You are saying 20″ disappeared in a half hour?
YES, that’s what I’m saying.
PLUS, there’s usually no cell service out there so calling for help on a cell phone doesn’t work.
Like I said, have fun, but be ULTRA careful, that ice pack has a different dynamic property.
Not to scare or deter anyone, but either go with someone knowledgeable that’s out there frequently (aka everyday) or don’t go far.
The inner Islands are safer but as you venture out further the ice conditions can change literally by the minute.
It can be really nice in the Islands, but wind/waves out on the big lake bore in under the ice, create pressure and the ice just starts to breakup.
(And the ice in the outer Islands is REAL rough in most parts so far this year)
Have fun, but be REALLY safe.
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AND for the record, Andys is a trustworthy, reliable seller!!!
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I’d also be open to a partial cash/trade deal if I could get a new/lightly used Lowrance A I 3 in 1 transducer back with some cash.
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We’re still sorting that out. Waiting for one piece of equipment for my boat and then just watching the forecast looking for 3-4 days of good weather.
Probably be there before May 1, but if it’s good, could go back once I get a handle on the layout, etc. I’m retired now so the only thing stopping my is the weather and having one or more of my fishing partners available.
Yeah, I’m pretty fired up too.
That site is pretty dead lately unless you want someone lecturing you on the glory of trim tabs or sucking up to the mods. It used to be the best, but not worth much effort anymore.
Which site? FB or WC?
Thanks for the tip!
THANKS! for the feedback.
So far not real impressed being a new Ranger owner (New owner, used boat), hard to get questions answered, with a significant exception, Pamps in Green Bay (5 hours from me) has been GREAT to deal with.
Local guys, not so much.
ALSO, had different people telling NOT to run the boat with the swing portion of windshield closed in place or it could break from flexing.
YES/NO/Urban Myth???
What is the sense in having a full windshield if you are going to run with it open?
Yeah, exactly my thought, which is why I asked the question here after being told that.
Thanks, I appreciate it. That’s about what I came up with.
It’s been astounding as to how poor the local Ranger dealer is at answering ANY questions.
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I’m not sure where you are staying, but if near Port Clinton, go see the boys at Fisherman’s Wharf right in town. They are a hoot & will help you out with what is working. They also run a couple charter boats out of there.
http://www.wecatchfish.com
THANKS. I remember this place from when I was there ice fishing.
YES, lodging will probably be the next question I ask. More concerned about having room for the boat, plug in, etc., than the room itself.
I’d never stay at the last place I stayed at again (and I’m not that picky)
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Bandits…I should clarify this is the bait that all the locals talk about, like mentioned above.
I am not local but it’s the one bait that they keep talking about.
Will be making my first trip out there this spring as well.
Feel free to pm me and maybe we can come up with a pattern that is working together as the time comes closer.
Will do, depending on timing if we’re there at the same time, we could coordinate and “team fish”.
Yeah, I’ve got some Bandits. (AND Rapala DHJ’s and Tail Dancers, AND Reef Runners, AND Flicker Minnows, and…well, you get the picture, LOL!!)
ALL: THANKS for the feedback, I’ve done a lot of walleye trolling but know that there are significant differences location to location. I’m already looking at Capt Juls links!! (Thanks for that advice!)
Other than the above, where generally is the early (March/April) spring bite located?? I’ve been told best depths are 30-35 feet and up running yor baits 10-20 feet down, yes/no. (I do realize that on any given day it is ALL different, just looking for a good place to start)
I ice fished Erie about 5 years ago straight out of the Magee Marsh Park area, West of the Nuke plant. I did take a couple drives around to familiarize myself with the area and went to the boat launch over by Catawba Island St Park.
(JAMES, thanks for the reply and link, I actually have THAT particular episode recorded and saved on my DVR, LOL!!)
Yup, just saw a joint US/Canadian statement banning all non-essential travel may come out in the next day or two.
As it turns out, the two guys going with me had to bail out anyway today because their companies are shutting down with no current information about continuing pay other than possibly unemployment.
Any border crossing updates?
I’m hearing/seeing different reports.
US citizens are exempted from travel ban, but it appears some border agents are applying an “essential travel only” perspective and others are letting guys in.
Supposed to go up next week, and I know things are changing literally on an hourly basis.
Thanks for feedback.
Cam,
That’s what I was thinking too, but wasn’t sure and H-bird CS hasn’t answered yet.
THANKS!
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Thanks for the feedback.
I have a friend with “another brand” of electric auger and the battery falls off a lot if he goes out with it on.
Been lucky not to lose one and now he goes out with the battery in his pocket or sled.
12ah amped is a solid performer for me. Steady draw, well made.
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I didn’t think the lighter weight would be a big deal, but it’s sure nice!!
I fish a lot for lake trout on Lake Superior in 100′-300′ fow and have used Jason Mitchel mackinaw rods for years with good results. I use the med-heavy 36″ baitcast model mostly with Ambassadeur 5501 level wind reel.
Great hookset (with braid), never broke one (in 10 years) and you can get them for $35 or less if you shop around. They also have a 38″ med-heavy spinning version.
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