steelie21

Walked a local tributary this morning. Nice to get out.

I had something that went on the end of a garden hose that looked like a toilet plunger with an adjustable telescopic handle. You would prop it up tight against the strainer and turn the water on. Worked like a charm. I sold the boat but still have it. $10.00 if you want it. I live in Rochester.

I grew up ¾ mile down the lake from the plant. We would buy up the pike bait after season close on 3/15 from the bait shop and anchor in the fast water just after ice out with 9' fly rods and drift those minnows and absolutely kill the trout and salmon stacked in there. Bass fishing in the summer was incredible. Wish it was still accessible.

How did they fish the warm water? Have to stay a mile from the property. Also do you still have to have a town resident permit to launch? Used to be they give you a ticket if you are parked in the creek area or across the road at the water treatment plant.

How did they fish the warm water? Have to stay a mile from the property. Also do you still have to have a town resident permit to launch? Used to be they give you a ticket if you are parked in the creek area or across the road at the water treatment plant.

Thanks Sk8man. Not going to quit. Still better than watching Jerry Springer on a my day off from work. lol

Went out of Indian Pines. Walking was 7 inches of snow over 2-3 inches of slush. Drag was OK as our light sled was staying on top. Didn't have a bite between 3 of us. Only stayed about 2½ hours as the wind was strong and we left the 2 man flip over home because we knew the drag would be tough as we were walking. Talked to a couple Mennonites who had a couple of pumpkinseeds. As we were leaving a van full of Mennonites numbering about 13 walked out on the ice and joined the ones we talked to. Would have toughed it out if the bite was on. So far I have fished Sodus Bay, Irondequoit Bay, Long Pond and Braddock's Bay and have not caught enough keepers for a meal. Been real tough out there for me.

Here I am in my vintage Polar Pal. Perfect for those days when you have to go light because of the walk.

How ironic. I plan on going fishing tomorrow and am leaving my Otter 2 man home and am taking the jet sled with my Polar Pal. It's a shame they don't make these anymore. Great light weight shelter.

Just going through some of my fishing pics of 2014. Caught these casting Rapala's at night.

I'm chomping at the bit to go fishing. Where did you fish that there was that much ice?

Do you think an 8" laser auger is too big for the drill?