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Old 02-21-2005, 11:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ice Fishing

Has anyone been ice fishing and have you had any luck? I went two weeks ago and had no luck. I went last week and caught a 36" Northern and I am going again this Wed. afternoon to the same spot.
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Old 02-22-2005, 10:30 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Ice fishing

I've Ice fished before, never had much luck at it . I haven't done much tho, With my job I worked outside everyday, even in the cold weather. If it was too cold to work, it was too cold to sit on the ice, I figured.

I do have friends that love to ice fish and do have alot of luck at it. They keep me supplied, in the winter, with fillets. They love ice fishing and enter every fisheree they can.

BTW..nice catch,

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Re: Ice Fishing

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Well no luck this week but maybe next week?
I dont hunt so I get all my game meat from friends and family.
But i like to ice fish and fish from shore in the summer or small boat.
I know what you mean about the cold weather....brrrrrrrrr
It has been warm lately when Ive been out, but the day I got the bigone...it was frigid. Most have been sitting in thier cars and trucks..even the DNR was out this week-checking licences in his truck. Well have a great weekend.
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Old 03-05-2005, 09:33 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Ice Fishing

I went to Shawno lake on Friday and had a very good day. My buddy had his limit of Bluegills and a 14 1/2" SmallMouth and a 6" RockBass and a 19" Northern. I caught a 21" Northern and a 14 1/2" SmallMouth and a few Bluegills. We were on the lake from 8am to 7pm. We had thrown alot back due to the small size but had a great time.
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I went again on the St Pattys Day and had luck. I will try agian on FridaY.
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I am getting ready for the 2005 Ice fishing season.
Is anyone else ???
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i almost have my ice shack ready just have to finish the siding and cut out the holes and i will be ready to go
here is a tip lake DUBAY is a good place for 1 1/2 pound blue gills
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Ice Fishing

I have a portable all ready to go. Have to get a set of chains for my little Atv too. other gear was gone thru last spring when put away.
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I have no shanty but am ready to go. No chains yet for the 4wheeler. Already checking out bait shops because the one near me is closing to Gander Mountain and other giants.
Thanks hintz69 for the ice fishing tip.
I hate to see them go.
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ICE SAFTEY FYI

ICE SAFTEY FYI

-------Recommended ice thickness for:
people - 4 inches
snowmobiles and ATV's - 5 inches
cars or small pickups - 8 to 12 inches
medium pickups - 12 to 15 inches.

"If you are going to venture onto ice for some reason, you have to watch for cracks, watch for discolorations in the ice if an area looks thinner it probably is thinner,"


If the Ice is 2 inches thick or less: stay off!!!!!!

(Remember that these thicknesses are merely guidelines for new, clear, solid ice. Many factors other than thickness can cause ice to be unsafe.)

*Check for known thin ice areas with a local resort or bait shop.
Test the thickness yourself using an ice chisel, ice auger or even a cordless 1/4 inch drill with a long bit.

*Refrain from driving on ice whenever possible.
If you must drive a vehicle, be prepared to leave it in a hurry--keep windows down, unbuckle your seat belt and have a simple emergency plan of action you have discussed with your passengers.

*Stay away from alcoholic beverages.
Even "just a couple of beers" are enough to cause a careless error in judgment that could cost you your life. And contrary to common belief, alcohol actually makes you colder rather than warming you up.

*Don't "overdrive" your snowmobile's and ATV headlights.
At even 30 miles per hour, it can take a much longer distance to stop on ice than your headlight shines. Many fatal snowmobile through-the-ice accidents occur because the machine was travelling too fast for the operator to stop when the headlamp illuminated the hole in the ice.

**Wear a life vest under your winter gear.
Or wear one of the new flotation snowmobile suits. And it's a good idea to carry a pair of ice picks that may be home made or purchased from most well stocked sporting goods stores that cater to winter anglers. It's amazing how difficult it can be to pull yourself back onto the surface of unbroken but wet and slippery ice while wearing a snowmobile suit weighted down with 60 lbs of water. The ice picks really help pulling yourself back onto solid ice.

CAUTION: Do NOT wear a flotation device when travelling across the ice in an enclosed vehicle!
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Thanks for the safety tips, RedRaven!

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re: more facts

Here's more good facts worth checking out: http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/fi...afety_tips.htm
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I want to go but this warm weather is keeping me from go out.
I have all my equipment in buckets and ice sled ready to go.
I dont want to take a chance, but I heard upnorth conditions are ok to walk out.
Oh well...I just wait..maybe it chill by the end of this week.
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I assisted in an ice fishing introduction to kids last Sat. on Mauthe Lake in the North KMSF. Ice was 6 to 11 inches in the area we checked for the kids to fish in. If you pick your lake and take some time to check ice thickness it is possible to fish. It is good to check with a local bait shop and look over a lake map to check for rivers or creeks running in. I always wear a float coat and carry ice picks too.
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re: ice

Flintlock,
I like the tips. Thanks !!! We always check ice depth and I watch the net for conditions too, but those sources are not always reliable. I would do that now (check with bait shops) but as go over the bridge I see too much open water.
Do you ever visit http://www.lake-link.com/fishreports/ ?
I also have relatives and friends who call me when the ice is safe.
Where is a good place to get a float coat? Is it like a life jacket?
Good luck fishin....
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Stearns float coat

I would type stearns into your search engine. They are like a life jacket but in the form of a coat. some like mine have float material in the sleeves. some are waist coats or like mine are longer with pocketsfor shells etc. as I use mine for duck hunting and spring fishing. I visit lake link but I take some of whats there with a grain of salt.
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Ice Fishing Rumble
Saturday, February 25, 2006. 7 am to 5 pm.
Open at 6 am with a breakfast special available.
Registration anytime but closes at 10 am the day of each tournament.
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