Crystal Lake Again !!

[Rat City Hooker]

Anybody intrerested in trying to do an outing on Crystal Lake.
Maybe this will work if we get some ice by then.

Where;Crystal Lake in Montcalm County
When ;7th or 8th of Janurary
Time ;Bait shop opens at 8am or we could start earlier if we bring our own bait.
Let me know.
Larry

[lkmifisherman]

You mean like on a weekend? A day that I don't have to work...I'd try and get there for sure...

lkmifisherman

[Frantz]

I'm in if the ice is good.

[The Whale]

On ice or in a boat ? :lol:

I'd like to join in for an ice trip if there is ice ! Never been over there to that lake. Start praying now for a big weather change ! :grouphug: :fish2:

[Thunderhead]

I've fished that lake for 20 + years. Ice is decent right now, but could be better.

The owner of the bait shop is a friend of mine. I know that he'd open up early if he knew a bunch of us were comming in.

[Rat City Hooker]

I've fished that lake for 20 + years. Ice is decent right now, but could be better.

The owner of the bait shop is a friend of mine. I know that he'd open up early if he knew a bunch of us were comming in.

Thats great and hope you want to join us on this outing.
Need to know which day you guys want to fish.
Sent you my # and for the rest of you if you are having automatic transmission problems my # is 989-682-4443.
Larry

[Dave200516]

I'm in, just let me know on a date. Any time of morning is good for me. I would like about 4-5 inches of ice underneath my feet :D .
Hopefully this time will work.

[Midway97]

If I have any $$ left for bait after I get my free tranny oil and filter change from a "ole buddy":evil: :evil:

[unclecbass]

I would probably be able to make it down.

[Rat City Hooker]

If I have any $$ left for bait after I get my free tranny oil and filter change from a "ole buddy":evil: :evil:

:evil: :yikes: :cwm27:

[patcheroo]

Sounds like a good time! Count me in!.....................Patch

[Rat City Hooker]

So far we have;
Rat City hooker
lkmifisherman
Frantz
Thunderhead
The Whale
unclebass
Midway97 (if we have to)
Dave 200516
patcheroo

Tell me what day is the best 7th or 8th and what time we want to start.
Larry

[Midway97]

If you have to???? You should feel HONORED to have me along... Keep an OLD Cogger like you from making the wrong turn and ending up in Clare or rminding you that you dont have to make the hole big enough to cast. I would imagine that Dementia is kinda hard on you

[Rat City Hooker]

If you have to???? You should feel HONORED to have me along... Keep an OLD Cogger like you from making the wrong turn and ending up in Clare or rminding you that you dont have to make the hole big enough to cast. I would imagine that Dementia is kinda hard on you

:dizzy: Just cause I is old dont mean I am losing it.
So it aint by Clare.:yikes:
Will look at the map tomorrow. :help:
Larry

[Frantz]

I say he 7th as if things go well it could turn into the 8th for some of us.

[eddiejohn4]

I would also like to join in if its on the 8th.

[Rat City Hooker]

I would also like to join in if its on the 8th.

Sunday is fine with me if it is good for the rest of the guys.

Larry

[CaptChaos]

I may make it out Larry. If I can make the 6 long mile drive.:p Not the best choice for fishing in the area though. ( I kinda figured you would get us all a day pass for that private lake just North of you. Heard the fishing is great there! )

[Rat City Hooker]

Where;Crystal Lake in Montcalm County
When ;Sunday the 8th of Janurary
Meet ; At the Tackle Box (bait shop)
Time ; Will set later

So far we have;
Rat City hooker
lkmifisherman
Frantz
Thunderhead
The Whale
unclebass
Midway97 (if we have to)
Dave 200516
patcheroo
eddiejohn4
CaptChoas

[Rat City Hooker]

I may make it out Larry. If I can make the 6 long mile drive.:p Not the best choice for fishing in the area though. ( I kinda figured you would get us all a day pass for that private lake just North of you. Heard the fishing is great there! )

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Why do think I go to Crystal Lake.
They that place locked up like Fort Knox.
Larry

[ONE_SHY]

I would like to go too!

