Larry Lloyd
Well-Known Member
Is -14C here by the Bay. Poor visibility, but looks like ice covering every thing I can see.
Thanks for the update on the ice condition @oldcutmarina and as always,I love your oldcutmarina live webcam as well. Today,I will be organizing my ice fishing tackle,and here’s hoping for a “safe” hard water season ahead!Yes, the bay has ice.
But it’s a crappy first freeze. Consisting of snow, slush, and Highwinds!View attachment 83407The long range keeps changing I give up.!
Well, I really don’t give up!
Excellent news @Larry Lloyd perhaps there might be some hope for a “ safe hard water” fishing season this year!!Is -14C here by the Bay. Poor visibility, but looks like ice covering every thing I can see.
Good news there @Winchestersx4 about the cold weather, and I actually just finished sharpening my ice auger blades yesterday.Should be makin ice tonight -30 windchill!!..a good solid week off evening temps -12 area get the augers ready!!..
Use all of the above. One thing I suggest is a good dry bag. When closed properly u can trap air in there and it works well as a flotation/rescue device. Never had to use it while fishing but tried it in pool when checking the buoyancy of my floater suit and worked well, couldn't pull the bag under the water with my normal gear in it.Safe should be the key word when it comes to ice and of course ice fishing. First ice is is usually dubious and I wouldn't be in a rush to get out there until some Pro's check on it's thickness and quality. Is it blue or white ice ? Clear or snow covered ? Minimum 4 inch of blue ice to walk on and 6 for ATV/snowmobiles as white ice probably has air or snow infused in it and isn't as strong. Less than 4 inch ... STAY OFF ! I'm pretty sure the Boyz from St. Williams Fire & Rescue don't want to get that type of call but they will risk their lives to save yours !
Query ; How many guys have or carry their own rescue equipment ? Floatation/Survival suit, ice picks, throw rope ?
How buoyant are float suits? I should really test mine out during the nice weather.Use all of the above. One thing I suggest is a good dry bag. When closed properly u can trap air in there and it works well as a flotation/rescue device. Never had to use it while fishing but tried it in pool when checking the buoyancy of my floater suit and worked well, couldn't pull the bag under the water with my normal gear in it.
As long as its below freezing at night it will be fine!Showing back on pius side daytimes next week with rain
Words to live by!One thing I suggest is a good dry bag.
I wear a helly hanson and it kept my 200lbs from going down. I've had it for atleast 12 years so was surprised it did so well. All about care and storage with them.How buoyant are float suits? I should really test mine out during the nice weather.
Good ole ai predicting the weather forcasts!Yes, the bay has ice.
But it’s a crappy first freeze. Consisting of snow, slush, and Highwinds!View attachment 83407The long range keeps changing I give up.!
Well, I really don’t give up!
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