Post by: Southpole on January 18, 2025, 09:00:52 AM
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Please keep us updated when you go.
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Post by: wadu1 on January 19, 2025, 03:05:08 PM
I grew up fishing through the ice back east. So much fun. Too many 1 pole laws and not enough ice for me here. I haven’t tried it.Can't you use the two-pole option on your fishing license?
Post by: jackelope on January 19, 2025, 04:07:17 PM
I grew up fishing through the ice back east. So much fun. Too many 1 pole laws and not enough ice for me here. I haven’t tried it.Can't you use the two-pole option on your fishing license?
Only on certain lakes. I’ve fishing to me is a jig rod and like 8-10 tip-ups. Use the jig rod while you’re waiting for the flags to pop on a tip-up.
Post by: Southpole on January 19, 2025, 05:24:38 PM
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Over two days we caught 70 fish, mostly small perch, but we did get dinner for both nights.
Day one we took home about six fish including a few nice crappie.
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Post by: Naches Sportsman on February 07, 2025, 06:20:39 PM
If I was smart, I’d take a few weeks off and spend some time and go down to cascade and head over the continental divide and do some fishing, but I’m too cheap. :chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 07, 2025, 06:44:43 PM
I’m going to spend the day on the ice tomorrow in search of some tiger trout. Seems like a good day for it.
If I was smart, I’d take a few weeks off and spend some time and go down to cascade and head over the continental divide and do some fishing, but I’m too cheap. :chuckle:
Your not getting any younger, do theses things when you can. Lots of things I wished id done when I was younger, now it’s to late.😢
Post by: Southpole on February 07, 2025, 07:38:22 PM
I’m going to spend the day on the ice tomorrow in search of some tiger trout. Seems like a good day for it.Where do you go for Tiger trout? We’ll be heading for Curlew on the 12th for 4 days then on to Cascade at the end of the month for 4 days. Don’t be a cheapskate, set yourself free and go fishing while you can
If I was smart, I’d take a few weeks off and spend some time and go down to cascade and head over the continental divide and do some fishing, but I’m too cheap. :chuckle:
:fishin:
Post by: Naches Sportsman on February 07, 2025, 07:52:21 PM
I’m going to spend the day on the ice tomorrow in search of some tiger trout. Seems like a good day for it.Where do you go for Tiger trout? We’ll be heading for Curlew on the 12th for 4 days then on to Cascade at the end of the month for 4 days. Don’t be a cheapskate, set yourself free and go fishing while you can
If I was smart, I’d take a few weeks off and spend some time and go down to cascade and head over the continental divide and do some fishing, but I’m too cheap. :chuckle:
:fishin:
Over here in the Clearwater Region, usually not too many that fish it in the winter and haven’t fished it since last May.
Definitely need to travel more in the winter. The Ducks on Ice tournament is usually a blast, but unfortunately won’t make it over there to Canyon Ferry for it this year.
Post by: Jpmiller on February 08, 2025, 07:11:33 AM
Post by: Southpole on February 08, 2025, 10:12:04 AM
Started ice fishing this year now that we are moved to a more ice fishing area. Always had wanted to try and was not disappointed. What a blast and great for the kids too. Been out a dozen or so times, been borrowing a flip up shelter but going to need to get a fish house soon to fit all the kids at once. Any of you who haven’t gone but want to go do it. Hard to see how you could not have a good time.That’s how I see it. We run into a lot of the same people making it kinda of community like. It’s been a few years now but we were on Curlew ice fishing and we were killin’ it with the perch. We noticed a guy and his 2 kids about 50 yards from us doing some exploratory fishing, didn’t look like they were doing too good. We told them to come park their tent next to ours there’s so many fish coming through. They were kinda surprised but happy to do so. I could see their lures on our livescope so we knew they were going to get a fish before they knew. For the next few hours we could hear them in their tent laughing and giggling every time they would hook a fish, which made us laugh too. It’s definitely a hit with the kiddos and it’s something to look forward to for a sometimes long boring winter.
Post by: Naches Sportsman on February 18, 2025, 07:02:04 PM
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Post by: TeacherMan on February 19, 2025, 08:46:37 AM
Post by: Southpole on February 19, 2025, 10:05:07 AM
They have been loading up on pike and perch at the chain lakes around my place between Rose Lake and St. Maries. I saw a guy dragging a stringer with a ton of huge pike to his truck Monday...Would love to get a pike…
Post by: TeacherMan on February 19, 2025, 10:10:15 AM
They have been loading up on pike and perch at the chain lakes around my place between Rose Lake and St. Maries. I saw a guy dragging a stringer with a ton of huge pike to his truck Monday...Would love to get a pike…
we watched them chase their tip ups around at a couple of the lakes Monday, looked pretty fun.
