Wow. This snow hurts.

[angolajones]

Went fishing for two hours tonight with my buddy.  Walked approximately 400 yards to where the fish are.  And boy did the walk out suck.  Got there and popped a few holes after my sunglasses unfogged.  Sat down and caught fish for a bit.  Ended up with only 16 between the two of us. 
Now for the walk in.  Had to take numerous breaks.  The walk in was worse than out.  Tried to follow the tracks we made out but the drifting snow had ruined that and to add to the misery there was a stretch of 50 yards that was slush.  Got home and took a picture of my boots.  Wasn't sure I was going to be able to get them off.

[ole green moe]

And the heart attack was born!!
Stay safe all!!
Don't be so tuff that you don't take a few breaks along the way.

[Jawbreaker]

Ugh. I don't envy that. At least you some and stayed safe. I think ice fishing is going to force me to work out more!

[wax_worm]

They got alot less snow north of me.  Just 10 miles north was a 3-4 inch difference.  I think I will be headed north across the border this weekend to stay away from walking thru that crap.

[blueultra2]

They got alot less snow north of me.  Just 10 miles north was a 3-4 inch difference.  I think I will be headed north across the border this weekend to stay away from walking thru that crap.

That would be a smart thing to do considering we got 13" plus the drifting snow. I could only imagine what the lakes look like!

[h2.0shaver]

It sucks because we have the best ice In years but have to contend with it

[ryoder]

I made an attempt to walk out today.. It was a workout for sure. Couldn't drag the shanty so I just took the bucket, vex, and auger. Walked almost half a mile through snow that was up to my knees. Had to take lots of breaks. Caught a bunch of little guys..and couldn't locate any worth keeping. The worst part was I decided to be done fishing for the day because my hands were frozen and it took me forever to walk back to the house. Couldn't feel my hands at all when I made it back. A little scary..

[MisterIzzo]

+1

Went out tonight in LaPorte. Had the snow mobile and got stuck several times. Had to walk along side of machine then walk all the way back out to drag shanties. I'm devoted, but this may make me take a couple weeks off. Did catch a couple of hog perch for the trouble.

[Greg2ha]

I was up your way over the weekend Brad and I can relate to the the trek out to the spot to fish. Wow I am getting old and out of shape!

[marmooskapaul]

Good lord, we didn't have the same amount of snow you guys did, but what little we had [6"] just about killed me tonight...lol Like AJ said going out was pretty hard, but coming back was down right tough. Many breaks to breath and rest..All said and done 15 gills for my trouble..I'm eating half of them right now, just to feel better about the whole situation!!
Paul

[musky8it]

I haven't made it to Bass lake this year, but from memory someone seems to always plow a path out from the launch. Whom ever he is he's deserves an applause and tks   , saves people allot of wear/tear.
When the snows just 4-5" I have to stop/take a break about every 20 ft. So I don't go far, stinks getting old and out-of-shape. When its 10-12" I just stay home. Anyone ever try snow shoes, wonder if that makes it easier.

Quads are heavy so ice has to be real thick for them. I was wondering if a small mini-bike would work, anybody ever tried something that small, it would be allot lighter.

[Eye_Crosser86]

Holy crap, just got back home the snow made it tough, got some good fish but it was a workout, im 27 and i was wore out pullin shanty power auger and supplies about 250 yards but comin back was waaaaay wose, be safe out there fellas and fish with a buddy

[chevy hillbilly]

i was gonna get on here and chime in about hoofing it through the(crunchy/frozen) snow, till i saw how much snow some of yall have...guess i wont complain

HB

[thinktwicez71]

glad you made it home ok 

[TeacherPreacher]

I have about 22" on the flat in my back yard in Hobart. That's enough now!!!
Teach

[frabil junky]

Dude we have 16-18" of ice dont worry about driving a quad out there. Mini bike?  You could drive a small truck or jeep out there. I was fishing lake of the woods and upper red minn in december and we were driving my truck 6-10 miles from shore on 22-24" of ice. There were thousands of people out on the ice with trucks and trailers. Se have awesome ice just sucks the snow is so deep

[CWlake]

Just hope nobody has a heart attack out there. Play it safe and fish with a buddy.

[musky8it]

Dude we have 16-18" of ice dont worry about driving a quad out there. Mini bike?  . .......

Not worried about the safety of useing a quad on the ice, thats not why I ask about a mini bike.

I was just wondering if anyone has seen or tried one, will they it work. I don't have a MB but if they would work, they would be cheaper to buy, lighter than a quad so you could take them out on thinner ice. Around my area normally ice doesn't get that thick so a mini bike could be used earlier in the season than a quad. That is why I ask about one, not the safety part.

[Fish Stalker]

Spike the tires and a mini bike or an enduro would probably cut through the snow better then a quad. Sounds like it would work.

[IceJunkie0602]

Not worried about the safety of useing a quad on the ice, thats not why I ask about a mini bike.

I was just wondering if anyone has seen or tried one, will they it work. I don't have a MB but if they would work, they would be cheaper to buy, lighter than a quad so you could take them out on thinner ice. Around my area normally ice doesn't get that thick so a mini bike could be used earlier in the season than a quad. That is why I ask about one, not the safety part.

Someone tried it.

[FelixD]

Thought I was gonna Die last night!!! Didn't think to bring the Smitty sled...............
Daaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[northrn-duck-assassin]

we have enough ice on many lakes you can drive a full size 1 ton pick up truck on it.. if u want to use a quad and get a path busted open feel free to do so, gonna take alot of work to get it though unless its already opened then just have to maintain it. if ur going to bust open a virgin trail. i suggest using a v-plow. is goin to save u LOTS of time and wear and tear. with that said, insurance wont cover u if u drop it through. so know rhe ice your on. (springs, currents, stuff like that) if u wanna plow at bass lake from the public access. yes ull be fine to do so! i would do it my self but i am far too busy with plowing and snow removal as it is. good luck and catch em all cause i cant go carch any, anytime soon!

[marmooskapaul]

we have enough ice on many lakes you can drive a full size 1 ton pick up truck on it.. if u want to use a quad and get a path busted open feel free to do so, gonna take alot of work to get it though unless its already opened then just have to maintain it. if ur going to bust open a virgin trail. i suggest using a v-plow. is goin to save u LOTS of time and wear and tear. with that said, insurance wont cover u if u drop it through. so know rhe ice your on. (springs, currents, stuff like that) if u wanna plow at bass lake from the public access. yes ull be fine to do so! i would do it my self but i am far too busy with plowing and snow removal as it is. good luck and catch em all cause i cant go carch any, anytime soon!

I wish!! Powers that be won't let any motorized vehicles on most of the lakes I fish...Be great to have a plowed road to several areas on Summit..

Paul
Paul