[Rat City Hooker]

Where;Crystal Lake in Montcalm County
When ;Sunday the 8th of Janurary
Meet ; At the Tackle Box (bait shop)
Time ; Will set later

So far we have;
Rat City hooker
lkmifisherman
Frantz
Thunderhead
The Whale
unclebass
Midway97 (if we have to)
Dave 200516
patcheroo
eddiejohn4
CaptChoas
One _Shy

[patcheroo]

Any day is good for me.......I'm laid off!! :lol: As for what time?.....About 10 minutes before they start biting!!!!! :evil: .....................Patch

[Thunderhead]

I've got a hardside out there already and a 4 man Shapell I'll bring too in case anybody needs a place to get out of the wind. :)

[sfw1960]

Seein' any 0' them eYes swimmin' thru Tommy??

R
:D

[gbriii]

I would be interested if you guys don't mind a newbie around might bring a friend too.

[Frantz]

I would be interested if you guys don't mind a newbie around might bring a friend too.

I got no problems with it if you bring me a sandwich :p

I am sort of a newbie as well. Been doing it for years, just never catch anything worth taking home.

[Thunderhead]

Seein' any 0' them eYes swimmin' thru Tommy??

R
:D

Not yet, lotsa nice Pike and Perch tho. You gonna make it down man ?

gbriii, Glad to have ya ! :)

[Frantz]

Thunderhead, Shhhhhh, don't be so quick with the yes, I am trying to work me a free sandamawitch here ;)

[Thunderhead]

Ohhhhhhhhh ya, Now I remember. New guys gotta bring the sandwiches. :)

[sfw1960]

That sounds like a definite MAYBE Tom!!!
LOL
!!
:lol:
My buddy SpUD has a brand new strikemaster 2HP auger - and it would be nice to DULL his blades trying to fry up a tank 0' gas!!!
:evilsmile
I'll see what he's got planned....
:cool:

Robert
:D

[gbriii]

Ok I'll make them tuna fish and have them ready for you.

[Thunderhead]

And seeing how this is your first time out, you gotta buy the all the beer and give us all your fish too.




LOL you knowI'm kidding I hope. :)

[Thunderhead]

Just talked to Dennis, the baitshop owner. He said that he'll open up for us anytime we would like to get there.

He also said that they are catching fish. 6-8 inches of ice as of today with a quad and a mule out there.........

Robert, I really hope you can make it ! It'll be nice fishin with ya again. I saved that heater for you too, you can use it if you'd like...........lmao

[gbriii]

Well for the record I have been out a few times but as for the fish the only ones I might see is the tuna in a can.

[sfw1960]

....... I saved that heater for you too, you can use it if you'd like...........lmao
:lol:
HEY TOM!!!!!!!

Got a light???

http://pages.pathwaynet.com/%7Esfw1960/fireani77.gif

http://pages.pathwaynet.com/%7Esfw1960/flameq.gif

:yikes:

[gbriii]

Ok someone has to share the heater story

[Frantz]

You guys ever chum the fish and if so, with what? Years ago when I actually caught a few, I used this canned maceral crap, nasty stinky and put chunks down the hold, sat there forever then some fish came, stripped it all out and it was gone.

[sfw1960]

Ok someone has to share the heater story
:SHOCKED:

Just for YOU!
Click here:
"The Secret Spot" (http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30196)

Tom you ought to re-read this too....
Too d@mn funny....

Robert
:D

[Thunderhead]

LOL That was a good day. :) Hope it freezes up better before next week-end.

I got rid of that " bomb ". Gave it to a buddy of mine that insisted that he could fix it. Told him I wasn't responsible for any lost limbs............lol

[Anita Dwink]

Hi Larry,

It`s been a while since we ice fished . I should be able to make it . Might have frick and frack with me . I`ll check the map on where the heck is Crystal Lake. See you Sunday .:fish:

[Big Daddy Benelli]

It's in Benzie County just under Frankfort......Have a cabin there

[bluedevil]

I will try and make it on Sunday. I will need direction's to Crystal lake though.:)

[patcheroo]

Montcalm County

M-57 to Carson City, 4 to 5 miles west of Carson City on M-57 to Crystal Rd. North on Crystal Rd about 6 miles to the town of Crystal.Can't miss the lake!............Patch

[Rat City Hooker]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Sounds like this outing is starting to get some guys intrested.
Been up north doing Christmas with my daughters for the last three days.

