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Bluegill Terminator
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Ya this is what I catch with "live bait"
but yeah many ways to catch them. Just like how a 6 pound bass will hit a 3 inch tube and a 2 pound bass will whack a 8 inch huddleston deluxe. |
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SeaDog1
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Kira!
Will do!!!!
Best you start learning on how to dress for cold weather and have very very good insulated boots.
Worst thing about being on ice is having cold feet!
Can spoil even a perfect day fishing!
Having ALL NECESSARY SAFETY GEAR is also important!
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Bluegill Terminator
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Kira icefishing is the easiest thing every. The most important factor is knowing where the weedline is... |
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SeaDog1
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Kira!
BT is somewhat right!
But having 5 tip-ups set (like fishing with 5 rods simutaniously) and having all of them "FLAGGING" at the same time is WILD!
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TurtleKiss
Joined: 09 Mar 2010
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Location: central CT
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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SeaDog1 - I'm a cold weather chick...I don't like the heat at all (one of the main reasons I fish at night so much.) I'll be just fine temperature-wise.
BT - That first pike looks like a novelty pillow. Squishy.
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Flipper
Joined: 21 May 2010
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Location: Enfield
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| Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:17 am Post subject: |
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Bluegill Terminator - Nice fish! That's a fatty!! What were it's measurements, weight, etc. My PB is 38" but she wasn't nearly that fat. All caught on sunfish during the summer. Where were you when you got it, if you don't mind me asking?
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Bass Sniper
Joined: 05 Feb 2010
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Location: west haven
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| Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:08 am Post subject: |
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we oughta have a ctfishtalk ice fishing event....i vote bantam
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Flipper
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| Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:12 am Post subject: |
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BYOB? If not we may need a keg!
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Bass Sniper
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| Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:25 am Post subject: |
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for ice fishing (and pretty much any fishing at all) I prefer Lerioux Black Berry Brandy....Its just very yummy and keeps you feelin warm....
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Bluegill Terminator
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| Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Came from Bantam weight 17.5 pounds inches was 37. I caught it in south cove in everyones secret spot. The other pike came from Bantam in south cove in the general area where all the lazy ice fisherman fish (my sled lost a ski that day). |
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Flipper
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info. I have caught pike in that weedbed in years past, but like I said, I haven't been to Bantam in a couple of years. I do plan to get back up that way very soon. Again, nice fish!
Not this weekend, but next weekend, I'm definately going to head over there. Spent another 5 hrs at Mansfield Hollow with nothing. Unbelievable! If I was bass fishing the whole time during all the time I've spent on that lake I bet I would have caught at least 1 by accident.
As you well know (judging by some of your pics) you have to fish differently for big fish. Usually that means less quantity and better quality, but I haven't caught one in 2 months, and I go every weekend. Time to hit a new lake.
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PECo
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:43 am Post subject: |
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Flipper - I know how you feel. Maybe you should break up your pike fishing with an occasional bass fishing outing. 
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Flipper
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:03 am Post subject: |
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What's up, Phil. I'm getting pretty desperate for some action. Actually I was thinking about grabbing my bait catching gear and heading over to Crystal Lake (Ellington) for some trout. It's like pulling fish from a barrel over there. Just so I remember what it's like to catch a fish. 
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