Spray Lakes Good Friday Morning

[nicemustang]

Hi all, will be going to Spray Lakes early Friday morning. Since you can't (not supposed to...) eat meat, we always eat fish. Don't have any in the freezer so would like to catch a few for dinner. Will be our last ice fishing day of the year, the rest of the weekend will be family time and have plans the next weekend. With the weather changing, ice will be gone soon I'm sure.

If anyone wants to meet us there and fish with us, you are more than welcome. We will be going super early so I am home at a decent time and have everything cleaned up before dinner at company arrives. We plan to be setup and fishing by no later than 7:00 am so will likely leave before 5:00 am, depending if anyone is joining and which spot we choose to fish.

Drop me a note if anyone wants to meet there.

Cheers!

[kostianych]

sorry, but there is a GUN SHOW on Friday.....:wave:

[FishBrain]

Talking to the wife tonight about it. will let you know

JTS1--->could this be the last ice day 4 us this year?

[jts1]

Shoot I am in.... Never pass up a fishing trip or food...Will have room in my Blazer for 2 more if anyone els wants in.

[FishBrain]

sorry, but there is a GUN SHOW on Friday.....:wave:

OH SHOOT, good call.
isn't it all weekend tho?

[jts1]

Talking to the wife tonight about it. will let you know

JTS1--->could this be the last ice day 4 us this year?

I said that to my wife the last 3 trips LOL But lets get it done.. Deitz where you at ?? Get in on this one

[kostianych]

OH SHOOT, good call.
isn't it all weekend tho?


it`s on Friady and Saturday.....only :)

[FishBrain]

looks like I can go on sat to the show then :)
good friday fishing!! sounds umm...good!

[nicemustang]

Sweet, you guys up for a long walk or should we just do driftwood?

[jts1]

Lets do the long walk to the secret double agent hole. Allways fish drift. We will have enough pack mules

[nicemustang]

Cool, will send details to PM of when and where to meet. You guys cool with early early? It's about a 30 minute walk out.

[jts1]

Im a fat guy so better make it 40 mins :lol:

[Mish]

I could stand to lose a few pounds and I smoke...best make it 50 :)

Most likely I'm in.

[WalleyeDeitz]

Boyz, since I had to miss last time due to a sick family and everyone is now healthy again, I am in for sure.

jts1, Ill shoot you a msg and see if we cant travel out together. We can take my truck if you want to meet at my house since is kind of on the way....just let me know. Room for 3 plus myself. If you could fire me a pm about which hooks I should pick up, or if you perhpas still have some that I owe you $$'s for from last time I had to bail, then please let me know. I dont have the right hooks yet for this lake.

I wouldnt mind being back a little bit early as well, but let me know your thoughts on that.

Lookin forward to it.

[jts1]

I still have 3 or 4 hooks I got for you the last time man so thats no prob. Your truck would give us more room for 3 of us but the Blazer can go if you wish. Return time is open for me.

[FishBrain]

I wil be home in about 40Min but will sweet talkthe wife before askin for permission. lol
will let you know

[slingshotz]

Do you guys and gals mind if I join you? I was planning on going there again on the weekend but since I don't have to work Friday :) it'll be perfect. I'd like to learn more from the experts here and put some more faces to the names.

[Sandalius]

This totally sucks :mad2:, I have to be at the GUN SHOW on Friday & Saturday.....
Looks like I'll be waiting for open water, now that it's getting warm out :cry:.
Have fun out there

[WalleyeDeitz]

Sounds good jts1 . I really do not mind driving so if you don't mind meeting at my house then that is fine with me. You tell me what time will work (5am??).

FishBrain, I just asked your wife for you when I was having lunch with her and she says your good to go.

Sandalius, nice pic for your profile....where did ya catch her???? lol Did ya break a leg pulling that one in?

[Sandalius]

Sandalius, nice pic for your profile....where did ya catch her???? lol Did ya break a leg pulling that one in?

That's funny Dietz, real funny...........:evilgrin: You should have been faster with the camera and taken a pic of me laying on the ice beside that fish :lol::lol:

[jts1]

Sounds good jts1 . I really do not mind driving so if you don't mind meeting at my house then that is fine with me. You tell me what time will work (5am??).

FishBrain, I just asked your wife for you when I was having lunch with her and she says your good to go.

Sandalius, nice pic for your profile....where did ya catch her???? lol Did ya break a leg pulling that one in?

LOL good deal Im sitting here giggling my ass off FUNNIEST thing I ever did see. That fish didnt stand a chance ON 2 READY BREAK!!! HUT HUT!! LOL

[icefever]

I was planning on going out on Friday also. Don't know if I can handle a long walk yet. I will be up there by 7:00 am if any one wants to go out with me I have all the gear we need. Thinking I would fish further down the road from Driftwood

[FishBrain]

FishBrain, I just asked your wife for you when I was having lunch with her and she says your good to go.


HAHA sounds good
your place for 5AM?
pm address please

[Freddydog]

Give it a couple weeks guys. The ice will melt. I have never heard so much talk about catchin 14 inch lakers ...... let them grow up would ya?????

[nicemustang]

Give it a couple weeks guys. The ice will melt. I have never heard so much talk about catchin 14 inch lakers ...... let them grow up would ya?????

Then stay home. If you don't have anything constructive to add, why post? And just because you can only catch 14" ones, doesn't mean the rest of us do.

[jts1]

LOL well I dont care if they are 6" fish I injoy getting out with the guys. I belive myself , walleyeDeitz , and fishbrain are all good to go. We will be leaveing @ 5am. Lets us know where you want to get together Mustang.