Glad to welcome Bluedevil,Anita Dwink,swf1960 and gbriii.

Thanks Tom for talking to Dennis about opening the bait shop at an earlier time.

Larry

[Rat City Hooker]

Where;Crystal Lake in Montcalm County
When ;Sunday the 8th of Janurary
Meet ; At the Tackle Box (bait shop)
Time ; At 7 am (thanks to Thunderhead)

So far we have;
Rat City hooker
lkmifisherman
Frantz
Thunderhead
The Whale
unclebass
Midway97 (if we have to)
Dave 200516
patcheroo
eddiejohn4
CaptChoas
One _Shy
swf1960 & maybe SpuD with auger
gbriii & friend with sandwichs with beer :lol:
Anita Dwink with frick and frack :confused:
bluedevil

If anyone has any questions feel free to call me at my shop from 9-5 at 989-682-4443

[lkmifisherman]

If we are gonna ice fish this weekend we are gonna need to take jet skis out and back...

lkmifisherman

[Midway97]

If anyone has any questions feel free to call me at my shop from 9-5 at 989-682-4443

NOTE: The hours are right as long as you follow a few simple rules... 9 means somewhere after nine.. too old and slow to get going that early. Has to take a nap between 12 and 2.. 5 is when He locks the door, but he 's usually there later {to make up for the 9 thing} :p ;)

Told you I get you for the "if we have to" thing.

C-ya sometime this week Larry

[Frantz]

Walkie talkie channel? I dont have one of them new fancy ones but have a 3 year old that ahs the 22 channels and some sub channels.

[sfw1960]

Where;Crystal Lake in Montcalm County
................
swf1960 & maybe SpuD with auger

If anyone has any questions feel free .......

:bash:

I hate to be the killjoy here... did ANYONE notice how much ROARING rain came down today?? There was water standing in places there normally ISN'T today - and the last email from SpUD (who lives in Montcalm Cty) wasn't too promising... he said the ice is mush....
Does everyone think that just a few days of freezing temps will undo the damage we've taken already?? I've been swimming in the "refreshing drink" before and when ya got 30 # of crap ON and 100 # of crap in tow... flappin' yer arms isn't much fun!
:SHOCKED:
Tom when are ya gunna run out & see if ya kin act like a duck???
:dizzy:
Three - four days of WET warm WX is gunna eat the ice MAJORLY.
:yikes:

:rant:

I may hafta bail here.....
:sad:

:help:

Robert

[Thunderhead]

I was thinkin the same thing.........if it's not safe, well, I for one sink, .......fast.
Raining like hell here right now. Has been for the last 4 hours, complete with thunder and lightning.

I know a good steelhead river .............Have plenty of spawn for everyone too. At least we're fishin.

OR

There's a rabbit hunt at the American Legion that day I believe. Muzzleloader, Climbing Treestands....all kinds of prizes. Just a thought.
My brother is one of the commanders and puts it on every year.

[The Whale]

I don't like it either but this is not looking good ! :(

[gbriii]

I may get out of making the tuna sandwiches unless you start doing your ice dance

[Rat City Hooker]

So much for Crystal Lake AGAIN.:lol:

We will definitly call it if the ice is bad.:yikes:

Been thru once in my life and that is enough.:sad:

We will see if Tom sinks or floats.:help:

Larry

[eddiejohn4]

Well I hope that it turns cold soon. Would like to have a season.

[Frantz]

Where is this steele head river? Can you post a map link to it? I have only been fishing for them once, a second time sonds like fun if it ain't to far and the weather does not hose us both ways this weekend.

gbtiii, quit trying to get out of making sandwiches, BTW, I started the atkins diet the other day so I can only eat meat, and there better not be any rude comments on that!!! ;)

[Rat City Hooker]

Since Tom hasnt reported back if he sunk or floated.:16suspect

I would say once again due to mother nature this outing will be cancelled.:sad:

Will keep you posted of any changes.

