Well i had to try

ctbob · Jan 24, 2014

I dressed in my ice fishing gear yesterday, and hit the beach for some wet sand hunting, and it actually wasn't that bad out. Winds were lite, I was able to find a patch of rocky unfrozen shore and I tucked in close to some houses to help block any of the winds blowing from the north. Since I dressed for it, I was actually warmer than one of my November trips. after an hour resulting in a half a dozen sinkers, and a penny the incoming tide kicked me off my spot. Top of the slope everywhere was covered in ice I also tried a few spots on the flats at the bottom of the slope, but the scoop couldn't penetrate more than an inch of the frozen shoreline.
Today the conditions look even worse concerning frozen shoreline. And if you think about wading, you could be in slushy ice which in areas I saw up to a 1/4 mile out. Took a couple of pics.

I don't think there will be many New England reports for awhile.

dieselram94 · Jan 24, 2014

What state?

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ctbob · Jan 24, 2014

connecticut

claire · Jan 24, 2014

I hit the beach yesterday as well. Glad to know that I wasn't the only nut out there (long island beaches). It actually wasn't too bad as long as you dressed extra warm. I could only stand about an hour though and the targets were few. Might try again on sat

Terry Soloman · Jan 24, 2014

Silver Sands. Great shot of Charles Island.

lorraine · Jan 24, 2014

Hi c tbob,

Great pics...it's tough goin' out there; I might try "up the line" if it warms any today

Good luck in the hunt

Lorraine

flatbutton · Jan 24, 2014

And I thought I had it bad down here! You won't catch o'l mr.b out there in that mess! Heck, I'm worried about the 46 deg. forecast high temp for this weekend :laughing7:

CSMPEREZ · Jan 25, 2014

We think it's bad when it gets into the 50s, you guys ARE brave. Wind has been brutal here for awhile! Ray

gold fever pete · Jan 25, 2014

You guys make me feel both lucky for me and sorry for you. I went out yesterday wearing shorts and a t-shirt. It was around 74 degrees here in Southern California. Had lots of targets unfortunately none of them any good. By good I mean gold....HH GFP

sponge · Jan 25, 2014

Ok im going to brave the elements. Got my hoody,flannel,and board shorts. Frostbite is a concern. Its a tough swing but someone has to find it.

lorraine · Jan 25, 2014

Hey, Bob...I thought I saw you out there on Charles Island

Nice boat! :laughing7:

Lo

ctbob · Jan 25, 2014

lorraine said:
Hey, Bob...I thought I saw you out there on Charles Island View attachment 935666 Nice boat!

Lo

Not me Lorraine, I hit the other end of town. With the temps a balmy 30 something and a slight breeze, I just had to get some practice in with my new GT. I wonder if Terry recognizes this spot.

An average nothing special hunt for me, but I just have to appease my addiction.

Terry Soloman · Jan 25, 2014

I sure do! At least you're getting out. I am snowbound in White Plains!

RustyGold · Jan 25, 2014

I have nothing but respect! That's some cold weather!
I don't know how you do it!!

lorraine · Jan 25, 2014

Hey, Terry....maybe that's you on Charles Island? ... :laughing7:

Maybe I'll see you there this summer.

Lorraine

Terry Soloman · Jan 25, 2014

I hope so Lorraine! :occasion14:

ctbob · Jan 26, 2014

RustyGold said:
I have nothing but respect! That's some cold weather!
I don't know how you do it!!

Believe me RustyGold, I would not be out there if I was uncomfortable. I guess I'm used to the cold, and I dress in layers (even gloves). about 20 years ago I picked up my best cold weather clothing ever, the Walls zero zone coveralls

I originally purchased them for ice fishing, but lately I've been detecting with muck boots underneath the coveralls and venturing into shallow pools. The brass zippers still work great even after at least a half a dozen trips. This suit is invincible.

bigscoop · Jan 26, 2014

I watched a video of a guy deer hunting the other night in something like -18 weather and I'll could to say was, "really?" :laughing7:

Don't get me wrong, I love the deer hunting to, but -18......."Uh....No!" :laughing7:

dieselram94 · Jan 27, 2014

bigscoop said:
I watched a video of a guy deer hunting the other night in something like -18 weather and I'll could to say was, "really?" Don't get me wrong, I love the deer hunting to, but -18......."Uh....No!"

I hate -18* as well. But around here it's way to common. Once many years ago a buddy and I changed a frame of a pickup outside in January with those types of temps...NEVER AGAIN lol!!
He still has that pickup and now it's four wheel drive.

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