redneck666 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) dont mean to annoy with my constant bay topics, lol. But i just want a little reassurance on one thing, im a 230lb guy and am looking to take my citation 377 out to leigh's bay for some ice fishing early saturday morning. would it be safe to drive the old sled out onto the ice or should i park it on shore and haul my gear to the desired location? and do i have to be choosy with my spot or are them there whities all over the bay? i should have added this for the none local guys willing to help: ice should be around 7-8" maybe more... thanks for any help guys, JP Edited January 8, 2010 by bigredneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'll do it from here.. if you're not sure.. don't go. Park it and spud or drill out. If you like what you see... sled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 when it doubt, i don't mess with ice. can't help you and i don't know what kind of currents and such are out that away. good luck on the water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) it cant be to bad seeing as how theres huts out on the bay right now. me and my buddy were parked side by side while we were on our snowmobiles last year and we're both BIG guys. we didnt fall through the ice so all was good, besides the fact i wasnt fishing and we watched a few guys pull some nice fish up. if theres still snow covering my street tomorrow i'll have to take a ride to the bay on my sled Edited January 8, 2010 by bigredneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 your good...stay on the trail TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeon Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 People usually have sleds on the ice around those parts in Mid-Late December. I'm headed out this morning I'll give you an ice report if I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I saw people unloading 4 wheelers there yesterday to head out. I would imagine its ok. Just stay on the trail to you punch your own hole. Fish near the huts...them guys bait the holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Whether it's "safe" or not, it would be a good idea to wear some type of floatation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeon Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 10'' of clear ice, your safe. Fishing however will be questionable, the water is at an all time murkeyness. Also leighs bay for a friday morning was extremely popular, hate to see a Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto_Angler Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 it cant be to bad seeing as how theres huts out on the bay right now. me and my buddy were parked side by side while we were on our snowmobiles last year and we're both BIG guys. we didnt fall through the ice so all was good, besides the fact i wasnt fishing and we watched a few guys pull some nice fish up. if theres still snow covering my street tomorrow i'll have to take a ride to the bay on my sled If you've already mad eup your mind why bother asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Honestly, if you were asking for ice conditions in wawa cool, its a drive, but this is literally in town, go check it out and make your own calls. I know I'd hate to sink a sled cuz someone on the computer said it was safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Duuude. Tisk tisk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) Whether it's "safe" or not, it would be a good idea to wear some type of floatation. bring your fancy suit on by then, i'll test it for ya Edited January 8, 2010 by bigredneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Fish near the huts....them guys bait the holes i "bait" when i fish too, along the pier i use "something" in a little sack, tied to my shoe and then lowered into the water which disperses scent into the water. i noticed it actually puts my catch rate way up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeon Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 i "bait" when i fish too, along the pier i use "something" in a little sack, tied to my shoe and then lowered into the water which disperses scent into the water. i noticed it actually puts my catch rate way up! Well, what is this secret something? And its something you keep tied to your shoe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) Well, what is this secret something? And its something you keep tied to your shoe? this secret somthing isnt much of a secret, its just a household spice i learned from the internet attracts whitefish. i just tie it to my shoe while im doing stationary fishing cause there isnt anything else to hook it onto. lets see if you can guess my "secret" spice lol Edited January 9, 2010 by bigredneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Garlic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) Garlic well, i left that for xeon, but uhh..... good enough, lol....... your right by the way! Edited January 9, 2010 by bigredneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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