Larry

Tom tried to call you about getting you car towed.

[Thunderhead]

There were lots of guys on the ice today. Go figure........
It's supposed to cool down after tomorrow, so I guess we wait and see what happens. I didn't fish today, so I have no actual ice thickness to report.

Larry, I'll call you at the shop in the morning.

[Thunderhead]

Where is this steele head river? Can you post a map link to it?

Shoot me a PM.

[gbriii]

Frantz
Well than I will bring you some pickled bologna and a chunk of cheese. Has anybody got any reports of good ice anywhere in the Mid to lower Michigan area?

[Jeffrey Sr]

Count me in. Can shoot out there Friday am to check ice if someone else is able to get out there.

[Thunderhead]

I have a friend that lives right on the lake and have been getting reports from him too. I'll be talking to him before Friday and see what the deal is.

[Rat City Hooker]

I have a friend that lives right on the lake and have been getting reports from him too. I'll be talking to him before Friday and see what the deal is.

Thanks Tom.:D

[Frantz]

Stupid mother nature has my thermometer sitting at 54 when I woke up and it is stilll at about 44 :bash: :bash:

I never had the thoughts of hitting a woman before, but she is walking that fine line!!:p

[Rat City Hooker]

Talked to thunderhead today and there is still ice on the lake.
He will post conditions on friday nite.
Everybody pray to the fishgods for some ice.

Where;Crystal Lake in Montcalm County
When ;Sunday the 8th of Janurary
Meet ; At the Tackle Box (bait shop)
Time ; At 7 am (thanks to Thunderhead)

So far we have;
Rat City hooker
lkmifisherman
Frantz
Thunderhead
The Whale
unclebass
Midway97 (if we have to)
Dave 200516
patcheroo
eddiejohn4
CaptChoas
One _Shy
swf1960 & maybe SpuD with auger
gbriii & friend with sandwichs with beer
Anita Dwink with frick and frack
bluedevil
Jeffrey Sr

If anyone has any questions feel free to call me at my shop from 9-5 at 989-682-4443
__________________

[lkmifisherman]

After having read the weather forecast...It don't look good....I am currently fabricating a towbar for my 8' flat bottom boat to go behind the jetski so I can haul all of our equipment out on the lake...

lkmifisherman

[Rat City Hooker]

After having read the weather forecast...It don't look good....I am currently fabricating a towbar for my 8' flat bottom boat to go behind the jetski so I can haul all of our equipment out on the lake...

lkmifisherman

Ha Ha Ha

My Fiancee told me to keep trying to go fishing cause she is loving the good weather. :sad:

Hope the weather turns and see you there without the flat bottom and jetski.:lol:

[paulywood]

I was planning on going up north this weekend but now I have to work on Saturday so if the ice is good i will join you on Sunday morning.

[ifish4eyes]

You guys better not all stand inthe same area or you'll all be in the drink. :grouphug: :lol:

[Midway97]

One of the guys here at work says the area he drove by has about 3-4 foot of open water at the edge of the lake. near 2 weeks of above freezing weather can't make for real good ice??

[sfw1960]

:rant:
Well..........
Count me OUT guys... I missed work today , and I am sicker than a dog.
:sad:

I've done EVERYTHING but http://pages.pathwaynet.com/%7Esfw1960/puke.gif ....
I feel like KRAP and I'm going back to bed........so I can go make somebody else rich in the morning.
:bash: U G H ! ! :bash:
G'Luck swimmin' if ya'll go.
Robert

[Frantz]

You guys better not all stand inthe same area or you'll all be in the drink. :grouphug: :lol:

Hey, I'm not fat, i'm big boned!:p

[gbriii]

Any ice reports on the lake?

[Midway97]

I did a drive around the lake this morning, saw 4 shanties out, one with a quad parked next to it over by the roller rink. Appeared to be a foot or so of open water/new ice on the shoreline but not all the way around. Stopped at the DNR launch and there is open water at the edge there and of course the outfall is open water.

