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Chesterfield or Devils - Rippinem - 12-22-2009
Went to Chesterfield last wednesday and did very well (although a lot of people on the lake). REcent reports indicate that it mave have slowed.
Going this wednesday (from logan) with two 6 year olds and a 3 year old. WHo knows how long the kids will let us fish. Do we go 1 hour to Devil's or should we go 2 hours to Chesterfield? ANy suggestions?
Last year on Devils we fished South of Marina about 100-200 yards and did ok-good. Any suggestions (including depth) on where to try at Devils if we choose to go there?
Thanks!
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Re: [Rippinem] Chesterfield or Devils - jigs - 12-22-2009
if it were you and a couple other diehards i would go to chesterfield for the bigger fish. but with the kids i doubt its worth the long drive i would hit devils, from everyones reports it would be funner for the kids to catch a bunch rather than a couple footballs. and if the kids get cold pick up and drive to deepcreek or weston maybe they will be warmed up and ready for round 2 by that point.
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Re: [jigs] Chesterfield or Devils - Rippinem - 12-22-2009
Thanks for the imput. I think my hunch agrees with you. Any word on how weston has been?
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Re: [Rippinem] Chesterfield or Devils - jigs - 12-22-2009
i havnt heard anything would love to get some perch though
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Re: [Rippinem] Chesterfield or Devils - flygoddess - 12-22-2009
I was going to say Daniels is closer yet, but realized you are probably going to want to use bait, so NEVER MIND[
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Re: [Rippinem] Chesterfield or Devils - OvidCreek - 12-22-2009
I have fished both this winter, and you probabaly will do well, but I know most kids reel up so fast and you probably will bump the footballs under the ice as they come up. I know a lot of kids do this. Anyway Devil is made for kids and you still have chances to catch fish in the 16-18' range; if you plan on eating a few, Devil trout often love just plain Powerbait. I rarely use it, due to the fish swallowing it so deep.
Best of Luck,
OvidCreek
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Re: [OvidCreek] Chesterfield or Devils - Rippinem - 12-25-2009
Thanks for the replies all. Good info. What sucks is that I fractured my foot playing ball and had to cancel the whole "ice fishing" idea. That's why there's no report. Maybe in a week or two. GLA
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