spearing opener in nov?

[riverrat56]

The season got moved up? It's earlier than it used to be....

[BOUNCED]

I must be missing something here because I really don't see the problem. If for some reason we had safe ice on Nov. 15th people would be complaining to the DNR as to why they couldn't be spearing(if it wasn't open). Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!

I with you. Hey they aren't closing it early, you just get a chance to spear sooner if conditions permit.

[CMKURT]

I may be wrong but what i believe Bass & Spear is getting at that regardless of the date in the fall if there is ice you should be allowed to start the spearing season. If I am wrong let us know. thank you

[glenn57]

hey guys, dont get me wrong i would definitely take advantage of the opportunity if it presents itself.i just think the chance of having ice on nov 15th is slim to none. besides i dont have a window in my house to look for that 30 point buck, cause its still deer season.

[merkman]

if there is ice you should be allowed to start the spearing season.

That I can agree with.

I also agree with glen57 in the fact that by setting it for Nov 15th (a week from tomorrow) they have effectively done that.

Ohh yeah glen.... you should already have your 30 point buck by the 15th

[glenn57]

i got a bonus tag to fill. besides i like to wait till the third weekend when there a bit bigger.

[bassNspear]

i still have not receieved a email from the dnr.

Has anyone got a firm awnswer if it is opening in November!

[glenn57]

im starting to see ice forming.

[bassNspear]

i was out by a little lake east of gaylord today, and the lake had ice on it.

its starting to get closer and closer.

[bassman222]

I am confused like a few others.....why all the complaining???

It is open 2 weeks earlier than normal, who cares if there is not typically safe ice by the 15th? At least I will mostly likely never be angling out of my spear house prior to the 1st of Dec.

[bassNspear]

the more time the better!

[spearchucker]

The opener is Nov. 15th. Whats all the confusion?

[bassNspear]

i think we were all talking about 5 different things at once.

ITs all good, we just need ice.

[Scott M]

Well, with tonight and tomorrow night dropping into the teens for temperatures, I'm guessing there might be a few die-hards out. I'm thinking of going to a favorite walleye spot on a little pond.

[skeeterpro1]

Cant Wait to spear...Hopefully I will get a chance to hit up a couple area pits in hope of some nice northerns.

[bassNspear]

im hoping there is going to be enough ice by next week so i can get out thursday morning before our thansgiving fest in the asfternoon.

[glenn57]

yea, after dinner the ice might not be thick enough.

[merkman]

yea, after dinner the ice might not be thick enough.

As I always say... good thing fat floats!!!

That's not a belly it's a life preserver!!!

[glenn57]

i always thought it was a gas tank for a...... oh never mind i dont think i can print it.

[rattlem'up]

goin out to check out a spot tonight to see how much ice there is. Its been froze over for couple days easily. Might be a possibility soon!!!

[shamalex72]

even the river is freezin' up, won't be long now. woo hoo

[Huey]

SA-

There's a little cake by your posting name. Is it your birthday? If so, Happy B-day! Wish for ice when you blow out the candles.

Huey

[Gordie]

my computer crashed so I'm back and we had ice in the lake tuesday took two steps and its not safe yet Ill check it friday and then heading to longville to do some last weekend deer hunting but my mind will be on spearing just may take the spear with and check the ice up there cant wait to throw the spear.

[Scott M]

Well, after last night's 12 degrees I found 4-5 inches on a bigger lake that is shallow but has a few hammer handles in it...I think some of you will be waiting for dark shadows to float in next to a decoy over the weekend while I wait for ditch parrots to break from thick cover! Good luck!

[bassNspear]

were getting closer and closer to being able to get on most of the lakes in the area.