Post by: Jpmiller on February 19, 2025, 06:24:13 PM
They have been loading up on pike and perch at the chain lakes around my place between Rose Lake and St. Maries. I saw a guy dragging a stringer with a ton of huge pike to his truck Monday...Would love to get a pike…
I wanted to catch a few pike this year but everyone I asked about it it told me how much they hated them and nobody wants them so nobody targets them. Granted there’s walleye in every lake here so that’s a nice fish to target but I’ve eaten pickled pike and thought it was fine too. An uncle told me he just cuts his line when he has one on he doesn’t want their slime out of the water and on him and his gear.
Post by: Southpole on February 19, 2025, 07:35:08 PM
That’s interesting, I don’t know anything about them except they’re bony.They have been loading up on pike and perch at the chain lakes around my place between Rose Lake and St. Maries. I saw a guy dragging a stringer with a ton of huge pike to his truck Monday...Would love to get a pike…
I wanted to catch a few pike this year but everyone I asked about it it told me how much they hated them and nobody wants them so nobody targets them. Granted there’s walleye in every lake here so that’s a nice fish to target but I’ve eaten pickled pike and thought it was fine too. An uncle told me he just cuts his line when he has one on he doesn’t want their slime out of the water and on him and his gear.
Post by: TeacherMan on February 19, 2025, 07:37:33 PM
That’s interesting, I don’t know anything about them except they’re bony.They have been loading up on pike and perch at the chain lakes around my place between Rose Lake and St. Maries. I saw a guy dragging a stringer with a ton of huge pike to his truck Monday...Would love to get a pike…
I wanted to catch a few pike this year but everyone I asked about it it told me how much they hated them and nobody wants them so nobody targets them. Granted there’s walleye in every lake here so that’s a nice fish to target but I’ve eaten pickled pike and thought it was fine too. An uncle told me he just cuts his line when he has one on he doesn’t want their slime out of the water and on him and his gear.
There is a very distinct way to fillet them (3 fillets per fish). Besides that they are pretty darn good eating.
Post by: kodiak10 on February 20, 2025, 06:55:43 AM
Post by: Southpole on February 20, 2025, 07:48:32 AM
Had a good year ice fishing near newport and then even got to check out some scabland lakes after the cold spell. But all this snow on top of the lakes and warm rainy weather inbound is going to end the season for me. Last 2 years have been a bit rough to be an ice fisherman in eastern wa.I’m not real happy about the warm up either. Last year we didn’t go at all because of the lack of ice. Cascade is warming up too. It’s going to be a sloppy mess out there so we put the tracks on our side by side instead of bringing snowmobiles. I heard the tournament last week was a sloppy mess and a snowmobile caught fire and burnt to the ground and countless others got stuck.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 20, 2025, 07:51:28 AM
Post by: Southpole on February 20, 2025, 07:52:40 AM
I wonder if they would be any good canned? That’s always my answer to unfamiliar bony fish.That’s interesting, I don’t know anything about them except they’re bony.They have been loading up on pike and perch at the chain lakes around my place between Rose Lake and St. Maries. I saw a guy dragging a stringer with a ton of huge pike to his truck Monday...Would love to get a pike…
I wanted to catch a few pike this year but everyone I asked about it it told me how much they hated them and nobody wants them so nobody targets them. Granted there’s walleye in every lake here so that’s a nice fish to target but I’ve eaten pickled pike and thought it was fine too. An uncle told me he just cuts his line when he has one on he doesn’t want their slime out of the water and on him and his gear.
There is a very distinct way to fillet them (3 fillets per fish). Besides that they are pretty darn good eating.
Post by: Southpole on February 20, 2025, 07:58:18 AM
Burnt to the ground? That's terribleI’m not a snowmobile expert but it seems like they don’t mix with heavy slush. My cousin and I experienced that 4 years ago and barely made it back to the truck. Maybe if you can keep your speed up super fast and float on top? It’s not worth the fight for me.
Post by: metlhead on February 20, 2025, 11:58:16 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on February 20, 2025, 01:52:25 PM
I wonder if they would be any good canned? That’s always my answer to unfamiliar bony fish.That’s interesting, I don’t know anything about them except they’re bony.They have been loading up on pike and perch at the chain lakes around my place between Rose Lake and St. Maries. I saw a guy dragging a stringer with a ton of huge pike to his truck Monday...Would love to get a pike…
I wanted to catch a few pike this year but everyone I asked about it it told me how much they hated them and nobody wants them so nobody targets them. Granted there’s walleye in every lake here so that’s a nice fish to target but I’ve eaten pickled pike and thought it was fine too. An uncle told me he just cuts his line when he has one on he doesn’t want their slime out of the water and on him and his gear.
