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14 hours ago, fishingstar said:

It's not hard to find fish on a lake that you have lived on for over 30 years. I do have a few spots marked on GPS but my favorite spot is line up with the point and my house.

thats the best part of fishing smaller lakes!!!!!! you can line up the 2 birch trees layny in the water with the big rock on  the other shore line and about half way out!!!!!!!1👍🤗

 

thats how i find most peoples houses....ya gotta turn left  by the big pine tree!!!!!!!

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42 minutes ago, smurfy said:

 

thats how i find most peoples houses....ya gotta turn left  by the big pine tree!!!!!!!


I had an aunt that lived in “the country” at the time.  Gave me directions - from county road 22, turn at the yellow pine (what I heard).  I drove up and down 22 about 4 times looking for a yellow pine before I saw the street sign FOR Yellow Pine.  SMH…

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This Sunday is the Lions Green Lake ice fishing tournament this Green lake just south of Highway 95 near Princeton.

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3 hours ago, Kettle said:

Grew up fishing green lake. The walk from the landing to where we fished felt like an eternity. We didn't have a snowmobile and there were not plowed roads but we would meat run it there. Dad, sister and myself, sitting on buckets in the early 90s. No vexilar just jiggle sticks, and cork bobbers

🤔 so??? you grew up around the Princeton area, then moved up in the sticks??????

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7 hours ago, Kettle said:

Grew up fishing green lake. The walk from the landing to where we fished felt like an eternity. We didn't have a snowmobile and there were not plowed roads but we would meat run it there. Dad, sister and myself, sitting on buckets in the early 90s. No vexilar just jiggle sticks, and cork bobbers

Back when fishing was simple and less expensive!  

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Right now the crappies are running 11-12 for large number of them. 

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32 minutes ago, monstermoose78 said:

Right now the crappies are running 11-12 for large number of them. 

Your getting large numbers of 11-12 in crappies.... Wheres the invite?  

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Hmmm you guys are getting bigger ones then that

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10 hours ago, smurfy said:

🤔 so??? you grew up around the Princeton area, then moved up in the sticks??????

Left after high school, never went back. My ma, sister and nephews live near me, think my father is still around that area

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8 hours ago, Kettle said:

Left after high school, never went back. My ma, sister and nephews live near me, think my father is still around that area

👍👍 i tease my wife about moving up there and all she says is..we'll see you when you come and visit!!!!!!!!!!🥴🙄

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Dandy fish Rick!!

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We had some multi species luck over the weekend.  Burned through the tip up bait in 10 fow on pike and bass. Crappies and gills out deeper.  Pike were small but made some fillets.  Best bass was about 18 inches I figured.  Crappies were 11-12.  Gills were up to 8.5.

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I got out today too! I got some eaters and it was relaxing to just enjoy the weather. 

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23 hours ago, Rick G said:

A 13 and a 13 3/4 from this morning already

11 and 12 inchers are for us lowly peasants!

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What are some of your favorite plastics people?

 

I like the tungsten jigs from sportsman direct as the have a little bigger hooks on them. They also carry 2mm-6mm sizes. 
 

Tell me your favorite ice tackle? Let’s get some interaction going on. I know some of are reading this and don’t post, but I want to hear from you all.

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I like the jigs that I got from Amped Outdoors. Only thing I didn't like is the 3mm jigs are very small. You do have to get your order in early in the fall.

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2 hours ago, fishingstar said:

I like the jigs that I got from Amped Outdoors. Only thing I didn't like is the 3mm jigs are very small. You do have to get your order in early in the fall.

Ok that great information thank you for sharing. I just ordered the last week on Tuesday and it was delivered Thursday I was shocked how fast it came.

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I've only used Amped Outdoors. Ordered before 1:00 pm on a Friday and arrived the next day. 🤯 Shock face

Hudson isn't far from me. I should try some other brands but what makes a good/better tungsten jig. They all look similar to me. Are most companies buying the jig from Japan and painting in the US?

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51 minutes ago, Hookmaster said:

I've only used Amped Outdoors. Ordered before 1:00 pm on a Friday and arrived the next day. 🤯 Shock face

Hudson isn't far from me. I should try some other brands but what makes a good/better tungsten jig. They all look similar to me. Are most companies buying the jig from Japan and painting in the US?

For me it’s finding the tungsten jigs with the size hook I like. Also some kinds are know for having hook breaking issues.

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i havent bought a new ice jig in ages. if them fish dont wanna bite on those good old tear drops and such.......the fish can go pack sand!!!!!!!!!👍😉

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I still haven’t gotten bit hard by the tungsten bug.  One rod will always have one on but only gets used for fish that I can’t get to go on something else.

 

The good news for me though was finding my lost jig box when I was packing for my lake trout trip!  Looked all over for it and thought we might’ve accidentally thrown it away prepping the wheel house for the season.  It was with my river bag for some reason.  Glad to have it back!

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The trout trip as long as everyone is bored. 😉

 

Across the border last week.  4 days/2 guys/30 landed/up to 30 inches.  Mostly mid 20 fish.  Hoped for better but still had a good time.

 

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This brand has found a home in my tackle bags this winter.  Had a chance to meet/fish with their pro-staffers recently.  Great guys with a awesome product line.   

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As far as jigs I really like tungsten jigs, but I haven’t got the confidence to use plastic yet. Have tried the gulp waxworm and 1 inch minnow with some success. My brother and dad use the 1 inch minnows quite a bit. I still use a lot of live bait and mostly wax worms. I need to get out more and try plastics but guess I’m just to stuck in my old ways. 

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One of my favorite gulp products was the little earth worms and to break them off in wax worm or euro sized pieces for spring time gills and crappies.

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Helpful tip!!

 

when you order a custom rod get contrasting colors in rod tip and the wrap color as this helps me see the movement better. Like the tip of my rod is orange and metallic teal for the wrap and the other is yellow and purple wrap. It makes the movement standout better to me. 

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On 3/12/2023 at 12:35 PM, Dash 1 said:

As far as jigs I really like tungsten jigs, but I haven’t got the confidence to use plastic yet. Have tried the gulp waxworm and 1 inch minnow with some success. My brother and dad use the 1 inch minnows quite a bit. I still use a lot of live bait and mostly wax worms. I need to get out more and try plastics but guess I’m just to stuck in my old ways. 

It’s really hard to make the switch because we’re creatures of habit, but it’s so nice to just grab and go now without live bait. 

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