Farrington Night Ice Fishing

[Andrushkin33]

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That's all that I can say about night ice fishing. Just typing this is sending chills from my spine. After taking Eddie by his word I was out at Farrington by 8:30 pm last night.

First off: Fished of Sir Johns area. From the shore toward middle of the lake ice is about 2.5 to 3 inches frozen solid. After the middle you can see new ice forming and I was not about to try that one out even though the spot I wanted to get to is toward the middle.

Second: Hearing ice crack at 10pm is scary as shit. Also pretty cool since sound resonate through whole lake but still scary.

Third: The ol' rock test works magic.

Fourth: I don't know if it was mention here but for my sake actually had a rope tied up from a tree towards my holes. I know not so practical but actually felt safer knowing its there.

And not after that wall of text above to the fishing part. Only used 3 tip ups baited with some shinners. Listening to everyones advice actually this time I managed to keep all of them alive through the whole course of my night time adventure. No takers so I got skunked but only fished till 11pm.

In reality for me it was all just a test to see if its practical and to see if I would be harassed by anyone. Not a soul was insight and no one bothered me through out the whole night. Would go again for sure targeting some other areas there.

To all who want to venture out at night. Be safe and be aware. Would recommend going with somebody unless of course its a last resort and no one wants to go and you just have to get out.

Good luck to all and FLAG.

Andre