Catawba State Park

[hot-n-tot501]

Alrighty, thanks for the info man. So whats the best lures to use. Sweedish pimples tipped with a mini with a pop and drop motion? Im pumped and ready to go. Could end up bein a banner year. Just looked at Channel 10 Columbus meteorologist Chris Bradleys facebook page and he posted a graphic showing extended cold from now all the way through early February. Thats what we wanna hear.

[jiginitis69]

Everyone is using something different. Bring all your lures. No single lure has dominated yet. I've caught them on PK, Jigging Rapala, seen Puppet Minnows, Salmo, pimples, etc. everyday is different. Colors vary too. Good Luck & Good Fishing

[wakina]

Took a ride up to check my boat this morning. Decided while I was close to Catawba that I would swing around that way and see what was happening.

There were 2 trucks in the parking lot but no one was visible on land or on the ice. The one truck had a flat bed tilt trailer that was still tilted up indicating that that person had brought some form of transportation for on the lake. There was also a cargo trailer there.

Next I went up to the ferry dock and could visibly see 5 ice fishing shelters on the lake. They ranged from fairly close to Mouse and ran on an angle toward Green all 5 shelters were each separated by a considerable distance! The one farthest out was probably 1/3 to 1/2 way to Green.

I know it is not much, but me not being an ice man it is the best that I can do for you diehard ice guys! I am by no means claiming it is safe but only passing on my observations. So if you decide to go please use your own good judgment and experience, be careful first and then have a good time!!

[ClayBengal]

Thanks wakina! Wasn't sure if the govt only gave you so many looks or something. I don't even think about the islands without a satellite image and weather report. Hoping to get out this weekend. Hopefully this cold spell came early enough in the week to get out this weekend.

[wakina]

I don't know if you guys have seen this yet or heard about it so I am again posting a link to a thread from another site. If this turns out to be a fact I would not feel good about myself if I did not at least warn you. Please all of you Ice Fishermen click on the link and check it out. The information in it could save you a big PIA or even your life and gear.

http://www.ohiogamefishing.com/commu...d.php?t=247721

Like I said before I am not an Ice Man but I can still forward important information to those who are!! I don't want to see anyone hurt or suffer any type of a loss if it is preventable.

[jiginitis69]

Here we go! Again? Deja Vue 2009-02-11. Call the Sheriff! What cutter. No cutter! Oh? You have photos? Oh? Well? We had a recruiting in Cleveland on Monday. If the come from Cleveland & stay east? All should be fine, but if the come from Detroit? Big Problems. Hope the USCG has as much or more common sense then brains.

[wakina]

jiginitis69, How are they going to get that barge to SBI without destroying the Ice that you guys rely on? They almost have to come in from the West to have enough water to float not only the barge but the tow/push vessel as well as the Ice Breaker.