Any talk/thought yet. Getting the Itch......

MMM,
This is a tough issue this year. I think we may be forgoing it.

Depending on who wants to go, maybe we can do one a little closer to home for me (around here somewhere).

I might be able to put together a limited run; I'm kind of waiting for my dr's appointment on 12/13 to see how the new ACL is doing before I make the call. I'd say 50/50.

How many other people be down?

LMK,
Thanks,
Rick

I want to be in - I've wanted to be in the last couple years :fury:

Ricky - how is the recovery going? ACLs suck.

I'm in. This year maybe RR and I will actually fish with the group :hihi:

I'm planning on being in....I want to drag Nightfighter out as well :hee:.....as always just depends on the weekend.

I want to be in - I've wanted to be in the last couple years :fury:

Ricky - how is the recovery going? ACLs suck.

I'm going to PT in a few minutes. Just got the stitches out. Yesterday was the first day on the bike and back to the gym.

I'm back to work on Monday. We'll see how good I am when I start walking to the train every day.

Right now, I'm way ahead of the curve. I was off the drugs way quicker than the last two times and into PT 5 days after surgery. This coupled with the fact that I'm not knocking them back every day after the gym is likely helping a lot, as well.

We'll see how it looks in a month. Hopefully, I can get fitted for the brace at that appointment and then maybe I'll give it a shot. If not, we can do a smaller get-together.

Can't we just tow you around on a jet sled, then build an igloo around you while you sit and drink brandy?

Icing should be good for the knee, methinks...

You could tow me around on the sled. I think that I'll be able to work something out either way.

Can't we just tow you around on a jet sled, then build an igloo around you while you sit and drink brandy?

Icing should be good for the knee, methinks...

Might be safest to swaddle him in tape and bubblewrap to a sled to tow him around. Designate a serving wench and everything :love::rotf2:

I vote YES on the Wench

Alright,
I just got clearance from the boss lady. I say we do something around here, on the Saturday of MLK weekend.

That would be Saturday, 1/18.

We'd need to find a spot. I've personally never fished in the Metro West or North Shore before.

I'm open to suggestions.

I'd also like to start kind of later, like 8:00 AM.

So,
If anybody likes this idea and has suggestions for a spot, please let me know and I say we do it.

Rick

I'm planning on being in....I want to drag Nightfighter out as well :hee:.....as always just depends on the weekend.

WhadidImisshere???? Sounds good to me. Maybe Joe could steer us to a good target up here....

There's a pond near me that's supposed to have plenty of crappie and bass/picks. Round. Could be worth investigating.

There's a pond near me that's supposed to have plenty of crappie and bass/picks. Round. Could be worth investigating.

Yeah,
Let me ask my buddy who is the freshwater king of Cape Ann.

I'm guessing that would work if you guys want to fish Gloucester.

TTT,
Just wondering how many people plan on coming?
I'm not sure we need to make it sticky Just checking.
Thanks,
Rick

Probably in depending on Scouts schedule

I still want to be in....depends on weekend

I'm in, any time but January 11th, have to go to a beach bar-b-q.

I'm going to do it 1/18 at 8:00 AM.

Still waiting to hear about a location from JackK and anotehr buddy of mine (who does a lot of freshwater stuff on Cape Ann).

I'll keep everyone posted.

Thanks,
Rick

Where abouts on Cape Ann are you thinking?

Chebacco in Essex was always a good ice fishing lake when I lived on the North Shore. Has 2-3 access points . Bass ,Pickerel, white perch, crappie and yellow perch.

I've fished Chebacco a little bit during the summer. I hear it used to be fantastic for bass, but the fishing has slowed as of late. Some monster pickerel in there though- I've lost them :hihi:

Definitely an option, plenty of access. Didn't ice up at all last year, though.

So a few options:
Round Pond
Chebacco Lake
One of TDF's secret ice spots (not sure if he wants crowds there)

Rick- any word from your buddy? And how are you doing??

I'm good. Let me ask Scott. I'll try to get him today before he gets into his scotch collection.

