tonight because my girlfriend needs my truck to move a horse but I plan on taking the boat out again tomorrow night and Sunday. We're getting to the end here with the boating and this will be my last weekend.

[cnypanfisher]

I think you should change your name to HARDCOREFISHERMAN, i'm assuming you didn't get any volunteers for your guide service this trip. But I have to say those are 3 fatties, and battling the elements makes them all the more tastier.

As my pop would say, some fisherman are nuttier than a fruitcake, but some fruitcakes have a few more nuts than others. I think this forum is the perfect home for them. :-)

Think Cold

TO tim

[CNY Tim]

Insurance Guy - Well John what can I say but WOW! Walleye Fever is what I would be changing my name too. Great pic buddy. Even with the temp change coming Tuesday and cold setting in I will miss the boat pics from you and your adventures John. You have maxxed out the open water walleye season and then some. Next time you launch bring the spud bar and break up what you can to clear those trailer lights eh

cnypanfisher - Gimme a jingle at 330-3134 like to shoot the bull with you on a slow Friday..

Dark Cloud and Tank are in the boat today, looking forweard to there report when they return

[Dark Cloud]

Dad and I fished the river from 11-5 and kept 8 nice eyes and and threw back a few small ones. Two 21 inchers, a 19, and a few 16-17s. Plus I landed two of these. This thing had to be pushing 30 lbs....

[CNY Tim]

Who says Carp don't hit jigs??? Way to go on the eight eyes Vassils. Talked to Rick for a while at Gander and Hey Now hopefully we have both sides of C covered now.

Holy dump my Browns hired and offensive coordinator from the the college ranks I think Rice??? Don't know if much is gonna change.

Insurance guy is off tonight but has one more open water adventure left and as always looking forward to the pictures from John and the Lund.

Hey Jay... Rick is releasing the reigns a little on the pics so livewell shots are in.. So all you guys., what two of you, the live well shots are good to go

[CNY Lee]

Here is just a couple from tonight, it seems like everyone on my end of the lake thinks the fish aren't coming in anymore but I'm not getting any of my fish until 8pm or later.

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[CNY Tim]

Good job Lee!

[north shore]

Nice job DC and Tank on those eyes. CNY Lee nice eyes too. May hit the water tonight and see if I can coaxe a couple into my pail.

[roquekid]

CNY outdoorsman and i decided to head out in the rain last night. 2 people at the bar and one more showed up. nothing off the preechers box or the channel (very unusual). so we ventured to schniebls and managed to get wet... without catching fish... . o well. might hit it tonight with the old man and se what we can manage.

[CNYFrank]

I swear my gf has figured out how to get invited to parties that start at 5 so I can't go before or after . . .although I thought about going last night around midnight . . . until the Doctor started to take effect and put me to sleep!!! Another one tonight . . .I need weekdays so I get some rest! Slam a few for me . . .

[CNYFrank]

Hey are you and Dark Cloud passing that same fish around??

[north shore]

Posted my report in the ice fishing section.

[cnypanfisher]

Hey Tim, gave you a call sunday at 11 am, been busy all weekend, my gf has strep , and the flu, so I have been to the doctors office thu-fri and saturday trip to emergency room. Today i'm tripping around for more meds and 7-up and all that whatnot. Saw some ice this morning, but it was covering my car and steps and not the lake. Oh well, theres always february. temps are not supposed to go over 34 the next week or so, lets hope it stays colder. I left my phone number on your cell, give me a call after 9 till 3 or 4. My shop is at my folks house and i'm there m-f for the most part.

To Tim