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2015/03/04 18:07:06 (permalink)

springs coming.....

saw my first pairing of geese today.  also saw some seagulls looking for discarded french fries in a mcdonald's parking lot.  put those shanties away and get the waders out, lads.  it's getting close.
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    CAPTAIN HOOK
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/04 23:36:59 (permalink)
    Rich, sounds like you've had a long Winter. It's going to be awhile yet !
     
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 10:32:18 (permalink)
    That's some good insulation...  I hope it didn't fall into the house.
     
    I also saw some geese, and my local pond looked to be about 50% ice free as of 1PM yesterday, from the flood waters piled on top of it.  Guessing the -7 temp over night will lock it back up.  Forecast highs in the 40s & 50s after this weekend, down here in Pgh area.  I agree with Cpt. Hook, it's going to be a while yet.  Hopefully this current dip in the jet stream is the last one for 9-10 months or so.  Going to be some hungry fish in a few weeks!!!
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 11:28:31 (permalink)
    Pork, did ya get much snow/rain in the 'Burgh' area?  I was watching the camera at Fort Pitt Blvd on 511PA.(that's a sure sign of cabin fever), it's pointed at the river and the water is definitely rising.  Reminds me of a song, to which, I can't think of the words.
     
    I been watching a couple of vultures feeding on some road kill across the road from my place.  Funny (but, not funny) the birds are sinking into the snow right up to their bellies and have to flap their wings to get back out.  Don't even want to think what kind of affect this deep snow will have on the turkey and/or whitetail.  Watched six deer trekking right up the frozen beaver ponds, night before last, and I'm thinking they might of been browsing the new vegetation growing from the beaver dams.   Resident geese have been bounding in and out but, not staying long.
     
    Don't want to see a sudden melt off but, I'll sure be glad to see some sun shine and warmer temperatures.......  STARTING TOMORROW......  please?   I'm thankful I was far enough north to miss this last episode of Mother Natures wrath.

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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 12:18:52 (permalink)
    7-8" in Irwin, PA area and roads were a mess driving into West Mifflin this AM.  Penn Dot doesn't touch the back roads I am on until 9 or 10am it seems.   Many Twp. roads had plows working them but those were all side streets/neighborhood roads.
     
    The Yough was really high in Sutersville.  Not sure about the Mon. but I think it is way up too.  I didn't pay attn. as I was crossing the Elizabeth bridge since some putz pulled out right in front of me from the on ramp (I was in the fast lane), starts spinning out and puts his hazards on.  He was monkeying with his windshield mounted GPS on top of all that...
    Most dangerous thing about this AM's ride was all the other drivers trying to make it into work with their crappy tires.....
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 12:51:03 (permalink)
    Irwin was horrible. I work at pitt rental eyes right on 30
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 13:42:13 (permalink)
    I'm guessing about 3" here, but some areas are 1" and others are 8"-9" with the drift.  It's 16* and dropping.  Hopefully the last blast.  Luckily December was rather mild and January wasn't bad.  February was brutal, but this year seemed better than last year.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 13:46:02 (permalink)
    Looking back at the temps from last year, this one looks worse.  I just remember having major cabin fever then.  Maybe I am getting used to it?  I hope not!
     
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 14:38:12 (permalink)
    Less than three weeks and it will be open water
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 15:53:05 (permalink)
    Saw a bunch of robins today. Oddly enough saw about a dozen robins in the same spot about a month ago.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 19:06:53 (permalink)
    pt, i think i too am getting used to it.  i guess that's good but i am with eman, a few more weeks and it will be time to set hooks in the mouths of walleyes.  i still haven't seen robins yet.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 20:42:53 (permalink)
    Didn't have to shovel the walks, steps or, clear the driveway today.  What's up with that?   
     
    Right now, 2 degrees F. above 0 under a big ole full Moon. 

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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 21:56:59 (permalink)
    Warm ups is a coming boys. Who's ready to drift pyma
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/05 22:27:19 (permalink)
    Arthur Pike for me. Dang WoodpECKer woke me up this mornin' 
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 06:58:05 (permalink)
    The weather is not done until the red wing blackbirds show up.

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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 07:56:46 (permalink)
    I saw -13 early this morning when out and about, but most of the area ranged from -7 to -11. But spring will be here soon, the hens are already broody.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 07:58:07 (permalink)
    another sure sign of spring....i'm putting new mono on all of my reels this weekend.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 08:11:24 (permalink)
    Gonna run over to WallyWorld...................  anybody need anything?

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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 08:21:36 (permalink)
    shawn, you nailed it.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 08:51:03 (permalink)
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    Arthur Pike for me. Dang WoodpECKer woke me up this mornin' 


    Mine always wakes me up.  Usually means that I have to pee.
     
    Hopefully the extended ice doesn't mess with your pike fishing.  I'm going to try and make it up for some of that fun.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 08:56:18 (permalink)
    i wonder if they'll spawn under the ice?
     
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 10:09:29 (permalink)
    Pike fishing puts me to sleep. Would rather catch bluegills ;)
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 10:16:26 (permalink)
    i've caught more pike while fishing for walleye than i have when specifically targeting pike.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 11:00:36 (permalink)
    I've caught more pike fishing for bluegills (perch & crappie), than I have targeting them.  At least at Arthur.  I don't find targeting them boring, more frustrating.  Casting 100 times = 98 times of cleaning the weeds off of the lure or leader, and possibly one pike.  Casting 100 times for pan fish, and usually end up with 30-90 bites, 10-40 keeper sized pan fish, 10-40 smaller fish and possibly one pike.  They're seasons seem to overlap, so too tempting to catch the pan fish for me.  I'm sure if I could just keep casting away, it would pay off, like the night bite.  But going on 2 months without any fish left in the freezer, I am usually hunting for a meal early in the year.  I would much rather take home 10 pan fish than nothing.  Although, one nice pike is about the same meat and 1/4 the cleaning.  Getting sick of grocery store fish.
     
    post edited by Porktown - 2015/03/06 11:39:43
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 11:09:44 (permalink)
    Eman89so
    Pike fishing puts me to sleep. Would rather catch bluegills ;)



     
     Anything but boring, I'll have to send you some photos in a few weeks. I'd rather fish for Suckers than eyes 
     
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    post edited by crappiefisher - 2015/03/06 11:55:15
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 12:50:56 (permalink)
    That's low crappie.. that hurts.
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 13:02:46 (permalink)
      Sorry but a eye fights like a soft turd compared to a Sucker & Sucker taste purdy good also.
     
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 13:33:14 (permalink)
    rap
    i wonder if they'll spawn under the ice?
     




     
    rap,
     
    They'll be on the move next week. Many spawn miles from the lake that I won't fish for. Won't even try on top ov spawning areas.
     
      eman,
    Fried Sucker, baked Sucker, Broiled Sucker, smoked Sucker, Sucker patties, Shake & Bake Sucker, Sucker stew, Sucker spawn, canned Sucker, pickled Sucker ........... Sorta like Shrimp & iv u catch a smaller one 16" or less good bait try that with a eye. 
    post edited by crappiefisher - 2015/03/06 13:34:47
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 14:17:31 (permalink)
    Sounds like you need to go to erie and fish walnut in may.. they are everywhere
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    Re: springs coming..... 2015/03/06 14:38:54 (permalink)
      When I moved near Muddycreek over 30 yrs. ago it was like a holiday 'roud here for 'em. spears, bows & rod/reel. Big fish & runs like Salmon.
     
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