Ice Fishing Safety????? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T15:25:17Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/ice-fishing-safety?id=2036984%3ATopic%3A226796&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAt least 4 inch of clear ice…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-17:2036984:Comment:2270742011-12-17T16:27:30.197ZJohn Cachelhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnCachel
<p>At least 4 inch of clear ice for me! I always walk on people or snowmoble's path on lake if snow is out there. I knew its safe. I fell in about 25 years ago thats only few feet away from 6 inch thick! watch out of spring! It gave me bad nightmare for a long time and I dont go ice fishing for about 5 years then I start slowly back to ice fishing! Its not funny and no fun when you fell in! NO safe ice out there.....never know! I always careful on ice no matter how thick the ice is.... 4 inch…</p>
<p>At least 4 inch of clear ice for me! I always walk on people or snowmoble's path on lake if snow is out there. I knew its safe. I fell in about 25 years ago thats only few feet away from 6 inch thick! watch out of spring! It gave me bad nightmare for a long time and I dont go ice fishing for about 5 years then I start slowly back to ice fishing! Its not funny and no fun when you fell in! NO safe ice out there.....never know! I always careful on ice no matter how thick the ice is.... 4 inch or 12 inch! I always wear long rope tied on my fishtrap when I go out alone! Lifejacket and for early ice fishing! Some of my biggiest bluegill and yellow perch came from ice fishing! Be careful and have fun ice fishing!</p> So, how thick does the ice ha…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2267602011-12-15T19:11:07.116ZJBplusThuyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JonathanByrne
<p>So, how thick does the ice have to be too drive an SUV or pickup onto it?</p>
<p>So, how thick does the ice have to be too drive an SUV or pickup onto it?</p> Thank you 2lb, Finally a way…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2268892011-12-15T13:42:41.404ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>Thank you 2lb, Finally a way I can go ice fishing!!!!!! Where pray tell can I get one of these???? I'm in!!!!</p>
<p>Thank you 2lb, Finally a way I can go ice fishing!!!!!! Where pray tell can I get one of these???? I'm in!!!!</p> Thanks for all the info on th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2268882011-12-15T13:08:04.059ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>Thanks for all the info on this subject, with that I have come to some conclusions, putting it all together with Bill's picture!!!!!</p>
<p> Do not ICE FISH alone (drive in caravans out on the lake)!!!! The guy riding shotgun gets out and checks the depth of the ice every so often with a SPUD!!!!!! When exiting the lake do not drive over ice with 1" of snow!!!</p>
<p> 2lbgill told ME to stay off of the ice ( HEARD IT)!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>To all ICE FISHERS, take HEED and becareful out…</p>
<p>Thanks for all the info on this subject, with that I have come to some conclusions, putting it all together with Bill's picture!!!!!</p>
<p> Do not ICE FISH alone (drive in caravans out on the lake)!!!! The guy riding shotgun gets out and checks the depth of the ice every so often with a SPUD!!!!!! When exiting the lake do not drive over ice with 1" of snow!!!</p>
<p> 2lbgill told ME to stay off of the ice ( HEARD IT)!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>To all ICE FISHERS, take HEED and becareful out there!!!! We want to see YALL back on here with pictures!!!!!!!!</p> LOL, Thats great, that is the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2267512011-12-15T03:04:31.280ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>LOL, Thats great, that is the difference looks like a party!!!! Was everyone Fishing??????? You know I might consider something like that!!!!! Are all of them parked on the lake itself!!!!!</p>
<p>LOL, Thats great, that is the difference looks like a party!!!! Was everyone Fishing??????? You know I might consider something like that!!!!! Are all of them parked on the lake itself!!!!!</p> On one hand I'm sorry that yo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2264802011-12-15T02:52:42.745ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>On one hand I'm sorry that you won't get to try it, but on the other I'm glad you won't be taking any unnecessary risks!</p>
<p>On one hand I'm sorry that you won't get to try it, but on the other I'm glad you won't be taking any unnecessary risks!</p> How many cows?.....lol