Scott says the place to go is Wallace's in Gloucester.

He fishes there all summer long and does really well.

I'll post links soon.

I say we go there.

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=wallace+pond+gloucester+ma&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89e324a4c20f9a8b:0xa7ac73f5e320c6d6,Wallac e+Pond&gl=us&ei=pZ-YUpaQFcjRsATTqoGoCQ&ved=0CHEQtgMwCg

I am tentively in, pending schedule with work. Never been but is this a family friendly event or a more hardcore kind of thing? I have a 5 yo that can't wait to try icefishing...
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

If that date pans out, I think I might make the trip... That would be a three day weekend for me. Definitely have to investigate accommodations though...
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I am tentively in, pending schedule with work. Never been but is this a family friendly event or a more hardcore kind of thing? I have a 5 yo that can't wait to try icefishing...
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I'm not sure how many kids will be there, but I think that we would be pretty well behaved (as opposed to many years, where I would have said the opposite).

I'm going to take a look at Wallace's with Scott on Saturday. He says there will be plenty of parking at the W. Gloucester T stop.

I'll post more info if we decide to do it there...

Can someone make this sticky?

Thanks,
Rick

PS - I had an unknown Patriot cut into line in front of me at the doctor's on Friday. The doc said that we both had the same surgery at the same time and I was doing way better than he was. They ordered my $1400 brace yesterday (Lucky me, I get to pay $374 out of pocket), so I should be pretty good to go on 1/18. I'm walking about 10 miles a week and spending 2 hours a week on the bike, so I'm getting there. I'll be slow, though.

sudden moves are not good even in a brace
so i recommend you find a toboggan just to get out there.
lets not RUIN all your great progress.

This being said from someone who
wiped out bad on crutches while hitting an icy patch. Ouch

I'd be up for the 18th...

Alright, so Wallace's Reservoir in Gloucester is where I'm going to have the Sabbit this year.

Parking is limited at the gate, but there's room for 4 or 5 cars there and more about 1/4 mile away at the West Gloucester commuter rail stop (plenty of free parking there).

I'd suggest people drop off their gear at the gate and then park and walk back.

The pond is like a 150 foot walk from the gate.

It's off Magnolia Ave, and I'll send a better map once I get to work during the week.

We'll start at 8:00 AM and go to 2:00 PM. I need to be back home by around 4:00 PM that day in Waltham (Jess has something planned...I'm guessing it's a concert).

I say we make a nice, easy $10 entry fee.

Sound good?

I'm just going to show up. Hopefully other people do too.

Better hope for some good temps, Rick! Thanks for doing the legwork. I'm in if weather permits.

Has your buddy ice fished that pond before? I know there's a pond in that area that's often used for ice hockey (Spinn might know it). Not sure if it's Wallace, might be one of the Banjos. People might not look favorably on a pile of holes in their rink...

What is SABBIT and how do I sign up? Icefishing? I've got a rod, but nothing else. What kind of gear should I bring?
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

AKA Second Annual Bomba Bros Ice Tourney (SABBIT) or Sixth I believe in this case.....

See also FABBIT, First, Fourth, Fifth Annual Bomba Bros Ice Tourney.... TABBIT was the Third.... That should give you enough to load up the search function.

This is the sixth. Thanks, Ross.

We usually have it in Central Mass and it's usually a big production.

I thought that I'd have a more low-key version seeing as my knee is on the mend.


I'll throw the rules up there with a map during the week.

yes. it's ice fishing.

And here I thought the reasoning was to relocate to an area where it wasn't circled on the local police calendar........yet.:rotf2:

Nonono,
No police, family friendly fun, this time.

I even bought it closer to the North Shore guys and am trying to pressure TTB to join us...

If anybody needs a ride from my neck of the woods, I'll also offer my designated driving services, to boot.

how deep is that res?

Better hope for some good temps, Rick! Thanks for doing the legwork. I'm in if weather permits.

