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ice fishin' nut
11-27-2001, 09:52 PM
Would anybody be interested in a ice fishin outing??? Was thinking about something like a 1 or 2 day get together out on St. Clair.... Barbecuing, friends, and fishing out on the ice,,, what could be better??? Maybe even a little tournament....

Well, what do ya think????

Weather permitting of course:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


IFN:D




jpollman
11-27-2001, 10:15 PM
Funny you posted this IFN.

Esox and I were just talking about this very same thing the other day. I think it is a great idea. I have one of those turkey deep fryer units. I was talking about getting a "fish basket" for it so we could deep fry some nice fresh fish.
We could set it up and fry up a nice mess of perch, walleye, or whatever is hitting that day.
Let's keep on this. I'm sure it would be a great thing.

Ice is almost here !!! I CAN'T WAIT !!!

jnpcook
11-28-2001, 12:53 AM
Me too. Keep me posted and I will try to make it.

John

BigDaddy
11-28-2001, 07:47 AM
Count me in! Now just pray that the ice gets here soon!:D

WALLEYE MIKE
11-28-2001, 08:52 AM
Count me in!! Deep fried fish and tators. MMMMMMMgood!!!!!!!!

ESOX
11-28-2001, 09:39 AM
I can taste those Walleyes already, at this rate we might have ice in mid January???? Water temps are still in the upper 40's- lower 50's in Anchor Bay. At least I haven't put the boat up yet!:)

chad 1
11-28-2001, 09:41 AM
Try to keep me away:D chad1

Shoeman
11-28-2001, 10:25 AM
If it's on a Sunday, count me in.

We had something similar last year in Port Sanilac, fishing for Browns. 1 Brown for 17 guys. Small portions. lol

stelmon
11-28-2001, 03:27 PM
Haha, I was thinking when IFN was going to post that and if he did not today, I was going ot. I would be there if I could, just set a date but don't forget, I only have ice fishing poles, nothin else

StumpJumper
11-28-2001, 04:49 PM
Sounds like a plan!!

ice fishin' nut
11-28-2001, 05:25 PM
Fantastic people,,,, I'm really looking forward to this,,, maybe we can have our own little "town" out there. All we need is the ice!!!!! Stelmon,,,, I have a gas powered auger, and plenty of other stuff, dont worry, you're covered!!!!

Esox, if you need a helping hand to get that boat in the water, to go find some perch,,, let me know!!!!

IFN:D:D :D :D :D

ESOX
11-30-2001, 08:51 AM
No problem IFN, just remember, when I find a school of Perch, I start throwing Perch sized lures around the school, we aren't the only ones who like to eat Perch!!!!:D

ice fishin' nut
11-30-2001, 09:12 AM
That works for me!!!!!

StumpJumper
11-30-2001, 09:19 AM
AS long as there's lots of Ice!! I don't want to be in a big crowd on St Clair on 4"!!:(

Jeff C
11-30-2001, 12:33 PM
Well I havent posted that much this year with my New Child that came along in Feb it has been alot to learn but alot of fun. Now him being older my wife doesnt always need me around so I can start back up on my fishing and things. This would be a great way to get back into it so you can count me in! So where would we be thinking of on Lake St. Clair? But I do agree most have decent ice that lake can get very shakey. I use to also fish alot of the docks there where at times we did real well but never as good as on the lake!!!!!!!:D

treehunter2
11-30-2001, 08:11 PM
was thinking along the same line i'll be there pick a day :cool:

Whit1
12-01-2001, 09:07 PM
Where & When?..........Sounds great

michiduck
12-01-2001, 09:23 PM
I wanna play too :)

count me in!!!

Doughboy
12-02-2001, 07:36 PM
I can't say for sure if I could make it but I've always wanted to fish there so I'm kinda looking forward just fill in the dates. I'll keep looking for it.

Joe Archer
12-03-2001, 12:57 PM
Depending on the date ... I'm in. I live on Anchor Bay and if we wanted to limit the locations from New Baltimore to M-59 access. I'll probably have a good idea as to where the perch will be hitting. <----<<<

ice fishin' nut
12-04-2001, 09:33 AM
ICE?????? ICE????? anybody seen any ICE???? The only ice I've seen has been floting in my pepsi!!!!!


