Sylvan Lake - 2019/2020 Report

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 11th …. Got out really early, we were the first group on ice, excited & hopeful, got set up & fished for over 1 hour, it was still dark & nothing! Finally, just after 8:00 got a small Walleye then seen a couple of Whites that showed little interest, then had a few come in and hit my W/W but no hook-ups, after that we caught a few more small Walleye but still no Whites. Finally Skantty caught our first White around 11:00ish, we only seen a few more moving around after lunch. We started seeing people leaving in the early afternoon, most likely disappointed, we packed it in at 3:00 with only the 1 White in the pail between 4 of us. It was a bit tough dragging your stuff on the lake, there’s at least 4-5” of powder snow, we could see a group of guys further out catching a few Whites in the morning, they were standing or sitting in chairs & looked cold covered in snow, a few of them were wearing a PFD’s, playing it safe. Couldn’t believe there were at least 3 vehicles that drove out from the Norglenwold lake access road, they were out quite a distance from shore most likely on 10” or less ice, crazy! Not a great start to the Whitefish hard water season, but tomorrow’s another day, going back out.

The only White was caught on a Brass W/W with a red bead, this is the Brass W/W with a Glow Bead that I had a few Whites interested in, including a few Walleye.

Hope your opening day was better than ours.

EDIT: ... the best part of the day was the A/O company, we at least had a good time visiting & catching up since last year.

D.



https://i.imgur.com/hDqe5UM.jpg

[skawtty]

Yes it was a great day to be out with A/O friends. Seen alot but they just didn't want to bite. Pressure system that moved in? I don't know. But tomorrow is another day. Whites be very afraid, Zip the white slayer will be back![emoji226][emoji481][emoji12]

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[Hunter guy]

Well others were out today and seemed to limit out, good luck

[pikeman06]

X2. Hot bite from 9 till 11 took longer to drive to the lake than it did for 2 guys to catch a limit of whites. Kinda thin lookin fish but they brine faster that way. Good luck fellas. 7 to 9 inches of ice. Good hard ice.

[SNAPFisher]

Thanks for the update Zip. Hopefully your next outing yields more fish landed.

I think this weekend after opening, I might try out Gull.

[MooseRiverTrapper]

Is pigeon still good for whites? Used to go there lots haven’t went in years.

[RACKER]

Is pigeon still good for whites? Used to go there lots haven’t went in years.

Pigeon has some big whites.Have to do some work to find them though.I see them passing thru 5 feet off bottom as Im fishing for walleye.They look like mini submarines.

[Zip-in-Z]

Well others were out today and seemed to limit out, good luck

X2. Hot bite from 9 till 11 took longer to drive to the lake than it did for 2 guys to catch a limit of whites. Kinda thin lookin fish but they brine faster that way. Good luck fellas. 7 to 9 inches of ice. Good hard ice.


Good to read you guys limited out on Whites, you must of been at the right spot, our honey-hole at the Lighthouse area didn't produce.

Cheers

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 12th ..... Fishin buddies all had work & do other stuff, went back out solo to the Lighthouse area, was the first one on the ice just before 8:00 am and set up close to shore in 4 FOW. Moved 3 times, ended up 100 yds or more out on a gravel sand bar that produced lots of Whites last year.

Watched a number of people come out with all there gear/tents and then pack up & start leaving at 11:00ish by 2:30 there was me and 2 tents remaining, I packed it up at 3:00 had enough.

Another brutal day, seen 7 fish all day & caught 4 of them, 2 Walleye, 1 Pike & 1 White. That was better than most out today, everyone I spoke to didn't catch one & most didn't even see a fish. I keep a fishin diary, last year in these same spots I was fortunate to catch 29 whites over 7 days before my season ended on Dec. 20th, got a long ways to go to achieve that goal, but that's fishin, there are a lot of factors involved for a successful day.

Walleye & Pike went for the 4 gr small Sebile Vibrato (Cdn Tire sell them), yesterday had a few Whites hit the chartreuse yellow W/W that's tied 10" above my Vibro, but no hook-ups. I swapped out the 2 treble's with smaller hooks, that the Whites can inhale, vibro calls them in for a look & the aggressive one's will hit it when it's lying down on the bottom & you twitch it. As well, I downsized my W/W today, was using a Daiichi Style 1530 #10 Wet/Nymph hook in Brass with gold glass bead, tipped with a Pink Mag.

One improvement today that I really noticed was I had my 10" Jiffy and fishin 2-10" holes vs 2-8" holes the other day, I could see fish coming into my field of view earlier and was prepared for them. Fishin in shallow water you only have a split second to see them when their gill plates flare open ready to inhale your W/W, you have to be ready to set the hook. Having larger holes does make a difference when sight fishing.

Last night we got another 3-4" of snow, it's snowing out now, that will make it more difficult hauling out your gear & don't forget to bring a shovel. Were off to Sunbreaker tomorrow with Scott & Scott, have a few spots to try, hopefully the forecast of some sun tomorrow. Good luck this weekend!

A few pic's ..... cheers


EDIT: In my first post I typed "Skantty" which s/b "Skawtty" .... sorry Scott, got it right, now.

D.


Nice Bottom in 4 FOW - See the W/W's

https://i.imgur.com/hljv0aV.jpg



Rock/sand Bar Bottom in 6-7 FOW


https://i.imgur.com/ATlkKyV.jpg


4 gr Vibro & Chartreuse W/W


https://i.imgur.com/dlaDHKq.jpg


Brass W/W #1530 Sz 10 hook with gold glass bead.


https://i.imgur.com/KRw0jrq.jpg

[RACKER]

Thanks for the great updates Zip. Always look forward to your posts as they are so informative. Hope ya have a lot better outing next time.

[Zip-in-Z]

Thanks for the great updates Zip. Always look forward to your posts as they are so informative. Hope ya have a lot better outing next time.

Tks, as mentioned in the past, I don't have any issues with sharing info or helping others. For me it's all about gettin out & having fun and I've been lucky to fish with people I met through A/O, catching a few fish is a bonus. Happyfisher was our 4th A/O partner the other day, we may or may not see him joining us this weekend.

If other forum members are planning to be at Sunbreaker tomorrow or possibly Sunday, perhaps we'll have a chance to meet/visit.

Cheers

D.

[skawtty]

Thanks for the update Zip, thought for sure you would nail em. See you tomorrow morning.

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[3blade]

I know this is probably a silly question but: Is there any way at all to catch whites on a tip-up? Anything that would make them swallow a tiny treble hook and move off?

