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Red River Ice Fishing

by Wags86 , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 01/24/2012 1:28 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Wags86

Joined: 12/14/2010
Location: ND
 Fished the red twice this weekend with nothing to show for it, but thats fishing. Im now determined to figure this river out!

First evening....scared of river ice.... drilled a hole about 5 feet from shore drilled threw an easy 16" of ice then right into mud...lol. Well there's enough ice any way, drilled a couple more holes around a corner where i thought would be more slack water. First hole 5 fow the next hole 7 fow, perfect. I flip my shack over and start fishing. Fished from 4til 7 marked two fish no bites.

Second evening fishing same area only a bit deeper and near submerged trees. There was a little more current as i was more towards the main channel. Drop my deadstick down and right away my bobber is acting funny...fish maybe....nope snag..damn. Proceed to jig in my other hole with a 3/8 oz buckshot right away a fish comes flyin off the bottom and stops at my jig. I pause....jiggle...waiting for thump....fish goes back down. I quickly drop down plain jig head with a fathead. Fish comes back up looks goes away completely. Did not mark anything rest of evening. Fished From 3 til 7.

I was fishing south of fargo and the river seems really low where i was, but i would have thought that was good. I normally drill tons of holes trying to find active fish but again im scared of river ice so i didn't wander around much. Any of you river rats out there have any advice for a novice red river angler? I would appreciate any input. Im gonna keep plugging away and posting my results.

Good Fishin Fellas
 
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by curtikins_bac on 01/24/2012 1:32 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
curtikins_bac
Joined: 10/10/2007
Location: ND
Go north.
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Jig-em-up-Josh on 01/24/2012 1:38 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jig-em-up-Josh
Joined: 10/31/2003
Location: ND
curtikins_bac Said:
Go north.
LMAO.

Hey Wags-

Read the 2 articles on Red River Ice Fishing on FBO and that will give you a good idea as to what you should be looking for.

That said, the bite has been so-so for me also. Some days I've been doing good, last time however, no fish! Skunked! Keep your head up, follow some of the tips in those artilces, and don't give up. You'll knock em dead.

Captain Josh Burgett

www.jig-em-up-guide-service.com
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Jig-em-up-Josh on 01/24/2012 1:38 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jig-em-up-Josh
Joined: 10/31/2003
Location: ND
curtikins_bac Said:
Go north.
LMAO.

Hey Wags-

Read the 2 articles on Red River Ice Fishing on FBO and that will give you a good idea as to what you should be looking for.

That said, the bite has been so-so for me also. Some days I've been doing good, last time however, no fish! Skunked! Keep your head up, follow some of the tips in those artilces, and don't give up. You'll knock em dead.

Captain Josh Burgett

www.jig-em-up-guide-service.com
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Mad Dog on 01/24/2012 3:45 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Mad Dog
Joined: 01/07/2002
Location: ND
River Ice gets my stomach churning.  I would love to try it but just don't trust it.  Have a friend who is just killing the Walleyessssssss... but not that good of friend to take me to his spot...grrrr
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Wags86 on 01/24/2012 3:57 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Wags86
Joined: 12/14/2010
Location: ND
 
curtikins_bac Said:
Go north.

The only reason i wont head north is i wanna find a fishin hole near home, so im gona fish around fargo til i find em and catch em! If i go north i go to devils lake! Just gets old driving a minimum of an hour west or south every weekend to go fish, Im catching hell on what im spending on gas!

Thanks for your help Josh, Ive read the article twice!
 
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Wags86 on 01/24/2012 3:58 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Wags86
Joined: 12/14/2010
Location: ND
 IVe got a couple spots picked out on google earth i think may be promising. Ill post results after this weekend.
 
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Jig-em-up-Josh on 01/24/2012 4:01 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jig-em-up-Josh
Joined: 10/31/2003
Location: ND
Wags86 Said:
 
curtikins_bac Said:
Go north.

The only reason i wont head north is i wanna find a fishin hole near home, so im gona fish around fargo til i find em and catch em! If i go north i go to devils lake! Just gets old driving a minimum of an hour west or south every weekend to go fish, Im catching hell on what im spending on gas!

Thanks for your help Josh, Ive read the article twice!
Good! Eddy used to lay the smack down on World Class Walleye in the Fargo-Moorhead area all Winter long. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the entire stretch of the Red has beautiful Walleye in it. Go get em buddy...........

Captain Josh Burgett

www.jig-em-up-guide-service.com
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by curtikins_bac on 01/24/2012 4:02 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
curtikins_bac
Joined: 10/10/2007
Location: ND
Wags86 Said:
 
curtikins_bac Said:
Go north.

The only reason i wont head north is i wanna find a fishin hole near home, so im gona fish around fargo til i find em and catch em! If i go north i go to devils lake! Just gets old driving a minimum of an hour west or south every weekend to go fish, Im catching hell on what im spending on gas!

Thanks for your help Josh, Ive read the article twice!
Where are you trying to the south?  I live on the river & there were several open spots just the other day, now covered by thin ice & snow so be careful.  Scares the hell out of me & I'll never forget the night a kid went through & was pulled under the ice.
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Jig-em-up-Josh on 01/24/2012 4:06 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jig-em-up-Josh
Joined: 10/31/2003
Location: ND
You should always use extreme caution, yes. I'm scared to take my snowmobile too far from the area I'm fishing right now, I have lots of open water where I fish. But I know there's 18 inches for a good long ways and I flirt with disaster a little more each time I'm out if you know what I'm saying. I might go a little farther this evening.