IFN:D

StumpJumper
12-04-2001, 10:09 AM
By the sounds of this freagin weather forcast we're not going to have any!:mad:

ice fishin' nut
12-04-2001, 11:55 AM
The wife just told me the high for saturday is supposed to only be 35. But being my luck, sunday will be 70......


IFN:D

northern_outdoorsman
12-05-2001, 11:28 AM
I'll be there, I have a Shanty, Power Auger, heater in my shanty, Portable LCD depth/fish finder...We could all bring something to cook, I can bring some venison, but if we catch fish we gotta have a Fish Fry!!!!! WHEN???? It is like damn Summer out there today:( I say we build a High powered rocket and send it off toward the sun...mabey if we take out 1/4 of the sun we can have Ice for at least 5 mounths...Remeber: Stop destroying the OZONE people...We wanna ICE FISH:mad:

QueenSalmon
12-05-2001, 04:33 PM
We are thinking we might join you guys depending on the dates!!! . I'm pretty sure we have everthing we need for ice fishing except for a shanty. If we don't have one by the time of the outing, we are squeezing in with you Don or least stealing your heater!!!!:);) A BBQ out there sounds great!!!!!!!!!!! Let us know what to bring and when!!! I could bring my jello shots again:p

I am always afraid to go ice fishing...I don't want to fall thru:( I go anyways but it scares the SH!$ out of me!!!!! Rivernut and fishinboy (TJ my step son) always act like they are falling thru to scare me:eek: He freaks me right out!!! So no one can laugh at me while I'm walking out cuz I do look funny. I look like I'm trying to walk on a balance beam or a tight rope with no net... once I'm out there where we planning to fish I'm fine but the trip out and back are really rough for me... Oh well at least I face my fear right!?!:p

QS:p

jpollman
12-05-2001, 04:45 PM
Hey QS,

I have an "extra" shanty that I've been trying to sell here for ALMOST THREE MONTHS. I can't believe it hasn't sold yet.
If I haven't sold it by the outing, I'll bring it along and you can use it. I just hope we get some ice !! I hate to say it, but I bet it will be AT LEAST the middle of January before I venture out.:(
As I said in another post "I like LOTS of ice".

Shoeman
12-05-2001, 04:47 PM
Hey QS, I have a good one for ya.
Back in 78 a bought a new Monte Carlo.
We took it out of Anchor Bay. It was a cold day. I went inside the car to warm up. I had left the trunk open. 2 of the guys jumped into the trunk. The *****end of the car went down do to the weight.
I thought my new car was breaking through the ice. I threw the car into gear and drove like a bat out of hell, just to look in the mirror and see a couple of guys rolling on the ice laughing. :eek: :D

northern_outdoorswoman
12-05-2001, 04:58 PM
Hey Shoeman.....Is that when you got that gift you gave to Don....Did they leave it in the trunk and you found it later???? :D

Just wondering :rolleyes: LOL

northern_outdoorswoman
12-05-2001, 05:01 PM
Sorry had too!!! Couldn't leave that one alone!


:D :D :D ;) :D :eek:

Shoeman
12-05-2001, 05:01 PM
A friend of mine found it on a playground next to a Church Parking Lot. lol

northern_outdoorswoman
12-05-2001, 05:04 PM
You stole it from the NUNS????? Wow you are worse than I thought.....LOL



Still rolling......That was a good come back....LOL:D Good one...I give ya that:D :cool:

QueenSalmon
12-05-2001, 05:12 PM
Shoeman I think I would have turned the car around and ran them over!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

Hey did you read the story a couple years ago about the guys who took a brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee out on the ice to go ice fishing. It was 2 guys, a dog and a stick of dynamite...hmmmmmm!!!

