Curly's Photo and Fishing Blog
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Little Bit Better Day
It seems a few people got out today trying there luck fishing as some sunshine and warmer weather. Crystal Lake had some fisherman off of Lpbb Rd. doing good on perch, also Railroad point seems to have some fisherman .
Big Glenn has been good also on perch.
But most have been slow with the cold weather and we all are waiting for a warm up.
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
Below zero temperatures separated the men from the boys. It was obvious who was prepared with their shanty and heaters. Keeping holes open was a problem. Even the fish were shivering below the ice. Anyone out deserved fish for their efforts.
New snow keeps the snowmobilers smiling and plenty of ice keeps the ice fishermen mobile. Snowmobiles, quads and even trucks chris cross our lakes.
Winter is here for real! The ice is thick, oxygen levels are depleting and thereā??s lots of snow. Those catching the most fish are cutting extra holes and using electronics to find their dinners. The mistake many make is to cut a hole, set their shanty over it and wait.
Gerald Chesney from Harrietta wasnā??t intimidated by the weather. Check out his 39 Ā¼ inch, 15.4 pound northern caught on a tip-up from one of the coves on Mitchell. Definitely the fish of the week. Ricky Nye is back. This time with his limit of pike. His tip-ups were working on the west side of Cadillac. Young Gerrett Foster didnā??t limit out but heā??s proud of his 29 Ā½ incher also caught on Cadillac.
Canā??t forget the spear guys. Scott McConnell is in 5th place in the Spearing Contest, with a 32 incher from Mitchell. The Dark House Pro, Tom Richards is pictured with a 30 inch, 9.2 pound bowfin speared on Mitchell.
The current Standing of the Pilgrim Village Spearing Contest are:
1st Place George Fox 34 Ā½ inches, 9.5 pounds
2nd Place William Beaver 34 Ā½ inches, 8.8 pounds
3rd Place Brian Brown 33 Ā¾ inches, 8.5 pounds
4th Place Alan Anderson 32 inches, 6.9 pounds
5th Place Scott McConnell 32 inches, 6.3 pounds
6th Place Chris Hanson 31 1/8 inches, 7 pounds
7th Place Thomas Jessup Jr. 31 inches, 6.7 pounds
8th Place Tom Richards 30 Ā½ inches, 5.8 pounds
Youth Division
1st Place Tyler McConnell 26 Ā¾ inches, 4 pounds
Sign up for the 7th Annual Pike Spearing Contest at the Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop. Great prizes and no fee, but you must be registered before fishing.
Donā??t miss;
25th NORTH AMERICAN SNOW FESTIVAL
ICE FISHING CONTEST
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009
You must have a $5.00 NASF Button to be eligible and your badge number registered at any of these 3 Sponsors, MC Sports, Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop or Schaferā??s Bait and Sporting Goods.
The NASF Button is good for all Snow Fest events, and Raffle Prizes.
Win a prize for the largest Perch, Crappie, Bluegill, Pike,
Rock Bass or Walleye.
All participants will be entered for prize drawings whether you catch a fish or not.
Winners must be present for drawings at the Cadillac Junior High School located at 500 S. Chestnut St.
Receive contest rules when you register at any one of these Sponsors,
MC Sports, Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop or Schaferā??s Bait and Sporting Goods.
You must be entered by noon of February 7 and have a $5.00 NASF Button.
Bring in your catch to the Cadillac Junior High School.
Contest begins at 8 AM and ends at 3 PM, February 7.
All prizes will be awarded at 3:30 PM at the
Cadillac Junior High School.