I get one hell of a tension headache staring down a hole, to the point that I’ve basically give up any ice fishing that requires it. As a result there has been a conspicuous lack of candied whitefish in my house. Gonna have to try the old smack the little kastmaster into the bottom routine soon I guess

[Zip-in-Z]

I know this is probably a silly question but: Is there any way at all to catch whites on a tip-up? Anything that would make them swallow a tiny treble hook and move off?

I get one hell of a tension headache staring down a hole, to the point that I’ve basically give up any ice fishing that requires it. As a result there has been a conspicuous lack of candied whitefish in my house. Gonna have to try the old smack the little kastmaster into the bottom routine soon I guess

3blade, never a silly Q here, unfortunately, I can't share any personal experience because I don't use tip-ups or Jawjackers, etc. Scott, uses them but it's set up with a large minnow or smelt for monster Pike, but all he caught Wednesday was a bunch of Walleyes, he's never got a White when I've fished with him. I recall others here may have had some limited success using a Jawjacker, perhaps the new one's that automatically jig your presentation would work, don't know.

I'm sure someone here will be able to share something ... stay tuned.


D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 13th …. Drove by the Lighthouse Park this afternoon only 1 guy in red tent, he was gone by 3:00 pm. Decided to see what was happening in Norglenwold, drove down Sylvan Lane, the lake access road, it’s beat down like Hwy #2, drove on to the ice & took these pic’s. The Town Fire Chief, drove up & we had a chat, he confirmed the guys with the Holiday trailers are parked over 14-15 FOW on perhaps 10” ice, if you don’t feel like dragging your stuff out, this area may be an option this weekend. The smart guys are those who parked by shore, hope everyone parks far enough apart on the weekend so we don’t have a Lake Winnipeg, Balsam Bay repeat here.

A few pic’s taken after 3:00 pm today … is that you out there?

D.



https://i.imgur.com/d0k2LHV.jpg


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Lake WPG, Balsam Bay - 12" ice 3 Trucks went in & this Trailer on Dec 7th, fortunately everyone got out.

https://i.imgur.com/gqxNeeC.jpg

[Hunter guy]

Went out today caught 3 seen lots, game wardens were out in full force

[SNAPFisher]

I know this is probably a silly question but: Is there any way at all to catch whites on a tip-up? Anything that would make them swallow a tiny treble hook and move off?

I get one hell of a tension headache staring down a hole, to the point that I’ve basically give up any ice fishing that requires it. As a result there has been a conspicuous lack of candied whitefish in my house. Gonna have to try the old smack the little kastmaster into the bottom routine soon I guess

JawJacker would be the way. It is common practice now. And, if you want to give it some action, you can also by the jigging base. But the JJ alone is just fine. You can have that setup and still have a 2nd hole nearby to do sight fishing. Take a break when you need it and the JJ keeps working for you :)

[TimboLefty]

Yes I catch whites with jawjacker small tungsten jig tipped with Maggie

[Zip-in-Z]

3blade ... looks like you got your answer, invest in a couple JawJackers a few w/W & some bait and head out this week, sun will be out with above 0 temps, no better place to enjoy a sandwich & thermos of coffee or tea with some flavored X-Mass cheer out on the ice.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 14 … finally it didn’t snow & the sun came out! Scott & I went out to Sunbreaker, loaded up the sled & walked out, there was 2 vehicles parked on the ice close to shore you could see the flood water in the tire tracks, I wouldn’t recommend it. We struggled pulling our gear out in at least 8-9” powder snow, it was a tough walk. Scott from Sundre & his Father-IL joined us, between the 4 of us, we must of drilled 50+ holes, ice was about 10”, we continuously moved from 4-5 FOW to 12-13 FOW, working a couple of drops we fished during the summer, we seen all of our Whites in the deeper water, they were cruising anywhere from 3-4 feet under the ice to 6-8 feet off the bottom, very few would hit our presentations & no hookups. Fortunately, a few Walleye were hanging around otherwise it was another one of those days.

There were quite a few groups/tents out everyone was in shallow, people started to leave just after lunch & for those remaining most everyone was moving out to deeper water in the afternoon. Noticed with all the snow, the water level was right at the top of the ice starting to cause some flood water everywhere we fished. Ice conditions will be a mess with the flood water, all the snow and warm temps later this week. If you were out at Sunbreaker today, hope you did well.

No Pic’s my camera battery died.

Cheers

D.

[wbaj]

I also have caught whites on a jawjacker.
Some tips that may help.
Do not let your line freeze or even partially freeze in, they are usually lite biters. Any resistance and the hook is usually dropped. I often use mine inside a heated tent or use it in later March.
Use the lightest trip tension setting possible and also use the lowest rod angle. They have soft mouths, you don't want to rip any bites out. And I always use maggots with the jawjacker. It seems to seal the deal on a stationary hook.
As for hooks, most of my production comes from wireworms but have gotten a few on very small spoons like the very smallest Williams wobbler, gold or silver are favorite colors. Whatever you use keep them SHARP!
Hope some of this helps you out.

Good luck

[SNAPFisher]

Zip, thought this was the day for your group. Next time, get em!

I was over at Gull. I thought heading over to Sylvan when I had to turn back from bush whacking to try and get to a spot...
Went to Brownlows eventually. Didn't wet a line thought until 10:30. 10 inches of ice. Lots of vehicles out. 50/50 walked or drove. I walked since they plough right to the permanent shacks. Great day! Multi-species and almost caught a big, big pike. Perfect weather. Everyone was very socialable. Just an overall grand day to be out.

May whites soon crowd your hook :)

[Zip-in-Z]

Zip, thought this was the day for your group. Next time, get em!

I was over at Gull. I thought heading over to Sylvan when I had to turn back from bush whacking to try and get to a spot...
Went to Brownlows eventually. Didn't wet a line thought until 10:30. 10 inches of ice. Lots of vehicles out. 50/50 walked or drove. I walked since they plough right to the permanent shacks. Great day! Multi-species and almost caught a big, big pike. Perfect weather. Everyone was very socialable. Just an overall grand day to be out.

