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with the colder temps this week hopeful we get some ice to start developing for ice fishing just wana keep in touch with who ever has any info on wuts frozen. im near round valley and spruce run so soon if they freeze ill keep u guys posted

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You can always check "The Shanty" for ice reports, but I'd consider finding other ways to fish. We have two consecutive cold days, but 50 degrees on Saturday could negate that. I'm not banking on seeing ANY ice this year, that way I won't be disappointed. I'll be the first one out there if there's anything safe to walk on, but it doesn't look like it's gonna be any time soon, if at all.

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When theres 2 inches of ice, my boys and I will be out there! If your waiting for 4 inches of ice or more you might be waiting til next year!!!:D

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hard water fishing for walleyes and stripers,i can't wait.;)

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Two inches? My partner and I fell through three inches in Lake Hopatcong. Thank God we were only in 5 feet of water over mud bottom. We would of died. Wish you were there watching from shore. You would of became afraid enough to last you your entire life. Hypothermia almost killed us when we finally bellied our way to the shoreline. If you want to commit suicide, do it alone. Leave your boys home. Two years ago, a father and son died on Asssunpink Lake. Feel sorry for the Mrs. who lost a husband and son.

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how'd you get out? safety picks?

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lets not make ice fishing sound like a bad thing.people use poor judgement or
take chances in all parts of life.ice fishing is a great winter sport and very enjoyable.

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I'm North of you guys a bit and skim ice has been spotted on some shallow local ponds including the one on my property.

Fished from shore on Monday at a local lake I like to ice fish. Ice no where to be found but the fish were hungy. My son landed a bunch of snot rockets on one of my favorite jerk baits.


Ice fishing does not look promising this year so far. Be safe!

Jan 2, 2012

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Snot Rockets???

What happend to Slim Darts?:D

The Green Brook by my house was almost froze over yesterday.
50 degrees this weekend will take care of that!

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Hey CUZ, thanx for your concern. Next time you should be more careful on 3 inches of ice, I dont know, maybe tie yourself to a tree with heavy rope like my friends and I do. As for falling in, I have twice already. As for pulling people out of the icy depths, ive done that as well. You can run into a soft spot on the ice any given time. Pressure crack underneath you and POOF your gone. I always fish with friends, my boys, and use the BEST JUDGEMENT!!! If I want to fish I fish. FastEDDIE AFRAID, NEVER!!! But again thanx for your concern...................:D

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Held my breath. Went under the water. Unlaced my Sorel boots because when they got wet they were like two concrete blocks. I couldn't move my feet before I got them off. I then climbed up my friend like a tree. Stood on his shoulders and jumped far from the hole. I then pulled him out and we walked back the way we came. Thank God I had a long line from me to the sled or we would of lost everyting including my Jiffy auger.
I now have large screw bolts I use as picks with a line around my neck for safety. I keep my boots untied if I feel the ice isn't that safe. I'll even wear one of those thin comfortable life preservers too.

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I agree. I wait for ice all year. Being retired, I fish everyday there is safe ice. NO ONE loves ice fishing more than myself. I've been doing it hard for forty five years.

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well said eddie!

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hey al,happy new year.we are gonna have the contest this year anyway.we are going to put floaties on the tip-ups and let them drift out from the dock
while we have a big party.

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lol

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Got some sissy toes out on the ice on Thursday morning (just a few steps)... couldn't trust it. took the electronics BACK out of the bag and got the little boat ready again and chopped through some shoerline skim on Swartswood Yesterday and nestled in to a nice deep cove out of the wind and was pleasantly surprised with a decent midday bite of big perch & smallies... it shut off around 2 pm. full moon i think...