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It Is Almost Over

Shack

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Shack Grand Master

Shack

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Farwell to another great year!

I will say (with no advertisement involved) FM/IL has made this ice year a great year. I have caught more and better fish this season, than in years past. I have a lot of thanks to FM/IL for this.

I now own a new flasher and some new presentations thanks to FM/IL, that helped my ice season immensely.

It is sad to say, but the ice gear is going to be put away Monday. I know, I know I can still pull a jig stick or two out for a quick trip, but the mentality of ice has faded in my mind. I am sure it has with others.

I went River fishing (open water) on Friday and all I can say now is bring on open water. But!!!!!! I still have a great late ice trip to ML in the morning that could pull me towards further ice action this year. Who knows.

All I can say is, if I win the lotto on Wednesday, I would treat every ice fisherman I could on this site to a fishing trip of some sorts. I will add I do not play the lottery, but with the info I have learned from this forum, I sure would love to repay it in some fashion.

So, I think the end is near and everyone should get out one last time (keep safety in mind) and report back.

I love ice and it makes me sad it is almost over.

Remember, there is always cat fishing. It is what keeps me going during the soft water season.

Good lucks guys..

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Sandmannd Grand Master

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I hear ya Shack, wish I coulda head up there with you tomorrow, just couldn't make it out. I don't know if I'll go out next weekend or not. I'm thinking I might pull the boat out and get her ready next week and see if anyone can show me how to catch fish on the sippi.

There is a ton of great info on this site and I have learned so much from reading and going to the get togethers. Awesome site and very adicting. I've met great people off of here as well. I really grew to love ice fishing this year, was the first year I had to really commit to it. My passion is still sitting in the boat, but now I don't feel to bad when the boat goes away cause I know ice is coming.

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NWBuck Rising Star

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My shack and auger went up yesterday. It's been a great ice season, and there is still some decent ice in the area, but it's time to turn thoughts to getting the boat ready and shooting the bow to get ready for turkey season. But without a doubt, a memorable year on the hard water.

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blackdog1101 Experienced

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I fished 'Tonka yesterday and it was fine. I walked with a spud in my hand and checked the ice as I walked. No soft spots in the ice that I encountered. The edges on the north side are in tough shape, but the south and west edges of bays are still in pretty good shape. I plan to fish the ice until the edges pull back from shore.

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Iambjm Veteran

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I am also packing up my gear after one of the worst ice fishing winters I have had since I started ice fishing 8 years ago. I think mostly due to just fishing the lake where I live (seems it is either really tough to find them or more likely very few fish to be had). But I will not despair because I learned so many good tips on FM, and come next winter I will fire up the old 4 wheeler and hit some new lakes. I will have to admit that ice fishing was much more fun when the hubby was able to go with, after all he would drill all the holes. \:D Now I am getting excited about firing up the boat and hitting my own little honeyhole for eyes and pike. May 10th can't come soon enough for me. Barb

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I know what you mean,eyepatrol, must get those projects done before May. So the ice fishing gear is put back into the shed, and the boat is back in the garage. Getting the boat ready is one of those projects, even though she doesn't add it to the honey-do list.

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I was out this morning, I push down on the auger to punch new holes. Its very honeycombed the top 16". I had to use waders to get out to ice to hold me up, a little over knee deep. It lost about 8" of ice since the 19 of march. This should be the last time I need to auger hole open till ice out. grin.gif i am going to try to make it out every night this week.

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jwhjr Grand Master

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I have my shack up on the shelf now as well. I had a fun year, and thanks to all for all of the great tips and advice. My mindset has already shifted and I can't wait for open water fishing now \:\)

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89Bronco Rising Star

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Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? [PoorWordUsage] no! And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough... the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go! grin.gif

Had to throw that in...One more trip to LOW coming up this weekend.

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I used a version of that quote earlier this year and somebody corrected me "... the Germans didn't bomb Pearl harbor..." I didn't reply as I simply felt sorry for anybody who hasn't seen "Animal House." crazy.gif

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Eskimoman Community Regular

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My favorite time to ice fish has yet to come! I was still driving out around St.Cloud today. I like when you have to use boards to get on the ice. Not many people out, holes stay open, beautiful weather, and active fish. I got a couple weeks left.

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I've seen Animal House, but it has been a long time since I have seen it. Sorry if i upset anyone, guess i'll have to go rent the movie and watch it this week beings they are now calling for up to a foot of snow here in kato. That aint gonna do justice for the ice.

Duane

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mr_jman Experienced

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Yeah, I here the weather is going to get bad back home in southern MN! Up here in Bemidji the ice is anything but finished. I have a feeling when it goes it will go quickly, but most lakes are still vehicle safe right now! Still burying the auger almost down to the head! I'll be ice fishing till the bitter end! There are still plenty of pannies to be caught up here!

Good Luck to all who head out!

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cRaPpiEMaN8265 Proficient

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The end is near but not yet. I am hoping to at least gt another week out of it. Yeasterday on Turtle Lake there were 3 vehicles out there and we were buring the auger in the slush.. Anywhere north of the cities still has tons of driveable ice and the late ice bite hasnt even really started yet because the ice hasnt even started going out yet. It has definately been a long year (Thanksgiving til early April) and i am excited for spring fishing but will try to squeeze a few more trips out of the ice season yet... How do you all think the snow will fare on the ice? I think it will act as a good insulator but once it turns to water the ice will deteriorate quickly..

Later,

Ryan

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Shack Grand Master

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Me also!!!!!!

I am head’ in to the Northwest Sportsman Show to blow a bunch on bills on open water Catt’in gear.

After this snow, I am ready. Late ice is great, but if there is snow, it sucks. The fishing maybe great, but snow makes it hard to move from hole to hole.

The shack is airing out, the auger gas tank is drained, the batteries are on charger for the boat and the boat is being pulled into the shop.

It is over for me.

Good luck to those that go though.

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