May whites soon crowd your hook :)

Mr. Snap. nicely done & like the report, too.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 15th …. Went out with Scott to the Norglenwold area, lots of people out, we finally found some active Whites in the shallows. Scott caught 2 Walleye, between us we got 5 Whites, should of had another 5, they were aggressive for about 1.5 hour and then starting coming in & turning at the last moment, then around 11:00 they just turned right off, we didn’t see anymore & departed at 1:00 pm just too many people. Scott caught the biggest, a nice fatty, on a Brass W/W with 2 Orange Beads, did an autopsy on the two largest, you’ll be surprised with the contents in their gut. We caught them on every color W/W’s in the pic’s below but Red they hit Red but no hook-ups, bright brass was the hot color, it resembled the fresh water shrimp, the dark colors represented the black scuds, we never used green, maybe it was my Green Glow Bead that attracted them, was surprised to see that many Caddis Larva Grubs & Houses in them. If you make your own W/W, these are the critters you should consider duplicating.

It’s been a tough week, today I even got a little excited when I got two Whites in the pail five minutes apart. Forecast tomorrow is a sunny day, may have to try this again.

A few pics ….

Cheers

D.






Norglenwold today there’s less than 10” ice ... is that you ?

https://i.imgur.com/oGHf0UM.jpg


Morning was Productive until 11:00 am

https://i.imgur.com/V1SdHUP.jpg


Largest was Female & didn’t Totally Spawn Out.

https://i.imgur.com/2JwLLSg.jpg


Interesting Autopsy Results of the Two Largest

https://i.imgur.com/IS52eqE.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Pop80Rb.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8XEgccB.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pUN4pZL.jpg

Nice Boneless Fillets for Supper

https://i.imgur.com/cyvJVOQ.jpg

These Worked Today.

https://i.imgur.com/mvFdfiZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BSRnpSx.jpg

[coyotezh]

thank you for sharing

[SNAPFisher]

Nice work Zip and Scott!!

Glad you got em. Nice once too. Interesting on the back swimmer as well. I'll have to try fly fishing them with just a back swimmer on. Could be a fun time come next Sept.

[Zip-in-Z]

Nice work Zip and Scott!!

Glad you got em. Nice once too. Interesting on the back swimmer as well. I'll have to try fly fishing them with just a back swimmer on. Could be a fun time come next Sept.

Tks for the feedback, was very surprised to see the Deli Assortment these two Whites had in them & both of them hit our Brass W/W hard. We had 1 hour or more of continuous activity, hope to experience that again, soon.

Cheers

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 16th .... went out solo to the same area we had some success yesterday. It was cold this morning -21 plus wind -26, my feet got a bit cold until the sun came out and then turned out to be a nice day. Seen 9 Whites all day, they were back to they're old neutral behavior, come it for a look, bumped the W/W or turn away & swim along side it, only caught 2 small Whites that inhale my Brass with gold glass bead & Brown Cat 5 with green glow bead. Also caught 2 Walleye, seen a 4-5 LB Pike staring at my Candy Cane W/W, pulled it up didn't want to slime/stink up my shed. Not many people perhaps it was due to the cold temps. Taking tomorrow off, forecast is warm but very windy, not great for fishin a front is moving in.

D.

[Gbuss]

This is coming from my fly fishing background but matching the hatch is a good term. A size 12 weighted olive scud and orange size 10 scud might produce more strikes in this case. As looking at what they are after is shrimp. Just somthing I would try.


Gbuss

[Jack'n]

Keep the updates coming Zip, the hard work will pay off.

[LKP.80cal]

Didn't get a chance to go out opening week/weekend, was on call and work was stupid busy. I like to fish Norglenwold as well, hoping to get out this weekend. We have a few jaw jackers with jigging bases, will give them a try with some w/w's I picked up from Wireworm King fly shop out of Red Deer. Also excited to get a chance to try out the new Milwaukee fuel with clam plate and strikemaster lazer lite flite that my wifey let me purchase this past week.

[Zip-in-Z]

Didn't get a chance to go out opening week/weekend, was on call and work was stupid busy. I like to fish Norglenwold as well, hoping to get out this weekend. We have a few jaw jackers with jigging bases, will give them a try with some w/w's I picked up from Wireworm King fly shop out of Red Deer. Also excited to get a chance to try out the new Milwaukee fuel with clam plate and strikemaster lazer lite flite that my wifey let me purchase this past week.

The weekends will be crazy out here for the next month. Fortunately, the weather is going to cooperate and that will help the fishin. Scott, has the same set up it's the way to go, good investment.

Wish you all the success.

Cheers

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 18 … Bty warm day, stable weather = active fish. Very few people out, seen lots Whites all morning got set up about 7:45 am got my first White at 8:05 on an Yellow/Orange Candy Cane & should of limited out by 1:00 pm, but lost a nice one in the hole, got the last one just after 2:00. Moved 3 times kept going further out & deeper (12-13 FOW), that’s where they were hiding. The other day I had a few go after my orange/brown W/W, I made a new one last night and added an orange glass bead, it was the hot W/W pattern today, got 3 Walleye & 3 Whites on it, nice!

Fishin Tip: Today, I went back to only tying 1 W/W per rod & downsized the hook to a Daiichi #1530 size 10, the finesse technique worked, I believe the Whites were confused the other day by going after the bottom or the top then turning and swiping the other one or missing both. Also, I slowed down the twitching, when I seen a White approaching my W/W I stopped and held the W/W steady and they came in & they didn't inhale it but sucked at it and I was luck to get a few good hook sets. After I made these adjustments, I started to hook up with more Whites & Walleye, too. Give it a try if they come in and turn hard like they were frightened by your W/W, stop twitching & hold steady!

About 2:00 pm I heard some honking & there was a lone Canada flying from West to East towards Red Deer, was surprised to 1 goose still hanging around. Some guys were out yesterday & left a bunch of pallets on the ice, they didn’t show up today, hope they come back & clean up their junk.


A few pic’s … enjoy.

David



Hot W/W Pattern today!

https://i.imgur.com/cGl86L8.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/0OA4jYC.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/6HKU1Dk.jpg


Bright Brass was the second choice today.

https://i.imgur.com/guJIvJ9.jpg


Lone Canada … look close to see it.

https://i.imgur.com/FOLQ3zk.jpg


Today was the 18th when you coming back?

https://i.imgur.com/OWZHZ3X.jpg


To clean up this Junk


https://i.imgur.com/snPwEMf.jpg


Nice Bunch of Whites

https://i.imgur.com/GkRULce.jpg


My Largest this Season, on the Orange/Brown Wrap not bad for Sylvan

https://i.imgur.com/3YTxMd7.jpg

[pikeman06]

Looks like you gottem dialled in bud...you eat whitefish for breakfast lunch and dinner apparently! Lol. Thanks for sharing your pictures etc.

[SNAPFisher]

Nice work Zip! Congrats on the great day.