This i…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2264792011-12-15T02:26:39.942ZBill "Musky" Modicahttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MuskyMod
<p>How many cows?.....lol</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167392950?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167392950?profile=original" width="640"/></a>This is one of my local lakes....Paddock lake, Wi.</p>
<p>How many cows?.....lol</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167392950?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167392950?profile=original" width="640"/></a>This is one of my local lakes....Paddock lake, Wi.</p> Tony, In Oklahoma ice fishing…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2264782011-12-15T02:18:02.664ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>Tony, In Oklahoma ice fishing is not really an option!!!! once or maybe twice in a decade the ice is thick enough!!!!! Years ago a guy from Canada who I computered with said I ought to try it!!!!! I explained you just don't do that here!!!! The next day at work I went by a pond, with snow on the ice and there were a dozen cows standing on the ice!!!! I thought you know it would support my weight. The cattle were 400 to 500 lbs!!!! Three days later six of them had fell thru the ice!!!!! Now…</p>
<p>Tony, In Oklahoma ice fishing is not really an option!!!! once or maybe twice in a decade the ice is thick enough!!!!! Years ago a guy from Canada who I computered with said I ought to try it!!!!! I explained you just don't do that here!!!! The next day at work I went by a pond, with snow on the ice and there were a dozen cows standing on the ice!!!! I thought you know it would support my weight. The cattle were 400 to 500 lbs!!!! Three days later six of them had fell thru the ice!!!!! Now at times it is possible here but after falling thru the ice myself when I was about 10, my Mother in a covincing and loving way taught me not to go on the ice, EVER!!!!!! Some lessons stay with you along time!!!!!</p>
<p> If I ever head to the north country, might have to give it a try!!!!! It does intrigue me!!!!</p> Greg, do you have any buddies…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2267422011-12-15T01:00:13.150ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Greg, do you have any buddies who icefish? It can be a fun, and extremely productive way to catch fish, but it has it's own hazards, even for seasoned anglers, as Bill has pointed out. I would like to see you hook up with someone who has some hardwater experience for your first few times, at least until you get a feel for what's going on, and what things you need to watch for.</p>
<p>Do not go out without the following, I don't care how many people you're with.</p>
<p>Ice cleats on your…</p>
<p>Greg, do you have any buddies who icefish? It can be a fun, and extremely productive way to catch fish, but it has it's own hazards, even for seasoned anglers, as Bill has pointed out. I would like to see you hook up with someone who has some hardwater experience for your first few times, at least until you get a feel for what's going on, and what things you need to watch for.</p>
<p>Do not go out without the following, I don't care how many people you're with.</p>
<p>Ice cleats on your boots.</p>
<p>A set of floating "picks", around your neck, or somewhere instantly obtainable. Not buttoned up in a pocket.</p>
<p>A flotation suit, or PFD.</p>
<p>Carry 50-100' of rope in your gear at all times. It might save your live, or someone else's. Tie a large knot in each end. Frozen fingers don't grip well.</p>
<p>Keep a cell phone in a dry location. Some guys seal em' up in a ziplock and put them in a pocket, I'm not sure I could get it out and use it with frozen hands... I keep mine in my vehicle, back on shore.</p>
<p>Keep a spare set of clothes in your vehicle.</p>
<p>I'm sure I'll think of a few other commandments shortly.</p> 12 weeks of ice-fishing on av…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-15:2036984:Comment:2267412011-12-15T00:53:31.056ZBill "Musky" Modicahttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MuskyMod
<p>12 weeks of ice-fishing on average.....typically mid Dec. to mid March....but we are behind....might not be safe until Jan....Farmers Almanac said we would have a colder winter....go figure. </p>
<p>12 weeks of ice-fishing on average.....typically mid Dec. to mid March....but we are behind....might not be safe until Jan....Farmers Almanac said we would have a colder winter....go figure. </p>