smbrule Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 As soon as bass fishing really slows down I turn to crappie fishing until the water becomes hard. The tick of the line and a 12 to 14" crappie lightens the mood and provides good fishing for another month. When I was younger I used to fish for bass until freeze up, but no more. In Iowa I've caught bass in soft water every month of the year but January. Quote
smbrule Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 As soon as bass fishing really slows down I turn to crappie fishing until the water becomes hard. The tick of the line and a 12 to 14" crappie lightens the mood and provides good fishing for another month. When I was younger I used to fish for bass until freeze up, but no more. In Iowa I've caught bass in soft water every month of the year but January. Quote
smbrule Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 As soon as bass fishing really slows down I turn to crappie fishing until the water becomes hard. The tick of the line and a 12 to 14" crappie lightens the mood and provides good fishing for another month. When I was younger I used to fish for bass until freeze up, but no more. In Iowa I've caught bass in soft water every month of the year but January. Quote
pantherdev Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I have friends where you live that put their boats away also. It must be an awful feeling to see ice forming on the lakes. I'd almost forgotten until you reminded me of the crappy winter weather up there. I left Northern Indiana in 1973 and have enjoyed fishing in the South year around since then. Why not join us down here? The weather is great and the fishing is even better! Just finished winterizing the boat today. Washed it up and getting ready to wax it for winter storage. (Stays in my garage) I hate this time of year. Oh well, guess I'll start cleaning up my rod and reels and organize my tackle for next spring. Plus, scanning my catalogs to see what other goodies I can order. I think I can make it till next spring. What do you guys think? Quote
pantherdev Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I have friends where you live that put their boats away also. It must be an awful feeling to see ice forming on the lakes. I'd almost forgotten until you reminded me of the crappy winter weather up there. I left Northern Indiana in 1973 and have enjoyed fishing in the South year around since then. Why not join us down here? The weather is great and the fishing is even better! Just finished winterizing the boat today. Washed it up and getting ready to wax it for winter storage. (Stays in my garage) I hate this time of year. Oh well, guess I'll start cleaning up my rod and reels and organize my tackle for next spring. Plus, scanning my catalogs to see what other goodies I can order. I think I can make it till next spring. What do you guys think? Quote
pantherdev Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I have friends where you live that put their boats away also. It must be an awful feeling to see ice forming on the lakes. I'd almost forgotten until you reminded me of the crappy winter weather up there. I left Northern Indiana in 1973 and have enjoyed fishing in the South year around since then. Why not join us down here? The weather is great and the fishing is even better! Just finished winterizing the boat today. Washed it up and getting ready to wax it for winter storage. (Stays in my garage) I hate this time of year. Oh well, guess I'll start cleaning up my rod and reels and organize my tackle for next spring. Plus, scanning my catalogs to see what other goodies I can order. I think I can make it till next spring. What do you guys think? Quote
Vinny Chase Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Quote
Vinny Chase Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Quote
Vinny Chase Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Quote
WanderLust Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Quote
WanderLust Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Quote
WanderLust Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Quote
Vinny Chase Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Of course it isnt the same, but here in the frozen tundra it gets us through the winter Quote
Vinny Chase Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Of course it isnt the same, but here in the frozen tundra it gets us through the winter Quote
Vinny Chase Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Of course it isnt the same, but here in the frozen tundra it gets us through the winter Quote
Super User Tin Posted November 4, 2010 Super User Posted November 4, 2010 That means it's almost ski season. Quote
Super User Tin Posted November 4, 2010 Super User Posted November 4, 2010 That means it's almost ski season. Quote
Super User Tin Posted November 4, 2010 Super User Posted November 4, 2010 That means it's almost ski season. Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted November 5, 2010 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted November 5, 2010 Ice? yea, we always put ice in the cooler... come on down, I'll take you out. Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted November 5, 2010 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted November 5, 2010 Ice? yea, we always put ice in the cooler... come on down, I'll take you out. Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted November 5, 2010 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted November 5, 2010 Ice? yea, we always put ice in the cooler... come on down, I'll take you out. Quote
wisconsin heat Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Of course it isnt the same, but here in the frozen tundra it gets us through the winter agreed! its not the same, but i really can get fun and crappie, bluegill and perch in the frying pan doesnt sound none too shabby to me Quote
wisconsin heat Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Of course it isnt the same, but here in the frozen tundra it gets us through the winter agreed! its not the same, but i really can get fun and crappie, bluegill and perch in the frying pan doesnt sound none too shabby to me Quote
wisconsin heat Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 I am starting to get depressed as well. I need to take up a winter sport like Snowboarding. We just had our first sites on snow this year. How about ice fishing.... Doesn't provide the same thrill as bassin'. My son loves it though and it doesn't offer some fine meals. Of course it isnt the same, but here in the frozen tundra it gets us through the winter agreed! its not the same, but i really can get fun and crappie, bluegill and perch in the frying pan doesnt sound none too shabby to me Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 I think i am going to have to get a new longsleeve t-shirt to make it through this winter. ;D Supposed to be a high of 65* today.....burrrr! Cliff Cliff...you weener. It was 78 here in SW Washington yesterday for new record high and I have to work all week and week end and then it's back to the low 50's and rain. :'( Quote
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