For myself, I don't like ice fishing enough to make the trip sunday, with the forecast of 30 tomorrow and 38 sunday. That's my opinion, and everybody has one.

Good luck and Happy Fishing

[Frantz]

Me, I like ice fishing enough, but have done the turkey flap before and it is both cold and somewhat terrifying so I am thinking I MIGHT pass as well, it is not worth drowning over.

[Frantz]

Did we decide on Saturday or Sunday with this thing? I forget, also things looking ay better on the lake?

[Thunderhead]

I haven't got a ice report fom my buddy yet today.......I heard that there was a quad out there today tho.
The number to the bait shop is 989-235-6413.
I'll post as soon as I hear something.

[Rat City Hooker]

I am going to postpone this outing due to mother nature and the lack of solid info on ice conditions.
Will let you know on a reschedule date.
Hope to have some ice some day.
Larry

[sfw1960]

Fear NOT guys -:rant:
- the extended forcast says that we'll have some decent ice in about two-three weeks , so I guess we can shoot for somewhere around the end of the month with CONFIDENCE.
:SHOCKED:
Besides this d@mn cold should be gone & I can sneak up on Tom & see what the magic bait is for them JUMBOs!!
:corkysm55
Any thoughts on that guys???

Robert
:D

[Frantz]

Any suggestion or other options for the weekend? I may be booked for Sunday now but ther is always tomorrow.

[lkmifisherman]

The lakes I passed today all had water around the edge and water all over the surface....I don't have the towbar for the jetski done or we could do some trolling from the 8 footer on the topside of the ice....If you all decide to head out, I wish you luck and be careful....I will catch you on the next one...I need to get my quad or sled running anyway...cuz I am to lazy to walk far LOL....


lkmifisherman

If this keeps up I am going to be unwinterizing the big boat and shooting for some browns.....

[Thunderhead]

Ice conditions aren't good. Solid in some spots, mush in others.

Weatherman says 35 tomorrow and 45 Sunday with possible rain. Next week highs in the 40s.

Just ain't worth it..........

[CaptChaos]

Drats!

And I just finished prepping the motorhome for the 6 mile journey!:D

[Midway97]

Hey Larry,
Dont try to reschedule for next weekend, Channel 6 weather has the daytime LOW at 39 degrees over the next 6 days. Maybe I need to rush the last couple repairs and get the islander out ???? YA think????

[Rat City Hooker]

Ok you guys let me know if this date works for you.

If we dont have ice by then Midway97 and I are breakout the big lake boats.:lol:

[Playin' Hooky]

My trolling rig is ready to go--are the ramps still iced in at L MI?

[thedude]

Ok you guys let me know if this date works for you.

If we dont have ice by then Midway97 and I are breakout the big lake boats.:lol:


if we don't have ice by then.... i'm moving to canada.:bash:

[Thunderhead]

WE'RE BACK ON !!

Your not going to believe this, but there's at least
50 guys on Crystal right now 12/7 . 2 -6 inches of good ice.
There's even a quad out there.
Just got off the phone with Jeff at the Tackle Box, the local bait shop there in Crystal and he says that the fishing is HOT right now.
Limits of 12-14 " perch being caught, limits of Walleye and Gills as well.

Guys bringing quads and sleds can dump in at the new boat launch on the north side. Parking in front of the roller rink is OK too. BUT DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE ROLLER RINK SIGN, YOU'LL BE TOWED.

Talked to Larry this morning, and the outing is back on ! :coolgleam

The baitshop number is 989-235-6413.

Let's go fishin boys !!!!!!!!!!

[brianroy6]

Man, what a great report! Thanks alot.

Maybe Ill make it over that way next weekend.:D

Brian

[Rat City Hooker]

Tom (Thunderhead) talked to me when I was in Lansing and we are back on for the morning.

Those of you that are still going we are meeting at the bait shop at 7.

It would be nice to get a head count so please post if you are going or not.

