Ice Fishing BS Thread

I guess this is my annual dig up an old thread post lol

Anyone on the ice yet?

@LivinLoud and I are going out this week!

 

Winter roads just opened, ice roads should shortly. After this next freeze (-22C) tonight, should be good to go.

 

Charging up the GoPro tonight!

 

@ronoc thanks for the like that reminded me about this thread.

''Tis the season boys. I am in Idaho now and the lake nearby had ~2inches last I heard. Guess I should unpack my gear and see what I need.

 

@Blais03 and I got out for a couple hours this morning. Here’s a few shots, short video to follow

 

No problem man. I just got a Nil's high speed hand auger 6". I can't wait to put some holes in the ice.

 

Talked to a guy who was out just prior to it cooling off. He said about 2.5ft. then. It's been -31C last 3 days. Something tells me I'm gonna run out of extensions by Wednesday.

 

Lake link says that Monona Bay in Madison, WI has 5" finally after bouncing around 2" all season.

 

Sitting on 15 inches of ice in northern wisconsin. Fish are active but did need to sort a bit

 

It's been a few years, but I sure miss getting out on the ice and finding some tasty jumbos...

 

Went out form trip number three for 2018 yesterday, had lots of good pics but then dropped my phone in my ice hole...good days till though. between the 6 of us, we caught about 20 keeper crappie and 10 keepers of mixed bluegills and sunfish...also got to get my new to me used frabill hut out on the ice (only pic I have of it is in my driveway)

 

Had a friend do the same thing a few years ago. With the help of a fish camera and a minnow net we were able to retrieve the phone off the bottom of the lake. Hopefully 2018 brings you more nice fish and dryer outings for your phone!

 

One guy had a camera, but it was so filled with branches and sticks, and of course topped with 10 inches of ice..oh well better use my case with lanyard on the ice like i do on the boat.

 

Season's in full swing up here.

Tipsy flags everyone!

 

I have to say, being able to access ice fishing spots. Access points onto rivers and lakes is partly what inspired my taco purchase. (Super new, like 3 days new!) As well as being confident on a snow drift filled lake. @FastEddy59 probably knows about “big windy” an aptly nick named lake from our area.

Of course I’ll look to use for other outdoors adventures as I already enjoy camping and hiking. Maybe overland to more remote fishing/camping spots.

 

Absolutely! Can't catch 'em if you can't get there. Welcome to TW too.

 

Well snow is on the ground, its cold, and ice will soon be on the lakes out here in MN. First time ice fishing since I was a kid.

Anyone have any experience with this ice house? Its going on sale at the end of the month for $89
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/la...--orange-trim-ice-fishing-house/0000000233445

 

Saw some guys using a similar one late last year. Wind was just gettin’ gusty when I broke camp & on the move to another spot. Looked pretty stable. Never got a chance to ask but there was two people in there.

 

Neat, I think for the price it should work for me. Lakes N Rivers being fleetfarms "store brand" so it seems like a rebranded generic one. It does seem to share the same frame as many hunting blinds too.

 

Just watch the weave on the fabric. Some cut the wind better than others. Still gotta run a heater up here.