[Zip-in-Z]

Tks for the kind words, it was a great day, pleased you like the pic's.

D.


Nice work Zip! Congrats on the great day.

Looks like you gottem dialled in bud...you eat whitefish for breakfast lunch and dinner apparently! Lol. Thanks for sharing your pictures etc.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 19th … up & out early, Whites have been the most active in the shallows about 8:00 am & they didn’t disappoint today. It's still dark out but I got my first on the Yellow/Orange candy cane with a glow bead at 8:05 the second at 8:20 on a Brass W/W with gold bead, it was big, came straight up into the hole & into my bucket, then seen 1-2 more but they were cautious just looking or bumping but not taking it, there were fewer fish moving around than yesterday, still seeing one every 15-20 minutes, finally got my 3rd at 10:30 on the Brass pattern. Yesterday’s hot Orange twist didn’t attract one today. Didn’t see one Walleye but had a small Pike staring at the Orange twist after lunch. Had my camera down about 8 feet behind me, it didn’t bother the Whites & gave me the opportunity to pan my entire area, didn’t help, they disappeared. Move 3 times back into my holes from yesterday over deeper water, didn’t see any, frustrating. Two groups must have been just as frustrated and left at noon, I didn’t see another White until 2:40 pm & it wasn’t interested & kept on going out to the open lake. This morning was foggy with ice crystals then bright & sunny, perhaps the bright day had something to do with it & they all went into deeper water, too much snow to go hunting for them, I quit at 3:00 pm.

Never fished for Whites until we got our condo in Sylvan in 2005. Today got my P/B White, it measured out at just under 20”, used a string to measure the girth at 11 3/8”, it’s nice to see Sylvan can produce quantity but also quality and they’re getting bigger, too. Was surprised to see how healthy she was totally spawned out & lots of stored up fat & full of caddis larva grubs.

I mentioned this a couple of times, I have a fish allergy, can't eat any type of fish, Pike slime is the killer, all the fish I’ve caught over the past 7 days have been cleaned/filleted & given to friends, everyone enjoys a fresh fish dinner. Gave Scott 5 Whites for his smoker. The fillets from this one fish will make a nice meal for the Mrs, with a glass or two of chardonnay.

Tomorrow’s my last day fishin, hopefully it’s a productive one, my season is coming to an end, California dreaming!

A few pic’s …

Cheers

David



One Big One & Two Nice One's

https://i.imgur.com/7Qq17eH.jpg


My P/B White <20"

https://i.imgur.com/w6DbYhc.jpg


11 3/8” Girth


https://i.imgur.com/UhmekpO.jpg

Brass with Gold Glass Bead #1530 - 10 Hook


https://i.imgur.com/m4JAuTo.jpg


Very Healthy Fish


https://i.imgur.com/qat6bYA.jpg


Also Very Hungry Fish.


https://i.imgur.com/3VLbJ98.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/EmvRZgt.jpg



Nice Big Boneless Fillets


https://i.imgur.com/8oUhZEE.jpg

[3blade]

3blade ... looks like you got your answer, invest in a couple JawJackers a few w/W & some bait and head out this week, sun will be out with above 0 temps, no better place to enjoy a sandwich & thermos of coffee or tea with some flavored X-Mass cheer out on the ice.

D.

Yep thanks Zip and everyone, I’ll give it a shot sometime soon.

[SNAPFisher]

Yep, that is a Sylvan pig right there. Worthy on any lake. Congrats again Zip. Slower but sounded like a lot of fun to me.

A few Octobers ago, I caught one on Sylvan and thought I had two whites on each hook a had on the line. Just because the pull was so much more than usual. I saw it was one big white. Almost had it in the net and to the boat several times. I'm guessing pushing 4 lbs and over 20 inches. They are few but there!

[pikeman06]

Wow look at the fat in the guts of that old girl. Healthy is right.

[Zip-in-Z]

Tks once again fellas for the positive feedback, it's appreciated.

D.

Yep, that is a Sylvan pig right there. Worthy on any lake. Congrats again Zip. Slower but sounded like a lot of fun to me.

A few Octobers ago, I caught one on Sylvan and thought I had two whites on each hook a had on the line. Just because the pull was so much more than usual. I saw it was one big white. Almost had it in the net and to the boat several times. I'm guessing pushing 4 lbs and over 20 inches. They are few but there!

Wow look at the fat in the guts of that old girl. Healthy is right.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 20th …. Up extra early, on the ice at 7:30 set up in my hot spot in the shallows & ready for them just before 8:00 am, had my camera down about 6 feet behind me, couldn't believe it, didn’t see one until 9:10, it came & went, seen another at 9:30 wasn’t interested then nothing for 45 minutes, decided to move to where I got a few over deeper water. Seen one at 10:30 came in after the Brass W/W, got him, hoping there would be more but didn’t see another one until 11:45 it was in the distance on the camera going out to deeper water. Had lunch, didn’t see anymore & packed it in for the season at 1:00 pm. That was it 4 Whites all morning & didn’t see any Walleye or Pike. Perhaps the pending change of weather has something to do with it, forecast is for periods of snow tonight & tomorrow.

Got home & unpacked & burned the fuel out of my auger, took the plug out & put some oil down the cylinder, it’s put away until next season. Put the sled away, drying my tent out & cleaned up some of my gear.

Wish it would of been more productive, however, that’s fishin, had some good days & a few not so good days, my P/B White was an accomplishment & I have a new goal for next year. Trust you enjoyed the daily adventure as much as I did & hope some of the info, pic’s & fishin tips shared in my report will help & improve your success over the remainder of hard water season.

Were departing for Palm Springs in a week, gone for 3.5 months, need to work on my golf swing & game again. Wish all my A/O friends a very Merry-XMass & Happy N-Year.

Cheers

David

[kostianych]

Thanks Zip for the info :)

Anybody knows what is it circled in the picture? Seen this several times but could not confirm.
Thanks

[Zip-in-Z]

Thanks Zip for the info :)

Anybody knows what is it circled in the picture? Seen this several times but could not confirm.
Thanks


Perhaps someone here smarter than me will identify it.

I see you found it in the pic of my Dec 19th P/B White belly contents. My guess it's a small cyst or perhaps a parasite, I didn't notice it when I was cleaning the fish. Haven't really seen anything like that on other Sylvan Whites, will make a note of this for next year & see if any of the fish I catch have them/it.

Tks for pointing it out, hoping others here will have the answer.

D.