Anyways these guys decide that it would be easier to blow a hole thru the ice than to dig it out with an auger. So they park far enough away so the truck won't sink. They light the stick and toss it. Guess what the dog decides that this a game and runs after it. They start to yell and run after the dog to try to get him to stop but the dog keeps going and gets the stick and starts to return with it. So they think maybe if they shot at him they may scare him into dropping it!! Well they scared him alright....the dog went and hid under the truck with the stick. They called him out in time before the stick went off but the truck went under:eek: This is a true story....I would have love to have watched that from the shore!!:rolleyes: :cool: :D :)

Shoeman
12-05-2001, 05:15 PM
Good Dog, Happy Man

Bad Dog, You SOB

........and the moral of the story......... Don't throw dynamite around a trained retriever. Right Dale?

Neapolis
12-05-2001, 05:32 PM
First they complain the dog won't retrieve and then they complain when it does....:eek: :confused:

Shoeman
12-05-2001, 05:48 PM
Only trout, Ray.
Urge, might be the operative word. I might turn my back for let's say 5 bucks, other than that, no fish on my boat.
As of late, it hasn't been an issue anyway. lol

michiduck
12-05-2001, 06:48 PM
Originally posted by northern_outdoorsman
Remeber: Stop destroying the OZONE people...We wanna ICE FISH:mad:


stop destroying the ozone he says as he fires up his power auger :D ... sorry couldn't resist that one Don!!!!

ice fishin' nut
12-05-2001, 06:52 PM
Hey...... how did my nice, kind ice fishing outing post turn into a discussion about Ralf's toys, and dogs,k and dynamite?????


All I wanna do is go out and fish and eat and drink......

If Ralf wants to set up a red light district in our MS town, more power to him!!!!

And if the Rednecks want to go play fetch with some red sticks, they can goto the other side of the lake (let me know which way you are going, I'll sneak away and be right behind ya!!!)

Anybody else have any Ideas for a more pleasant outing??????


LOL!!!!!!

IFN:D

fishctchr
12-05-2001, 07:20 PM
So you stole it from the nuns

Neapolis
12-06-2001, 01:45 AM
Don't sweat the small stuff, me and my pup will be in Florida.
The way this year is going, you may not have any ice anyway. It was 69 here today when I was running the pup.

northern_outdoorsman
12-06-2001, 07:59 AM
Hey...... how did my nice, kind ice fishing outing post turn into a discussion about Ralf's toys, and dogs,k and dynamite?????

You have a point here IFN...I won't mention any specific names cause alot of people do it, heck I am sure I have once in awhile too! They make a comment on a post and it takes the post off to another land!!!!

...But this is still the "Ice Fishing Outing" Post the you made, and let me assure you, as soon as there is ICE there WILL be an OUTING!!!!:D

Fishfoote
12-06-2001, 02:46 PM
I'm up for a collective effort...is St. Clare pretty do-able on foot? I remember several post last year talking about going miles out there, and that would be a little much dragging gear on foot.

ice fishin' nut
12-13-2001, 01:02 PM
jpollman,,,, I figured that I would post this here, as you might see it,,,, I hope to see you tonight at the informal get together at Snookers,,,,,,,, I really look forward to meeting you, and hope you will be there!!!!!!


IFN:D

ice fishin' nut
12-30-2001, 02:23 PM
Ok guys,,,,, were starting to get ice finally, so how and when do we want to do this???????? Looking for some input!!!!

Iceman
12-30-2001, 07:18 PM
i think it is a great idea! Count me in! Just set a date. good lack with ice.

stelmon
12-30-2001, 08:14 PM
Iceman, WELCOME to the site. You will meet many great people at this outing! Look forward to meeting you

NEMichsportsman
01-01-2002, 05:00 PM
Anybody want to start looking at dates to get this going????


jp

BigDaddy
01-02-2002, 11:28 AM
I agree with NE. Let?s get it rolling. Is this going to be on LSC?

ice fishin' nut
01-02-2002, 11:39 AM
Tha was the plan,,, LSC,,, now when and where?????? I'm kinda thinking Metro, but Gino's also sounds good..... How about January 13th,,,, a week from this sunday??????

ice fishin' nut
01-02-2002, 12:16 PM
Well???????

