Author Topic: Safe fishing (Read 1460 times)

Machine · « **on:** Jan 04, 2012, 03:09 PM »

What thickness of ice is the least you will fish on? I had a sight one time that listed the safness for people all the way up to trucks but don't remember where I saw it.

Beets · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 03:30 PM »

Personally, I like at least three +inches. Thats me, walking all my gear and a friend.. If I'm not sure, i drill every few feet. The chart can be misleading under variable conditions such as cold/warm days and channels........Be safe! http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html

icemantwo · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 05:44 PM »

I will fish on 2 inches as long as it is good solid clear ice and I know the body of water well. Make sure you bring safety gear such as picks, life preserver, rope, spud, and a buddy on thin ice. Remember the ice thickness can vary greatly so use a spud/ and or drill holes often.

Incogneato · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:11 PM »

I've read many of these guides you speak of and I think they are BS. One lake may have an average depth of 15 feet and max 20 with no current or springs. I'd go out on 2 1/2 " no problem and many would take machines out after 4" and trucks after 8". Now go to a lake that has varying depths everywhere with a max of 80' with current and springs. It will have 10" in one spot but only 4" 30 feet away. That's why there cannot be a "guide" for safe ice. Also, I weigh 145, should a guy weighing 325 follow me on 2 1/2"? That's up to him.

Tree Toad · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:15 PM »

I only need just enought to hold the really fat guy with all his gear walking ahead of me.

Incogneato · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:16 PM »

Quote from: Tree Toad on Jan 04, 2012, 06:15 PM

I only need just enought to hold the really fat guy with all his gear walking ahead of me.

I used to go by that until my "heavier fishing partner" moved up north.

Tree Toad · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:25 PM »

Dont know if you follow The Free Beer and Hotwings show or not but if you do you may want to hookup with Massive Mocha

With her ahead of you there will always be good ice. If you dont know about her, Google Massive Mocha.

Incogneato · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:28 PM »

Quote from: Tree Toad on Jan 04, 2012, 06:25 PM

Dont know if you follow The Free Beer and Hotwings show or not but if you do you may want to hookup with Massive Mocha With her ahead of you there will always be good ice. If you dont know about her, Google Massive Mocha.

I was listening that day. When they talked about the smell................. I'll quit before I get in trouble

Tree Toad · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:31 PM »

You can see producer Joe get squashed and just mute the audio

Incogneato · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:40 PM »

Didn't see, just heard.

Tree Toad · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:45 PM »

The video is there.

dgb · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 07:10 PM »

Quote from: icemantwo on Jan 04, 2012, 05:44 PM

I will fish on 2 inches as long as it is good solid clear ice and I know the body of water well. Make sure you bring safety gear such as picks, life preserver, rope, spud, and a buddy on thin ice. Remember the ice thickness can vary greatly so use a spud/ and or drill holes often.

Ditto!

treadz · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 07:26 PM »

I always send my fishing buddies first. I have all the gear so they can take the risk. I will go out on 3" no problem if it's good clear ice.

swampbuckster · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 07:31 PM »

2 inches is safe ice to me. But that's fishing spaced ten feet or more apart from my buddies. Won't venture across a lake on 2 inches, but small ponds and canals are do-able

Swedish Pimp · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 07:36 PM »

Two is good if its black. It also needs to be fresh. When I say fresh I mean no rain and minimal time above 32. Black ice can honeycome. I really don't go by ice depth. I prefer the wack of the spud. The sound of the ice and the depth of the wack.

swampbuckster · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 07:51 PM »

Quote from: Swedish Pimp on Jan 04, 2012, 07:36 PM

Two is good if its black. It also needs to be fresh. When I say fresh I mean no rain and minimal time above 32. Black ice can honeycome. I really don't go by ice depth. I prefer the wack of the spud. The sound of the ice and the depth of the wack.

True on that one Pimp. I meant to add "solid and clear 2 inches of ice"

fatalfisher · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 07:52 PM »

Pimps do like to wack things

scoutb · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 08:03 PM »

I've been on 2" of crystal clear hard ice before. It wasn't the ice thickness tha had me spooked. It was the weed tops just under my feet.

Slumpbuster · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 08:08 PM »

Quote from: scoutb on Jan 04, 2012, 08:03 PM

I've been on 2" of crystal clear hard ice before. It wasn't the ice thickness tha had me spooked. It was the weed tops just under my feet.

I know what you mean!

It's purely psychological, but I prefer to have an inch of white stuff on top of my 3 inches to feel safe!

scoutb · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 08:09 PM »

Quote from: Tree Toad on Jan 04, 2012, 06:25 PM

Dont know if you follow The Free Beer and Hotwings show or not but if you do you may want to hookup with Massive Mocha With her ahead of you there will always be good ice. If you dont know about her, Google Massive Mocha.

I took your advice and googled "Massive Mocha". That will be the last time I take your advice. Eeeeeewwwwwww, nasty.

Slumpbuster · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 08:17 PM »

my kinda woman!

Incogneato · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 08:22 PM »

Quote from: Slumpbuster on Jan 04, 2012, 08:17 PM

my kinda woman!

You just aren't right.

Tree Toad · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 08:53 PM »

I recall a story a friend told me about fishing on one of the GT bays. He said they were out on "about 2 inches of very clear black ice" and was able to see the rocks some 50ft below. Kinda made my stomach turn.

Machine · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 09:37 PM »

I also had to take a look at massive mocha, I really don't quite know what to say.
she may be in my dreams.

jvanhees · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 09:38 PM »

Quote from: swampbuckster on Jan 04, 2012, 07:31 PM

2 inches is safe ice to me. But that's fishing spaced ten feet or more apart from my buddies. Won't venture across a lake on 2 inches, but small ponds and canals are do-able

same

fire747 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 07:13 PM »

Was reading this thread and had to see this massive mocha you guys are talking about....speechless

Swedish Pimp · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 07:48 PM »

Could have fished today

Did not bother to stop by the bait store. Headed out to the spot and it was a go. No time to get bait and get back before dark.

cold carpenter · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:26 PM »

I have no trouble walking 2". But not geared up- 2 poles, bucket and spud and a couple pockets of jigs. Do it every year on St Clair chasing perch. Out there it is the wind I worry about most!

Incogneato · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:50 PM »

Quote from: fire747 on Jan 05, 2012, 07:13 PM

Was reading this thread and had to see this massive mocha you guys are talking about....speechless

She's a whole lotta lovin

jhookj · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 06, 2012, 11:58 AM »

I've fished on 2" before like these guys have said, it has to be good clear ice, it has to be cold out. And the important thing to remember is: only one man per shanty...ask bonecrusher

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Author Topic: Safe fishing (Read 1460 times)