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Old 01-15-2015, 10:52 AM
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I see there are a lot of hard water fishermen on this board. My hope is that all the ethical ice fishermen out there this year keep tabs on those who don't always follow the rules. The ice fishing period is a time where big spawners can be vulnerable - especially Walleyes and Muskies. Not all fishermen realize the importance of these fish to a fishery. Some ice fishermen who don't own boats are limited to the shore during soft water periods. Some of these folks are the ones that carry buckets around...enough said. During hard water, these folks can position in key areas and can be much more effective getting to target species they typically can't reach from the shore. There are many good people on this board. I ask that you keep an eye out for those who are not following regulations and to encourage C&R of trophy fish. I don't know the regulations on how many baits you can have out there but this is also something to keep an eye on. Just politely mentioning the regulations to people is enough to make them think twice. If you want to go after them with your auger, that is another option... ;o) I am just being conservation-minded and thinking of our great fisheries. Everyone have a safe ice season.
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Old 01-15-2015, 10:58 AM
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5 per person total (if you're jigging, 4 tip ups; 5 tip ups if that's all you're doing)

good luck, they usually don't speak english and a f&w rep has never come in time to catch them the 4-5 times we've called a report in...
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Old 01-15-2015, 11:15 AM
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Last time I checked it was 5 tip ups as mentioned or 3 jig rods per person.

As far as c&r goes. Unfortunetly I know my share of the bucket brigades and always try to do my best when I am out fishing around them. Being from a different country their mentality is completely different and it takes awhile for them to see things your way. Most are aware of the rules just choose to ignore them completely when it comes to limits and size.

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Old 01-15-2015, 11:25 AM
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Because most those who don't follow rules come w their friends, I would be careful approaching them with criticism as I've seen them get argumentative
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Old 01-15-2015, 11:33 AM
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Because most those who don't follow rules come w their friends, I would be careful approaching them with criticism as I've seen them get argumentative
Agreed but being from the same country and speaking same language goes a long way at least in my case.

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Are you russian or polish?
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Old 01-15-2015, 12:04 PM
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Are you russian or polish?
Russian born and raised. Polish I know a little but don't speak it but most of the time can communicate ad get my point across.

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Old 01-15-2015, 12:18 PM
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Same here. Came from Lvov in 1980 live in mountain lakes nj
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Old 01-15-2015, 12:23 PM
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Same here. Came from Lvov in 1980 live in mountain lakes nj
Pleasure. Man in 1980 I was still a pup. St Petersburg came over in 92 and pretty much was all over the place. Now in Linden nj.

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Old 01-15-2015, 12:25 PM
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Fishing since 6yo. Started in Black Sea for gobies. Good times
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