1st (Annual?) Refuge Ice Fishing Trip *Updated* Updated CABIN LIST - Page 5

Fishingnerd33 · 11-11-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Harold

Ryan, how about posting your "committed cabin" list so we all know where we "stand".

I guess I'm just surprised there is a cabin still available!

Harold F.

I will do that either tonight or tomorrow, great idea. I was going to do that once all the cabins are reserved, but I'll get that up soon.

Harold · 11-11-2009, 02:18 PM

THANK YOU!

It might help should someone think they have one held, since there are a couple still available!

Harold F.

Sandbilly · 11-11-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chen rossii

Does anyone know if the Valentine Chamber of Commerce Ice Fishing Tournament has ever been canceld due to poor ice conditions?

The tournament has been canceled once in it's 25 year history due to ice conditions. Going off memory, but I believe it was 2004, might have been 03. Scheduled tourney date was the 2nd weekend in February. We didn't have a lot of ice that year and then got a schnook wind for 3 days in early Feb. Cut the ice off all the lake around here. Sandhill lakes refroze, but Merritt stayed open.

Takes a while for Merritt to ice up, (mid December) but after it's on there is usually ice until March.

dc

**MA Machine** · 11-17-2009, 12:16 PM

I'm fishing the tourney so I hope to be up and fish with all of you! I'm sure I'll be staying at the Tradewinds in Val but sleep is for wimps right?.

Fishingnerd33 · 11-23-2009, 01:23 PM

Ice Fishing Cabins

4 bed cabin (1) FULL

August

2 bed cabin (4) FULL

DonW
Big Johnson (2 cabins)
Chuck_Tritz

1 bed cabin (4) FULL

Fishingnerd33
Harold
wneb.fisher
John

All cabins have been reserved!!

I'll be calling Andy Monday to let him know! Can't wait!

Let me know as soon as possible if your plans change and don't need a cabin anymore!

Thanks guys, really looking forward to this trip!

luvsitall · 01-04-2010, 06:20 AM

anyone from that area have a snow/drift depth, hopefully not as bad as eastern ne.

BPbowhunter · 01-04-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by luvsitall

anyone from that area have a snow/drift depth, hopefully not as bad as eastern ne.

minimal amounts of drifting and snow on the roads. Not near the amounts of eastern ne.

CatDrifter402 · 01-04-2010, 03:03 PM

Has this trip happened yet? I am prob. just blind, but I don't see the dates. A friend of my family lives in Valentine and I have been thinking about making it up there for some ice fishing this year.

BPbowhunter · 01-04-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatDrifter402

Has this trip happened yet? I am prob. just blind, but I don't see the dates. A friend of my family lives in Valentine and I have been thinking about making it up there for some ice fishing this year.

Nope, it's Jan. 23rd and 24th.

Harold · 01-04-2010, 03:14 PM

Someone can correct me if I happen to be wrrrrrrrrrr.... but I believe those with cabins are registered for Friday nite (Jan 22) and Saturday nite (Jan 23). I expect Saturday will be the "big day" and extended into Sunday.

There will be several "on the ice" on Friday, if not chasin' Roodies on the Refuge!

How'd I do, Ryan?

Harold F.

Fishingnerd33 · 01-04-2010, 03:29 PM

Harold hit it on the head.

The cabins are reserved for the night of the 22nd (Friday) and the 23rd (Saturday). As of this moment, there is one cabin with one double bed available.

Staying in the cabins is not required to come out here, nor are you required to stay the night at all. There are other options for lodging in the area, Valentine has several motels.

Live bait is not allowed on the refuge lakes, but if you're fishing Big Alkali live bait is allowed.

Chuck, I can't help much with the tip ups. Someone else with a much better perspective will give you information much more worthwhile than I could give.

rippin-lips · 01-10-2010, 06:36 AM

What is the official (fishing) plan? We are not staying in the fish camp but will certainly meet up and bring up all the gear. Is everyone for the most part heading to the same lake or is everyone fishing the lake of their choice? IMO their is no such thing as a bad lake to fish but some years one is producing better than others. Maybe HTC or DC. can shed some light on wich lake would allow guys to fish for pike and panfish. I have fished Pelican,Dewey and clear in the past few years with great sucess on pike but didn't even try for panfish.

Chen rossii · 01-11-2010, 03:27 PM

If I was the guide, which I am not, I would have people fish Pelican. Both pike and gills with a few largemouth and perch. We have been doing real good at Pelican this year. Also more area to fish, especially pike.

Harold · 01-11-2010, 04:10 PM

The following appears (to me) to be the latest update on cabins:

Quote:

Ice Fishing Cabins

4 bed cabin (1) FULL

August

2 bed cabin (4) 1 Available

wneb.fisher/Fishingnerd33
Big Johnson
Chuck_Tritz

1 bed cabin (4) 1 Available

Harold
John
Slimdog

Let me know as soon as possible if your plans change and don't need a cabin anymore!

