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Offline perch_slayer

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Rain
« on: Dec 17, 2016, 08:15 AM »
Any one thinking of toughing it out in the rain tomorrow? Ill probably be bringing the shack and trying to keep dry. Ive been planning this first ice trip for too long to let some rain hold me back.
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Offline Running for flags

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Re: Rain
« Reply #1 on: Dec 17, 2016, 08:46 AM »
I don't let rain bother me I had one of my best trips in the rain and at night didn't even have a shanty I got soaked but man did I hammer the big crappie!!! My plan is to be out tomorrow this time I might bring the pop up lol
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Re: Rain
« Reply #2 on: Dec 17, 2016, 08:53 AM »
Quote from: Running for flags on Dec 17, 2016, 08:46 AM
I don't let rain bother me I had one of my best trips in the rain and at night didn't even have a shanty I got soaked but man did I hammer the big crappie!!! My plan is to be out tomorrow this time I might bring the pop up lol
Ill be spending most of my time in the pop up as well. Ive never used it in the rain but I'm assuming its water proof
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Offline FSH4FN

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Re: Rain
« Reply #3 on: Dec 17, 2016, 09:10 AM »
I have 2 person Clam with sled combo that works well and doesn't seem to get wet inside when it rains... so I would also assume most are waterproof material. Best of luck! I wish I could go out but unfortunately my jiffy gas auger has been acting up a lot lately and doesn't seem to stay running. I'm highly considering buying an Ion X after the holidays...
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Re: Rain
« Reply #4 on: Dec 17, 2016, 12:34 PM »
 ??? ::)  With 7 inches of fluffy new snow up here I'm  kind of hoping for rain tomorrow!   Maybe it will soak the snow and freeze up when it drops to zero tomorrow night??
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Re: Rain
« Reply #5 on: Dec 17, 2016, 01:50 PM »
I agree with flags. Some of my best days out have been sitting on a bucket getting beat up by the elements. Never seem to notice the rain/sleet/wind much when you're hammerin' 'Em... I'll be out tomorrow. Cheers
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Re: Rain
« Reply #6 on: Dec 17, 2016, 03:31 PM »
Quote from: dickbaker on Dec 17, 2016, 12:34 PM
??? ::)  With 7 inches of fluffy new snow up here I'm  kind of hoping for rain tomorrow!   Maybe it will soak the snow and freeze up when it drops to zero tomorrow night??
Dick
I agree with Dick, 40 + degrees and a bit of rain will settle down this fluff and help the ice form better.
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Re: Rain
« Reply #7 on: Dec 17, 2016, 05:37 PM »
I agree dragging the JEt sled today was tough a little rain would help
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Offline HuntnFish603

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Re: Rain
« Reply #8 on: Dec 17, 2016, 05:43 PM »
Im afraid the rain will add too much weight to the snow we got and push the water up. We had wet spots that grew bigtime within hours of being out there today. I agree though if it hardened up, it would be easier getting around and pulling the sled
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Offline Running for flags

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Re: Rain
« Reply #9 on: Dec 17, 2016, 05:47 PM »
Quote from: Art 53 on Dec 17, 2016, 05:37 PM
I agree dragging the JEt sled today was tough a little rain would help

I added skis to my sled today so it should pull a lot easier at least I hope a 1/2 mile hike up hill to my pond will test it for sure
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