Sylvan 2021/2022 Hard Water Season is Here.

[Zip-in-Z]

Nov 11th ... Remembrance Day, “lest we forget” & wear a Poppy today.

+4C, no wind, went out for a walk to the Lighthouse, took a few pic's, hard water season opens here in 1 month & we have NO ice.

Old Skinney's still there on the rocks, the carcass pickers are frustrated & struggling to get a bite, funny to watch.

Last year on Dec 09th was out doing ice survey, we had 7 ½” to the top of the hole and guys were driving out on Norglenwold to permi's.

Plan to update with pic's, we may see 5" or less & wearing PFD's on opening day.

We need some cold weather ..... a few pic's, enjoy .....

D.



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This sucks when your hungry ....

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Dec 09, 2020 ... 300 yds out over 12 FOW, 7 ½” clear ice.

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[SNAPFisher]

Good report. Stacking up to the be same as last year. No snow and cleats needed. I bet 7-8 inches by opening. Certainly will be ice fishing to the North soon...like 2 weeks out.

-13 at the farm this morning. Later this week nothing above zero for the day.

[fish99]

pigeon was almost iced up a few days ago then the wind came up , no ice now just waves

[SNAPFisher]

pigeon was almost iced up a few days ago then the wind came up , no ice now just waves

It will be back this week with a vengeance. Lots of cold on its way. I'm actually surprised it iced up already...but, it was -13 here before the big wind. The fact it had ice is good though :)

Now the wind just needs to take a break...

[AlbertanGP]

Thanks for the post. Although I don't get down to fish Sylvan, I always enjoy this seasonal post leading up to your opener. I agree with SNAPFisher. We seem to be pretty close to last season weather-wise with some cold weather in the forecast, so hopefully it all works out for you guys down there. Do make sure you wear cleats if there is no snow. We don't want another repeat performance of that poor fellow that died out there last year slipping on the ice. Wasn't that on opening weekend?

[fish99]

last year pigeon iced up on November 10.
if the wind keeps up it mite be awhile.
first cold calm day we will have good ice.

[Zip-in-Z]

Last year on Nov 12th (pic) we had clear ice almost across the entire lake with temps going down to -17C at night.

Drove down Lakeshore this afternoon, no ice along shore & it's +2C, forecast is for a few nights in the -10-14C this coming week.

Last year by Nov 20th the entire lake was ice covered.

Were at least 1 maybe 2 weeks behind normal, my guess is still about 5" ice on Dec 10th, wouldn't want to be the first to try drive my vehicle out on Sylvan this year.

Will keep you guys posted .... cheers.

D


Nov 12th 2020 ....

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[AlbertanGP]

We're similar to last year up here, but it sounds like you're warmer down there for sure. Good thing the temps can turn on a dime at this time of year. ;)

[Zip-in-Z]

Nov 17th ... we had 80k NW wind yesterday, temp dropped down to -15C last night, took these this afternoon.

Ice forming out to about 300 yds, need more cold.

D.


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That's open water out there ...

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[Zip-in-Z]

Nov 20th ... -4C, NW wind gusting up to 50K this morning went for a drive .... 21 sleeps & no ice here.

D.


Norglenwold lake access road.

https://i.imgur.com/ue8fdo8.jpg


1/2 Moon Bay - lake access road.


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


Camp Kasota looks like the property owner put up a fence. This should be interesting for all those people/families who spend the day here in the summer and pee & have a dump in the bush.

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[SNAPFisher]

Thanks for the continued updates Zip. Yep, I have to retract my previous thoughts. This is not on par for last season....and last season wasn't great ice either but it did form relatively nice on most lakes. As in least heaves I've seen for most lakes. This year the wind keeps blowing hard and changing direction. Yesterday it was a North / NW blast and today it is going to blast SE. That is not going to help...
Also looking at temp swings over the next week. No good news there either. Looks like I'll be starting on and sticking with smaller lakes for a bit.

That would be something if Sylvan was a bust for opening day. It looks at this time to be real possibility. Nothing in the next two weeks looks great.

