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I'm still fishing 8-10". We've got till the end of Feb minimum probably into early March. Just like every year, while many are worrying about no ice we'll be tearing 'em up. These little warm spells haven't done squat!!!
The snow is falling in the omaha metro area. We have a good 2 inches at 2 am now, thank you God for snow. The ice should firm back up.
West end of the state still has good ice the box butte tourney is this weekend too!!!
You guys are all giving up already? More fish for me then.
Fine line between catching fish and not being smart when conditions dont allow for it. 4-5" of poor ice is not safe, end of story. Heading north for a 3 day fishing trip and after that, the gear will likely be put away for the season. Unless it gets below zero for a long period then the SE part of the state may be done. Is that all ice? No. Is that a broad statement? Yes. I guess Im not the guy who brings enough equipment to start a small construction company along with me fishing. Im not big on using planks, boards, ladders, ropes etc to get on the ice and fish. Ill wave to you when I go by in my boat and you are sitting on the last remaining small iceberg left on the lake....LOL. Be safe.
And I'll wave back! Maybe you would be nice enough to drop me off on that last ice patch with your boat.
I hope to get Sat morn in before ice slips away! If this cold snap adds some ice. Pond with shady west shore, should have good entry. Ill send the heaviest guy first. If I get wet, I get wet. Wont be the first or last time.
im not the guy who brings enough equipment to start a small construction company LMFAO!!!!! i know right..first time i saw a contractor i was baffled , im thinkin what the hell is going on here is this guy gonna come out and build a ice house from scratch and then when he got set up he didnt even bring have one .....it was the highlite of the day for sure. and right when i think ive seen it all lol!