FishErie Freezout V!!

Its that time of year again, where we should have ice for the next month or more.  This year will be the fifth freezout and should be a good one.  Im thinking sometime in Febuary because we should have good overall ice and a few good fishin holes patterned to host it near.  The annual freezout usually consisted of awards with prizes and certificates, this year were going to have a $5 "buy in" for anyone who wants to enter.  Biggest perch in length will win half of the entree's, and biggest fish of any kind in length will win the other half of the money. 

Everybody is welcome. Bring a dish of some sort, as we usually have a gathering spot with a few grills goin and some great grub cooking.  Regardless, it should be a hell of a time with good food and great company. 

Let me know whos interested and I'll start making a roll call.  Again, I'll set an official date later in time. I forgot to mention to anybody new, the Freezout is basically an ice fishing party for the board here, and it takes place on Presque Isle Bay.


1. Krott243   
2. T.T.
3. Jim_R + Son
4. Skip16503
5. MuskyMastr + Daughter
6. fishrmn
7. Kyler16
8. Dream Catcher
9. Matsif
10. cp13
11. fishin coyote
12. Indian Lou
13. justinl8688
14. pheasant tail 2
15. steelehead
16. Chromeking13
17. Bigsexy
18. davef
19. treesparrow
20. Mikastorm
21. Mossy Oak
22. 71gto

You can count on my son and I again this year.  I'll have to let you know what I'll be bringin'.

Paul  OK  my arm's sore from all the twisting .....  Depending on the date I can make it
 
As far as food  I'll come up with something

ORIGINAL: kyler16

Id like to but depending on my shift I have to work then, and if I can convince the old lady to let me buy some ice fishing equipment. Also the health of my son. Hes been pretty sick lately but as of the other day hes doing well. have a check up for him at 1 so if hes healthy, I get the ok from the mrs, and not working. Count me if and if anyone near johnstown interested in going we should meet up.

I and im sure others have plenty of ice rods, jigs and augers if you need something.  Its not all about fishing anyways, its about the company of the boards, its just a great time.  If you need something, let me know.

Count me in as long as it is a Saturday or Sunday . Thanks -DC

if its a weekend im there...

ORIGINAL: fishrmn

Kyler,

I have way more ice gear than I can handle for myself, including a 2 person shanty.  If you decide to go and I'm clear to go aswell, you can use my gear.

-Tim

Give it up guys.  There hasn't been a get together/endeavor yet where we haven't had an, "I sure would love to join you guys, but something else came up and I couldn't find you or my checkbook or a ride or ..."  K16 just wants to be included and invited, but won't show.  It's nice of him to let us all know what's going on in his day to day life, though.  I don't know what we'd do without that knowledge.



On a side note:  if I were to decided to go, and dig out my Dad's ancient ice poles, what line should I put on them?  They haven't been on the ice in several decades, and may not even be usable, but I know for sure any line on them won't be.  If I remember correctly, some have a nylon/fabric type line on them.  oLd duud.

ORIGINAL: fishrmn

Kyler,

I have way more ice gear than I can handle for myself, including a 2 person shanty.  If you decide to go and I'm clear to go aswell, you can use my gear.

-Tim

 
Thanks tim once we find out the date we will plan from there
 
WE will go just so I can get TT to be quiet for once lol

ORIGINAL: fishin coyote

Krotch,
Count me in Paul.

TT,
Leave the old stuff at home we'll raid WW.'s stuff unless he's off gettin hitched.
Mike

 
 
I'm headed over to his place right now I'll see what I can fit in my pockets  LOL

ORIGINAL: T.T.

On a side note:  if I were to decided to go, and dig out my Dad's ancient ice poles, what line should I put on them?  They haven't been on the ice in several decades, and may not even be usable, but I know for sure any line on them won't be.  If I remember correctly, some have a nylon/fabric type line on them.  oLd duud.

some good 4 or 6lb mono will work, ice line is the same as mono...

ORIGINAL: Indiana Lou

Krott, Count me in. My buddy and his son will probaly go too. His ten year old son won with the big perch last year. Last year I brought chilli. I think kielbassi/hot dogs and homemade saurer kraut might be on the menu this year.  Lou

I like the sounds of that, Im polish and german, I love kielbassa and kraut.

krott243,
       Since I haven't ice fished in  . . .Oh about 35 years I would like to try to try it once again.  If I can't attend I may be able to send one of my "representatives";  if that's OK?  But I would like to at least try to show up.  Does anyone know where they make chains for canes?

Skip, Well you could always arrange for somebody to just tip me over and push me around on the lake.  Or give me a big umbrella to use as a sail.  I really would like to TRY to come up.  Goodness knows I can't do much but maybe act as an ice breaker.  You could make up a sign that says "Please Don't Feed the Walrus"!

Krotch,
 
Depending on the date count me in.
 
Thanks
 
PT

ORIGINAL: fishrmn

Kyler,

I have way more ice gear than I can handle for myself, including a 2 person shanty.  If you decide to go and I'm clear to go aswell, you can use my gear.

-Tim

 
I hope Guru sees this..
 
he's coming out of the cloZit, duud