I think you may need alternative opening weekend plans this year.

[Sloughsharkjigger]

Still a few weeks away for sure but the possibility of opening day in central Alberta needing a boat may be coming? Above average temps with the inevitable wind that comes with doesn’t lend well for building ice.

BTW Zip I appreciate all the info you provide. Have a great winter!

[SNAPFisher]

Still a few weeks away for sure but the possibility of opening day in central Alberta needing a boat may be coming? Above average temps with the inevitable wind that comes with doesn’t lend well for building ice.



Two and half only now.

The next week looks brutal. Calling for temps on Sunday in Sylvan anywhere 8-14 degrees...And no days from here on below zero. The weather network is now predicting a big drop the week following next. So there is a teeny hope. I doubt that would be enough to make it safe.

[Zip-in-Z]

Two and half only now.

The next week looks brutal. Calling for temps on Sunday in Sylvan anywhere 8-14 degrees...And no days from here on below zero. The weather network is now predicting a big drop the week following next. So there is a teeny hope. I doubt that would be enough to make it safe.


Yup ... it was sunny & warm here most of today, forecast is for 11C Sunday and remaining above 0 most of next week. Not sure how brave I'll be out here on opening day, May need to bring the float tube out.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Nov 26th …. Went out to check a few locations on the south side of the lake, found 1 ½” ice a few paces from shore, wasn’t going any further my steel bar went through with very little effort.

This could be very interesting this year, season opens in 15 more sleeps.

A few pic’s … enjoy.

D.


Lighthouse & Norglenwold Lake Access Road area:

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RR20 - Southside

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RR23 - Southside

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That’s the north end of lake

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[SNAPFisher]

Good news Zip. Looks like below normal temps starting later this week and should hang around for a while. May not save opening day but a step in the right direction.

[Zip-in-Z]

Good news Zip. Looks like below normal temps starting later this week and should hang around for a while. May not save opening day but a step in the right direction.

Hope so ... today it was +6C, we lost ice.

Nov 29th .... That's Sylvan Lane the Norglenwold Lake access road .... more open water than ice today ... 12 more sleeps, we need some cold otherwise this could be a dangerous start to the season for some people as well first responders.

D.



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[simpatico]

Promised a co-worker I would bring him to catch his first whitefish thru the ice.

Thanks
Tony

[SNAPFisher]

Promised a co-worker I would bring him to catch his first whitefish thru the ice.

Thanks
Tony

5.5 days to go...doubt it. At least the weather is cold now. I'm staying off the big lakes until end of December - and assuming the weather is normal from here on.

[Zip-in-Z]

Took these on Friday, Dec 03rd, it went down to -18C last night from what I can see ... this morning the south side of lake is all ice'd in from shore to shore.

I imagine the area around RR23 & Sunbreaker is still open water today, it should freeze over in the next few days.

Side Note: A local guy who rents shacks on Sylvan posted a video on F/B yesterday with 7-8" ice a couple of hundred yds out at Aspen Beach on Gull.

I plan on going out to do an ice survey on Friday, Dec 10th & will post an update.

Stay tuned.

Cheers

D




From the Pier towards the LTHouse that's a thin layer of ice NOT open water.

https://i.imgur.com/JAvXlZ1.jpg


Northwest towards Norglenwold see the Geese & open Water ....

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PETRO Beach .... that's Jarvis Bay/Birchcliff to the Right


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PETRO Beach the ice is about 300yds out that's Sunbreaker & Palm Bay ... nice blue open water.

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These pic's were from last Friday, Dec 03rd ... be safe!




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[Trochu]

I've never gone ice fishing. What's the orange strainer for, clean ice chucks out after auger so it's easier to measure?

[Zip-in-Z]

I've never gone ice fishing. What's the orange strainer for, clean ice chucks out after auger so it's easier to measure?

Yup .... when your staring down the hole sight fishin you don't want any floaters obstructing your view of Mr White before he inhales your presentation. Me thinks you knew that ....

D.

