captainonion Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I fished the rec.today with Madam & Bassmaster12 and my cousin Bob joined us for a couple hours . Fishing was very slow .....got 4 rock bass , a dink perch and one with four legs . The ice varied from hole to hole , up to 4 " near the rowing club & only 1.5" about 200 meters south of us .....not safe .....broke my steel stud bar in half while checking the ice . Nice to see captnn out there , take care Nick ! Got a few shots......... looking south from the ex.John Deer plant... Zoomed in , lots of ice anglers there.... Mr .M. Puppy returning to his home..... John Deere took 13 years of my life! I think i deserve some good ice! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonia Redneck Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Drove by Rennie park this afternoon. People have been on it but I think another couple days would firm up around shore. Drove by the back bay and saw guys out there. Still lots of open areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooner Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Was out in back bay this morning fishing near the entry point. With last nights cold temps the shoreline has improved a great deal. Did see guys out near middle but did not attempt to go out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyv Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Was out in back bay this morning fishing near the entry point. With last nights cold temps the shoreline has improved a great deal. Did see guys out near middle but did not attempt to go out there. What FOW were you in? I was there when there was better ice and all I marked was 5' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooner Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I was in around 5 feet of water in the blue hut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyv Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I was in around 5 feet of water in the blue hut. Do you know anywhere deeper around there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooner Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I believe that is the average In that area...deeper spot is by the grandstand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slevin Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Look on the bright side if no ice or fish on most FRIDAY nites u can get FISH & CHIPS @ a great $$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 There are numerous locales with depths exceeding 12' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyv Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 There are numerous locales with depths exceeding 12' Yeah, I marked a couple spots at 13' off of Rennie park... Do you happen to know of any other deeper spots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadadude Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 There is lots of 12' water in there, and it use to be a sweet jumbo hole, 10yrs ago a few of us fished it and would catch & release 15- 20 jumbo perch a day not counting the 7" - 9'" fish. Then the white bucketer's found out the spot and the perching has never been the same , not even close. I mean a 12" perch is a trophy now and before it was the norm, but like anything it was only a matter of time before the dirt moved in. The white bucket brigade dosn't understand its a limited fishery, it's not only a small fishery it's also some of the most contaminated water on the great lakes watershed. I understand how everyone wants to ice fish and eat perch but it is just a shame how this once vibrant fishery has turned into a crap hole. The same goes for the crappie fishery, the internet has truely screwed done in Martindale over the last few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonia Redneck Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Heading out tomorrow . Seen a few guys on back bay . Might try close to shore at Rennie. Anyone know about ice around Dain city? Got a mind day so going out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheperchman Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Heading out tomorrow . Seen a few guys on back bay . Might try close to shore at Rennie. Anyone know about ice around Dain city? Got a mind day so going out . going to try the rec in welland by main street tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry b Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 The crappie fishing is done in martindale? Funny I went last spring n caught well over a hundred, kept 3 for a meal. They taste like mud outa there compared to other places I get them though.ohh btw that was In maybe an hour so I think it's still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captnn Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 The crappie fishing is done in martindale? Funny I went last spring n caught well over a hundred, kept 3 for a meal. They taste like mud outa there compared to other places I get them though.ohh btw that was In maybe an hour so I think it's still good. 100 crappie in an hour? Better get a new watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyv Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 There is lots of 12' water in there, and it use to be a sweet jumbo hole, 10yrs ago a few of us fished it and would catch & release 15- 20 jumbo perch a day not counting the 7" - 9'" fish. Then the white bucketer's found out the spot and the perching has never been the same , not even close. I mean a 12" perch is a trophy now and before it was the norm, but like anything it was only a matter of time before the dirt moved in. The white bucket brigade dosn't understand its a limited fishery, it's not only a small fishery it's also some of the most contaminated water on the great lakes watershed. I understand how everyone wants to ice fish and eat perch but it is just a shame how this once vibrant fishery has turned into a crap hole. The same goes for the crappie fishery, the internet has truely screwed done in Martindale over the last few years Martindale for me is Strictly a fun only kind of place for me, I like to go there and practice technique and test out new lures/baits. C&R only.. The crappie fishing is done in martindale? Funny I went last spring n caught well over a hundred, kept 3 for a meal. They taste like mud outa there compared to other places I get them though.ohh btw that was In maybe an hour so I think it's still good. I haven't found the crappie yet since I've only fished there for pike n bass, that's why I'm looking for different depths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooner Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Fun place for me too...everything goes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskicker09 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 i have found athirty nine foot hole in my boat but im keeping tht spot for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry b Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Crappie fishing in the winter isn't always easy regardless of the population.They fluctuate in the water column ,move around and are sometimes tight lipped. But when you findem and they are biting it's the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry b Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Anyone going thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snags Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 i have found athirty nine foot hole in my boat but im keeping tht spot for myself Good for you. I know a spot like that as well but there definitely isn't safe ice there. Martindale has a ton of depths mostly in the 9 to 12 foot range since they dredged it up years ago. Its like most water bodies, find something the fish like and they will be there. I know a spot on lake O where I can slay bass all day long ... Lack a boat though. For ice fishing most common areas are the back bay and around the grandstand. Perch are to be had as are the pike. No secret there. Great rule of thumb for ice fishing Martindale ... You see Smerch ... Leave you won't get any since he has caught em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Haha snaggles ......smerch is having fresh perch for supper today and I left a few for you . The ice was a good solid 5" in the back bays but still varied where the currents affected the ice thickness . ......from 5" to open water at the bridge . I have seen up to14" of ice in colder winters there . Snow covered ice can be very decieving , keep a good distance away from any open water . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyv Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Haha snaggles ......smerch is having fresh perch for supper today and I left a few for you . The ice was a good solid 5" in the back bays but still varied where the currents affected the ice thickness . ......from 5" to open water at the bridge . I have seen up to14" of ice in colder winters there . Snow covered ice can be very decieving , keep a good distance away from any open water . Any word on thickness at Rennie park? I was hoping to get out in the morning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rile Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 i have found athirty nine foot hole in my boat but im keeping tht spot for myself The deepest hole is off the henley island bridge, marked over 30 feet there, dont try it ice fishing though, theres alot off current there. Im sure theres a few good fish in those depths but there are definitely better spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rile Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Does anyone ice fish Jaycee park? Im sure the drop off by the canal would be good but probably not safe there yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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