Shoeman
01-02-2002, 12:20 PM
Hey Nut, how's the parking at Ginos?
Last time I was through there, they tried to curtail it.

ice fishin' nut
01-02-2002, 12:22 PM
$5.00 if the kid is out there,,,,, were on the campfire, and it seems the majority want metro......

stelmon
01-02-2002, 01:09 PM
About what time the 13th?

northern_outdoorsman
01-02-2002, 01:34 PM
Metro??? Gino's???? Well, where??????? I was thinking the Fairhaven Boat Launch myself. Lets get definate plans for the 13th...So far none of this is very clear.

treehunter2
01-02-2002, 03:15 PM
i'm there, NOW where is it going to be looking forward to putting faces with names see everybody on the ICE!!!!!:D

Doughboy
01-02-2002, 09:40 PM
I'm looking to be there but this countryboy needs a little help with directions. I've never been to any of these places just only heard them mentioned. So when a place and time is confirmed please add a little directional help. I'm not much for taking risks on thin ice so please add a little info on that to calm my nerves. Thanks again and I'll keep watching for posts.

Inlander
01-02-2002, 09:49 PM
I am with doughboy, there is good ice right? I am looking at about a 3 hour drive from the west side and I trust there is good ice and directions with maybe some vehicle descriptions so I know whos who. Not to sound like I have a cob up you know what but I just want to make sure before I go.

ice fishin' nut
01-03-2002, 08:22 AM
OK, Sunday, January 13th, 8 am till whenever,,,,, Metro Beach,,,, Jet ski launch, Day sail ramp, whatever u want to call it... One day affair,,,,,

I am bringing my shanty, and power auger,,, dont know if Brandy will be with me, am gonna try to talk the wife into it, but I might have a open space.

Also gonna bring my portable gas grill, and try to make some homemade brats to bring along.......

Ice is 4-5 inches thick, plenty for us,,,, should be thicker by that time....

Metro is located at 16 mile and Jefferson in Mt. Clemens....
If you are coming from I94 heading west, get off at the 16 mile exit, turn right, and take it till ya cant go no further, and your at Metro!!!!!

Does that clear things up a little????? Any other questions, let me know....

BTW, the baitshop is on the corner just before you enter metro, its attached to the party store on the southeast corner...

Dead Bird
01-03-2002, 08:23 AM
:) I have a green light from the boss, Jan 13th, Metro is fine with me... Is the idea for an all day outing? I'm 5'16" and push 270lbs, I will be the test case for safe ice.. HA HA Looking forward to meeting some of you guys..

Doughboy
01-03-2002, 08:43 AM
Got it. I'm loading the gear now. If you see a lost fisherman wearing brown carhartts, it'll probably be me.

Shoeman
01-03-2002, 08:47 AM
It might be a good idea to meet at the bait shop.
Let's see what everyone is driving and try to find each other there. Once we have a few guys standing around, it will become obvious. It would be very difficult to meet up on the ice.

Dead Bird
01-03-2002, 08:58 AM
How about the Metro bait shop, the one just South of 16 Mile, they have hot coffee, etc. I will be driving a Green Suburban with cargo doors, newer style.

ice fishin' nut
01-03-2002, 09:33 AM
Thats fine with me,,,, but what about the guys that are coming late?????

Shoeman
01-03-2002, 09:44 AM
Post a picture of your shanty

ice fishin' nut
01-03-2002, 09:46 AM
Yea, OK,,,, should I paint a big sausage on it first???????

BigDaddy
01-03-2002, 10:10 AM
It may help if you tell people what channel on the frs you will be on.

BigDaddy
01-03-2002, 10:13 AM
Wondering if Steve can make this one?:confused:

northern_outdoorsman
01-03-2002, 01:48 PM
Two ?'s or Suggestions: 1st, how close can ya get to the Lake at this launch? Right to the ice and park right there?