[SNAPFisher]

Nice update Zip. Interesting on Gull. That lake does freeze faster than Sylvan. I'm still very leary about most of the Central lakes in December but I am looking forwards to your upcoming reports. Stay safe and dry!

[AlbertanGP]

Getting down close to -30*C with the wind the next couple of nights down there. I got my fingers crossed for you guys.

[Zip-in-Z]

Nice update Zip. Interesting on Gull. That lake does freeze faster than Sylvan. I'm still very leary about most of the Central lakes in December but I am looking forwards to your upcoming reports. Stay safe and dry!

The fella who rents out shacks/trailers will be updating he wants to get his 4 shacks out & ready for opening day on Gull ... if he does, I'll do the same.

Took a screen shot he used a square to measure 8" he said 3-400 paces out.

Link .... https://www.facebook.com/787201066/videos/pcb.1038621063584778/3081510255452035

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I'll be wearing my Mustang Floater suit & dragging a CNR Spud Bar & ice picks with me. I'm still going with 5" ice 300 paces from shore on Dec 10th.


Getting down close to -30*C with the wind the next couple of nights down there. I got my fingers crossed for you guys.

This week of cold weather is a blessing.

D.


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[TROLLER]

Any chance at Breakers Cove on Sat.?

[Zip-in-Z]

Any chance at Breakers Cove on Sat.?

Sure .... read on & enjoy the pic's.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 9th …. OK Boys & Girls did an ice survey today it looks like Sylvan ice s/b ok to walk out on Dec 11th.

Took measurements 100 & 200 yds out. LtHse area = 6”, Norglenwold = 6.5”, Sunbreaker = 6”, Palm Bay = 8”.

This year there’s no ice heavies or ridges along shore to get over.

Thinkin I should start a Zip-Z …. “Go Fund Me” to do these A/O Fishin commercials on ice conditions, would at least pay for the beer.

Side Note: I stopped in at the GTI by the round-about, they have no bait, fella said maybe tomorrow.

If your headed to Sylvan, be safe on Saturday ... enjoy the pic's.

Cheers

David



Lighthouse Area ….

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Only 6” here ….

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Sylvan Lane – Norglenwold Lake access Road.

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Went out 200 yds …

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Found 6.5” clear ice near shore and 100 &

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Drove around the Lake to Sunbreaker area.

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Found only 6” 100 yds out didn’t go any further.

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S/B boat launch no ice heavies or ridges this year.

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S/B facing west towards Palm Bay.

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Palm Bay area, ice was thickest out here.

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Found 8” 200 yds out …

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I recommend you bring or buy ice cleats, ice picks & spud bar for your safety.

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Trust this was helpful & you enjoyed the pic's.




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[AlbertanGP]

Bring some ice cleats. We don't need a repeat of last year's incident. Was that on opening weekend last year that the fellow slipped, hit his head and died?

[AlbertanGP]

Also, I bet someone tries to drive on that 8" of clear ice. I'm waiting for pics. :party0052:

[Zip-in-Z]

Bring some ice cleats. We don't need a repeat of last year's incident. Was that on opening weekend last year that the fellow slipped, hit his head and died?

I believe it was. A fella on the local Slvan F/B said he was there when it happened, he said it was very windy with little snow & the fisherman was chasing down his tent when he wiped out and died on ice .... sad.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

If you missed my Dec 09th Ice Survey Pic's flip back to the bottom of page 1.

D.


The Town was Preparing the Ice Rinks Today.

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

[Zip-in-Z]

Got all my gear ready, vehicle semi packed, lunch made, alarm set ... plan to be on the ice in the dark hopefully out to my spot either on Norglenwold or Palm Bay will decide in morning.

The wind is expected to blow, southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 4. Will need to tie down & secure my shed & equipment or it could end up on Gull Lake.

Good luck to all those going out tomorrow, stay safe.

Updates to follow ....

Cheers

D.

