Am I the only one beginning to worry

[Rangerclay]

LISTEN!  With everyone asking about the weather and ice conditions.  I am worried that someone is going to fall through and drown in the upcoming days

Guys & gals, if there is one thing that 26 years of ice fishing has taught me.  If you are questioning yourself if the ice is going to be weak, IT PROBABLY IS AND STAY HOME!  The ice will firm up in another week or so and then you can enjoy yourself.  Remember, you have family at home that love you and need you!

There!  I've said my peace.
Ranger

[utes]

Gotta agree with you there Rangerclay. I have never gone through and don't plan on it any time soon. Stay On Top, Utes

[ICE LUNATIC]

Thats a very good point,if they have to question if it is safe,then stay off it until you know for dewfinately that it is!

[toes r cold]

Yes, you have to worry about the ice thickness. Also yo have to worry about how much you drink on the ice. Yeah I like a couple beers out ther, but some guys are sloshed at the end of the day. So are they gonna drive a car? A sled? 4wheeler? Or try and walk back safely? I don't mean to be a wet blanket, but think about the drink.

[billybono]

no worries here.....plenty of ice if ya look around....its below freezing more than it is above in a 24 hour period  besides its still only january tenth and ive already made over a dozen trips....lots of time left


                           billybono

[fzgil]

I for one will be waiting it out at least until Sunday. I fish with my 12 y/o boy and cannot afford the consequences of a poor decision. He keeps me in check on the beverages too, other than the occasional or a thermos of Mojo with some Bailey's in it !

[adkRoy]

Time to put the pontoons on the shanty.

[Tom Leitz]

New to the board and new to ice fishing.

I hit round lake last Saturday (Saratoga County).  A solid 8 inches of ice.

Is this warm weather enough to ruin it for this coming Saturday.

[adkRoy]

New to the board and new to ice fishing.

I hit round lake last Saturday (Saratoga County).  A solid 8 inches of ice.

Is this warm weather enough to ruin it for this coming Saturday.

If the warm weather is accompanied by a lot of rain it will.

[IceGeek]

taking the boat out this weekend I hope!

[fishuhalik]

I'm sorry to hear that, guys.  I'll see if I can blow some cold weather your way   

[fzgil]

My guess the rain predicted will have most of these local waters messed up! How did you do on Round saturday? I hit it Sunday before first light fished till 11:30 and iced a perch and a crappie. The race track in front of the launch got started around 11:00
Frank

[Tom Leitz]

Ended up doing pretty well, but it was a challenging day.

First off, the auger (hadn't been used in years) didn't work - blades were sharp but probably bent.  I ordered new ones on Monday.  Took 15 minutes to drill a hole. 

Walked out from the parking area on 9, in about 15 feet towards the center and tried everything to no avail.

Moved all the way across the lake and got into fish in 5' of water.  Caught 4 perch (2 slabs) and about 20 bluegills.  Kept 2 perch and about 10 gills for a fish fry that night.  Also got 3 largemouths - 2 were about 12 inches and the 3rd was nice - maybe 4 lbs.  All fish were caught on small jigs tipped with mousies.

Didn't have a hit on a tip-up all day.

[fzgil]

I talked to a guy named Paul that told me theside opposite Rt 9 was the Bass honey hole. Neversaw anyone head all the way across. Hope your Auger woes are behind you!