2nd...On the Little 14channel 38 subchannel radios, mine will be tuned to channel 11 oo. Sound good? See ya there!

stelmon
01-03-2002, 03:22 PM
Ok, so now the outing is at metro. I thought it was at stoney. I will TRY to be there but don't know what vehicle I will be driving. Cya all there MAYBE

jpollman
01-03-2002, 03:33 PM
This is a different outing Stelmon. This one is supposed to be on the 13th. Stoney is THIS Sunday the 6th.

stelmon
01-03-2002, 03:50 PM
Thanks for clearing that up Bud!

Dead Bird
01-03-2002, 10:17 PM
Is 7:00 AM to early or late to meet at the bait shop?
The area of the day launch is next to the lake, I think this would work. It allows easy on and off.
The only radio I have is a Talk-About, will that work?

treehunter2
01-03-2002, 10:20 PM
anybody coming thru lansing area or leaving we could hook up and head that way together:)

northern_outdoorsman
01-03-2002, 11:47 PM
How's this sound?

8:00am at the Metro Beach Day launch. For the late comers channel 11.oo on the Fhs Radios (Yes Talk Abouts will work)
January 13th.
For those traveling a long ways we will use this to give up to minute Ice Reports.
I drive a 2002 Ford F-150 Black with a Blue Cap...Can't miss it!
See ya all there!!!!>>>>Don...aka...Northern_Outdoorsman

WALLEYE MIKE
01-04-2002, 07:15 AM
Don, black truck with a BLUE top???? Can't you paint the truck to match LOL.

I'll try to make it!!! (burgundy truck--no top)

ice fishin' nut
01-04-2002, 11:06 AM
OK,,, now that we know that we are gonna be there at 8:00 am,,,, and we need to be on channel 11,,,,, and we are cooking out on the ice,,,,,, who is bringing what??????? I'm gonna try to make some homemade brats,,, and will be bringing my protable gas grill,,,,, jpollman already said he was gonna bring his fish fryer,,,, what else is on the menu??????? (dont forget refreshments!!)

ice fishin' nut
01-07-2002, 08:25 PM
Alright,,,,, who's going to this thing?????

Dead Bird
01-07-2002, 08:35 PM
IFN,
I'LL BE THERE AT 8 A.M. WILL BRING REFRESHMENTS!

Joe'sCat
01-08-2002, 07:41 AM
Joe's Cat (Joe of course) checking in, I finally got my ass over to this message board. Got behind on all the reading - the icefishing forum has been busy!

I'll be there at 8, FRS on ch 11.

IFN, do you know the area, and a bait shop selling minnows? I have about 230 waxies and a few mousies, if you're stopping for minnows can you pick me up some? I'll repay you when I get out there if you're willing. I'll also throw 12 pack of cold ones in the "trunk" just to make sure it's too heavy to blow away in the wind! ;)

I have no idea what eatables to bring - any suggestions? I've never cooked out on the ice before.

I look forward to fishing with some of you again, and meeting some new faces too! And as always, I'm all eyes and ears to learn new things, being only my second season out.

Dark grey Durango, all camo outerwear, black "chest/trunk" dragging around on the ice. Big, happy, constant grin behind my beard whenever ice fishing!

jpollman
01-08-2002, 09:04 AM
Sorry to say guys, but you won't get me anywhere near the ice on Sunday. Just watched the weather and the warmup starts today. Supposed to be 45 tomorrow !:( Temps aren't even supposed to be close to freezing right through Sunday. They were saying that even the lows will probably be above freezing I think.
I like Esoxs' saying, "I'll BUY fish before I'll DIE for fish"
Looks like our January thaw is here. Lets just hope that it doesn't last long and we get some good cold weather SOON.
Maybe I'll catch ya out there next time guys.

ice fishin' nut
01-08-2002, 09:42 AM
Hey John,
I think you might be jumping the gun, this is michigan remember,,,, give it a minute, it will change,,,, Plus, did you see the windchills, the ice should be fine,,,, expecially in the marina. If it isnt, I wont be out on it!!! I just dont want you to jump the gun just yet, you might miss out!!!!

