Catting the chain

[Horseshoe_Don]

never cross there.   there is a spot to cross 1 inch north west of there on the small peninsula.   There should be tracks there.  Not sure if you can get a truck over it though.

 

looks like you need to charge your phone battery.

 

Don

Edited January 13, 2018 by Horseshoe_Don
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[Rick G]

Yea, definitely don't drive through that narrow spot...always thin ice there. Like Don said, there is a path that goes over the back side of the island that dosent have the house on it. 

[Poseidon]

Great, thanks guys! 

If you look close, you'll see my phone was charging at the time. 

Tight lines!

[Big Dave2]

Anyone been out on Long Lake? I'm assuming the ice is good all over? Anyone catching any cats on Long?

[IceHawk]

The ice is good out there plenty of vehicle traffic. There has been a fair amount of people fishing cats off the S end bar off the tip and also off the west side of the big Island. There was a crazy amount  of people fishing  the cats on cedar island today and from the sounds of it they were having some success.

[The Chemist]

Made it out on Horseshoe yesterday.  First time out in 3 or so years, so it took a while to get my bearings. Caught 5 btwn 20-23 inches. Extremely light bite.  

Question with regards to permanent houses do you need to have a license on it if you arent leaving it out?

[Wanderer]

14 minutes ago, The Chemist said:

 

Question with regards to permanent houses do you need to have a license on it if you arent leaving it out?

 

Nice kitty. 

That’s a good question.  We’ve been so focused on porty’s and wheelhouses I think “permanent” houses that aren’t left out might’ve escaped the requirement.  It’s so rare someone would pull one out and take it back off every time.  They still wouldn’t be able to be more than 200 feet away from it regardless.

What did you see if you don’t mind sharing?  ....or what you planning on doing? 

[grundy]

I'm pretty sure you need a license on all wheelhouses and permanent fish houses this year whether you leave them out or not.

[The Chemist]

I was thinking of a wheeled house as a permanent.  

Planning on using mine  to take my boys out due to temps and the lack of snow. And just didnt want to get out and get a ticket for no license.

The one thing i did find suprising is how people believe that the ice is a play area for them and their vehicles. 

 

[IceHawk]

Chemist old bud good to hear your back on the ice  See you haven't lost your magic touch on those kittys.

[Horseshoe_Don]

. any permanent house must have a license if left out    If it has wheels it must always have a license to just be on a lake regardless if it is left over night.

 

 

[The Chemist]

So since i was a little confused when i went out there yesterday. Example, i drilled 10 or so holes thinking to potentially range from 20-40ft. Nope i was up on the flats in 5-10 ft. Anyway, usually on my 1st trip out i look for the hole for a referenceas to where to stay away from. But with the lack of snow and cleats i didnt venture around more than where i was drilling. Hoping that i will be able to get out tomorrow. 

[Borch]

Good to see you posting Pete!

 

[smurfy]

i'm considering going out sat to chase walleyes, cats or crappies................OK whatever will bite. whats frustrating is i live 5 mile from the chain, grew up in richmond and all these maps have me confused??????????

[IceHawk]

Lol! Smurfy  Its not as easy to identify areas like the old days the ice towns in Mertens bay and in front of Steils old house on cedar island aren't there like years of past but she's still the same chain that you grew up on. And IMO better than when we wee younger. 

[smurfy]

sheez got that right!!!!!!!!!

[Horseshoe_Don]

Out at the crappie hole on shoe.  Lots of cat fishing around here.  Seen over 100 on the ice.  Caught a few a donated them to the tourists.  One was over 5 pounds.  If you want cats come on out.  It is 400 yards west of the meth hole.

 

Don

[EricO]

Finally got out there Saturday after wanting to for almost 10 years! After reading all the pointers on here and looking at maps we gave it a try. Ended up catching around 15 between the 2 of us in about 4 hrs biggest being about 6lbs. Had a blast and will definitely do it again! 

Oh and you're not kidding about a lite bite I think only one actually pulled the bobber  under!

[mnicerookie]

Anyone know how the snow on Monday and how that is affecting travel? I want to go out for the first time this weekend. Thanks!

[Naturboy]

no snow other than was already on the lake. just small spots of snow and bare ice.

[Rick G]

1 hour ago, mnicerookie said:

Anyone know how the snow on Monday and how that is affecting travel? I want to go out for the first time this weekend. Thanks!

Out here right now...pretty easy to get around the lake

[Borch]

Bring cleats.  The bare spots are growing and really slick. 

[Rick G]

27 minutes ago, Borch said:

Bring cleats.  The bare spots are growing and really slick. 

Yes they are.... area going to meth hole is a big skating rink

[mnicerookie]

18 hours ago, Rick G said:

Out here right now...pretty easy to get around the lake

Ok. Thanks for the replies. 

[smurfy]

On 1/20/2018 at 3:58 PM, Horseshoe_Don said:

Out at the crappie hole on shoe.  Lots of cat fishing around here.  Seen over 100 on the ice.  Caught a few a donated them to the tourists.  One was over 5 pounds.  If you want cats come on out.  It is 400 yards west of the meth hole.

 

Don

OK i'm serious this time!!!!!! want to get out fishin. i usually go out to long lake but wanna try something different, but getting anywhere near the meth hole scares the bejesus out of me, but this spot looks interesting. will there be houses around/ tracks to keep me away from meth hole??????????? 

[Rick G]

Yes, tracks right to it. 

[smurfy]

1 hour ago, Rick G said:

Yes, tracks right to it. 

sweet.........does anyone do any good around that island just out from the winter access in mertens bay????? thought i read once on the backside of the island was good at times.

[Rick G]

There are lots of holes drilled on three sides of that island. Not sure if they are getting them there or not.... 

[smurfy]

thanks Rick. not one that likes to fish in crowds and looking for all options. based on Dons report i may head that way, but i know how that works.............shoulda been there last week!!!!!!!

[Kelly Oman]

How's the cat bite in the morning? I've only fished for them in the evening and done really well.