BullsHead opener Who's Going ?

whitetail Junkie · #1 03-28-2011, 10:13 PM

Bullshead opens this Friday April 1st for Jumbo Trout.I hope to make it out either Friday or saturday.

I'm guessing that it's going to be through the ice!!!

Here's a dumb Question.If it's through the ice are you allowed to use Two Rods at bullshead or only one???

Some guys told me that you can only use the one rod at that Lake even if it's through the ice????

I looked in the regs and could'nt find nothing of the sorts.

It says" Open water no more than one Line"

Through the ice,
"No more than Two lines".

What if there's open water but I'm still fishing through the ice??

This seems to be kind of a Grey area with some people around town.

Thanks,WJ!

Fishfinder · #2 03-28-2011, 10:32 PM

I will be there Saturday, worky work on Friday unfortunately. Can't wait, should be fun! Drop me a p.m. if u plan to be there Saturday, perhaps see you out there.
Regarding your question, I'm pretty sure 2 rods are fine THROUGH the ice, but don't quote me. Nothing in regs so should be all good. Drove by BullsH 2 days ago, was too lazy to walk past the gates but guessing it will be fully frozen over unlike last year at this time. Drove to Michelle too for SitsNGigggles....wow, couldn't tell where the shoreline began and the prarie stopped. Heavy packed snow....everywhere, almost hit the ditch a couple times. Road to Bullshead is fine though. Case u were wondering.
Cheers n GL this weekend!!

whitetail Junkie · #3 03-28-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishfinder

I will be there Saturday, worky work on Friday unfortunately. Can't wait, should be fun! Drop me a p.m. if u plan to be there Saturday, perhaps see you out there.
Regarding your question, I'm pretty sure 2 rods are fine THROUGH the ice, but don't quote me. Nothing in regs so should be all good. Drove by BullsH 2 days ago, was too lazy to walk past the gates but guessing it will be fully frozen over unlike last year at this time. Drove to Michelle too for SitsNGigggles....wow, couldn't tell where the shoreline began and the prarie stopped. Heavy packed snow....everywhere, almost hit the ditch a couple times. Road to Bullshead is fine though. Case u were wondering.
Cheers n GL this weekend!!

Thanks for the info...I'd rather go saturday instead of friday because my cousins off on saturday and I like fishing with him.however i'm on call so who knows.If i'm there friday i'll be fishing the smaller part of the lake,i'll be wearing Brown Carhartt overalls!! hope to see yaa there!!!

fishpro · #4 03-28-2011, 10:45 PM

I wish I could go, but school and work will keep me from being there.

For those who are heading down and fishing through the ice I just ask you to treat the trout well while landing and releasing them. The ice is rougher on the them a soft net is during open water, so please try to handle them as little as possible. If you plan on keeping one have your tape measure ready, and if not try to pop them off while still in the hole. This lake is a gem with a lot of nice fish, let's do everything we can to keep it that way, good luck to everyone going down!

Fishfinder · #5 03-28-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fishpro

I wish I could go, but school and work will keep me from being there.

For those who are heading down and fishing through the ice I just ask you to treat the trout well while landing and releasing them. The ice is rougher on the them a soft net is during open water, so please try to handle them as little as possible. If you plan on keeping one have your tape measure ready, and if not try to pop them off while still in the hole. This lake is a gem with a lot of nice fish, let's do everything we can to keep it that way, good luck to everyone going down!

Agreed.

WJ, I'll keep an eye out for ya, can't see us venturing out too far either....bring good boots

Lotsa snow out there from what I could see.

ishootbambi · #6 03-28-2011, 11:07 PM

a couple years ago there was ice on a fair bit and some open water. if you are going through the ice, two lines are allowed. the parkies were out in full force last time that happened and thats what they said. honestly, if part of the lake is open i wouldnt walk on the ice. there were two guys just off the boat lauch standing on a sheet of plywood two years ago. i was sure they were gonna get wet.....heck a part of me mighta been hoping.....

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whitetail Junkie · #7 03-29-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ishootbambi

a couple years ago there was ice on a fair bit and some open water. if you are going through the ice, two lines are allowed. the parkies were out in full force last time that happened and thats what they said. honestly, if part of the lake is open i wouldnt walk on the ice. there were two guys just off the boat lauch standing on a sheet of plywood two years ago. i was sure they were gonna get wet.....heck a part of me mighta been hoping.....

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I'm bringing my rope and there's a big rock right near my spot!!

Would'nt be the first time I fell through

KJPFISH · #8 03-29-2011, 09:04 AM

I'll be there on Friday and Saturday along with my brother and some other buddies. Ice fishing and open water gear (likely not needed this year but just in case) is already packed into the truck. I just hope the wind stays down for a change, as it can get ugly nasty down there.

KJPFISH

fishing101 · #9 03-29-2011, 02:29 PM

Will, also be heading down friday afternoon. Might be walking in from the highway unless they open up the road. There is some big snow drifts down there. I would think there should be lots of ice for a bit. The wind might not be that bad if it is warm. Once the snow gets heavy from melting it doesn't blow around as bad.