Thanks
Larry

[paulywood]

Count me in for 2 Larry

[Rat City Hooker]

Where;Crystal Lake in Montcalm County
When ;Sunday the 8th of Janurary
Meet ; At the Tackle Box (bait shop)
Time ; At 7 am (thanks to Thunderhead)

Thunderhead & 1 extra
paulywood & 1 extra
Rat City Hooker

[Frantz]

Hey Larry, is the bait shop going to be open at 7:00? Sorry the wife cleaned my office and tossed your number or I would have called.

Also, are tipups a good idea or should I just leave mine at home if I make it?

Not 100% sure yet, but it looks like I might be there. Do you guys use the FRS/GMRS radios and if so what channel?

[eyecatcher1]

I admit I have been lurking on this thread for a while but was not committing to fishing until I knew if it was possible. Couldn't stand having my emotions toyed with as I haven't had a chance to fish yet this ice season. I am now planning on coming up from Kzoo area and hope I can hook up with some of you. If not at least I will be fishin.

[Rat City Hooker]

Hey Larry, is the bait shop going to be open at 7:00? Sorry the wife cleaned my office and tossed your number or I would have called.

Also, are tipups a good idea or should I just leave mine at home if I make it?

Not 100% sure yet, but it looks like I might be there. Do you guys use the FRS/GMRS radios and if so what channel?

Bring your tipups and what ever equipment you want.

Will plan you coming cause I want to see the face behind the posts.:yikes:

Cant tell much you about the talkies and dont think we will be spread out that far to worry about using them.

The bait shop is supposed to open for us at 7.

Larry

[Rat City Hooker]

I admit I have been lurking on this thread for a while but was not committing to fishing until I knew if it was possible. Couldn't stand having my emotions toyed with as I haven't had a chance to fish yet this ice season. I am now planning on coming up from Kzoo area and hope I can hook up with some of you. If not at least I will be fishin.

Glad to welome you aboard.:yikes:
Do you know how to get to Crystal Lake?
Let me know if you need directions.
Larry

[Frantz]

Face with the posts, just remember, you asked for it. I jsut finished making myself a little snack, I was gonna make a big one, but I am hoping the new guy (other than myself) still brings that meat and cheese ;)

I am going to bring my little radio in case I am running late, so I can catch up with you guys, so if amyone else uses these bringing one would be great. I am going to try to find the post that tells the standard channel that the forum guys use and will post it here when I do find it!

[Frantz]

Found it, channel 7-0 for the little hand helds. Cya in the morning and sorry if I hold you up, I still have not gotten this years license :(

[Ice T]

I'm new to the forum as well. Crystal is not too far away from me. I'm gonna give it a shot late morning. I've still got minows left over from todays skunk.

[Rat City Hooker]

Where;Crystal Lake in Montcalm County
When ;Sunday the 8th of Janurary
Meet ; At the Tackle Box (bait shop)
Time ; At 7 am (thanks to Thunderhead)

Thunderhead & 1 extra
paulywood & 1 extra
Rat City Hooker
Frantz
Ice T
eyecatcher1

[phisherman]

May join you gus if we can't find safe ice a little further South

[tommy-n]

I may come over that way tomorrow also, probally not to early though, kinda beat from today:lol: Are you guys going to meet somewhere after fishing also?

[Frantz]

May join you gus if we can't find safe ice a little further South

I am not the leader of this swarthy group, but I say why the heck not. As long as ya can pee in a hole, and it ain't your own or mine, it's all good!

[Frantz]

To:.........

All I am going to say, for now, is that you were ony 20 feet away, water was crystal clear, and with my head stuck in the hole looking your way, all I saw was a wiggler!

[Lwapo]

Ok, dumbest question ever, but I want to make sure.

I was thinking about venturing out tonight but I have a question?

Where is crystal lake? how do I get there?

I asked my Uncle and he asked me which Crystal Lake because he knew of two of them.

Figured I'd swallow my pride and ask before I went and showed up at the wrong lake!

lol!

Hope someone can help! Thanks!

PS... I'd be coming from Lansing. (Just North of Lansing in St. Johns)

[Rat City Hooker]

To:.........

All I am going to say, for now, is that you were ony 20 feet away, water was crystal clear, and with my head stuck in the hole looking your way, all I saw was a wiggler!

