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

Fishingnerd33 · 09-14-2009, 11:25 AM

The gathering is January 22nd-24th. The cabins are reserved for Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd. Please feel free to come for one, some or all the days. Staying in the cabins is not required for the trip, there are other options for lodging in the area.

Live bait is not allowed on the refuge lakes, however live bait at Big Alkali is allowed.

Any questions, please PM or call me! 308.430.2466

I am going to call the fish camp this weekend to touch base with them.

Payment for the cabins will happen at the fish camp. I've got a list of people who reserved the cabins and it's their responsibility to pay the fish camp while we're there. The times I've stayed there we've paid upon checkout.

Should be a great weekend, hopefully the fish & weather will cooperate!

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!

Harold · 09-14-2009, 11:34 AM

Last time I ice-fished Big Alkali (Jan 2001?) the Camp was closed for the "winter". Of course, access was open to the lake.

Do you know if the "new" operators are open during the winter?

Harold F.

Fishingnerd33 · 09-14-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold

Last time I ice-fished Big Alkali (Jan 2001?) the Camp was closed for the "winter". Of course, access was open to the lake.

Do you know if the "new" operators are open during the winter?

Harold F.

That I don't know...on their website they said, "Come Stay all year round in one of our rustic cabins!"

I would assume that means they're open during ice fishing...I'll have to call and see sometime today.

Big Johnson · 09-14-2009, 11:38 AM

I would be interested...
I am new to ice fishing but had such a blast doing it last winter that I can't hardly wait for the ice to set on... I might have a friend or 2 to bring with me if something was put together...

Fishingnerd33 · 09-14-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Johnson

I would be interested...
I am new to ice fishing but had such a blast doing it last winter that I can't hardly wait for the ice to set on... I might have a friend or 2 to bring with me if something was put together...

Awesome! I'm new to hard water as well, I thought this would be a great way to give us newbies some more experience with the veterans.

Does anyone have any dates that will NOT work? I'd really like to get this on a weekend that the most people can attend.

I'm guessing Dec 25-27 won't be open, I know I'm going to be with family that weekend, but other than that I really don't have anything that is a must.

Fishingnerd33 · 09-14-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold

Last time I ice-fished Big Alkali (Jan 2001?) the Camp was closed for the "winter". Of course, access was open to the lake.

Do you know if the "new" operators are open during the winter?

Harold F.

From the Big Alkali Fish Camp Website:

The Cabins
"Cabins are by reservation only during the winter season and a 2 night minimum or 2 cabin minimum is required. "

Harold · 09-14-2009, 11:58 AM

I'm in, Ryan!

You might PM Sandbilly (Your area Ice-fishing EXPERT!) for suggested dates and other EXPERT advice!

Maybe a co-ordinated NEFGA.ORG "annual" Ice-Fishing gathering? Hmmmmm?

Harold F.

Chen rossii · 09-14-2009, 12:05 PM

Alot will depend on the weather, but a safe bet would be to plan around the middle to end of January. Even up to the 1st week of February would be a safe bet.

Big Johnson · 09-14-2009, 12:20 PM

FN, you

I'm pretty sure I could fill all for seats in my 4 door Chevy Duramax Diesel... How much would it cost for rooms, and what kind of food preparations would we need?

**Slimdog** · 09-14-2009, 12:22 PM

Sounds good to me. I'm in.

Slim

P.S. I would be willing to test the ice, but it will cost you!

Fishingnerd33 · 09-14-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Johnson

FN, you

I'm pretty sure I could fill all for seats in my 4 door Chevy Duramax Diesel... How much would it cost for rooms, and what kind of food preparations would we need?

Here's some info from the fish camp's website:

Each cabin is equiped with a stove, sink, refrigerator, dishes and cooking utensils, beds and linens!
1 Double Bed - $35 per night
2 Double Beds - $50 per night
4 Double Beds - $85 per night
(tax not included)

RV site - $18 per night
(tax not included)

I stayed in the 1 bed cabin this spring and they're small, but adequate. We just packed food ourselves and did some cooking for breakfast and then ate lunch on the lake and supper back at the cabins again.