[kostianych]

I have seen this in many out of McGregor and Travers, buy never in Sylvan catch..... this is the first time I see it in Sylvan WF

[Zip-in-Z]

I have seen this in many out of McGregor and Travers, buy never in Sylvan catch..... this is the first time I see it in Sylvan WF



Reposed a full size pic ... so we can all see it again. It's looks shiny ? I'm not going to drag it out of the garbage, for a closer look.

Off to the Sylvan Legion for an event.

D.


https://i.imgur.com/PWkKUZv.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/vM3R5J3.jpg

[LKP.80cal]

Kinda looks like mercury?

[pikeman06]

Small liver fluke? I dunno but if you catch a wormy white you'll know it. Seen them in Marie lake with pencil sized holes in the meat full of green yuck. Turned me off whites for awhile. Have a great trip zip and thanks once again for all your excellent photos. Gave me something to look forward to during a long tough old grind at work in the bush. Merry xmas.✌

[kaleh01]

I know this is probably a silly question but: Is there any way at all to catch whites on a tip-up? Anything that would make them swallow a tiny treble hook and move off?

I get one hell of a tension headache staring down a hole, to the point that I’ve basically give up any ice fishing that requires it. As a result there has been a conspicuous lack of candied whitefish in my house. Gonna have to try the old smack the little kastmaster into the bottom routine soon I guess

I find whitefish camera shy but in shallow water all I do is use my camera but don’t drop it below the ice. Have it in down view and then fish upright with the screen placed wherever is comfortable for you. Works great, just need to be mindful and pull the camera before the fish gets to the hole.

[Hartly]

Out at Sunbreaker today in about 7.5 feet of water. Been her since sunrise. Haven t seen a white or any species of fish yet.

[Zip-in-Z]

Out at Sunbreaker today in about 7.5 feet of water. Been her since sunrise. Haven t seen a white or any species of fish yet.


Hope things improved for you, when we were out at Sunbreaker we headed West of the boat launch we did see some Whites with tail up on the camera when we were drilling test holes then after we got set up in 5-6 FOW we didn't see any Whites only a beige colored Burb. Once we moved down the drop to 12 - 13 FOW we started seeing Whites & Walleye. We found it hard to move around, the snow was powder & deep it was tough dragging all our gear/shacks around. If I had the chance I would go back and with downsized W/W's I believe you could do well moving shallow then deeper & back shallow in the late afternoon to evening out at Sunbreaker.

D.

[lenka]

December 24th-Fished Norglenwold from 9:00-111:30 from 4-12 feet of water but did not see a single white.

[Zip-in-Z]

December 24th-Fished Norglenwold from 9:00-111:30 from 4-12 feet of water but did not see a single white.

Know that feeling .... we had a few tough days as well, fishin should improve with the change in the lunar cycle.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

These pic's were posted by others on the Sylvan lake Facebook site, it happened on Dec 24th, in the Norglenwold area not far from the entrance to Marina Bay. Residents have said there is an underground spring in the location & ice conditions are variable, this fella found out the hard way. Be careful.

D.


https://i.imgur.com/frcCU5w.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/zWrfniD.jpg

[fish99]

These pic's were posted by others on the Sylvan lake Facebook site, it happened on Dec 24th, in the Norglenwold area not far from the entrance to Marina Bay. Residents have said there is an underground spring in the location & ice conditions are variable, this fella found out the hard way. Be careful.

D.


https://i.imgur.com/frcCU5w.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/zWrfniD.jpg

i hope they got out ok.

[35 whelen]

I just don't understand why people have to drive on the ice in December with their half ton trucks walk or take a quad

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[sns2]

Stupid knows no bounds

[Poppa]

Out at Sunbreaker today in about 7.5 feet of water. Been her since sunrise. Haven t seen a white or any species of fish yet.How thick was the ice? Heading out there on Friday to catch the prime time supper bite...

[Zip-in-Z]

How thick was the ice? Heading out there on Friday to catch the prime time supper bite...

When we fished at the Lighthouse & Sunbreaker it was 10", this guy drove a bit to close to the Marina Bay entrance where residents say is a natural spring, so he was over maybe 4" ice. Going for a walk later this afternoon while the bird is baking to see if the truck is still there. I wouldn't be driving around on the lake.

Merry X-Mass ....


D.

[Poppa]

When we fished at the Lighthouse & Sunbreaker it was 10", this guy drove a bit to close to the Marina Bay entrance where residents say is a natural spring, so he was over maybe 4" ice. Going for a walk later this afternoon while the bird is baking to see if the truck is still there. I wouldn't be driving around on the lake.

Merry X-Mass ....


D.
Thanks Zip! We like fishing off that weed bed to the right of the boat launch at Sunbreaker... Not a far walk so no prob walking on with the gear on the sled.

[Zip-in-Z]

Thanks Zip! We like fishing off that weed bed to the right of the boat launch at Sunbreaker... Not a far walk so no prob walking on with the gear on the sled.

Know that area, wish you all the success.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Went for a walk out to Marina Bay, trucks still there, they removed the fuel tank & anything of value from the box. He drove within 75-80 paces from shore across the entrance to Marina Bay. There was mainly quads & snowmobiles tracks in that area, you can see his tracks & where they ended in 5-6 FOW. Someone drilled a hole about 15 ft from where it went down, there was approx. 5” of poor ice. Since I’ve lived in Sylvan, this isn’t the first vehicle that went down in this location, Emergency Services had to rescue a bunch of kids in another truck and male & female in one of those Side-X-Sides, people should know better.

A few better pic’s.

D.


See the Marina Entrance.

https://i.imgur.com/6RwvbfW.jpg


75 – 80 Paces from Shore

https://i.imgur.com/a1SQKuU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/y0VTK4Y.jpg


About 5” Poor Ice in that Hole - Obviously Not Enough.

https://i.imgur.com/s8whcdN.jpg


Lighter Vehicles Taking the Risk

https://i.imgur.com/V2L1Sid.jpg

[Kim473]

Some people are just dumb. Not worth a life or the cost.

[bwackwabbit]

First solo trip of the year. Beautiful day that was full of humbling fishin'.

Landed several walleye (standard issue Sylvan style). Whites were pretty neutral where I fished today. They were all up high, just below the ice and not interested.

Might have been due to a later start for me. I hit the lake around 11am and fished until 4pm.

Drilled a bunch of holes and moved from 4 fow out to 12 fow but similar results.

The Strikemaster Lite Flite/ Makita LXT combo was like a hot knife through Buttah! Couldn't be happier with this setup.

This guy was fun on a wire worm and 4lb test!