WALLEYE MIKE
01-08-2002, 09:50 AM
John, the ice will still be good even with a few day that are above freezing. Its always colder on the ice than on land. If they call for 45 degr. on land it is still well into the 30's on the ice. Now if it's windy with offshore winds down by metro or the main lake you could get blown out. Up at fair haven the ice will not get blown out because its got no place to go. If you feel better about fair haven maybe the guys would go there instead or even back to stoney. I have been icefishing for more than 30 years and can tell you that a few days of warmer temps will not affect the ice that much(maybe a little water on top at most) And believe me I don't go out if its dangerous.

jpollman
01-08-2002, 10:03 AM
I know guys,
I haven't completely ruled it out. I'm gonna keep and eye on the conditions and see what happens with the weather. My main concern with the warm up is that it comes just as we were FINALLY starting to get some decent ice. Had there been good solid safe ice for a while and we had a little warmup, that wouldn't bother me too much. I'll keep and eye out on the conditions. I might still see ya out there.

Bassmastergm
01-08-2002, 11:23 AM
Hey I would like to join in on the fun also as long as you plan it for a weekend. Keep me posted.

northern_outdoorsman
01-08-2002, 12:05 PM
I will be there as long as the Ice is safe...and the only problem with making it at Fair haven is on Sat and Sundays...that place is a ZOO!!!! With snowmobiles and ATV's...so as long as the Ice is good I think Metro is better! See ya then!!!!

Bassmastergm
01-08-2002, 12:10 PM
What type of vehicles should I look for? I drive an 84 white Dodge P/U.

treehunter2
01-08-2002, 01:12 PM
so, it still on?:D

ice fishin' nut
01-08-2002, 01:13 PM
Hell yes!!!!

stelmon
01-08-2002, 02:52 PM
As long as the ice is safe and I have a ride I will "try" to make it but no promises!

ice fishin' nut
01-08-2002, 04:27 PM
Stelmon,,,, you have a ride!!!! Tell me where, and I'll be there to get ya!!!!

The Whale
01-08-2002, 10:27 PM
Sounds like this outing is going to happen.

Please tell me if I have this straight, 'cause I'm planning on joining in on the fun ! (two hour drive one way)

8am meet at the bait shop at the entrance to Metro Park on Jefferson. Sun., this coming, the 13th.

I'll be driving a purple Ranger p-u with a cap, towing my trailer with atv. Tackle, fish trap coop, underwater camera, depthfinder/graph, etc. Food/beverages etc.

Look forward to meeting some of you folks and learning some things.

I'll monitor this thread for further developments and/or updates.

The "Whale" is swimming in !!!

Whale :D :D :D

northern_outdoorsman
01-08-2002, 11:56 PM
Stelmon...I will pick ya up on my way if I go...I will e-mail ya Sat evening and let ya know for sure...

The Whale...
8am meet at the bait shop at the entrance to Metro Park on Jefferson. Sun., this coming, the 13th.

I am pretty sure this Bait shop is NOT at the enterence to Metro Beach...I thought we were meeting at the Jet Ski Boat launch at 8:00am...CAN SOMEONE POST THE FINAL MEETING SPOT AND SUCH INFO PLEASE>>>I HAVE BEEN TO METRO BEACH BUT NEVER ICE FISHED THERE...I will be on channel 11 for sure....Thanks

ice fishin' nut
01-09-2002, 06:47 AM
Whale, Don is right, were meeting at the jet ski launch, at 8 am,,,,, have your radio on channel 11....

Joe'sCat
01-09-2002, 06:52 AM
My two cents: I think we should meet wherever we enter the ice. It gets too confusing to meet at one place, than try to communicate to everyone where/when we are actually moving to the ice area. Those w/o radios, late arrivals - they won't know if we're still at a bait shop, already moved the party to the ice, whatever. Once we are at the ice, there is no more moving but onto the ice and fishing, but we're easier to spot then, a large group of guys. The radios get maximum distance over open ice too.

I'd say 8:00 am, jet ski launch. Channel 11 of the FRS radios, no "interference code / code 0". Maybe come late Saturday, someone could kind of compile a short list in one post of car models/colors, etc. for brevity.

