Ice?
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12/14/2013 05:56 AM
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For you brave souls that venture out on a skim, are we getting close?
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Re: Ice?
#28734
12/14/2013 07:58 AM
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Not down here anyway... this rain will rot the ice too...
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Re: Ice?
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12/16/2013 02:39 PM
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I was told today that Summit Lake had 4.5 to 5 inches on it, I am sure that is in the coves.
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Re: Ice?
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12/26/2013 04:47 PM
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Dang Buckwheat. I'm really surprised by the fishable ice. I have some angst over high water that then drops and leaves an air pocket on small ponds. Are you in northern Indiana?
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Re: Ice?
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12/27/2013 03:39 PM
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Thanks Buckwheat. I hope the next few cold days soldify getting out in the next week or two!
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01/01/2014 11:38 AM
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Anyone braving it again yet?
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01/01/2014 04:14 PM
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Still a lot of open water here. Things are closing up again. Can't wait to drill a hole.
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Re: Ice?
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01/03/2014 06:44 AM
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You guys up in NE Indiana should be in good shape since you've had ice for some time. Those of us down here in central Indiana haven't had good ice for a while and I'm with Yaz, especially if there is any moving water under the ice or springs close to the surface. If we get another 6 plus inches on Sunday, that will be a lot of insulation on top of the ice. I agree that most ice should be good, but having gone through, only about four and half foot of water, when I was 17 is always a reminder, especially since the ice we were fishing that day was at least 4 plus inches in most areas of the lake. And that was on ice that had no snow on top west of Logansport.
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Re: Ice?
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01/03/2014 03:40 PM
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Great conversation, thanks for sharing that graphic hh.
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Re: Ice?
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01/06/2014 09:55 AM
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Is this ice making weather? LOL! Man it is cold!
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01/06/2014 02:55 PM
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have been reading on iceshanty and getting a little skeptical about getting out since I don't do it all the time. You would think we would be good since it is cold but many are reporting thinner ice cover than snow pack and the weight of the snow is pushing the ice down and deteriorating the ice that is there.
May wait this one out some until reports of better ice come out!
Safety first!
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Re: Ice?
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01/06/2014 03:37 PM
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BnD - Having ice fished for a number of years that had a daughter and son go with me, I will give you my opinion on a shanty.
I would have found it counter productive really because my kids liked to move and be active. Fishing, sliding on the ice, or hitting me w/ a snow ball was pretty normal. They do not fish like I do and trying to keep them corralled in a shanty would have bored them. When I did find fish it was game on but, unless you for sure know where the fish are, you will be moving around some - which means moving the shanty.
I found that keeping it simple and dressing them well is all we needed. When they said it was time to go - it was time to go. The less stuff I had the better it was as I had to carry it all. Luke could handle sitting and fishing now but I don't think it would have worked when he was younger, especially if it was really slow.
Not trying to talk you out of buying one. I understand where you are coming from. Just my .02
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Re: Ice?
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01/06/2014 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by Bucks n Ducks: have been reading on iceshanty and getting a little skeptical about getting out since I don't do it all the time. You would think we would be good since it is cold but many are reporting thinner ice cover than snow pack and the weight of the snow is pushing the ice down and deteriorating the ice that is there.
May wait this one out some until reports of better ice come out!
Safety first! I walked out on our little farm pond tonight to chop a hole for the bulls to drink. There is about 3" of frozen, but soft slop on top of about 3" of good ice. I walked out in the middle, and poked a hole with a spud bar. Water poured up through the hole. I'd say after tonight it would be safe on THAT pond though. However…….I won't be there!!!!
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Re: Ice?
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01/07/2014 04:45 AM
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Originally posted by Juggler: Ordered new blades for my auger yesterday. Time to get ready. Where did you order them from? I hope next weeks weather report is wrong!!
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Re: Ice?
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01/15/2014 04:00 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by hornharvester: [QB] If you fish early ice get a spud bar and use it to test the ice as you walk. Every other step hit the surface of the ice. If the bar doesn't go through keep going but if it does then stop. Air pockets can and do form and are much thinner than the surrounding ice. h.h.
+1
Spikes, a rope, and a good friend to fish with are essential too, IMO.
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Re: Ice?
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01/15/2014 10:22 AM
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Dave, If you and your wife want something to do this a real good time. Ive been to Tip Up Festival several times and had a blast. Lodging isnt too hard to find. I stayed in cabins where you drive right out on the ice, fish in rented heated shanty's. They will move your shanty if you dont like the spot and have shanty's placed for the type of fish you want, walleye, perch or bluegill. If you do go and fish you will find its truly an exciting experience when a vehicle drives by......especially a big truck h.h. http://www.michigan.org/events/tip-up-town-usa-1/
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Re: Ice?
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01/15/2014 07:51 PM
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Originally posted by Hanes: Thanks for the site. I talked with my Michigan guide and he agreed that Houghton is really cool. Six hours fom Indi isn't bad. My guide won a perch ice fighting tourney last weekend on Pentwater Lake. Five perch with total length just under 55 inches.
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Re: Ice?
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01/18/2014 01:01 PM
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Buck, any update? Thinking about tomorrow also.
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