Rhode Island Fishing Report – February 18, 2021
Despite the recent reports of safe ice in Rhode Island, the upcoming days could be the last opportunity to hit the hardwater.
Rhode Island Fishing Report
Dave at
Ocean State Tackle in Providence, says the nearby ponds have 5 to 7 inches of ice, and the northwest corner has 8 to 10 inches. Crappie and pickerel have been the most common catches through the ice. Dave says the shop has medium and medium-heavy shiners, a variety of sled sizes, 3 power augers, and a good inventory of 6 and 8-inch hand augers.
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Connecticut Fishing Report – February 18, 2021
The upcoming days could be the last opportunity to hit the hardwater and reel in some fish before the ice thaws.
Joe, at
Diorio Guide Service, says ice fishing has been good over the past week. I asked how thick the ice is, and he says the central part of the state has 9 inches, give or take. Crappie fishing has been consistent with Rapala Jigging Raps and teardrop jigs. Joe and Jimmy recently hit the ice with a friend, Christian, and between the three of them, they reeled in an estimated 60 stripers. Trout action at the Farmington River has been slower than usual, possibly because of the runoff. However, the fish have been on the bigger side. Joe’s hopeful the bite will pick up again, as temperatures for the next few days will hover around 32 degrees during the day, and below freezing at night. He also mentioned several of the catch and release streams were recently stocked with trout. If you’re interested in learning to cente
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Why Would Anyone Even Think of Going Ice Fishing?
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I recently came across an article in the Newstimes titled, Where to Go Ice Fishing in Connecticut. I got to thinking there have to be some legitimate reasons why humans are attracted to standing on a patch of an ice-covered lake or pond hoping to catch a fish.
Let s face it, it s the dead of winter, you re standing on a sheet of ice looking down into a hole that you had to carve out yourself, and it s 18 degrees with a wind chill of 5 degrees. Are we having fun yet? Well, this guy sure is on Bantam Lake.