Would you guys trust 4 1/4 inches enough to put up my clam tent?

[jto97]

Exactly what the title says. Thanks guys

[jto97]

Bump

[polarkraft]

Yes  but  by tent do you  mean a flipover or one with ice anchors  . Either  one is fine flip overs are easier  to  stay  with the schools.

[jto97]

Ice anchors

[prospector]

Yes, yes, yes. Three is fine if the ice is solid. Better to be sitting In a tent with weight distributed by the sled than walking around on sketchy ice. Make sure that the edges are good at the end of the day if temps are above freezing, especially on south facing shorelines. Hubs are fine too.

[Chuckles]

Yes 4 inches of ice is fine for a Clam tent.

 Now ice anchors....that's another subject.
 
 Depends on what size auger you have.  6 inch hole requires a 5 inch anchor.  8 inch hole requires a 7 inch anchor.  10 inch hole ...that's right 9 inch anchor.     Get a soup can or coffee can whatever fits down the hole. Fill it full of concrete, place an eye bolt in the top of it. When the concrete hardens tie a 50 foot rope onto the eye bolt.
 
NO NO those only work for soft water .... I'm just messing with you.

Google ice anchors you'll get the picture. they are a screw you wind into the ice to anchor your tent when the wind blows.

[cabst119]

I wouldn't hesitate for a second unless you weigh over 300 lb.

[newberry kid]

You can drive a truck on 4 1/2 inches !

[fishermantim]

You can drive a truck on 4 1/2 inches !

NO YOU CANNOT!!!!

Before giving incorrect advice/comments, think of the consequences that might result should a first timer actually listen to this bad advice!!!

[Mike Reilly]

i don't think i would drive my quad on early ice only 4 and a half inches   definitely not a car not mine anyway

[chez]

Did it saturday on Millers.

[maxsr]

Ice that thick and clear is good, but don't just go out blind it could be 4 1/2" at shore and 2" 20 feet away check it as you go and make sure you are safe you are hauling all your equipment and you out on the ice so add it up. And the other guys that have to come up to you and see how you are doing one or two extra guys add up. Just a thought.....
Maxsr

[JiggerDan]

NO YOU CANNOT!!!!Before giving incorrect advice/comments, think of the consequences that might result should a first timer actually listen to this bad advice!!!

X2. This is absolutely boneheaded! Don't drive a truck on 4.5 inches!!

[fishermantim]

You can drive a truck on 4 1/2 inches !

Better yet YOU drive YOUR truck out on 4 1/2 inches of ice, and everybody on shore will wave to you as your truck goes "bye-bye"!

[jeepdude64]

he is correct you could drive a truck on 4 1/2 inches ONCE.. now driving back will be a different story you would truly need a lift.  post like this should of be deleted by the moderator.  I watch tv (the tru channel) and realize that one might read this and try it. 

[bassackwards]

You can drive a truck on 4 1/2 inches !

How dumb.

 I hope you are joking, and I hope everyone knows how stupid your statement is. This site helps many people stay safe, and your not doing any part to help keep it that way. Bonehead.

[NYSporty]

How dumb.

 I hope you are joking, and I hope everyone knows how stupid your statement is. This site helps many people stay safe, and your not doing any part to help keep it that way. Bonehead.

4X
My ATV will go through 3.5" belive me I know!

[deer george]

 First Ice is always the worst  every one wanting to get out and now 4" one place and 1-1/2 " the next , this and last ice is when especially new guys on the ice get in trouble or worst. We all need to be careful it is common on some lakes to have varying ice thickness 4" of black is  grate but that doesn't mean it's the same every were

[Swadey1214]

Good solid ice yes

[fishing455]

A Tonka Truck would be ok on 4.5"