The Whale
01-09-2002, 05:59 PM
I'm ready !,........all most. Channel 11 - no sweat, gear/bait/bevs/etc. - no sweat, atv/shanty/camera - no sweat. Be there at 8am - no sweat. Jet ski launch - now I'm sweatin'. Hope it is marked for "out of towners" like me !!!

Whale :eek: :rolleyes: :cool: :) :D :D :D

ice fishin' nut
01-09-2002, 07:43 PM
It is whale, it is!!!!!

The Whale
01-10-2002, 04:31 AM
Hello ?............Helllllllooooooo ?..............Hellllllllllllllooooooooooo?,...... ...............unbelieveable ! Am I getting too wrapped up in this site or what ? here it is, 4:30am and there is no-one around here with me. Hellllllllooooo? Damn, I guess people do sleep sometimes, wish it was me !

See ya'll later.

Whale :eek:

Jackster1
01-10-2002, 11:33 PM
I hate to throw sand in the Vaseline, but I'm going to have to think twice about going out on Lake Saint Clair if there is a strong off-shore breeze blowing on Sunday. It's not so much the chopper ride I'm worried about, it's living down being on the 6:00 news. :eek:

Joe'sCat
01-11-2002, 07:16 AM
Yeah, a chopper ride would be fun by itself, but not under those circumstances. Especially looking down at all your stuff being left behind. I'd hate to start over collecting equipment.

Besides, I'd never live it down. I hear enough of "you're not one of those guys that I see on the news that . . ."

We'll have to see how conditions are . . . It might be hard to change the outing on short notice, but maybe Stoney Creek could be a fallback plan, if St. Clair is absolutely a no-go. Maybe the crappie kings Northern Outdoorsman and jnpcook could get us into some of the 2 feet long crappies that devour the 4 inch perch we'd be catching early on. :confused: We could bring one of those large picnic tents, and trick the crappies into thinking it's late in the day! :p

We're all looking forward to someone's late Saturday ice condition report on Metro. I _may_ be able to hit Stoney Saturday AM, if so I'll post the conditions there. Wind is not a significant factor there, so with the again colder temps, what is for Saturday should hold true for Sunday as well.

Bassmastergm
01-11-2002, 07:42 AM
Let me know the conditions I will check Saturday night to see which location is chosen. It doesn't matter to me I just want to get out there to fish and meet everyone.

Dead Bird
01-11-2002, 07:48 AM
I'll be out tonight and Saturday morning at metro - I will post ice condition update... As of yesterday the ice still was holding its own...

ice fishin' nut
01-11-2002, 09:28 AM
Well, I was out there yesterday, and the ice is fine,,,, I also have a map that I want to post, but like Don, I am having problems with hunting-pics.com. If we have a offshore wind, we can fish in the marina!!!! Alot of guys fishing in there, alot of people out on the main lake also!!!!

http://community.webshots.com/user/bigfourty/metro.jpg

Joe'sCat
01-11-2002, 10:56 PM
Metro Outing

8:00 am, Metro Beach Jet Ski Launch (aka Day Sail Launch).

Bait shop opens at 7:00am, SE corner before the entrance. There is a party store as well.

Channel 11, 00 on the FRS radios.

Here's the vehicle list compiled from previous posts:

Handle Vehicle
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Dead Bird - Suburban, green w/ cargo doors

Northern Outdoorsman - 2002 F-150, black w/ blue cap

Bassmastergm - '84 Dodge pickup, white

The Whale - Ranger, purple w/ cap, trailer

Ice Fishing Nut - sausage
LMAO :D

Joe's Cat - Durango, dark grey


Hey IFN, wouldn't it be cool if you could get the "Oscar Meier Weiner Mobile"? You ever seen that thing? That would be funny, show up in that.

See maps, directions, etc. in other posts. But basically, it's the east end of Metro Parkway / aka 16 mile road / aka Big Beaver road. In Mt. Clemens, MI. You can exit from I-94.

anyone, quote and add other vehicles and info to this post if you want.

