Author Topic: ICE???????????????????????!!!@@@MATT (Read 3395 times)

peple of the perch · « **on:** Dec 22, 2004, 03:03 PM »

I HAVE 1 1/2 INCHES OF ICE I WAS WANDERING HOW MUCH WEIGHT IT COULD HOLD I WEIGH 180. HHELP PLEASE

hali-man · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 03:08 PM »

Don't do it, man.

WARRIOR_ON_ICE · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 03:13 PM »

Quote from: hali-man on Dec 22, 2004, 03:08 PM

Don't do it, man.

Repeat, don't do it man.

peple of the perch · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 03:15 PM »

OK. WHAT ABOUT 2" THOUGH

billditrite · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 03:18 PM »

you can do it waterboy!!but dont forget the PFD!!

Chuckles · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 03:26 PM »

Waterboy.....got your life insurance paid up? You might try it if you wear your PFD and snowshoes.

Later....Chuckles

fastribs85 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 04:26 PM »

dude i wiegh a little less then that and the ice was crackin on me so repeat dont do it wait for at least 2" if its the clear stuff longer if it isnt

ChenBassHead · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 04:40 PM »

Don't do it...If you're going out by yourself, it's too much of a risk. Wearing a PFD is all fine and dandy BUT....are you gonna be able to pull yourself out? Evens with picks you may not be able to. Wait until you can go out with someone else...even 2" is risking it...

-Zach

Chucker · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 04:40 PM »

You may weigh 180... What about your bucket, auger, tipups, bait bucket, fish bucket, shanty..etc?

flagrunner · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 04:51 PM »

I weigh 150lbs.,i wont go on 1 1/2 you shouldnt,not even if you have someone with you.Waite there will be more ice.

hali-man · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 04:56 PM »

Quote from: peple of the perch on Dec 22, 2004, 03:15 PM

OK. WHAT ABOUT 2" THOUGH

I'm 175# and 2" of ice makes me nervous as hell.
That is 'til I get my jesus feet back.

Blue Pike · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 05:37 PM »

Let’s see, the weatherman is calling for 12 – 16 inches of snow tonight In north central Ohio.

I’m not sure what 16 inches of snow would weigh, but I’m thinking about the only thing that would make me go onto 1 ½ inches of ice with a foot or more of snow on it would be to try and save the life of another person.
More than likely we would both have our names in the newspaper the next morning.
In the Obituaries.
Give it a few more days – It is suppose to get down below 0 in a few days.

icy mike · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 07:14 PM »

They are only fish, and not worth the risk. Wait. Or fly up here, we have over a foot on the local lakes and two feet on the interior lakes. You can find fairly cheap air fare to Alaska this time of year.

Icy Mike

fredoo · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 07:17 PM »

I weigh 110 and I fished a stream with 1 1/2 inches of ice. I would not advise doing it. I broke the ice twice and barely stayed dry.

hali-man · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 07:20 PM »

Quote from: icy mike on Dec 22, 2004, 07:14 PM

You can find fairly cheap air fare to Alaska this time of year.

Hmm, I wonder why?

duck doctor · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 07:39 PM »

I weigh 210 and 2" held me.........it was a little scary and I was only 3' from shore but here is the pic.

USEYOUR BEST JUDGEMENT AND TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS!

akdg · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 07:47 PM »

Don't go.

Thor · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 08:26 PM »

Can anyone say with 100% absolute certainty that they know where every feeder stream and/or underwater spring may be in any body of water?

Don't do it. An 1 1/2 or two inches of good ice MAY support you, but what if you unknowingly walk over a spring where the ice is an inch or less? And what if the ice is so thin that it keeps breaking as you try to pull yourself out? And what if it's so thin that you risk the lives of people who may try and rescue you?

I wouldn't want the good people on ICESHANTY remembering me every year with a post that starts out something like "...Remember that guy Thor. We thought he was a fool for buying an Ice Machine instead of Vex, then the dumb-a$$ went and tried to fish on 1 1/2 inches of ice...."

Mongo · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 08:32 PM »

Don't do it, I weigh 260 and I was on 2 1/2 - 3 inches last weekend and it was not safe at all, with some luckand the smarts to get off of it I stayed dry.

peple of the perch · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 08:54 PM »

this is only my second year ice fishing and i am not that crazy. i was just wondering if it would hold my weight. i am deffinetally going to wait until a good 3 1/2 to 4" of ice. but thanks for the advice MATT

indeeptreble · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 11:19 PM »

Don't Do It!!!! but if you do let your wife know so she can up the life insurance before you get out there

ChenBassHead · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 11:27 PM »

One more thing.....1 1/2 inches of ice near shore is more than likely NOT 1 1/2 inches farther out....but never the less, you have no reason to be out on ice that thin...if you plan on it, leave your gear home, and have it sent to me...

-Zach

blue mule · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 23, 2004, 02:23 AM »

matt... don't. take everyones advice and wait. i've fished hard water going on 30 years and every year gets better. the older i get, the more i think about how many days i have left. got a vex last year for christmas, couldn't wait to try it out. went to a lake known for freezing hard and fast. heard they were catching crappies. 2 in. of ice saw a guy at the dock with tip ups along the edge. said he went out and the ice was cracking. about dark a guy pulls in, walks out on the ice like he's goin in to walmart, and starts catching fish. other people joined him,(me too). today i wouldn't. last year we had cold but no snow at first ice,the best. this year in central ohio, we've had a little cold, thin ice, snow, heat, rain, cold,snow, rain, etc. snow insulates the ice, so it doesen't freeze as well. it also creates bubbles(?) (air)? which makes ice less safe. my rule is never be the first one out.let someone else get wet, and always remember...... THERE IS NO SAFE ICE!!!!
btw, saw a site last year, put out by the army i think that gave all kinds of good info about different ice conditions. maybe someone knows of this site. good advice.

billditrite · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 23, 2004, 04:45 AM »

glad to hear you heard us matt. here is what you are looking for

http://www.iceshanty.com/iceshanty/ice_fishing.php

here is a chart used for ice safety as well. keep in mind this for clear blue lake ice, this chart does not allow for thin spots inlets,outlets ,springs or anything else that affects the ice

Ice Thickness
(in inches) Permissible Load - Clear, Blue Lake Ice
(Reduce strength values for other types of ice)

2'' One person on foot
3 ''Group of people walking single file
7''1/2'' Passenger car (2 ton gross)
8'' Light truck (2-1/2 ton gross)
10'' Medium truck (3-1/2 ton gross)
12'' Heavy truck (7-8 ton gross)
15'' Heavy truck (10 ton gross)
20'' 25 tons
25'' 45 tons
30'' 70 tons
36'' 110 tons

big walleye · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 23, 2004, 04:55 AM »

Well I have to repeat don't do it. man go by a goldfish and place in a freezer for a couple hours then chip the ice if you have the fever that bad. It's just not worth it.

roverowner · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 23, 2004, 07:49 PM »

Wait another week or so. Then fish so darn much you get sick of it and look foreward to spring!

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Author Topic: ICE???????????????????????!!!@@@MATT (Read 3395 times)

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