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Novocastrian

Mar 5th 2008 12:04 pm

Re: Ice fishing Calgary

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 6017538)

I didn't even think they were for that Steve :blink:

Just came over all blank and said - "What the hell are they for :ohmy:"

The chaps then explained and I said "Yeah, right, like anyones gonna push that into the middle of the ice and fish through the hole in the bottom, you're going to have to get up earlier than that to catch me out :frown:"

Then realisation dawned that they were right :huh:

Still can't quite see it - thought the idea of fishing was to enjoy the great outdoors - and if its so cold that you need an outhouse, go another day. :confused:

You wimps near Calgary use huts? Us tough Torontonians have no need for such luxury.

hamshank

Mar 5th 2008 11:06 pm

Re: Ice fishing Calgary

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Originally Posted by gibbos1 (Post 6016981)

Hi folks,
I was hoping someone out there could help give me some information on ice fishing while I am over in Calgary please. We are staying in Okotoks and are just around the corner from a lake that I have been told, people actually cut a hole in the ice and start fishing.
What's the norm please, any contacts or info would be great please.

many thanks,
regards,
Carl:thumbup:

my son and grand-daughter fish the lake you mention, some very nice rainbow
trout to be had , and very tasty?

Jingle

Mar 6th 2008 2:11 am

Re: Ice fishing Calgary

Hi - try Chain Lakes (near Nanton) - it's always good for rainbow trout and the everyone there is very friendly - we went to have a look and came away with three rainbow trout, which were given to us by one of the guys there. :)

Also take a look here Lots of advice, etc.

Good luck, enjoy - and don't worry too much about the creaking underfoot ;)

J :)

Steve_P

Mar 6th 2008 2:18 am

Re: Ice fishing Calgary

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Originally Posted by gibbos1 (Post 6016981)

When are you coming over?

gibbos1

Mar 6th 2008 6:49 am

Re: Ice fishing Calgary

Hi folks,
wow brilliant response, many thanks to you all for your help and your time.

I have started doing some research, so hopefully I will try some.

We are coming over the Easter week and the week after, flying back on the 5th April. We are staying at brother-in-laws and family at Okotoks.

Once again thank you all. I might give ghost lake a try? Please anymore info, keep it coming.

Regards,
Carl:thumbsup:

Steve_P

Mar 6th 2008 7:20 am

Re: Ice fishing Calgary

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Originally Posted by gibbos1 (Post 6027490)

I am not so sure that any ice will be safe by that time, that would be something I would feel better about doing in December, January or February.

Edit: just found the perfect website for you Carl.;)

You should be able to get all your answers here: Alberta Ice Fishing chat page.

Cheers
Steve

gibbos1

Mar 6th 2008 7:36 am

Re: Ice fishing Calgary

Hi Steve P,
ahh did think that, might be a bit late. How about if I went higher?? say lake Louise?? We fancy going back to have a look at the Lake being frozen, so I could always have a few hour ice fishing while I'm there?

Any suggestions would be so appreciated.

Thanks for your help,
Carl:thumbsup:

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