There is a very distinct way to fillet them (3 fillets per fish). Besides that they are pretty darn good eating.
I think I’ve only ever had em pickled but ive never caught them myself always just been given it that way.
Post by: TeacherMan on February 20, 2025, 04:19:16 PM
Post by: Rob on February 21, 2025, 08:23:04 AM
I would really like to get out and try ice fishing. I have a sled, auger, shelter and several rods and tip-ups. But I would like to go with someone first to learn the ropes and any safety measures.
I keep talking to my circle of friends out here and I have not found anyone who ice fishes yet!
I am about 300 yards away from Lake Cocolalla so I see folks out there all the time.
Post by: teanawayslayer on February 21, 2025, 10:29:59 AM
very good eating fish. Caught my first one this past summer. Wasn’t sure how to fillet it so cooked it whole in aluminum. Bones separated pretty easy. Wasn’t to bony.That’s interesting, I don’t know anything about them except they’re bony.They have been loading up on pike and perch at the chain lakes around my place between Rose Lake and St. Maries. I saw a guy dragging a stringer with a ton of huge pike to his truck Monday...Would love to get a pike…
I wanted to catch a few pike this year but everyone I asked about it it told me how much they hated them and nobody wants them so nobody targets them. Granted there’s walleye in every lake here so that’s a nice fish to target but I’ve eaten pickled pike and thought it was fine too. An uncle told me he just cuts his line when he has one on he doesn’t want their slime out of the water and on him and his gear.
There is a very distinct way to fillet them (3 fillets per fish). Besides that they are pretty darn good eating.
Post by: TeacherMan on February 21, 2025, 02:17:59 PM
Thanks for that image - I have saved it away for later.
I would really like to get out and try ice fishing. I have a sled, auger, shelter and several rods and tip-ups. But I would like to go with someone first to learn the ropes and any safety measures.
I keep talking to my circle of friends out here and I have not found anyone who ice fishes yet!
I am about 300 yards away from Lake Cocolalla so I see folks out there all the time.
Best bet would be to just get out on the ice and give it a shot when you see other guys on it :chuckle: Really good trout and perch ice fishing up your way.
Post by: Southpole on February 21, 2025, 09:14:40 PM
I second that, when you see lots of people out on the ice you’re usually good to go for safety. Nothing real technical about it. Drill a hole and drop a line in with a little bait on it and build from there. Lot’s of good people to talk to out there that are willing to share, it’s a community.Thanks for that image - I have saved it away for later.
I would really like to get out and try ice fishing. I have a sled, auger, shelter and several rods and tip-ups. But I would like to go with someone first to learn the ropes and any safety measures.
I keep talking to my circle of friends out here and I have not found anyone who ice fishes yet!
I am about 300 yards away from Lake Cocolalla so I see folks out there all the time.
Best bet would be to just get out on the ice and give it a shot when you see other guys on it :chuckle: Really good trout and perch ice fishing up your way.
Post by: kodiak10 on February 22, 2025, 10:23:03 AM
My favorite piece of safety gear is a ice chipper or spud bar. That tool may be the best for keeping one from taking a swim more than anything. During early or late ice, it can be used to chip at ice in front of you to test its quality and strength.
Ice picks are good to have too, that way if the nightmare of falling through does occur, you can pull yourself out.
Post by: Southpole on February 22, 2025, 11:11:05 AM
The ice fishing community has to be one of the more friendly ones around.I’m too chicken for early thinner ice but guys that do go out will sometimes wear an ice pick necklace.
My favorite piece of safety gear is a ice chipper or spud bar. That tool may be the best for keeping one from taking a swim more than anything. During early or late ice, it can be used to chip at ice in front of you to test its quality and strength.
Ice picks are good to have too, that way if the nightmare of falling through does occur, you can pull yourself out.
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Post by: Jake Dogfish on February 27, 2025, 03:42:46 PM
Thanks for the report.
Post by: Rob on February 27, 2025, 04:46:57 PM
I second that, when you see lots of people out on the ice you’re usually good to go for safety. Nothing real technical about it. Drill a hole and drop a line in with a little bait on it and build from there. Lot’s of good people to talk to out there that are willing to share, it’s a community.Thanks for that image - I have saved it away for later.
I would really like to get out and try ice fishing. I have a sled, auger, shelter and several rods and tip-ups. But I would like to go with someone first to learn the ropes and any safety measures.
I keep talking to my circle of friends out here and I have not found anyone who ice fishes yet!
I am about 300 yards away from Lake Cocolalla so I see folks out there all the time.
Best bet would be to just get out on the ice and give it a shot when you see other guys on it :chuckle: Really good trout and perch ice fishing up your way.
I will have to suck it up and get out there next year for sure!