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BoroMusky
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2015/01/08 09:16:28 (permalink)

2015 Conditions Thread

Here's a new thread to post all lake conditions. 
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/08 09:19:33 (permalink)
Will be checking out Edinboro Lake Saturday morning.  Lake has been locked up since Tues Jan 6th, problem is... about 10-18 inches of snow is currently insulating it. Maybe smaller lakes outside the snow belt will be ready by the weekend.  Be smart!! Remember.... no fish is worth risking your life for.
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/08 11:04:25 (permalink)
Ends of Conneaut Lake were iced over but the middle was still wide open as of yesterday.  Wind needs to stop blowing for a while.  At least we didn't get as much snow as we were supposed to.  Taking a drive to Erie this weekend just to check things out, and get out of the house. 
post edited by CRAPPIE_SLAYER - 2015/01/08 14:57:50
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/08 11:40:58 (permalink)
Going to deep creek Saturday will report back
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/08 14:42:39 (permalink)
Anyone been out to Eaton Reservoir yet?
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/08 14:57:12 (permalink)
Heard they had a foot of snow on top of the little ice that there was.  Not good
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/08 16:12:00 (permalink)
Presque Isle Bay is pretty much ice'd over. I imagine some crazy s.o.b. will venture out onto at least Misery bay soon.
Chompin' at the bit here...
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/09 11:56:40 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Pie 2015/01/24 09:05:07
Hey I resemble that remark:)  Hop to check on pleasant soon  be safe    take somebody bigger than you fishing 
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/09 14:15:35 (permalink)
I knew it had to be getting close. Glad to see this thread finally started.
 
To all the risk takers willing to be the first set of tracks out on the ice, BE SAFE and HAVE A BUDDY on shore. I'll gladly be the second set of tracks, but I'm done being first. My cousin's hut is probably still well preserved in the muck at the bottom of lake pleasant even after 15 yrs.
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/11 09:09:19 (permalink)
Checked Eaton yesterday. One set of tire tracks into parkinglot at dam end no one on Ice. Didnt have my spud or auger couldnt check thickness but cant believe it isnt safe has had ice on it for at least 2 weeks. Will be checking again later today and will post when i get back. 
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/11 18:21:39 (permalink)
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Just returned from the 'The Dead Lake' (aka: Lake Wilhelm) where I did a little tippey toeing on the ice.
 
About 25 yds out from shore at launch area #3 and, west (approximately 500 yds.) to the 'bay', the ice measured (holes by others) 4".  Little to no snow covered the area mentioned but,  it appears the surface was quite slushy after recent rain.  Cracks in the ice appear to indicate the lake continues to make ice, however not having my auger (), I can't  say if the ice is solid enough to support fishing activity just yet.
 
Checked with a local bait shop (awfully nice folks) and they reported ice thicknesses of 2 to 4" with 2" being the norm around the lake.  I've included a phone number the shop owner set-up regarding updates about the ice.  Calling 724-253-3655 should allow for updated recordings between the hours of 4:00pm and 8am M-F. (store hrs. 8:00am to 4:00pm M-F) 
 
Saw nobody out on the ice during my exploration and the shop owners report they know of just a few people out checking.  The shop owner did not recommend being on the ice to fish, based on the information he has received to date.
 
Howd I do..........................?
 
 

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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/11 21:59:06 (permalink)
Excellent report BTDT, everyone else too. Thanks for the info. I have a few friends that enjoy the ice but don't use a computer. They will appreciate the information.
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/11 22:47:27 (permalink)
Sugar lake is 3.5-5 inches. Slushy in some areas, but for the most part 5-10 inches of snow insulating it.
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/20 14:19:43 (permalink)
Edinboro and leboeuf still not thick enough for me in certain areas.
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/22 00:00:18 (permalink)
Boro where all you check on edinboro? Iv been out off crawford beach couple times but only venturing a hundred yards or so . 6-8 inches of ice butttttttt mostly crap white with a slush pocket . So I'm not venturing at all
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/22 08:58:34 (permalink)
What do you guys use as far as "spud bars" go? A full blown digging bar? Or is there actually a piece of equipment designed for this for ice fishing? I have a digging bar a home but its awful heavy to lug around all day. Last year I sharpened a chest high piece of 1" black iron pipe. Is that sufficient?
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/27 02:11:52 (permalink)
Where's all the ice fishermen? Usually this thread is bumping . Personally my season has been great !!! Hammered the fish on misery Shenango and Wilhelm just a lot of smalls . Looking to find some slabs but with with only a hub style shanty and marginal weather when I go not much looking going on
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/27 13:37:28 (permalink)
There all fishin ;)
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/01/30 10:07:13 (permalink)
Where are the pearch in the bay been out 3 times and can't catch anything worth keeping
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/02/01 23:06:45 (permalink)
As of 1/28/15, Edinboro was 6 inches of white/soft ice on top of 2 inches of hard/black ice. Rumors of Woodcock still being less then 4 inches. Lebouef is a solid 5-6 inches as of 1/24/15. Conneaut lake was 5-7 inches on 1/23/15.
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/02/05 09:03:06 (permalink)
Most people use the full blown digging bar. use it as a walking stick and it will go threw unsafe ice with one or two pokes when this happens time to turn around A couple of weeks ago I was fishing Pymatuning off of Westford and the ice was more than good enough I decided to try Fries road access walked out 50 yards and the bar went threw with one hit I am glad I just didn't figure it to be ok.Any tool would be helpful if its not as heavy it might just take a couple extra hits.   Anybody catch any crappie anywhere yet???
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/02/05 18:05:58 (permalink)
Only on shenango but they were mostly 8 to 9 1/2" blacks. Got some thick fillets tho.
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Re: 2015 Conditions Thread 2015/02/07 07:18:13 (permalink)
Thanks pymo. Appreciate that info. I fished mammoth for a couple hours on wed . no fish. Ice was 5-6" clear with a little over an inch of white.*all measurements were estimates. No measuring tape. Hope it holds up OK over the weekend.
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