It was a crayfish and I know the difference in a wiggler and a crawfish. :bash:

Still beats your 6 in perch.:cool:

[Rat City Hooker]

Ok, dumbest question ever, but I want to make sure.

I was thinking about venturing out tonight but I have a question?

Where is crystal lake? how do I get there?

I asked my Uncle and he asked me which Crystal Lake because he knew of two of them.

Figured I'd swallow my pride and ask before I went and showed up at the wrong lake!

lol!

Hope someone can help! Thanks!

PS... I'd be coming from Lansing. (Just North of Lansing in St. Johns)

Go north on 127 to M57 west to you see the sign for Crystal Lake.
When you get to town turn left at the blinker.
Good luck
Larry

[patcheroo]

Wasn't able to make it out with the motley crew today but how did ya do and how was the ice? May try to get out there in the next couple of days.................Patch

[Lwapo]

Go north on 127 to M57 west to you see the sign for Crystal Lake.
When you get to town turn left at the blinker.
Good luck
Larry

Thanks for the info Larry!

Should be approx 30 mins? Give/Take?

Might not make it out tonight, but I will be there tomorrow for sure! (If there is still ice!)

[Frantz]

I would google map it to 210 Lake Street, crystal, MI 48818 (pretty sure that is the addy for the baitshop.

[Frantz]

:lol: Your killing me!

Guys, I must say that it was sure a pleasure finally meeting you. We were fishing today, that made it a good day, I really needed to go, it's been to long. Thanks for a great morning!

It was a crayfish and I know the difference in a wiggler and a crawfish. :bash:

Still beats your 6 in perch.:cool:

[Ice T]

I was out on the lake today from 11am-5:30pm. Never did run in to you guys. Were you guys in the north or west end? I didn't make it to those areas. My day was pretty slow, however a guy near me was putting on a pike clinic with multiple fish including a 36" incher. I did land an 18" inch pike that hit a wax worm on 2lb line in 50 ft of water. We'll have to meet up another time.

[gbriii]

I was one of the guys out there. We were over by the roller skating rink. Where di you find the 50 ft of water.





I was out on the lake today from 11am-5:30pm. Never did run in to you guys. Were you guys in the north or west end? I didn't make it to those areas. My day was pretty slow, however a guy near me was putting on a pike clinic with multiple fish including a 36" incher. I did land an 18" inch pike that hit a wax worm on 2lb line in 50 ft of water. We'll have to meet up another time.

[Ice T]

I was one of the guys out there. We were over by the roller skating rink. Where di you find the 50 ft of water.


Near the north side of the island with the cottages on it.

[tommy-n]

Actully there is a 60ft hole northwest of the island and a 70ft hole south east of the island. I thought someone said ''there catching limits'':lol::lol: Welcome to crystal lake, it can be very difficult to fish. I am pretty familar with how it gives up a limit one day, and not much the next 5 times you go.:gaga:

[gbriii]

We tried to find the hole on the South side but never did. One guy had a topo of the lake and showed a spot across from a barn, by the skating runk,that had a nice drop off more to the SW of the island. Something to hunt for next time I guess. I hope I have my N, E, S, W, right.

[Frantz]

Bait - $5.90
License - $22.50
Gas to get there - $20.00

Meeting the guys and spending time on the ice - Priceless

Fish from Meijers - $4.98 Lb.

[sfw1960]

Actully there is a 60ft hole northwest of the island and a 70ft hole south east of the island. I thought someone said ''there catching limits'':lol::lol: Welcome to crystal lake, it can be very difficult to fish. I am pretty familar with how it gives up a limit one day, and not much the next 5 times you go.:gaga:

I see you've fished the lake before tommy-n....:rant:
So...... where's the report from Tom (Thunderhead) , the original Crystal Perch Bandit??
:cool:
Somedays it actually pays to be sick.....
:lol:
Hack!! cough! sniFF!.....

:evilsmile

[Rat City Hooker]

Bait - $5.90
License - $22.50
Gas to get there - $20.00

Meeting the guys and spending time on the ice - Priceless

Fish from Meijers - $4.98 Lb.

Was very happy to see the turnout we had at such a short notice.

