Chester….

Well, what’s the word

Fishable ice yet?

I’m not telling since you don’t think ice fishing any fun. Haven’t heard anything yet Bud. But I’m sure they are biting right now as I’m not there if you know what I mean. It like the o’l saying: you should have been here yesterday. I suppose you are on winter break and dying to catch some fish. Don’t forget to post all about your catches since you can fish everyday. Yes, I’m jealous, I admit it.
Thanks, Bill

Was out there today. 4 plus in ice. But the middle of the lake is open. Fishing was so so. Was nice to meet catchandrelease. TMUSKY How did you do?

Was nice to meet you as well. I ended up with some crappie (no keepers) a few misses and lots of marks/follows once I figured out what spoon to use. Gonna exchange that auger tomorrow a.m. and head out again… pretty dissapointed Good luck tomorrow!
Chris

I take it that the only schooling going on now is the schooling of fish. Thanks for the reports guys. Keep em coming and good luck. But please be carefull. Thanks, Bill

ps. What presentations worked the best? Thanks.

Yes, Don’t know what’s up with your auger. Don’t blame ya for taking it back. I would. Good luck with the new one . How did tmusky end up doing? How long did ya stay out?

TMusky stayed out til about 6 or a little later and was catching the craps as well I believe, but hopefully we can get him to stop lurking and tell us himself. Dunno what the other guys were using but I finally found a 1/16th oz superglow chub colored forage minnow tipped with a waxie on each barb to work. was marking them at different depths, lots off the bottom.
Chris

C&R Did you get a new auger?

Hey MrMuskie! Yup, next day I went to Cabelas to exchange it. Unfortunately they were out of the 10″ so I downsized to an 8″, oh well, I’ll just overlap the holes. The 8″ cuts great. Either I got a bunk powerhead or the powerhead is too weak for 4 blades on a 10″….who knows
Went to Chester again lastnight and reeled in some bass and craps, good time again. Did you end up going west? Hope you had a good time!
Chris

C&R glad to hear you got your’e auger problem resolved.
as for the woods i will see you there again soon.

Glad to hear you got the auger thing figured out. Yes we went west. Only got 1 eye. The weather doesn’t help. Anyways, Will see ya on the ice.
Tmusky, Glad to see ya join in.

Just for everyones info you can buy a season pass to Chesterwoods Park for only 25.00 a year. They have a big congrete ramp where you can put your boat in [electric trolling motors used only, gas motors on the boat are fine but can’t use them] and catch fish. They have a beach for swimming, have swings etc for kids to play on, and have campsites that you can rent. Really nice park.
Thanks, Bill

Hey Tmusky,

Welcome!

Keep the reports coming guys!

Good Fishing,
Mike

Are the 2005 permits out yet for the park.

Yep, I got mine

Is it $5 or $7 a day out there now? I haven’t been to Chester since last winter

I believe it is $5 for a daily pass.

Good Fishing,
Mike

Yep, I got mine

Alright!!!!!

Thanks, Bill

ps. HOF has the ice house licences needed for this ice fishing season as I got mine yesterday.