[trouty]

Lots of people out at half moon bay. 8” good ice.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 11th ... went out to Palm Bay was hoping it wouldn't be as windy out at this location. Was first to park on ice next to shore by the lake access road at 7:30 am, dragging my sled & gear out to a GPS spot that was very productive last year. Got set up in 6 FOW over some low growing weeds, sat there for 45 min's didn't see a fish. Got my camera and went exploring, found a nice patch of sand with sparse weeds not far from my location and seen a few Whites in the distance .... time to move.

It was slow they weren't all that aggressive today & would come in and look then turn last second or just bump my w/w's so I downsized to smaller pattern/hook size & put on a Pink Mag, that helped was seeing more fish which increased my success.

It was calm in the early morning about +5C, then the forecasted south wind started to blow around noon it must of been 60Km/h the ice was cracking & groaning and then it sounded like thunder when the ice crack my shed dropped a bit and the sound kept moving down lake towards Sunbreaker.

Looked out & a massive cold front with black rolling clouds was moving in from North ... time to go ... got off the lake & home by 2:00 the wind shifted blowing up to 60 K from North temp dropped to -2C and snowing ... the fish will be going into hibernation.

When I got back to my vehicle, these guys were parked all over the place almost blocking the lake access road. I checked the thickness on Thursday, it was was frozen to the ground, 20 paces out it was over 10". :sign0176:

Check out the W/W thread for what color/pattern worked today.

If you were out on Sylvan, hope you did well, I had to work for them today.

Cheers

D.



Nice Bottom if you can find it for Whites ...

https://i.imgur.com/M7t5c4x.jpg


Also seen a Burb today, like my new Marcum Pursuit HD-L Camera

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Parking Lot on Lake access Road.

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[SNAPFisher]

Congrats on the success Zip. Looks to be plenty of ice overall...always comes through hey.

I had a skunk of a day but learned a lot about two different zones to the North. I'm looking forwards to the season. Lots to learn about as always :)

[BEL]

There is ALWAYS ice on Sylvan opening day. May not want to drive on it, but there has always been ice on Sylvan in the 40 plus years I have lived here. It is unrelenting. Gull has been ice covered about a month now. BEL

[SNAPFisher]

There is ALWAYS ice on Sylvan opening day. May not want to drive on it, but there has always been ice on Sylvan in the 40 plus years I have lived here. It is unrelenting. Gull has been ice covered about a month now. BEL

Yep, noted. Even with it being so warm this year it still made the grade in time. I'm sure the ice varies a lot so hopefully all took the smart road on opening day.

[Zip-in-Z]

From the local social media no one drove out on the ice yesterday or today, so no vehicles went down/in. Lots of guys got caught in the storm that rolled through Saturday about 2:00 pm, some were running down tents flying across the ice in blizzard conditions. Some did well, other didn't have much success. I was surprised to see pic's of a few guys who caught Walleye & Burbs with a few Whites.

I dragged my Pelican Trek 60 fully loaded about 1.5 km's to my spot on Saturday, decided to put it away & got my flat deck sled out today it's much lighter only weight 38 lbs and flies over snow & ice with the skies.

Going out tomorrow to a different spot working a 8-16 FOW drop along a weed bed, did very well here on March 31, season ender.

Hopefully the fish are semi-active after the storm and before it starts to snow again .... fish calender says it's going to pick up all week & Saturday will be a hot bite.

Cheers

D.


Zip-in-Z Sled

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[AlbertanGP]

I believe it was. A fella on the local Slvan F/B said he was there when it happened, he said it was very windy with little snow & the fisherman was chasing down his tent when he wiped out and died on ice .... sad.

D.

Very sad indeed.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 13 … was lucky today, first on ice out on Norglenwold, started to document my story & after a couple of para’s then decided … why & get right to the point.

Had over 10 Whites on & 6 came up the hole, 1 squirted eggs on me & got sent back, caught 3 in a row while on the phone chatting with Scott, (He wished he was with me), had my limit around noon.

Had a nice Walter teasing me most of the morning, on the way home went to the store & got minnows.

I was just over 200 paces from shore, the ice was 6-7” it hasn’t changed since last Thursday, no one is driving vehicles out yet.