Its hard to remember the names cause you guys where all new faces to me.

Had a great time and to bad we couldnt get the fishies to turn on.

Larry

[Thunderhead]

I did land an 18" inch pike that hit a wax worm on 2lb line in 50 ft of water. We'll have to meet up another time.


I watched you catch that fish......you were right in front of us. :) I heard you say it first " I just caught a pike on 2lb. test !" I was in the 4 man Shapell 100 yards NE of you in front of the green hardside.

Landed 3 hammerhandles, no perch...........Oh well.

LMAO...... Looked over and saw one guy with his face stuck in his hole muttering. Walked over to see what was up.
He was Jeffery from the site and just dropped his Nextel down the drink. LOLOL Sorry man, it's not funny.
Those holes have a way of eating gear. Thanks for saving Mrs. Thunderhead from taking a ride across the lake when the wind caught our shack too. :)

The wind was pretty strong. A guy in a 1 man shack got blown right off his holes. Heard him cussin, looked over and his baits were laying on the ice.....LOLOLOLOLOL

He got mad, packed up and left after that.

Nice meetin everybody.

[Anita Dwink]

Hi Larry,

Stopped looking at the posts after the cancellation notice . Didn`t think to check anymore . Sounds like you guys had a good time . I left Frack at home and took Frick to a local lake where I knew there was safe ice. Arrived at the lake a 8:15 am . Had to leave at 9:30 . The CO is fond of writing over limit tickets. Drag you butt up my way and I`ll take you out . 30 lb brown and I have been kicking around hitting the tittabawasee if it stays warm.

:bash: It`s going to be how warm this week ? I don`t think I heard you right the 1st time.

[Jeffrey Sr]

LMAO...... Looked over and saw one guy with his face stuck in his hole muttering. Walked over to see what was up.
He was Jeffery from the site and just dropped his Nextel down the drink. LOLOL Sorry man, it's not funny.
Those holes have a way of eating gear. Thanks for saving Mrs. Thunderhead from taking a ride across the lake when the wind caught our shack too. :)


Water was pretty clear. Could see the phone sitting there, was just not snagable from the bottom. :bonk:
Wind did pick up pretty good for awhile.

[eddiejohn4]

I thought the trip was cancelled ,sorry I missed the outing. I ended up fishing budd lake in Harrison, caught 25 perch 10 to 13 inches.

[Rat City Hooker]

I thought the trip was cancelled ,sorry I missed the outing. I ended up fishing budd lake in Harrison, caught 25 perch 10 to 13 inches.

You did a heck of a lot better than we did. :lol:

[eddiejohn4]

Hooker hopefully will get a chance to hook up with you guys sometime over the winter.

[bigbob]

what did you use for bait on budd ??

[eddiejohn4]

Mini's and wax worms, took almost all on the mini

[Rat City Hooker]

Hooker hopefully will get a chance to hook up with you guys sometime over the winter.

Ya always look forward to meeting new members.:grouphug:

Went to the Saginaw River Friday afternoon and boated 7 eyes in the nasty rain.:D

Later
Larry

[bigbob]

hey rat were you down by wicks at the point ? or were you closer to bay city

[Rat City Hooker]

hey rat were you down by wicks at the point ? or were you closer to bay city

We where downtown by the split in the rivers.

[Frantz]

For a guy with an outboard and no place to keep it warm, what needs to be done before and or after using the boat this time of year? I havea little 14' boat and an almost new 25 Merc on it and was thinking about going out and giving it a shot in the next few weeks, weather permitting.

[thedude]

For a guy with an outboard and no place to keep it warm, what needs to be done before and or after using the boat this time of year? I havea little 14' boat and an almost new 25 Merc on it and was thinking about going out and giving it a shot in the next few weeks, weather permitting.

my merc is a 2 pull wonder this time of year. make sure the gas ball is tight, prime it a few times and just let it warm up for a few minutes before you go off at full throttle - give it whatever choke she wants until it idles w/ out it.

leave the lower unit in the water while you fish.... don't tilt it up, might freeze if its cold enough.

once your back on the trailer, i start mine up for about 5-10sec to run the water out of the cooling lines.