Author Topic: Who has ICE!!!!!!!!! (Read 5338 times)

IOWA BASSER · « **on:** Dec 03, 2005, 08:10 AM »

O.K. - where is the safe ice ? Time for everyone to sound off, who has it?

1coldchemist · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 03, 2005, 11:42 AM »

Was out on a farm pond in the Elgin area last night. Under the snow the ice was very questionable but the edges and snow free areas had 2.5-3 inches. Managed to catch about a 13" bass in the half hour before dark. Heading back out Sunday after the snow ends to check things out. Tight lines everyone

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 03, 2005, 08:46 PM »

If we wouldnt have all this cottonpikkin snow the ice would be a foot thick by now. I got 3-4 inches of ice in my area wif 4-6 inches of snow on top of it! Slushin up at 15 degrees

Ain't makin crap even when it drops to 5 degrees at night! Also the word SAFE means different things to different people

IOWA BASSER · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 05, 2005, 11:58 AM »

At a high of a woping 12 deg. we are making ice like crazy now

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 05, 2005, 06:50 PM »

12 Degrees damn thats a heat wave compared to where im at!!!

IOWA BASSER · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 06, 2005, 04:30 PM »

Stopped by Grundy county lake in Dike after work - has around 3 1/2 " - some nice gill's came from there this fall --- also heard on another site that they are fishing the canals on west okoboji, one guy got several nice crappies

xrayman · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 06, 2005, 09:18 PM »

Iowa Basser is that the pond on the south side of hwy 20? Whats in there for fish?

badgercreekfreek · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 07, 2005, 07:36 AM »

Fished a farm pond South of Des Moines last Sunday and we sat on 2 - 3" ice. The ice was good ice, but still pretty scary to me. We fished close to two hours and caught around 60 gills (30 keepers). The only bad part was that we could use our shack because we were worried it would be too much weight in one area with two guys and a shack.

The snow in central iowa is light fluffy stuff and there was only an inch or two on top of the ice, so I'm hoping that it isn't insulating things too bad. I'm hoping to get back out at least once this weekend so I have some fish to fry up.

Red Beard · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 07, 2005, 05:41 PM »

Checked a pond in Johnson County and had a thin 2". I haven't drilled any holes on MacBride yet, and I haven't seen anyone out there either. Hopefully by this weekend.

iceman480 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 07, 2005, 07:02 PM »

Checked Brushy Creek 3" of ice on north ramp the rest is still thin. There were three portables on the north end.

IOWA BASSER · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 08, 2005, 05:49 AM »

Quote from: xrayman on Dec 06, 2005, 09:18 PM

Iowa Basser is that the pond on the south side of hwy 20? Whats in there for fish?

Yes it's on the south side - gills, some crappie, and bass - mostly gills though

rpallen · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 11, 2007, 04:47 PM »

Here in Ames I just got off the ice about an hour ago, fishing on a small pond by Ada Hayden and it had about 5 inches of ice on it. 3 of us were out there and we caught about 50-60 bluegills and 5 small bass. Only 2 decent bluegills though.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 11, 2007, 07:32 PM »

Been fishing for 2+ weeks.......
Have enough walleyes to feed a small sweat shop in china.

JC Walker · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 11, 2007, 10:05 PM »

I have been fishing in Norwalk on 3-4'' with my portable. It's really strong ice otherwise I wouldn't think about having the portable out. Oh by the way it's a 4 acre pond in the back yard. Should have close to 5 inches I would think after the cold air this weekend.

JC

Speuboy · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 12, 2007, 01:58 AM »

Quote from: rpallen on Dec 11, 2007, 04:47 PM

Here in Ames I just got off the ice about an hour ago, fishing on a small pond by Ada Hayden and it had about 5 inches of ice on it. 3 of us were out there and we caught about 50-60 bluegills and 5 small bass. Only 2 decent bluegills though.

If you dont mind me asking where were you I havent found anything safe around Ames, were you at peterson or mcfarland?

jta333 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 12, 2007, 07:23 PM »

HEAY, ARE YOU THE WINEO FISHERMEN?

Bluegill Mike · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 14, 2007, 02:20 AM »

South of I80 fisherman

Any reports? Hwy 34 and south, any reports on ice thickness?

brittlab · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 14, 2007, 05:58 AM »

fished a farm pond in Guthrie county yesterday and had 3-4" of good ice under 2" of frozen crap

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 14, 2007, 11:08 AM »

9 1/2 inches Farmers beach on Clear Lake.

IOWA BASSER · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 14, 2007, 12:15 PM »

Hey, jta - should I bring a bottle or two to the next meeting

Bluegill Mike · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 16, 2007, 05:57 PM »

5" solid inches in Keokuk county lake, fish were hungry, no major numbers just enough to fire up the fryer.

Catchaser · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 16, 2007, 07:19 PM »

I set up on 8" today near Boone. The first 2" was bad the rest was good ice.

JC Walker · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 16, 2007, 08:18 PM »

7'' to 8'' on a pnd in Norwalk now!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 16, 2007, 09:15 PM »

Wow some of you guys got it rough. Weve been driving out since the 10th here.

HawkEyeman · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 09:06 AM »

Anyone have an ice report for the Mississippi backwaters between Dubuque and McGregor? I'm coming back home for the holidays and I'm bringing my gear with me.

gocyclones · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 09:23 AM »

I have 5" of good ice down here by the misery border. Headed out to give it a try once my waxies show up.

fishnhawk · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 09:48 AM »

Quote from: HawkEyeman on Dec 17, 2007, 09:06 AM

Anyone have an ice report for the Mississippi backwaters between Dubuque and McGregor? I'm coming back home for the holidays and I'm bringing my gear with me.

I fished the slough (Strugeon?)off the parking lot between PDC and Marquette last weekend and caught a bunch of gills. most around5-6 inches and some 8 inchers. You do have to compete for space as it is a popular spot.

Mr.Seaguar · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 11:12 AM »

Lots of ice at Okoboji where I fsh

falcon · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 04:52 PM »

Rock Creek has about 5 inches of good ice.

funk380 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 08:08 PM »

Brooklyn, Ia I have been on good Ice here for over a week.(5 inches)

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