[Freedom55]

If this is an open invitation then I would like to meet up with you myself, that is if y'all don't mind fishing with a young guy born in the fifties. I'm always open to meeting new anglers and learning more techniques/locations. Not to mention my broken sonar.
Dave Si

[jts1]

I am sure that everyone would have no problem with one more. feel free to give me a shout if you wish 403 453 5379 name is Jeff

[FishBrain]

if we waited till the ice melted then it wouldn't be ice fishing now would it?
WOOHOO BOYS, GET YOUR GEAR READY WE ARE BRINGING HOME SOME FRESH TROUT!!!

BTW JTS1-->the wife and kids LOVED the last ones, fresh never tasted so good. lol

[jts1]

Good to hear man. I will try and stay awake this time out there , and leave the hangover at home......... Well most of it anyways. :evilgrin::evilgrin:


Going to the Bass Shop tonight wife needs to see Mantracker and I need to stop hearing about it. Sucram and another friend are going to come over and view the game tonight. Cant wait to see the Flames burn out against Vancouver lol GO REDWINGS !!!! Let me know if you wana join.

[jts1]

Confirmed so far is :

WalleyeDeitz
Fishbrain
Jts1
Nicemustang
Freedom55

[FishBrain]

working late tonight. will be listening to the game on the radio unless the boss likes the idea of sitting in the bar for dinner. thanks for the offer

Freedom55-->what is wrong with the sonar? depending on the problem I may be able to fix it. I have an electronics lab available here for me

[nicemustang]

I am also going to bass pro tonight. Going to send details of the location of the meeting point. Pack light as you can and we should be only taking one gas auger, etc. I will be bringing my tent, chair, 3 rods, tip up, small tackle box, bait, and depending on weather, a small heater. All I need.

[nicemustang]

Ok, so lets say we meet no later than 6:45 at the parking spot. Will send a PM to everyone where exactly the parking spot is. I will be there for sure at 6:30, in my red tacoma. Anyone that is later than that will have to make their own way down the trail, it will be easy to see and follow the trail if we are all parked there. We'll be just to the right of the trail when it gets to lake. See you all there. Will send PM tonight with more details.

[iliketrout]

I'd love to tag along as well if there's still room. I'm coming from Calgary as well, I can meet super early either up there or in Calgary.

[jts1]

I have my GPS programed with LAT and LONG , Thanks Mustang. We depart @ 5am. says its 1hr 45min drive. Should work out perfect for arrival.

[FishBrain]

yeah baby, trout for dinner on friday!!

[WalleyeDeitz]

To confirm, who will bring the auger? I have a 10" jiffy that I can bring though as stang mentioned in an effort to pack light we really only need one auger.

Let me know if your already taking one down the hill and I will leave mine at home.

[slingshotz]

I have a small 6" manual folding auger that I'll probably pack as a backup.

[BrownBear416]

Wow this thread is what this forum is all about...:)

Hope you all have a great time....

[jts1]

I have a sled for the gear Deitz a hand auger out there will suck bigtime lots of snow and thick ice Any1 els have 1 as well?

[slingshotz]

It wasn't too bad weekend at Spray, the ice is pretty soft and my auger was just long enough to get through and it was a good way to get warm :D. A 8" power auger is definitely preferred though.

[nicemustang]

I'm am very lazy and like to drill a lot of holes.....i will be bringing my auger for sure.

[WalleyeDeitz]

I will bring mine as well then. Two power augers should be good enough insurance to leave the hand auger in your truck. jts let me know if based on numbers going I should bring my home made 2 man shelter that folds into a 4x8 plywood sled. By the sounds of it, it may be difficult to pull up the steep hill though I am willing to give it a go.

[jts1]

LOL we need sled dogs. I can Handle all the gear on the sled Dont think we will need the propane heater will we? Or is it best to bring anyways ?

[Sandalius]

This thread makes me sad :(:(:(

[jts1]

This thread makes me sad :(:(:(

Come with the boys the gun show will b there sat. Shall we do another Chain Lake cash pot again guys I promise I wont bring my wife

[Sandalius]

I would like to, but I can't come with you guys this time.:cry:

[FishBrain]

I would like to, but I can't come with you guys this time.:cry:

looks like you have the dreaded troutfeveritus, you should take a day off and get healthy, I heard the fastest cure is to catch a trout and give it a big kiss.
lets try it on Friday :lol:

[Sandalius]

I heard the fastest cure is to catch a trout and give it a big kiss. :lol:

I'm sure if you give it a little :tongue2: action you'll catch bigger ones too :lol::lol:

Don't forget the video camera !!!

[Freedom55]

Weather report is for fair skies and moderate winds plus the full moon (which don't make a bit of sense during the day) but the approaching low might make all the difference in the world. looks like 6.5 km past the bridge to me. Dave Si

[FishBrain]

I'm sure if you give it a little :tongue2: action you'll catch bigger ones too :lol::lol:

Don't forget the video camera !!!

:lol:
I just want to be able to actually Ice one with this nice rod I got from mish, and Friday is the day:D

[iliketrout]

Can't wait, see you all on Friday at the co-ordinates.

[Mish]

I'm out, gotta make a drive to the Hat and then Lethbridge tomorrow.

[Mish]

:lol:
I just want to be able to actually Ice one with this nice rod I got from mish, and Friday is the day:D

The secret of the rod is to rub it just right. Then you'll catch every fish in there. Up to you to figure out the right way, though.

Yeah...bring the video camera, guys, I wanna see this :)

[jts1]

OHHHHHH DUDE.... 440 am and I am NEVER EVER EVER drinking again. Man I must love fishing. Cause this dont feel good :sick:

[kostianych]

hey, guys....how was that???? we need a report :)))))