The Outet

[Jon]

I was going to go spearfishing in Mendota, but Tedski bailed on me so I hit the outlet instead.

Water wasn't flowing but the weather was nice and I headed out to the inlet pipe, It stands at least 10' tall and sits in 25' of water. There were a couple of anchors and at least one dead carp in the area. Not very interesting compared to spearing, but at least I got wet and played around with the monofin for a while.

The wind was up, so vis was down, and the water was still hanging at 2C (36F) degrees. They have a nice floating ice fence, to keep the snowmobilers out, but the lake is wide open so there's not much need for it right now.

Jon

 

[cigarlung]

Jon Nice Pictures Carp Looks Like Crap Any Recomendations On A Cheap Digital. Thanks Rob

 

[khel]

Yey!!! Our own forum!! Great job Jon!

And during the last month I'm only getting wet in a swimming pool, though on the other hand thinking about jumping in cold water gives me shivers

 

[Pinggene]

Jon,

Last year, they turned the water on on Feb. 5. Have you checked lately? (Not sure if there was a way to check without getting in the water...it has been so cold lately.)

I sure have a nice little ice rink in the back yard! The kids are really enjoying it.

Also, just so you know, I started a Forum for the August Wreck-A-Palooza via boat...just to get it going.

I think I will start a carp shoot one for April - possibly Rock Lake. How/where would you access Rock Lake (from shore) for a shoot? I've heard there are some huge gar in there as well, which would be a bonus.

Will need to do it in the later part of the month as I will be gone for Spring Break...Rocky Point, Mexico!!! Hey, too bad the fishing contest is only for Wisconsin speared fish... :vangry

Are you still doing apnea training on Wednesday - E. YMCA?

Gene

 

[Jon]

I was out there last week and it was frozen up pretty solid- the 10 square feet that were open were clogged with ducks and geese.

I'll be at the pool tomorrow night, around 8:30pm.

There a boat access on the north side of Rock lake, with parking near by, that I've used in the past. If that's packed there's a small park just a couple hundered yards to the east of the boat launch that we could go in off of.

Jon

 

[Pinggene]

Jon,

Sounds good. Do you wear a wet suit in the pool for training?

I will try to be there...possibly with my son too.

I also put out an April Carp-Spear-O-Rama that I will set for Rock Lake...I need to check the regulations, just to be certain there is no closed time for Rock Lake Spearing.

Thanks,

Gene

 

[Whopperhead]

Any of you Madison people been past the OUTLET lately? wonder if it's still very green- or if this cool weather has cleared it out some. I can't wait to get in there when there is decent vis and get some good video of those Muskies - swimming up on me! If you happen to be in that area - take a peek for me please.

 

[land shark]

im sure its pretty green right now

 

[Jon]

I biked past it on Sunday, on the way back from taking my kids to watch the Ironman competition, and it was very green.

Paddling on someof the lakes I noticed that section of the river seemed clearer than I remember, due to the rains, but there's so much boat traffic that you wouldn't want to dive there.

I haven't been up to Mendota in a while so have no idea how that is. Waubesa and Monona are prettymuch shot for, at least, another month.

Jon

 

[Whopperhead]

I was kinda thinking that! Thanks for the input. I wasn't really expecting to go there till about November anyways - But I thought I would check. Thanks guys