Any charter captains do winter striper trips on the Thames?

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Start Ice Fishing in the Off season....

I appreciate that suggestion. I have thought about ice fishing. I have never been, not once. I have no gear, zip. And in central CT, I'm not sure how good the ice fishing is. But about 5 years ago, I was hiking on some trails with my golden retriever in the winter. The trails go around a small pond, I saw a bunch of guys ice fishing, and I talked to them. It was a cold day, but no wind, so easy to dress for. Everyone was catching perch. And the atmosphere...it was almost like tailgating...dads and kids were throwing a football around, some guys had grills on the banks of the pond, everyone was sharing burgers, dogs, and beer. Everyone was super friendly, and it looked like an absolute blast. I don't know a single person who does it, but I have to believe that's in my near future.

I have seen you mention ice fihsing, do your kids enjoy it?

[BIG TIM]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

I appreciate that suggestion. I have thought about ice fishing. I have never been, not once. I have no gear, zip. And in central CT, I'm not sure how good the ice fishing is. But about 5 years ago, I was hiking on some trails with my golden retriever in the winter. The trails go around a small pond, I saw a bunch of guys ice fishing, and I talked to them. It was a cold day, but no wind, so easy to dress for. Everyone was catching perch. And the atmosphere...it was almost like tailgating...dads and kids were throwing a football around, some guys had grills on the banks of the pond, everyone was sharing burgers, dogs, and beer. Everyone was super friendly, and it looked like an absolute blast. I don't know a single person who does it, but I have to believe that's in my near future.

I have seen you mention ice fihsing, do your kids enjoy it?

You hit the nail on the head Jim. Ice fishing is a very 'social' form of fishing. Lots of fun and lots if laughs, and sometimes lots of food!

My kid has always loved being out on the ice. Gets us out of the winter to have some fun!
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[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

I appreciate that suggestion. I have thought about ice fishing. I have never been, not once. I have no gear, zip. And in central CT, I'm not sure how good the ice fishing is. But about 5 years ago, I was hiking on some trails with my golden retriever in the winter. The trails go around a small pond, I saw a bunch of guys ice fishing, and I talked to them. It was a cold day, but no wind, so easy to dress for. Everyone was catching perch. And the atmosphere...it was almost like tailgating...dads and kids were throwing a football around, some guys had grills on the banks of the pond, everyone was sharing burgers, dogs, and beer. Everyone was super friendly, and it looked like an absolute blast. I don't know a single person who does it, but I have to believe that's in my near future.

I have seen you mention ice fihsing, do your kids enjoy it?

Go on iceshanty.com. You will find some good people. Also check out the guy on there who does ice charters. Take a charter and see if you like it.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA

Go on iceshanty.com. You will find some good people. Also check out the guy on there who does ice charters. Take a charter and see if you like it.

Who does ice fishing charters?

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Who does ice fishing charters?

http://chartertheberkshires.com/