Anybody got any tips for takin your old lady out on the ice for the first time?

[DaddyX2]

oh plan on it

[fishfry]

WTG Tim, pass on that Team Maine karma.

[DaddyX2]

anybody know of anybody in the area that needs some help send them this way, as i dont know many people in this area through ice shanty yet, and i can't do all that much to help, but ill do what i can 

[chief613]

A few things you will need..........

for her not to see you refer to her as "your old lady"  
a spot with a few fish, not too many or she will be spoiled. now with all the fresh stock brookies is good, there easy to catch and pretty plentiful in many ponds
a shelter
a heater
warm boots
a comfortable chair
a bucket for a bathroom, in the shelter, privacy seems to be alot more important to women
a strong back to lug all the gear
her book
no wind day
short walk from truck
warm hands and feet
drinks and food
a jig rod
radio
LOTS of patients
no slush
extra gloves
and a short day  a 12 hr day on the ice, plus a couple hrs travel just don't impress them when shes ready to go its time to go


all in all its easier to just listen to the complaining   j/k  

[MG39]

A little heater always works, good food, a lake that will keep her busy running to flags, and easy access to a shoreline for batrhoom breaks, and something comfortable for her to sit on should make it a little better.

Other than running for flags, sounds like she'll be staying home...

[wiredstone]

Keep her warm and well fed.

[Mainehazmt]

   cant show her how good it is!  make it rough out there  how else ya gonna get some privacy!

[blacktrap]

Let her use your Vex!

Careful with this one-I let my wife use mine and that was the last time I used it.  Had to get another one.

[DaddyX2]

  cant show her how good it is!  make it rough out there  how else ya gonna get some privacy!

well if i take her a few times she miht let me go more once she sees how much fun i have!

[cdc]

Mike, if you need a heater by this weekend I have a 2 burner propane stove you can use...plus you will be able to cook something while staying warm....
 As far as the fishing goes.....that would be your call...you know where the trouts are..
 I do agree about easy access. It will make things easier for both of you.
I know 2 ponds where there is a portable john still in place.
That alone could make a world difference.

[chief613]

Mike, if you need a heater by this weekend I have a 2 burner propane stove you can use...plus you will be able to cook something while staying warm....
 As far as the fishing goes.....that would be your call...you know where the trouts are..
 I do agree about easy access. It will make things easier for both of you.
I know 2 ponds where there is a portable john still in place.
That alone could make a world difference.

i think he said he already had a shelter 

[DaddyX2]

Mike, if you need a heater by this weekend I have a 2 burner propane stove you can use...plus you will be able to cook something while staying warm....
 As far as the fishing goes.....that would be your call...you know where the trouts are..
 I do agree about easy access. It will make things easier for both of you.
I know 2 ponds where there is a portable john still in place.
That alone could make a world difference.

yes it def would... even tho i was going to just pull out  a metal coffee can when she says she's gotta go....but if you could let me know the name of them ponds that'd be very helpful thanks, and hope to see ya sunday still

[DamYankee]

Walk out with her!!!......Last year my wife wanted to come out mid morning and hang out for awhile.  She has never ice fished before.  It was early Feb with ~15" of ice.  She knew where we would be set up and it would have been a short walk <100 yds).  She took 2 steps on the ice and felt/heard cracking (what we would call "making ice").  She got so nervous she got back in the car and drove home before I could meet her.  Haven't been able to get her back out since.

[DaddyX2]

yeah i tried to get her out there once even tho there were other people outthere  i made one hole and it popped a little, and then she wouldnt have anything to do with it...granted it was 4 inches of ice then