Cheers,

Scott.



https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/31184222f2cb43b291f006a9012d1783.jpg

Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

bwack....that pic was taken by Zip 3 years ago that he caught....anyway i caught a bigger one yesterday....like way bigger...

happy

[bwackwabbit]

Not possible bud as I took that pic on Saturday but thanks for playing along.

I've attached a screenshot of the exif data for the pic incase you want to polish up your detective skills, Matlock.


And you know the rules... Pics or it didn't happen.

Cheers,

Scott.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191231/7556fb5783156f046579323ba1b8211c.jpg

[happyfisher]

pufft your good at photoshoping.....thats all that proved...
were you humming duran duran again?
:bad_boys_20:

[bwackwabbit]

Or perhaps it proves you've had one too many drinks.



Cheers,

Scott.

[skawtty]

pufft your good at photoshoping.....thats all that proved...
were you humming duran duran again?
:bad_boys_20:

Haha I was thinking same thing.

[bwackwabbit]

Felt cute, think I'll post another of "Zip's pics"...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200101/b023cceeabc6e60839a101e2220b5ff2.jpg

Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

wow...that pic is actually beautiful. almost looks like 4k. but i know bwack took that pic. i can tell its bwack by the sausage fingers.

[bwackwabbit]

Pretty glad I'm by myself!

Cheers,

Scott.

[SNAPFisher]

Pretty glad I'm by myself!

Cheers,

Scott.

:lol:

[bwackwabbit]

wow...that pic is actually beautiful. almost looks like 4k. but i know bwack took that pic. i can tell its bwack by the sausage fingers.Yup damn fingers... Oopsie, you'll find your shack key at the bottom of the lake.

I only have "Zip's pics" but maybe you can spot it down here?


Sorry..

Not Sorry. [emoji38]

Cheers,

Scott.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200101/1f24cdfed39be28ff6c152817a472aae.jpg

[Zip-in-Z]

The drive through Salt Lake City was interesting, no one there knows how to drive in winter conditions, Vegas was fun lots to see & do, finally arrived in Palm Springs to sunny warm weather 70F\21C, missed the smell of fresh cut grass, everything here is green with no ice except in my beverage's in the hot tub.

Scott .... this bottom sure looks familiar, pleased to read you got out & found a few, looking forward to seeing more pic's from you & Skawtty.

Happy N-Year to all ....

D.

[bwackwabbit]

The drive through Salt Lake City was interesting, no one there knows how to drive in winter conditions, Vegas was fun lots to see & do, finally arrived in Palm Springs to sunny warm weather 70F\21C, missed the smell of fresh cut grass, everything here is green with no ice except in my beverage's in the hot tub.



Scott .... this bottom sure looks familiar, pleased to read you got out & found a few, looking forward to seeing more pic's from you & Skawtty.



Happy N-Year to all ....



D.



Glad to hear you arrived safe and the weather is good.

I think I've mastered the "connected" holes with this new setup! Have I said lately that I love this thing!



Cheers,

Scott.

[Zip-in-Z]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200101/1f24cdfed39be28ff6c152817a472aae.jpg

Glad to hear you arrived safe and the weather is good.

I think I've mastered the "connected" holes with this new setup! Have I said lately that I love this thing!



Cheers,

Scott.



Tks .... I like the "Connected Technique/Results" ... starting to have second thoughts about pursuing the 18V drill & Ion 10" auger bit. Still not finding any leads, perhaps someone here can share some thoughts, will start a new thread.

D.

[SNAPFisher]

Glad to hear you arrived safe and the weather is good.

I think I've mastered the "connected" holes with this new setup! Have I said lately that I love this thing!

Cheers,

Scott.

Looks like a four leaf clover formation. Complete with a greenish tinge in the pic. Did it bring you luck? :)

[bwackwabbit]

Looks like a four leaf clover formation. Complete with a greenish tinge in the pic. Did it bring you luck? :)Thx Snap, you bet I caught several walleye through that hole and saw two inactive whites cruise through.

The rest of the spots I tried were ghost towns.

Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

go get my key!!!!!

[skawtty]

The drive through Salt Lake City was interesting, no one there knows how to drive in winter conditions, Vegas was fun lots to see & do, finally arrived in Palm Springs to sunny warm weather 70F\21C, missed the smell of fresh cut grass, everything here is green with no ice except in my beverage's in the hot tub.



Scott .... this bottom sure looks familiar, pleased to read you got out & found a few, looking forward to seeing more pic's from you & Skawtty.



Happy N-Year to all ....



D.



Happy new year to you too zip man! Have been working alot so haven't been out in this nice weather. Looking forward to the next few weeks maybe be able to get out. Nice to see you made it there and enjoy the unbearable warm weather [emoji12] I will get a hold of bwack and go slay some burbot. Pics will hopefully be coming soon.

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[happyfisher]

i want burbot!!!!

[Talking moose]

i want burbot!!!!

Buffalo!

[happyfisher]

let me rephrase that...i want some burbot with bwack and skwatty!!!

[Zip-in-Z]

let me rephrase that...i want some burbot with bwack and skwatty!!!

We have a spot staked out on Sylvan were the Burb's are thick & stacked up like lumber, wish I could join you guys.

Have fun.

Edit: .... got a beer back to the Hot Tub.

D.

[bwackwabbit]

I can provide you some of "Zip's pics" of burbot.


Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

zip!!!! bwack!!!!! i love you guys......

i have a idea bwack...lets fish together and i will confirm the pics....:sHa_shakeshout:

[bwackwabbit]

You are clearly the archival photography expert so I see no need to meet up anymore.

Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

im not sure what archival means....but im pretty sure its a compliment of my fishing skills....:love0025:

[DiabeticKripple]

Was out at RR23 this afternoon.

First time out this season, and first time to RR23 so it took me a bit to find the spot I wanted. Right on the edge of the drop off.

Saw about 6 whites on the camera in the distance, one came in for a closer look and split.

Caught 1 small hammer handle on a 8” smelt right after I set the jaw jacker up. I didn’t even get back to the tent and it went off.

Might head out again to the same spot tomorrow morning.

[DiabeticKripple]

Forgot to say, 12 inches of good clear ice at RR23, I drove on and so did lots of others.

[happyfisher]

thats good to know!!!! i can put my shack on the ice this week!!!

tnx

happy

[DiabeticKripple]

thats good to know!!!! i can put my shack on the ice this week!!!

tnx

happy

Lots of trailers and shacks out there now!

[Zip-in-Z]

Was out at RR23 this afternoon.