If anyone from the hat wants to head down in the afternoon let me know.

ishootbambi · #10 03-29-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whitetail Junkie

I'm bringing my rope and there's a big rock right near my spot!!

Would'nt be the first time I fell through

lolol. ty you silly bugger, you just gave away your secret hidey hole. there is only 1 rock out there!

baitfisher83 · #11 03-29-2011, 02:58 PM

Sounds like quite the gathering, if only I wasn't working Saturdays..lol

ishootbambi · #12 03-29-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by baitfisher83

Sounds like quite the gathering, if only I wasn't working Saturdays..lol

you arent allowed there.....it has a bait ban......

baitfisher83 · #13 03-29-2011, 03:00 PM

lol you brat

whitetail Junkie · #14 03-29-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ishootbambi

lolol. ty you silly bugger, you just gave away your secret hidey hole. there is only 1 rock out there!

Not around the Dam

Geez it's so beautiful outside today...I wish it was opening day right now.

Sure as heck i'll get called to work on friday and part of saturday,i just know it

Couleestalker · #15 03-29-2011, 03:08 PM

I think I might try Friday am. I never iced fished there before but caught some beauties on the fly gear.

huntsfurfish · #16 03-29-2011, 03:12 PM

Im jealous, good luck to you all.

kinwahkly · #17 03-29-2011, 03:51 PM

Was planning on Friday, just not sure of the ice, or snow or if theres going to be any open water, long drive from Calgary if you cant fish it.

chubbdarter · #18 03-29-2011, 04:30 PM

for us that have a long haul to Bulls and not knowing the conditions....is Spruce for brookies a reasonable back up plan?

Couleestalker · #19 03-29-2011, 06:28 PM

Rod to Spruce is closed until snow melts. They never plowed it once this year.

chubbdarter · #20 03-29-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Couleestalker

Rod to Spruce is closed until snow melts. They never plowed it once this year.

thank you

lone wolf · #21 03-29-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chubbdarter

for us that have a long haul to Bulls and not knowing the conditions....is Spruce for brookies a reasonable back up plan?

I have heard there is an incredible amount of snow in the hills, so I doubt you would make it close to the lake at Spruce Coulee.

Anyone else been out that way recently ??

Tabers Best · #22 03-29-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fishing101

Will, also be heading down friday afternoon. Might be walking in from the highway unless they open up the road. There is some big snow drifts down there. I would think there should be lots of ice for a bit. The wind might not be that bad if it is warm. Once the snow gets heavy from melting it doesn't blow around as bad.

If anyone from the hat wants to head down in the afternoon let me know.

You fix kitchen sink Friday afternoon .... so no fish for you ....

goldscud · #23 03-29-2011, 09:20 PM

Could be hard to get a fly in the water

chubbdarter · #24 03-29-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by goldscud

Could be hard to get a fly in the water

that a current pic?

goldscud · #25 03-29-2011, 09:54 PM

From March 24

whitetail Junkie · #26 03-29-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by goldscud

From March 24

Let The Flooding Begin!!!!!

Sundancefisher · #27 03-30-2011, 07:56 AM

Make sure you all take tons of photos and show some people on AOF what a quality fishery means to Albertans. Catch some photos of the crowds and parking this Spring...along with the trout!

madatter · #28 03-30-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

Make sure you all take tons of photos and show some people on AOF what a quality fishery means to Albertans. Catch some photos of the crowds and parking this Spring...along with the trout!

Oh no you had to do it!!
Have you not been listening to Speck,HD and the lot?

Bullshead is totally useless and should never have been allowed!
No one wants to fish it and it should be put back to normal regs!,

All fun aside I'm gonna miss opening weekend this year....good luck to all and get lots of pics of those little fish....

Bolt · #29 03-30-2011, 03:27 PM

Just got back from a drive out to BullsHead. Lots of snow and lots of ice. I figure ice is at least 3 feet thick. No water around the edges yet, but who know what will happen in the next few days. I plan on being out there on Friday. We took some pictures today but not sure how to post them here for you all.

We also went out to Michelle, more snow out there. Saw someone icefishing there. Was a little slow at the time. He was just waiting for BullsHead to open just like us.

Can't wait for Friday. Got the fishing licence at CT on the way back home. Tackle box ready to go.....now just to wait for Friday.

Bolt

chubbdarter · #30 03-30-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolt

Just got back from a drive out to BullsHead. Lots of snow and lots of ice. I figure ice is at least 3 feet thick. No water around the edges yet, but who know what will happen in the next few days. I plan on being out there on Friday. We took some pictures today but not sure how to post them here for you all.

We also went out to Michelle, more snow out there. Saw someone icefishing there. Was a little slow at the time. He was just waiting for BullsHead to open just like us.

Can't wait for Friday. Got the fishing licence at CT on the way back home. Tackle box ready to go.....now just to wait for Friday.

Bolt

thanks for update sir