OGFboat
1/2/2017 8:54:00 AMGreat report! I need to get out. A lot of people doubt we fish in this weather. I think if you pick your day, it's a great way to beat cabin fever. How was the ramp?
OGF
OGF
Bent hook pontoon
1/2/2017 9:00:00 AMThanks for the report AFK. I bet it would of been fun to watch that frozen trailer bounce around.
afk
1/2/2017 9:48:00 AMHey OGF, we did get lucky for a day on the water! The ramp was in excellent shape. Not enough ice for the frozen trailer brakes to break free or slide. I'm telling the truth when I say bucked and hopped down the ramp!
Hey Bent, sorry you had to work or you could have seen it. It was actually a little unnerving/scary. Brian was reluctant to break something on my rig. Luckily we didn't have an audience while we scratched our heads.(LOL)
Hey Bent, sorry you had to work or you could have seen it. It was actually a little unnerving/scary. Brian was reluctant to break something on my rig. Luckily we didn't have an audience while we scratched our heads.(LOL)
fishindoc
1/2/2017 11:33:00 AMNice report Andy. Looking at the forecast for the week and wondering if it is doable. Jim
afk
1/2/2017 12:14:00 PMHey Jim, it looks hit and miss. I've drove up there to fish from shore due to lousy forecast and the water was calm. I've pulled the boat up there and fished from shore due to rough conditions. I'd like to hit again. We'll see!
outtheresomewhere
1/2/2017 12:32:00 PMMy Brother sent me a clipping from a MN paper about a guy that took a torch to his wheels, but he didn't take off his
plastic wheel and nut covers first - had kind of a mess - Bro advises a 9000 BTU (minimum) heater on top of a propane
tank - won't melt the nut covers either if set back a foot or so. Nice looking pan full - sauteed on a bed of pasta alfreado
would be good on a cold night. Going to have to fish vicariously via these reports until it warms up a bit more - age
and cold wx do tend to slow one down and dampen the enthusiasm level - good time to clean and oil the reels and order
a few of those "K" flies. C U soon.
plastic wheel and nut covers first - had kind of a mess - Bro advises a 9000 BTU (minimum) heater on top of a propane
tank - won't melt the nut covers either if set back a foot or so. Nice looking pan full - sauteed on a bed of pasta alfreado
would be good on a cold night. Going to have to fish vicariously via these reports until it warms up a bit more - age
and cold wx do tend to slow one down and dampen the enthusiasm level - good time to clean and oil the reels and order
a few of those "K" flies. C U soon.
Kekedatackleco
1/2/2017 1:45:00 PMNice job out there! It's always rewarding when you get through some difficulties and get to go out and grab some fish. Thanks for the report.
afk
1/2/2017 3:05:00 PMHey outtheresomewhere, sounds like good advice. Thanks
Hey Dave, overcoming adversity is what it is all about!
Hey Dave, overcoming adversity is what it is all about!
hewesfisher
1/3/2017 7:43:00 AMGreat report Andy and nice to see another kokanee in the trout mix. I've had frozen brakes too (mine are drum) but they always release if I back up.I did pull from parking lot to ramp once with trailer sliding around behind me on the snow/ice, trailer looked like it had a mind of its own. :-D
Bent hook pontoon
1/3/2017 3:42:00 PMWell keep me in mind in the future as long as there are no 4 letter words we are good. Again I appreciate the opportunity.
Fish Dawg
1/6/2017 1:15:00 PMNice haul, Andy. Glad to see you're out get some blood and guts on the new boat!
afk
1/6/2017 6:14:00 PMHey Phil, it is amazing what we'll do to wet a line sometimes!
Hey Bent, you mean like Rain, Snow, Work, Wind or Cold? LOL
Hey Brian, it was a good start!
Hey Bent, you mean like Rain, Snow, Work, Wind or Cold? LOL
Hey Brian, it was a good start!
afk
1/7/2017 6:43:00 AMHey uplandsandpiper, you are spot on. I had questioned it myself at the time of posting. I'm told they wash down from Lake Coeur Dalene.
downriggeral
1/10/2017 8:49:00 AMThanks for the report Andy; glad to see you putting that boat to good use! I'm looking at getting up there this coming Saturday. Hopefully the roads cooperate and the fish are hungry, very hungry!
Tight Lines - Alan
"The Experiment Must Continue"
Tight Lines - Alan
"The Experiment Must Continue"
afk
1/12/2017 7:09:00 AMHey Alan, the forecast looks fairly dry! But, a couple of four letter words such as COLD and WIND. Be careful out there. I hope it happens for you. I look forward to your report. My next chance will be the 22nd.