Has your buddy ice fished that pond before? I know there's a pond in that area that's often used for ice hockey (Spinn might know it). Not sure if it's Wallace, might be one of the Banjos. People might not look favorably on a pile of holes in their rink...

Kevin,
I think I know the one that you're talking about. Scott says that this is not the one (I think you can see it from Banjo Rd. or Ln. or whatever that street's name is).
Thanks,

Rick

I'm pretty familiar with that area and can't figure out where your planning to access Wallace pond. What about Lilly pond. It's right on the tracks and can hold 6 or more cars if your organized.

Try this on for an explanation.

If anybody has any other questions, PM me. If not, see you there.

Just found out that Jess got me Pixies tix for that night, so I'll be running out of Gloucester just after we finish.

I'm really just going to see whoever shows up and have some fun.

Later,
Rick

Ice should be no problem....spent the day on one of the local ponds and there was a good 6-8 inches.....and it's just going to get added too looking at the temps the next week or so
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Too Fricken cold to ice fish today. I tried. Rappsickle followed

Shawno says he's just getting out now.

Just wrapped up. 9-1 today.

Nonono,


If anybody needs a ride from my neck of the woods, I'll also offer my designated driving services, to boot.

thats a novelty LOL or do you mean the same service you use ? too funny

hey ricky hope your acl gets better .

thats a novelty LOL or do you mean the same service you use ? too funny

hey ricky hope your acl gets better .

Chris, I have adopted the "I never drink when I'm fishing rule." I learned it from watching you, dad.

Oh boy, I think I'm in trouble.

Chris, I have adopted the "I never drink when I'm fishing rule." I learned it from watching you, dad.

Oh boy, I think I'm in trouble.


LOL

Any cheap & safe hotels up there for a kid & dog?

Is it a bad idea to bring a dog ice fishing?

Depends on the dog...:hee:

There are some hotels/motels along Atlantic road in Glostah that may be affordable off season. Anything along rte 128 from peabody on up would be convenient. Don't know about pet friendly on any of these though.

I don't know if I'm going to attend as I'm preparing/scouting for the rotary derby and plan on being in new hampshire, however, I've got a bunch of gear i can lend if you guy's want extra tip ups for the guy's that dont have any ( I have about 15 or so ready to go as well as a few jigging rods)I also have a hand auger I can lend.. as well as terminal tackle, leader material, hooks weights etc.... I can give the stuff Kevin ( TDF) ahead of time if you guy's like..

Any cheap & safe hotels up there for a kid & dog?

Is it a bad idea to bring a dog ice fishing?

The Vista Motel is pet friendly. They only have efficiencies this time of year though. Might be more than you want to spend.

http://www.vistamotel.com/

I normally send people to the Cape Ann Motor Inn, but I don't know if they're pet friendly.

http://www.capeannmotorinn.com/

Maybe PM spinn? He may have a better idea.

been away a while and haven't been tracking it, since you guys are local, I'm in!

here's another motel to check out John, not sure about pets though, but I know it's open year round

http://www.captainslodgemotel.com/

So, Kershaw is going to drill some holes on Thursday to check the thickness of the ice on the pond. He's guessing that there was a good 8 inches before Saturday.

I'll post if there are issues Thursday PM.

Hopefully there's not a problem. If I need to cancel, I can't book out, as I'm tied up all of February closing on the house (2/25).

I'll keep everyone posted.

Thanks,
Rick

Hi Guys,
Scott was at the pond today.

Ice looks BAD! He was afraid to walk on it.

I'm cancelling the event.

Like I said, hopefully people didn't get stuck with rooms.

I'm going to be pretty much unavailable for the rest of the year.

PM me with any concerns.

Thanks and Sorry,
Rick

Sorry to hear. I will watch chebacco, if the ice looks good in the upcoming weeks I will try to organize a get together there.

Won't be the same without you!
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I'm guessing things will be good the last weekend in January. I won't be around that weekend.

3 weeks ago it looked the lakes would have have frozen all the fish - now ice out.

Good luck on the abode

Even the ice out by me is sketchy at best.