The Z-z Sled was fully loaded & I could push it with one hand & no effort. It’s snowing now & 10 cm is expected, that won’t help the ice grow.

Fun day … some pic’s enjoy.

D.


Today’s Fishin Tip:

If you have a Flutter spoon put some effort in fishin it, Whites will come in to check it out & smack it if they’re in the mood.

I was fishin 2 W/W on my rods, noticed later in the morning they would come in turn or hit the line not the hook and keep going. I decided to cut the lower (2nd) W/W off and only fish 1 W/W and that made all the difference, the big difference was when you raise it up the w/w would float down much slower and the Whites are now focused on 1 w/w, no issues with swimming into my line and were coming in & inhaling it with good hooksets in the upper snout. In other words sometimes 1 is better than 2.

Flutter Spoon - W/W Combo's:


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Took these two on Sunday of the Lthse - Norglenwold area.

https://i.imgur.com/XnoW1o9.jpg

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


My Most Productive Z-z Creation (Patent Pending)

https://i.imgur.com/SW4MsOk.jpg


All Males Today

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[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 14 ... we got a few cm snow last night enough for the plows to be out on the streets. It was cold here this morning and stayed cold all day, the thermometer says -18C with a wind = close to -25C out now.

Yesterday I was anchored over 6-7" ice, the cold temps the next couple of days/nights should help it grow.

Cheers

D.


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[Seli]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who posts about their fish, techniques and favourite tackle.
Today was the first day I targeted Whites and without this forum I would never have thought to try for them, let alone know what tackle to use.

Only iced one ,(43cm) lost one on the way up but saw lots on the camera so I know I picked a good spot.

Only saw one pike , no walleye or burbot on the screen.

I am a rookie so take this with a grain a salt but I too was able to call them in with a flutter spoon and even large walleye rattlebaits would bring them in, then I would try and get them with my w/w …. Clearly I need to “seal the deal” better but 1 is better than zero!

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[Zip-in-Z]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who posts about their fish, techniques and favourite tackle.
Today was the first day I targeted Whites and without this forum I would never have thought to try for them, let alone know what tackle to use.

Only iced one ,(43cm) lost one on the way up but saw lots on the camera so I know I picked a good spot.

Only saw one pike , no walleye or burbot on the screen.

I am a rookie so take this with a grain a salt but I too was able to call them in with a flutter spoon and even large walleye rattlebaits would bring them in, then I would try and get them with my w/w …. Clearly I need to “seal the deal” better but 1 is better than zero!

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Welcome to the forum, I see by your posts/date you recently joined & I'm pleased to read you found some useful info here on techniques & appreciate your input to the thread. Sharpen those hooks & look forward to a few more updates when you master uploading pic's. There's a Sticky "How to Thread on Pic's" on first page of the Fishing forum about 8 down that should help.

Wish you all the success over the hardwater season & all the best over the holidays.

Cheers

David


This Lake map may help with depth contours.

https://i.imgur.com/4PSUO2z.jpg

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 16th ... Norglenwold ice was 7" on Monday its 11" today, 250 paces out from lake access road.

Brutal day, had a few visitors come in very slowly, most would just bump my w/w's. Had jig & minnow on my second rod, the Walleye & Pike were more interested in the w/w that eating a fat lake shiner. Missed the Walter got old Slimey & small White, they all went back. 😎

Wind chill minus 30 this evening and minus 40 overnight. Frostbite in minutes ... we'll have good ice on Saturday.

D.



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[happyfisher]

Tnx for the updates Zip, I check in everyday hoping you headed out!!! I might be out Saturday!!

[Zip-in-Z]

Tnx for the updates Zip, I check in everyday hoping you headed out!!! I might be out Saturday!!

From what I read on the local Sylvan F/B, lots of guys will be hauling out their shed's starting this weekend & next week. Maybe some will be brave enough to try tomorrow, but it's going to be cold ... -40C or lower in the am.

Don't be the first out, wouldn't want to send these guys to rescue your big rig.