First time out this season, and first time to RR23 so it took me a bit to find the spot I wanted. Right on the edge of the drop off.

Saw about 6 whites on the camera in the distance, one came in for a closer look and split.

Caught 1 small hammer handle on a 8” smelt right after I set the jaw jacker up. I didn’t even get back to the tent and it went off.

Might head out again to the same spot tomorrow morning.

DK .... RR23 has lots of good structure, from the lake access road everyone turns left & heads east, I had a couple spots that were close to those weed beds that were mini sunken islands or humps that came up about 12-16" higher than the surrounding area in 6-7 FOW, Whites roamed around these humps then went deeper in the afternoon 18-20 FOW towards that sand bar that heads out to the middle of the lake. If you can find some similar structure with some sand patches between the low weed growth you should do well, wish you all the success.

Cheers from Palm Springs,

David

[happyfisher]

im just worried my titan will go through the ice....lol....i might go out friday....drive the truck and shack along the shore....test drill out....if its 13" or more....i think ill drive it out and park it....

cold temps on the way!!!!

[DiabeticKripple]

im just worried my titan will go through the ice....lol....i might go out friday....drive the truck and shack along the shore....test drill out....if its 13" or more....i think ill drive it out and park it....

cold temps on the way!!!!

I drove out a few hundred feet, wanted to try deep on the flats. I hit some flood water so I just stopped and fished there. Didn’t see much so started coming back towards shore.

I found 12” of ice the whole way out. Lots of one tons on the ice.

[happyfisher]

thanks soooooooooo much for the update. ill put it on the ice this week!!! west from norgenwald laumch by the point. come by and say hi anytime.....

bwack can always come too...:thinking-006:

happy

[happyfisher]

got the shack on finally....saw 1 white...caught 3 walleye....and some monster fish broke me off at night!!!

ice is 14"...i drove on....might be back tuesday!!!

happy

[夏鲫冬白春秋猎~~刘珺]

sylvan ice thickening only 14' , this year ice fishing should be hard:(

[chucklesthe3rd]

Decided to brave the freezing weather and headed to sylvan. I arrived super late at around 11 am and it was completely dead until around 2 pm and by 4, I had my limit of whites. I also caught a small walleye. Didn't even see a single perch which was really surprising. I was out by RR20 in around 12ft earlier in the day and then 14-16 ft later on in the afternoon.

[夏鲫冬白春秋猎~~刘珺]

:love0025: thank you for you report the ice thickness


Decided to brave the freezing weather and headed to sylvan. I arrived super late at around 11 am and it was completely dead until around 2 pm and by 4, I had my limit of whites. I also caught a small walleye. Didn't even see a single perch which was really surprising. I was out by RR20 in around 12ft earlier in the day and then 14-16 ft later on in the afternoon.

[Nikanit]

Decided to brave the freezing weather and headed to sylvan. I arrived super late at around 11 am and it was completely dead until around 2 pm and by 4, I had my limit of whites. I also caught a small walleye. Didn't even see a single perch which was really surprising. I was out by RR20 in around 12ft earlier in the day and then 14-16 ft later on in the afternoon.

So how thick was the ice? Just want to know if I should put the quad away or not

[bigmac]

Anyone been to Sylvan lately? Never iced fished it before but was going to take the kid out to see if he can hook his first white. Any suggestions on good access points to the lake where we might find a white? Was going to take sleds out as I don't like driving the truck on the ice too far:) Thanks

[chucklesthe3rd]

A sad day it was at sylvan for me. Fished out at Sunbreaker and only managed a burb and a decent sized perch. Had maybe 3 whites show up on my flasher but didn't even bite. Fished from 8 till 2 then I decided to pack up and leave. I tried everything in my tackle box from scud imitations to candy cane wireworms.

[JonnyBoy0919]

Anyone been to Sylvan lately? Never iced fished it before but was going to take the kid out to see if he can hook his first white. Any suggestions on good access points to the lake where we might find a white? Was going to take sleds out as I don't like driving the truck on the ice too far:) Thanks

People seem to be having some luck at Norglenwold for the whites, I have found that if you go out the Norglenwold lake access point, and turn right toward the lighthouse a ways, there's some whites wandering around there.
Palm Bay(Beach?) on the very North end of the lake is often a solid producer for whites as well, and is easily accessed by truck.
I fished RR23, off the point to the North in about 10 feet of water last week; no bites, but I did see 4 or 5 whites cruising by on the ledge in about 8 fow.

Side note, the ice is plenty thick on Sylvan, if you're concerned about going through, stick to the main throughways that people have beaten down. Theres dingleberries in one tons doing 80mile an hour out there right now and not going through.

[Rifle]

I see no one's been one here in awhile...Is it worth going out to try and catch some pike and walleye through the ice with my boys? Got some time on my hands now and a couple little guys that haven't been out since last year. Messages with advice would be appreciated.

[Zip-in-Z]

Returned yesterday from Palm Springs, 3 weeks early due to the C-virus, need to self-isolate for 14-15 days, plan to do my time in my ice fishin shack in the middle of the lake, please no visitors.

This guy went down on March 11 in the Palm Bay area, from the second pic it looks more like Sunbreaker Cove area, it's reported there is an spring in the area, today these pic's were posted on a Sylvan Facebook site, not sure if they got it out this afternoon, but I imagine so. A resident spoke to the vehicle owner, he said his insurance will cover it.

Stay healthy & safe everyone.

Cheers

David



https://i.imgur.com/ndOJQEi.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/JJA0bla.jpg

[SNAPFisher]

Welcome back Zip. Too bad it is under these circumstances. I hope fishing in isolation applies to human and not fish :)

Good luck out there!

Based on the pics, maybe I'll stick to skidoo if I head out to Sylvan before end of season.

[happyfisher]

yo zip...glad ur back....ill be heading to my shack this weekend for a final trip...last time i was out...about a week ago...ice was over 26" thick...with the weather i think its still good enough to drive on...well it better be as i have to get the shack off the ice and into storage. .

then i guess self isolate till ice off and see where we are with this stupid mess......

i have a camper so i might just bug out for a while by a river that opens in april...lol

happy

[Hunter guy]

Was outhere today winch tractor is sitting there truck still there deeper though just can see the roof alittle, caught a few fish was good overall

[Zip-in-Z]

Tks fellas for the kind words ... plan to go out tomorrow & field test some new gear I picked up while in Palm Springs. From the amount of vehicles I seen on the ice when we arrived Sunday afternoon, it looks like there will be no issues with everyone removing their shacks & trailers by March 31st.