I'd say probably everybody would be on their own for the food, no real organization there. Like the info from the website said, everything is included, even a small frying pan.

If we wanted to, we could all head to Valentine for a big meal there one night. Jordan's is great food!!

I'm kinda planning on taking Friday off of work and getting out there to fish Friday afternoon/evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning, then head back to Chadron whenever we do it.

Evenflow · 09-14-2009, 12:43 PM

Sounds like fun, I might be interested. I'll bet we could fill all of those cabins if something gets put together.

BowFisher · 09-14-2009, 12:57 PM

I'd be up to it. I have more equipment than one person can use. If someone would like to attend that doesn't have tip ups or jigging poles but would like to experience ice fishing let me know. You're always welcome around my holes.

Jerry

Big Johnson · 09-14-2009, 01:19 PM

Sounds great; just need a date...

Chuck_Tritz · 09-14-2009, 01:23 PM

let me know a date for sure, i think i could fill 2 double bed cabin for a weekend...

wneb.fisher · 09-14-2009, 04:05 PM

You know I'm in, considering I am storing most of your stuff now.

I think the best would be mid to late January. Definately a weekend.

Great idea Ryan. Now I really can't wait for hard water!

Fishingnerd33 · 09-14-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wneb.fisher

You know I'm in, considering I am storing most of your stuff now.

I think the best would be mid to late January. Definately a weekend.

Great idea Ryan. Now I really can't wait for hard water!

I figured you'd be up for it. I'm so ready to get out and freeze my butt off!!

Big Johnson · 09-14-2009, 04:39 PM

FN,

Put me in for a 4 man cabin...
I talked to Rangerman, Papaw t, and my neighbor Mike... Three of us for sure are in and the 4th will no more later this week... I will check with the guys on what dates would best suite them. I am more inclined to say the 3 to the 4 weekends for myself but will work with what ever...

Chuck_Tritz · 09-14-2009, 05:14 PM

I'm good for any weekend, Im pretty sure I'll have no problem getting a 4 man cabin full, If we don't have enough room for everyone I know forum members that would sleep on floors...but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it...

missbossy · 09-14-2009, 05:35 PM

sounds like a great idea! I am interested

09-14-2009, 11:25 AM	#1 (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	*1st (Annual?) Refuge Ice Fishing Trip Updated* Updated CABIN LIST The gathering is January 22nd-24th. The cabins are reserved for Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd. Please feel free to come for one, some or all the days. Staying in the cabins is not required for the trip, there are other options for lodging in the area. Live bait is not allowed on the refuge lakes, however live bait at Big Alkali is allowed. Any questions, please PM or call me! 308.430.2466 I am going to call the fish camp this weekend to touch base with them. Payment for the cabins will happen at the fish camp. I've got a list of people who reserved the cabins and it's their responsibility to pay the fish camp while we're there. The times I've stayed there we've paid upon checkout. Should be a great weekend, hopefully the fish & weather will cooperate! 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!** __________________ '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.

09-14-2009, 11:34 AM	#2 (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: 2,395 Thanks: 1,780 Thanked 718 Times in 416 Posts	Last time I ice-fished Big Alkali (Jan 2001?) the Camp was closed for the "winter". Of course, access was open to the lake. Do you know if the "new" operators are open during the winter? 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

09-14-2009, 11:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Big Johnson Big Johnson is ready to start camping and fishing... Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 467 Thanks: 390 Thanked 174 Times in 75 Posts	I would be interested... I am new to ice fishing but had such a blast doing it last winter that I can't hardly wait for the ice to set on... I might have a friend or 2 to bring with me if something was put together... __________________ Regards, Rob Johnson www(dot)robjohnson(dot)info

09-14-2009, 11:58 AM	#7 (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: 2,395 Thanks: 1,780 Thanked 718 Times in 416 Posts	I'm in, Ryan! You might PM Sandbilly (Your area Ice-fishing EXPERT!) for suggested dates and other EXPERT advice! Maybe a co-ordinated NEFGA.ORG "annual" Ice-Fishing gathering? Hmmmmm? 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

09-14-2009, 12:05 PM	#8 (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	Alot will depend on the weather, but a safe bet would be to plan around the middle to end of January. Even up to the 1st week of February would be a safe bet. __________________ "Chip, I'm going to come at you like a spider monkey."