Thanks guys, really looking forward to this trip!

If this is accurate, there's still TWO left!

Please let Fishingnerd know if you can use a cabin!

Harold F.

Sandbilly · 01-11-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chen rossii

If I was the guide, which I am not, I would have people fish Pelican. Both pike and gills with a few largemouth and perch. We have been doing real good at Pelican this year. Also more area to fish, especially pike.

Pelican or Dewey would be good for both pike and pan fish.

dc

Chen rossii · 01-12-2010, 07:10 AM

I know that the best time to fish is whenever you can out, but if you had to plan I sometimes will look at the solunar calendar. The weekend for the get together looks to be a pretty decent time according to the gods.

Astro Tables - ESPN

bobblacketer · 01-17-2010, 10:36 AM

Looking forward to fishing with you guys. I will be there Thursday through Sunday.

Big Johnson · 01-17-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bobblacketer

Looking forward to fishing with you guys. I will be there Thursday through Sunday.

DITTO!!! I am looking forward to it too... We will arrive sometime Friday morning and most likely fish Big Alkali first and then progress to the refuge lakes Saturday and Sunday...

I am excited to meet members of the forum...

I will be driving a White 2004 Chevy 4x4 Crew Cab Diesel with and a White 6'x12' enclosed trailer...

Fishingnerd33 · 01-18-2010, 05:38 PM

Latest Cabin Update

Ice Fishing Cabins

4 bed cabin (1) FULL

August

2 bed cabin (4) 1 Available

wneb.fisher/Fishingnerd33
Big Johnson
Chuck_Tritz

1 bed cabin (4)FULL

bobblacketer
Harold
John
Slimdog

Fish Recycler · 01-18-2010, 06:52 PM

If anybody is headed that way from the Omaha area and would like to bring a box of handwarmers to share with everybody courtesy of Recycled Fish, let me know and I'll be happy to donate them.

That is, unless DC still has some on hand that he can bring?

Have fun this weekend, men.

11-11-2009, 02:18 PM	#82 (permalink)
Harold Harold is missing his friend, OBG. 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,389 Thanks: 1,776 Thanked 716 Times in 415 Posts	THANK YOU! It might help should someone think they have one held, since there are a couple still available! Harold F. __________________ "If I had a picture, I wouldn't have given you 1,000 words..." (OBG) "Perhaps a better way of measuring wealth is by the number of unique experiences you have had..." Esther Dyson These are OUR FISHERIES! Report All Violations! .............1-800-742-SNAP

11-17-2009, 12:16 PM	#84 (permalink)
MA Machine MA Machine is Thawing his brain out 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lincoln NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 3,001 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 1,228 Times in 634 Posts	I'm fishing the tourney so I hope to be up and fish with all of you! I'm sure I'll be staying at the Tradewinds in Val but sleep is for wimps right?. __________________ The only 2 things keeping me from going pro are skill and luck.

11-23-2009, 01:23 PM	#85 (permalink)
Fishingnerd33 Fishingnerd33 is waiting...ice rod in hand. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 1,578 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 281 Times in 157 Posts	Ice Fishing Cabins 4 bed cabin (1) FULL August 2 bed cabin (4) FULL DonW Big Johnson (2 cabins) Chuck_Tritz 1 bed cabin (4) FULL Fishingnerd33 Harold wneb.fisher John All cabins have been reserved!! I'll be calling Andy Monday to let him know! Can't wait! Let me know as soon as possible if your plans change and don't need a cabin anymore! Thanks guys, really looking forward to this trip! __________________ 'The core of a man’s heart is undomesticated and that is good. "I am not alive in an office," as one Northface ad has it. "I am not alive in a taxi cab. I am not alive on a sidewalk." Amen to that. Their conclusion? "Never stop exploring." ' 'Wild at Heart'by John Eldredge Rest In Peace, OBG.

01-04-2010, 03:14 PM	#90 (permalink)
Harold Harold is missing his friend, OBG. 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,389 Thanks: 1,776 Thanked 716 Times in 415 Posts	Someone can correct me if I happen to be wrrrrrrrrrr.... but I believe those with cabins are registered for Friday nite (Jan 22) and Saturday nite (Jan 23). I expect Saturday will be the "big day" and extended into Sunday. There will be several "on the ice" on Friday, if not chasin' Roodies on the Refuge! How'd I do, Ryan? Harold F. __________________ "If I had a picture, I wouldn't have given you 1,000 words..." (OBG) "Perhaps a better way of measuring wealth is by the number of unique experiences you have had..." Esther Dyson These are OUR FISHERIES! Report All Violations! .............1-800-742-SNAP

