01-18-2012, 04:43 AM
We fished ling at Clark Canyon in the 60's and 70's, when men were men and we did not use ice shelters (we just nearly froze in that nearly constant Clark Canyon wind). We tried everywhere but the inlets and the warm springs, but the best spot was at the deepest spot in front of the cliffs under the lookout. You had to be exactly in the right spot to really slay them. Any type of meat would work, but herring and smelt were best.
I really miss icefishing in Montana. We are now in Oklahoma and my wife says she will not drive on icy Montana roads. My winters are now spent in a float tube catching crappie and sand bass. And yes, I probably get colder in the tube than I did on the ice. When people tell me I'm crazy to be in a tube in 38 degree water, my reply is that I grew up icefishing in Montana.
Wish I were there and could fish with you guys (y'all). Try the cliffs.
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I really miss icefishing in Montana. We are now in Oklahoma and my wife says she will not drive on icy Montana roads. My winters are now spent in a float tube catching crappie and sand bass. And yes, I probably get colder in the tube than I did on the ice. When people tell me I'm crazy to be in a tube in 38 degree water, my reply is that I grew up icefishing in Montana.
Wish I were there and could fish with you guys (y'all). Try the cliffs.
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