Once I get out of jail, I'll need to garage engineer a safety disk/stopper so my 10" Strikemaster doesn't come loose from the drill & drop down the hole. So far planning on using a plastic kitchen cutting board, unless someone here has a better option.

D.


https://i.imgur.com/GnNKp7K.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/TGE1Vni.jpg

[SamSteele]

Tks fellas for the kind words ... plan to go out tomorrow & field test some new gear I picked up while in Palm Springs. From the amount of vehicles I seen on the ice when we arrived Sunday afternoon, it looks like there will be no issues with everyone removing their shacks & trailers by March 31st.

Once I get out of jail, I'll need to garage engineer a safety disk/stopper so my 10" Strikemaster doesn't come loose from the drill & drop down the hole. So far planning on using a plastic kitchen cutting board, unless someone here has a better option.

D.


https://i.imgur.com/GnNKp7K.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/TGE1Vni.jpg


Frisbee would be cheaper and already round...

[DiabeticKripple]

5 gallon bucket lid

[Poppa]

Was outhere today winch tractor is sitting there truck still there deeper though just can see the roof alittle, caught a few fish was good overall
Is everyone walking at Sunbreaker right now because of this break-through? Or just staying away from that one area? I was thinking about heading out there for one last rip this weekend, but curious how much gear I should bring, if I'm gonna be hand-bombing it in the sled...

[Zip-in-Z]

Tks for the suggestions.

SamSteele .... considered using a Frisbee until I read a post on Ice Shanty were a guy in the USA said his auger came off his drill and his Frisbee cracked & broke, most likely because it was to thin & he watched his auger go down the hole.

DiabeticKripple .... gave that option some thought, a plastic pail lid isn't much thicker than a Frisbee, I'd be concerned it wouldn't hold the auger from going down.


I found this example on Y-Tube, this fella mfg'd his disc/stopper using a 3D Printer, unfortunately, I don't have access to a printer, but really like his design. Still leaning towards using a 3/8" kitchen cutting board or perhaps a piece of 1/2" Lexan & cutting it in a circle, maybe even cut slots similar to this example. Would be easy to hang onto and lift up & out of the hole.

D.


https://i.imgur.com/Anf7ChJ.png


https://i.imgur.com/0iN7LPw.png


https://i.imgur.com/FjWfQDL.png

[Zip-in-Z]

Picked up a 5" auger when in Palm Springs for $38.00 delivered, plan to use it mainly for dropping my Marcum camera down the hole to find structure then locate the spot on the spot ... modified it today to use with my M18 drill. It would also work well for perch and trout. Need to mfg a disc/stopper for this unit, too.

D.


https://i.imgur.com/pwJlMQu.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/SSDR1p7.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/NYaBaIZ.jpg

[SNAPFisher]

Nice! You are styling now.

When are you planning on heading out?

[TimboLefty]

You just came back from states your isolation is mandatory,stay the **** home selfish , using public facilities and gas pumps and who knows what else

[TimboLefty]

Didn’t see that you’re in isolation sorry

[Zip-in-Z]

For those who are concerned ... I'm following the new rules & will not be doing any fishin while I'm in jail doing my time.

Cheers

D.

[chucklesthe3rd]

Had a field day at sylvan a couple of days ago caught my limit by morning and then spent the rest of day catching and releasing. Ice was still pretty thick but I'm still not driving on.

[happyfisher]

im on sylvan as i text..ice is 26"...i dont know how im gunna get my shack off the ice with big snow drifts around it.....gezzz...kinda panicing....

happy

[bwackwabbit]

I'd help but I'm too busy photoshopping more of Zip's pics from 4 yrs ago to use in this thread.

Cheers,

Scott.

[Zip-in-Z]

I'd help but I'm too busy photoshopping more of Zip's pics from 4 yrs ago to use in this thread.

Cheers,

Scott.



This got me smiling ... LOL!

Needed that.

D.

[SNAPFisher]

For those who are concerned ... I'm following the new rules & will not be doing any fishin while I'm in jail doing my time.

Cheers

D.



The extra sting. Makes sense Zip. W

ell, you have your health. And can look forwards to keeping one of those walleye that you often catch in the open water. Maybe pick up a white or two while at it. Variety is the spice of life :)

[happyfisher]

bwack!!!! great to here from you....missed u.....

anyway caught a pencil walleye...see lots of whites....think they are going after tiny shrimp or something...seeing lots of tiny bugs jetting all around....whites are just crusing....ill fish more and keep the updates going.....and shoveling lots

happy

[rem338win]

We are out here and seeing nothing! Kids are getting bored and that's never good. :sign0161:

[happyfisher]

saw one pike....marked one fish....there is no way to get my shack off the ice....i dunno what to do...shovel broke....any advise would help...i guess i just wait? till snow melts?

im gunna get a motel...come back tomorrow and fish....get a shovel...try more tomorrow.....

happy

[BEL]

Where are you, Norglenwold or RR23? BEL

[happyfisher]

you wont believe it....i was packing things up....shovel broke....then some guys pulled up and one of them had a shovel...tried shoveling...just to hard...then one guy said i have a sling!!! and he pulled up on the side....winched it out!!!! man am i thankful.....im gunna buy him a case of beer...he said he will be back out tomorrow....just a great guy....

staying in a hotel...moved the shack to a deeper spot...all the guys out there were bottom bouncing and catching a few....

now if people read my comments i helped out a guy last summer when the got stuck at travers with his friends....they were stranded......we became friends and hes coming out tomorrow!!!!!

what goes around comes around....!!!

Thanks BEL...im taken care of!!!

happy!!!

[Zip-in-Z]

This was on a Sylvan Facebook fishing site .... happened yesterday, no one got any pic's, they said they got the vehicle off the ice last night.

Would of been something to see, people in their shacks said it felt like an earth quake & the water came splashing out of the holes.

Sitin is jail is getting boring, especially on the last day for fishin Sylvan!

D.


https://i.imgur.com/EKh6RuE.jpg

[MathewsArcher]

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[Zip-in-Z]

.

The point was we had a mini-earth tremor last March, deleted the pic from the Sylvan NEWS.

This tread can go back to sleep, see the 2021 Sylvan Report.

D.

[MaxxiD]

Is anyone still fishing Sylvan? Is it still productive. I'm thinking about going for a half day on Saturday for whites

[Talking moose]

Is anyone still fishing Sylvan? Is it still productive. I'm thinking about going for a half day on Saturday for whites

Try the 2020/2021 thread. I’m about to close this one. Thx.