Can't wait just got the night off so I don't have to work til 3p on Sunday!! I will be there with cookies in hand and my new pink tip-ups!!

:drool: make sure you set up near us.

Have sleds will travel.

It's gonna be like a strong man competition pulling the gear out there. That will keep you warm for the first hour or so. Bring your mittens!

I may have to dig out my old Artic Cat Cougar for this one. I didn't want to bring it but she may have to tag along.

Looks like there's gonna be a big pocket of warmer rain that pushed up between Worcester and Springfield between 2 to 8 today. We might get lucky and have it pack some of the snow down. We'll see...

More snow on top though Friday

Looks like epic conditions for the Tabbit. Maybe we can get Jim Cantore out there.

I'll send him an email. He went to school in NH.

Do we have a logo or something?

Just got off the phone with accuweather, they are thinking MAJOR storm based on the latest models.
Here;s the NAM model 78 hours. Bring the trailers

TwisterData.com | NAM 2 M ABOVE GROUND TMPF Forecast

I will be charging $5 a head for a taxi ride out onto the ice lol. Gear included. Problem will be parking the trailer since I will probably bring two sleds.

This may turn into "Survival of the Fittest' as opposed to a fishing derby... : )

Extra kids division maybe? Seeing as we'll have a fair amount of Yutes.

Won't need too...looks like we will have a few "Volunteers"..:hihi:


Yah Mule..Yah :lasso:

I checked the ice on my lake today. 6" of slush on top of 6-7" of perfect black ice. It was a bit messy but solid underneath.

Hopefully that slush will set up before the snow comes.

Looks like you may need the cleats after all!

Or flippers!

I think we'll just be doing the 5 biggest bass, 5 biggest pickeral and 3 wildcards, and maybe we can talk about how we want to set the kids' prizes up for next year.

Who all will be out there early? I think I'm going to drive out there tonight to avoid the snow that's supposed to be coming tomorrow. Anything going on Friday night?

I just talked to Mark and he says that there's LOTS of slush out there. He says it's gonna be messy and wet. I strongly encourage everybody to wear waterproof boots!

See ya out there!
Rick

they're talking 2 degrees for friday night into saturday....gotta feeling the slush won't be an issue

Thats what I'm thinking. It sounds like it should actually be pretty good.

Jack,
We'll be out there at the Super 8 by about 4 tomorrow. Give me a call at 781 439 1918 if you want to hang out.
Thanks,
Rick

frozen slush with 6-8 on top - the Wx guys will not commit until after 0000 tomorrow. and highs in the low 20's

I'm not sure what you mean by this Striperman...are the Wx guys are the "Westport guys?"

No they're in Taunton and the punted to the 2nd shift to make the call.

they're whimping 4-8" Friday AM only probably less for central mass. single digits Friday Night and 20's during the day with windchills below 0F possible.

Now way 6-8 on top with the wind. It's supposed to be light fluffy stuff with wind. The slush will be set hard with the cold ass temps. The WM-WC calls for easy walking out to set up for Tabbit but warns sharp nipples will cause layer interruption leading to frost bite. So dress warm.

marines don't do snow. Brimfield is 6-8" with wind less than 12 knots through Saturday soldier.

Leave the nipple rings at home.

Easy walking!!!. I tossed my nipple rings on my last surgery (spine in the foot) WM is Westportmafia nothing to do with marines. So you are saying 6-8 on top of frozen slush? I don't think so. Maybe in the neighbors yard but not in the frozen cove we will be fishing. I'm calling easy access. If not.. I owe Billy a plug:)

Who's ready for this thing? I thnk I'll need to pack a shovel along with everything else...

Im ready, tried the new hand auger last night. Nils Master high speed, that thing is scary fast. Just a heads up to anyone coming, i know we are all responsible people but i need to caution everyone about the sturbridge police force. They win all sorts of awards every year for bagging tons of people for DUI, they are in force all the time. So just be careful out there.

So I'm not the only guy left in the world who still uses a hand auger...I have a Lazer and a Mora, both 6" that I typically use. Unfortuneately, I usually don't need a hole bigger than 6" to get the fish out of the ponds...

Rob,
I see your local, any idea what the Bait Shop hours are out by you? Someone suggested The Sportsman's Cellar...Any other spots to pick up bait?

Thanks,

He is the only place in town that i am aware of. There is someone off of Champeaux Rd a bit past the lake but i dont know anything about them. I believe the sportsman cellar is open at 6. No later than that.

That's why we didn't drive a mile to party with the Bomba's last year. We were warned by the hotel and a convenience store that the cops do nothing but bag DUI's all day and night. Where did you get the Nils? I can't find them in stock anywhere. I need to hook up with you at some point and drill a hole with that thing. I saw a video that I was very impressed with. I have a gas auger but wouldn't mind a hand like that for trout and salmon fishing.

Yup,
This is why we just get there and stay Friday and get to the ice and back on Saturday. Not a place to be F-d with!

I'm Ex-Navy...if you want I can give you a ride and drop you off. :hihi: