12-01-2015, 01:22 PM
TD agreed however I do believe there are folks who visit this site and maybe just maybe they'll see these tips and even better yet possibly pass this info along to others who aren't members. Can't hurt IMHO...
As for others regarding snowmobiles...we also use a snowmobile as we are older too and having the ice chariot makes a whole lot of difference. Totally agreed with paths established by sleds/ATVs makes it way easier for all others trekking onto and off the ice.
Those of us who act responsibly keep our distance from anglers setup and fishing that aren't on any established path including we don't need to fly across the ice at 50MPH plus...however I have witnessed on occasions sleds/ATVs zooming very close to folks (including us) on the ice going in excess of 30MPH. This is even more dangerous in foggy conditions or at night...We too have helped folks get gear onto and off the ice when conditions went south and at the end of a long plentiful ice fishing trip.
Its going to be a much better year this year with ice conditions and wishing all the best and we can't wait ourselves...but we don't need to be the first out on ice that's less then 4" the fish will still be there...carry-on...Oh here's a couple pictures on ice mind you this is for clear ice...anything can impact the ice conditions...
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[inline "ATV through Ice at Berry.jpg"]
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As for others regarding snowmobiles...we also use a snowmobile as we are older too and having the ice chariot makes a whole lot of difference. Totally agreed with paths established by sleds/ATVs makes it way easier for all others trekking onto and off the ice.
Those of us who act responsibly keep our distance from anglers setup and fishing that aren't on any established path including we don't need to fly across the ice at 50MPH plus...however I have witnessed on occasions sleds/ATVs zooming very close to folks (including us) on the ice going in excess of 30MPH. This is even more dangerous in foggy conditions or at night...We too have helped folks get gear onto and off the ice when conditions went south and at the end of a long plentiful ice fishing trip.
Its going to be a much better year this year with ice conditions and wishing all the best and we can't wait ourselves...but we don't need to be the first out on ice that's less then 4" the fish will still be there...carry-on...Oh here's a couple pictures on ice mind you this is for clear ice...anything can impact the ice conditions...
[inline "Ice Thickness-1.jpg"]
[inline "ATV through Ice at Berry.jpg"]
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