Captain Josh Burgett

www.jig-em-up-guide-service.com
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by curtikins_bac on 01/24/2012 4:20 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
curtikins_bac
Joined: 10/10/2007
Location: ND
Jig-em-up-Josh Said:
You should always use extreme caution, yes. I'm scared to take my snowmobile too far from the area I'm fishing right now, I have lots of open water where I fish. But I know there's 18 inches for a good long ways and I flirt with disaster a little more each time I'm out if you know what I'm saying. I might go a little farther this evening.


Yes, but you are on a totally different part of the river..  South of Fargo is very windy & much more narrow than up by GF..  Just want Wags to understand that.
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Jig-em-up-Josh on 01/24/2012 4:26 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jig-em-up-Josh
Joined: 10/31/2003
Location: ND
curtikins_bac Said:
Jig-em-up-Josh Said:
You should always use extreme caution, yes. I'm scared to take my snowmobile too far from the area I'm fishing right now, I have lots of open water where I fish. But I know there's 18 inches for a good long ways and I flirt with disaster a little more each time I'm out if you know what I'm saying. I might go a little farther this evening.


Yes, but you are on a totally different part of the river..  South of Fargo is very windy & much more narrow than up by GF..  Just want Wags to understand that.
10-4

Captain Josh Burgett

www.jig-em-up-guide-service.com
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Wags86 on 01/24/2012 4:32 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Wags86
Joined: 12/14/2010
Location: ND
 Thanks for the heads up guys i was just north of wild rice and had good ice but as stated im scared of river ice so i was very careful ie. spud bar and drilling test holes.

Oh and josh i love the new avatar i actually laughed out loud in the office when i saw it! Gotta love southpark
 
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Jig-em-up-Josh on 01/24/2012 4:38 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jig-em-up-Josh
Joined: 10/31/2003
Location: ND
Wags86 Said:
 Thanks for the heads up guys i was just north of wild rice and had good ice but as stated im scared of river ice so i was very careful ie. spud bar and drilling test holes.

Oh and josh i love the new avatar i actually laughed out loud in the office when i saw it! Gotta love southpark
I'm glad you like it. Be safe.

Captain Josh Burgett

www.jig-em-up-guide-service.com
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Swanson on 01/24/2012 5:04 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Swanson
Joined: 09/07/2007
Location: ND
That is a good spot where you are fishing,  I am thinking of investing in one of those Jackets that make ya float, and a rope and some ice picks and a flat bottom boat to sit in while ice fishing the river hahaha

Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by taylorman_55 on 01/24/2012 5:05 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
taylorman_55
Joined: 02/24/2010
Location: ND
 Wags, I will also be in the same boat as to finding new fishing holes coming up next week on the red river. I too have also checked out the google earth feature and found some great "areas" that I think will be holding some walleyes. We will have to possibly get together and check a few of my spots out. Best wishes fishing!

Taylorman
 
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by taylorman_55 on 01/24/2012 5:07 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
taylorman_55
Joined: 02/24/2010
Location: ND
Dont worry swanson. We are gonna do it the safe way. I even bought some nice new rope for our "buddy" system! Will be picking up a new pick next week also. There better be at least 10 inches where we are going, otherwise our fat butts will be goin in the drink! 
swanson Said:
That is a good spot where you are fishing,  I am thinking of investing in one of those Jackets that make ya float, and a rope and some ice picks and a flat bottom boat to sit in while ice fishing the river hahaha
 
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Swanson on 01/24/2012 5:09 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Swanson
Joined: 09/07/2007
Location: ND
taylorman_55 Said:
Dont worry swanson. We are gonna do it the safe way. I even bought some nice new rope for our "buddy" system! Will be picking up a new pick next week also. There better be at least 10 inches where we are going, otherwise our fat butts will be goin in the drink! 
swanson Said:
That is a good spot where you are fishing,  I am thinking of investing in one of those Jackets that make ya float, and a rope and some ice picks and a flat bottom boat to sit in while ice fishing the river hahaha




They say fat people float, I know this for fact its not true hahaha
 I got a pud bar  but the buddy sytem deal is prolly a good idea, nice thing about river though is plenty of trees within tying off distnace.

Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Wags86 on 01/24/2012 5:10 PM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Wags86
Joined: 12/14/2010
Location: ND
 PM sent
 
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by taylorman_55 on 01/24/2012 5:11 PM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
taylorman_55
Joined: 02/24/2010
Location: ND
Yeah, i have at least a good 70-80 feet, we will be good to go! 
swanson Said:
taylorman_55 Said:
Dont worry swanson. We are gonna do it the safe way. I even bought some nice new rope for our "buddy" system! Will be picking up a new pick next week also. There better be at least 10 inches where we are going, otherwise our fat butts will be goin in the drink! 
swanson Said:
That is a good spot where you are fishing,  I am thinking of investing in one of those Jackets that make ya float, and a rope and some ice picks and a flat bottom boat to sit in while ice fishing the river hahaha




They say fat people float, I know this for fact its not true hahaha
 I got a pud bar  but the buddy sytem deal is prolly a good idea, nice thing about river though is plenty of trees within tying off distnace.
 
Re: Red River Ice Fishing
by Swanson on 01/24/2012 5:14 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Swanson
Joined: 09/07/2007
Location: ND
well it will take atleast 25 ft just to make a belt for me

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