D.

https://i.imgur.com/GRD2HlE.jpg

[happyfisher]

I'm gunna wait till there is around 16" of ice...LOL....im chicken when it comes to driving on....LOL....im thinking around the 27th I'll be driving on. Still love the ice thickness reports on sylvan...

Happy

[Zip-in-Z]

I'm gunna wait till there is around 16" of ice...LOL....im chicken when it comes to driving on....LOL....im thinking around the 27th I'll be driving on. Still love the ice thickness reports on sylvan...

Happy

Shoot ... I'll be in Palm Springs, wish you a successful season.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 18th ... Scott & I went out to Norglenwold, set up by 8:00 am, had lots of action in morning, lost more than we pulled through the hole. The afternoon died, seen very few fish, none showed any interest.

Ice grew just over 1" since last Thursday, we were anchored over 9-10 FOW with about 13" ice. By the late afternoon, we counted at least 10 vehicles, 1/2 ton's & SUV out on the ice over 10-15 FOW.

The area C/O visited our neighbors but didn't knock on our door, I no longer have to get a license, was hoping to have a chat with him, maybe next time.

See the W/W thread for what worked today.

A few pic's.

D.


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


https://i.imgur.com/VMoYlH0.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/0mRcMf2.jpg

Scott got the largest, just over 18" scaled at 3 lbs, nice White.

https://i.imgur.com/IP26mx6.jpg

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[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 19th ... went for a drive out to Norglenwold at 3:00 pm, only a handful of vehicles parked along shore, looks like the ice is thick enough, it s/b close 13-14" today. I would imagine Palm Bay has similar conditions while Sunbreaker & RR23 Southside have less ice.

Going out in the morning, perhaps my last day before turning into a snowbird.

California dreaming ....

D.



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[happyfisher]

Crazy.....im chicken compared to them....LOL....I drive a titan and like 17" of ice at a minimum is what I like......maybe a few more days!!!

Tnx zip

Happy

[SNAPFisher]

Good reports Zip.

Have a great trip South. Going to be a real cold blast coming so your timing is good. Lots of ice after that - strange year.

I'll be exploring a lot of new water this year and looking forwards to it. Of course hitting some of the old haunts too :)

Stay safe while we try to stay warm.

[AlbertanGP]

https://i.imgur.com/5YTzfwI.jpg

I thought I was being brave taking my rig out on 14". Drilled a hole nearby and found I was parked on 11". Gotta be extra careful at this time of year. ;)

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vWzrCvt/0/7de4752c/X3/i-vWzrCvt-X3.jpg

[Zip-in-Z]

Crazy.....im chicken compared to them....LOL....I drive a titan and like 17" of ice at a minimum is what I like......maybe a few more days!!!

Tnx zip

Happy

Measured 15" today, by next week it s/b close to 20".

D.



Good reports Zip.

Have a great trip South. Going to be a real cold blast coming so your timing is good. Lots of ice after that - strange year.

I'll be exploring a lot of new water this year and looking forwards to it. Of course hitting some of the old haunts too :)

Stay safe while we try to stay warm.

Tks ... keep those hooks sharp & look forward to seeing some pic's.

D.


I thought I was being brave taking my rig out on 14". Drilled a hole nearby and found I was parked on 11". Gotta be extra careful at this time of year. ;)

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Cool set-up, I trust it can go through anything even flood water.

D.



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[Zip-in-Z]

Dec 20th ... my last day, hardwater season ender, was fun now cleaning up my gear & departing after X-Mass, no Whites in my swimming pool in Palm Springs, back in 3 plus months.

Had a fun morning out on Norglenwold got 5 nice one's just before 11:00 am, they're getting bigger, largest was 19.5" scaled at 3 lbs 2 oz.

Was anchored in 9 FOW over weed/sand bottom. This time I didn't lose any under the ice or in the hole, they were all hooked in the upper snout.

Ice grew to almost 15", with this cold weather if you don't own one go buy an extension before they become scarce or sold out.

Wish everyone a successful hard water season & the beat goes on!

See W/W thread for what pattern worked today.

A few pic's ... enjoy.

Cheers

D.

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