01-04-2010, 03:29 PM	#91 (permalink)
Fishingnerd33 Fishingnerd33 is waiting...ice rod in hand. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 1,578 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 281 Times in 157 Posts	Harold hit it on the head. The cabins are reserved for the night of the 22nd (Friday) and the 23rd (Saturday). As of this moment, there is one cabin with one double bed available. Staying in the cabins is not required to come out here, nor are you required to stay the night at all. There are other options for lodging in the area, Valentine has several motels. Live bait is not allowed on the refuge lakes, but if you're fishing Big Alkali live bait is allowed. Chuck, I can't help much with the tip ups. Someone else with a much better perspective will give you information much more worthwhile than I could give. __________________ 'The core of a man’s heart is undomesticated and that is good. "I am not alive in an office," as one Northface ad has it. "I am not alive in a taxi cab. I am not alive on a sidewalk." Amen to that. Their conclusion? "Never stop exploring." ' 'Wild at Heart'by John Eldredge Rest In Peace, OBG.

01-04-2010, 06:20 AM	#86 (permalink)
luvsitall luvsitall is sitting in the basins for 3 weeks listening togrrr Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: county with NO ducks Posts: 446 Thanks: 281 Thanked 90 Times in 77 Posts	anyone from that area have a snow/drift depth, hopefully not as bad as eastern ne.

01-04-2010, 03:03 PM	#88 (permalink)
CatDrifter402 CatDrifter402 has no status. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 54 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Has this trip happened yet? I am prob. just blind, but I don't see the dates. A friend of my family lives in Valentine and I have been thinking about making it up there for some ice fishing this year.

01-10-2010, 06:36 AM	#92 (permalink)
rippin-lips rippin-lips is Ready for open water !! Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kearney Posts: 257 Thanks: 26 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts	What is the official (fishing) plan? We are not staying in the fish camp but will certainly meet up and bring up all the gear. Is everyone for the most part heading to the same lake or is everyone fishing the lake of their choice? IMO their is no such thing as a bad lake to fish but some years one is producing better than others. Maybe HTC or DC. can shed some light on wich lake would allow guys to fish for pike and panfish. I have fished Pelican,Dewey and clear in the past few years with great sucess on pike but didn't even try for panfish.

01-11-2010, 03:27 PM	#93 (permalink)
Chen rossii Chen rossii is hoping for dry corn fields come the end of February and March Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Platte River Posts: 505 Thanks: 23 Thanked 81 Times in 44 Posts	If I was the guide, which I am not, I would have people fish Pelican. Both pike and gills with a few largemouth and perch. We have been doing real good at Pelican this year. Also more area to fish, especially pike. __________________ "Chip, I'm going to come at you like a spider monkey."

01-12-2010, 07:10 AM	#96 (permalink)
Chen rossii Chen rossii is hoping for dry corn fields come the end of February and March Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Platte River Posts: 505 Thanks: 23 Thanked 81 Times in 44 Posts	I know that the best time to fish is whenever you can out, but if you had to plan I sometimes will look at the solunar calendar. The weekend for the get together looks to be a pretty decent time according to the gods. Astro Tables - ESPN __________________ "Chip, I'm going to come at you like a spider monkey."

01-17-2010, 10:36 AM	#97 (permalink)
bobblacketer bobblacketer is walking on water Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wood River Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 115 Thanks: 65 Thanked 74 Times in 29 Posts	Looking forward to fishing with you guys. I will be there Thursday through Sunday. __________________ Bob

01-18-2010, 05:38 PM	#99 (permalink)
Fishingnerd33 Fishingnerd33 is waiting...ice rod in hand. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 1,578 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 281 Times in 157 Posts	Latest Cabin Update Ice Fishing Cabins 4 bed cabin (1) FULL August 2 bed cabin (4) 1 Available wneb.fisher/Fishingnerd33 Big Johnson Chuck_Tritz 1 bed cabin (4)FULL bobblacketer Harold John Slimdog __________________ 'The core of a man’s heart is undomesticated and that is good. "I am not alive in an office," as one Northface ad has it. "I am not alive in a taxi cab. I am not alive on a sidewalk." Amen to that. Their conclusion? "Never stop exploring." ' 'Wild at Heart'by John Eldredge Rest In Peace, OBG.

01-18-2010, 06:52 PM	#100 (permalink)
Fish Recycler Fish Recycler is spending 20x more time talking about fishing than fishing Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 2,099 Thanks: 448 Thanked 700 Times in 267 Posts	If anybody is headed that way from the Omaha area and would like to bring a box of handwarmers to share with everybody courtesy of Recycled Fish, let me know and I'll be happy to donate them. That is, unless DC still has some on hand that he can bring? Have fun this weekend, men. __________________ You can be a Fish Recycler too...let 'em swim. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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