Fish ON!

tangleknot
01-11-2002, 11:18 PM
Hi everyone! Hope to make it to the outing on Sunday. We're going Saturday to Metro and can't wait. If we do well tomorrow, then I might be able to convince my husband to go Sunday also and forget the mounting projects around the house.(Yeah, I'm the fishing freak in the family) Hopefully will be able to meet everyone. We were planning to go to Stoney or Lakeville but since the ice is O.K., we decided to go to Metro. Hope to meet someone from the site tomorrow or Sunday. We are the family trudging around with 4 boys, 8 and under. Please say hello if you see us out there!!! Sarah:D

ice fishin' nut
01-12-2002, 06:24 AM
Sarah, what time are you guys going out???? I had planned on make a trip by there, and would like to say Hi. If you guys have radios, be on channel 7 and I will give ya a shout.

ice fishin' nut
01-12-2002, 06:49 AM
Here is the map


http://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v4/5/77/70/29057770kNvvhjIUfu_ph.jpg

tangleknot
01-12-2002, 09:56 AM
Ice Fishin' Nut, We're hoping to be out there by 12:00 if not before. Wanted to start out early this morning but the kids were worn out from the week. We're going to start off by the Sail boat launch. Thanks for posting the map! Greatly appreciated. Also, we don't have any radios(yet!)

Dead Bird
01-12-2002, 12:28 PM
:) Looking forward to Sunday ... fished today and last night ... last night went better than this morning for me.... but the ice is in great shape... many areas have 6 plus in..... water is still a little stained.... see you guys in the am... I drive a green Surburban with cargo doors.... I'll have the radio on... and the Blues a chilling....

Shoeman
01-12-2002, 02:27 PM
Unless you're from the ghetto, than it's chittlin'

ice fishin' nut
01-12-2002, 04:41 PM
Unless it's Labatts "Blues" a chilling!!!!!!!! Which I do believe the kind gentleman is referring to!!!!!!! LOL...... Sorry guys, had to throw that in!!!!

ice fishin' nut
01-12-2002, 04:44 PM
Ok people, I'm redoing my puter right now,,,,, See ya'll tommorow....

BigDaddy
01-12-2002, 07:21 PM
Went out today to the jet ski launch. Went with dad we brought home 6 nice ones. Yep we are rookies first time out there. But a great day to spend with pops and we learned alot. We used minnows but jigging with raps seemed to be the trick. Ice is great no problem. Was hoping and planning on going to the out but some family stuff came up. Sure hope to meet and fish with some of you out there. Good luck and dress warm the wind can get you!!!!:D :cool:

northern_outdoorsman
01-12-2002, 10:13 PM
Overnight
Cloudy. Scattered snow showers through midnight...then scattered flurries. Lows 26 to 29. West winds 15 to 25 mph... diminishing to 10 to 20 mph by morning. Chance of snow 50 percent.

Sunday
Becoming partly sunny in the morning...then clouding up again late in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming south around 10 mph late.

So who's going for sure??? I am!!!!!!!!!!!

treehunter2
01-12-2002, 10:20 PM
just finished loading the gear for the drive in the morning!!! (2hours) i'm driving a chevy mini-van/ cargo hauler on the hitch color : burgandy, shanty strap on top see you all in the morning channel 11:D

Joe'sCat
01-12-2002, 11:48 PM
I'm in for sure, rarin' to GO!!

I still have some stuff to do, just got home. So, I'm gonna be tired, but I'm going!!

stelmon
01-13-2002, 12:04 AM
Cya all tomarrow maybe!

The Whale
01-13-2002, 04:01 AM
Drinkin' coffe, taking a triple "S" and be on the road soon to meet ya all !

Ya know, I don't want anybody getting mad when we from the north catch most of the fish ! ( A challenge ?, you bet !!!)

Whale :cool: :D :D :D

ice fishin' nut
01-13-2002, 04:58 AM
Well, I'm up and getting the rest of my stuff tofether,,,,, se ya'll there!!!!

northern_outdoorsman
01-13-2002, 07:16 AM
be leaving in about a half hour....see ya there!