09-14-2009, 12:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Big Johnson Big Johnson is ready to start camping and fishing... Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 467 Thanks: 390 Thanked 174 Times in 75 Posts	FN, you I'm pretty sure I could fill all for seats in my 4 door Chevy Duramax Diesel... How much would it cost for rooms, and what kind of food preparations would we need? __________________ Regards, Rob Johnson www(dot)robjohnson(dot)info

09-14-2009, 12:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Slimdog Slimdog is already suffering from withdrawls... 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 716 Thanks: 417 Thanked 310 Times in 172 Posts	Sounds good to me. I'm in. Slim P.S. I would be willing to test the ice, but it will cost you!

09-14-2009, 12:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Evenflow Evenflow is Wishing I was not at work Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 596 Thanks: 86 Thanked 171 Times in 85 Posts	Sounds like fun, I might be interested. I'll bet we could fill all of those cabins if something gets put together.

09-14-2009, 12:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
BowFisher BowFisher is cold and can't get warmed up. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 99 Thanks: 154 Thanked 138 Times in 29 Posts	I'd be up to it. I have more equipment than one person can use. If someone would like to attend that doesn't have tip ups or jigging poles but would like to experience ice fishing let me know. You're always welcome around my holes. Jerry __________________ "Every dollar you spend hunting and fishing saves two in medical bills" -- Gene O'Brien

09-14-2009, 01:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Big Johnson Big Johnson is ready to start camping and fishing... Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 467 Thanks: 390 Thanked 174 Times in 75 Posts	Sounds great; just need a date... __________________ Regards, Rob Johnson www(dot)robjohnson(dot)info

09-14-2009, 01:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chuck_Tritz Chuck_Tritz is thinking that when hell freezes over, he'll fish there too... Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 277 Thanks: 74 Thanked 74 Times in 38 Posts	let me know a date for sure, i think i could fill 2 double bed cabin for a weekend... __________________ WHEN IN DOUBT FISH IT OUT!!!

09-14-2009, 04:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
wneb.fisher wneb.fisher is ready to hit the Hard Water!! Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 379 Thanks: 196 Thanked 173 Times in 72 Posts	You know I'm in, considering I am storing most of your stuff now. I think the best would be mid to late January. Definately a weekend. Great idea Ryan. Now I really can't wait for hard water! __________________ "...it's amazing how grown men can turn into squealing, giggling school girls at the mention of a fish or game animal." ~Fishingnerd33~ (This quote was too good not to use.)

09-14-2009, 04:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Big Johnson Big Johnson is ready to start camping and fishing... Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 467 Thanks: 390 Thanked 174 Times in 75 Posts	FN, Put me in for a 4 man cabin... I talked to Rangerman, Papaw t, and my neighbor Mike... Three of us for sure are in and the 4th will no more later this week... I will check with the guys on what dates would best suite them. I am more inclined to say the 3 to the 4 weekends for myself but will work with what ever... __________________ Regards, Rob Johnson www(dot)robjohnson(dot)info

09-14-2009, 05:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
Chuck_Tritz Chuck_Tritz is thinking that when hell freezes over, he'll fish there too... Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 277 Thanks: 74 Thanked 74 Times in 38 Posts	I'm good for any weekend, Im pretty sure I'll have no problem getting a 4 man cabin full, If we don't have enough room for everyone I know forum members that would sleep on floors...but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it... __________________ WHEN IN DOUBT FISH IT OUT!!!

09-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
missbossy missbossy has no status. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 11 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	ice fishing sounds like a great idea! I am interested

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