I hope to be on my friend's pond Thursday as long as the wind and snow stop long enough to form ice and it stays at or below the temps the weather is calling for. The ice freezes very fast there because it is shallow and secluded from wind, I was fishing on 3 inches of ice December 11th after only two days of cold weather. If I do get out I will be carrying picks, rope, a life jacket, and a spud so I will stay safe. Just remember to stay safe guys!