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| Just read a timely reminder that at least in Oneida County, you are pushing your luck by ice fishing right now. A local guy that specializes in off road and through ice recoveries told the local news that it just is not safe on a lot of lakes. He had just recovered an ice fishing shanty and ATV that two older gentlemen sank on a local lake. Bait shop in Minocqua echoed that warning. We should get some solid ice with night temps dropping but right now, better to be safe than sorry. I know that what was pretty solid ice in front of my place is now slushy.
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Location: Brighton CO. | We need 4" at least to be safe bring your sled only to carry your gear. It's no time for heavy fish houses or ATV's or Snowmobiles. Wear a life jacket under your coat and cleats on your boots. |
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Location: Ames, Iowa | Former student of mine said he was fishing on 3.5" of clear ice on a local pond. Is it that worth it? Insane..... |
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Location: NW WI | Everyone by me is reporting 3.5-5" on small acreage&large shallow acreage.
Edited by 7.62xJay 12/10/2024 10:58 PM
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