Remastered Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I've walked on 2 inches of river ice. So basically even if your highly overweight I'd say you could still fish on 4 inches no prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Of course, being so fat I worry about the ice breaking, but I'm slowly working on that. I like ice fishing with guys like you. Send em out first. If he can make it must be ok for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I fish more in winter than summer. But that is due to our extended winter season here in the land North of 60*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 The fat part, or the worrying part?? Ice fishing can be a great cardio workout - dragging your sled out, drilling holes, running between tip-ups, dragging the sled back. I need a sled too?! I'll never afford this! (the fat part. lost over 30lbs so far this year.. not sure exactly how much because my scale just said ERR2 when I'd stand on it, so I really don't know where I started, just when my weight started showing back up on the screen.. lol.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Ice fishing can be a great cardio workout - dragging your sled out, drilling holes, running between tip-ups, dragging the sled back. Or if you're me. Pull start the sled.. Pull start the augar. Twist the cap off the thermos.. Set to rods up real close so you don't have to run anywhere.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Human Spud!!!! You're cruel! That's what a floater suit is for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I like ice fishing with guys like you. Send em out first. If he can make it must be ok for me! Im not fishing with you Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Hahahaha! A canary yellow float suit? This is my float suite! Edited October 26, 2011 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I havent forgot I owe you Steve. I got to get me one of them ipods.For those slow days. I look forward to getting out with you this winter Brian. Perch or Whities/Lakers....doesn't matter to me. We will just have to get it done this year. BTW I don't think Apple makes the shuffle anymore. But the Nano's are awesome.plus they tell time and are able to get FM radio as well. I already asked Santa for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 This is my float suite! Nick,what are you doing? Photoshop man. I look forward to getting out with you this winter Brian. Perch or Whities/Lakers....doesn't matter to me. We will just have to get it done this year. BTW I don't think Apple makes the shuffle anymore. But the Nano's are awesome.plus they tell time and are able to get FM radio as well. I already asked Santa for one. No worries,it will happen. Do they still sell transistor radios? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Nick,what are you doing? Photoshop man. Don't worry Brian. My much heavier (at the time) fishing partner stood there first to make sure it was safe ice! In all seriousness, I am actually very safe on the ice.. Edited October 26, 2011 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Since they've opened up a year round pan-fish season in the Kawarthas, I've ice fished more than ever before. For years we would make one or two trips a year to Nipissing or Simcoe. The last two years I've fished more hardwater locally than the previous 15 years put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 If there were 6 months of ice to go along with 6 months of no ice... then I'd fish them about equal. This years ice season will be less than usual, it's been planned that way for a couple of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hey Dana, just keep this in mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hey Dana, just keep this in mind... Remember, there's no such thing as "safe ice". Charts are just a guide under ideal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Remember, there's no such thing as "safe ice". Charts are just a guide under ideal conditions. Thats very true Roy. Pressure cracks and overall conditions can and do change quickly. Play safe out there guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livinisfishin Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 The fat part, or the worrying ipart?? Ice fishing can be a great cardio workout - dragging your sled out, drilling holes, running between tip-ups, dragging the sled back. This right here is what its about for me...and of course catching the fish! I love it when you can't keep up between bites getting to the point where you are outta breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nah, not afraid - I welcome it. I tried it before and really didn't like it, but things are different now. Tastes change. I'm older, married, more mature, I like asparagus (still don't like brussels sprouts though), so maybe it'll be something I enjoy now. If it can help feed my fishing addiction through the miserable months, then I'm DTF (down to fish) in the winter. Of course, being so fat I worry about the ice breaking, but I'm slowly working on that. Dana, your'e hilarious, i like your writing style and sense of humour dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 The problem I see with measuring ice thickness is that if it's too thin, it's probably gonna be too late. I will probably play it very safe and wait for the cars to get on the ice first, and then I'll go. Dana, your'e hilarious, i like your writing style and sense of humour dude. Haha, thanks. You might like , then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Dana, when I go to my folks place on a lake I bring a fully charged cordless drill with me, a rather large bit and a tape measure. make sure the tape can get in the hole to see how thick it is and just inch out bit by bit. you will almost always hear the lake make sounds that might freak you out but most of the time it's the lake making more ice and air trying to get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 My advice Dana. Find a seasoned ice fishing vet, and go out with them for a season. For the first year, I never went on the ice alone. The guy that I fish with has been fishing Simcoe for almost 50 years. I've learned so much about ice safety from fishing with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Remember, there's no such thing as "safe ice". Charts are just a guide under ideal conditions. Wheres Chevy when ya need him. He can tell ya personally,that safe ice,is not always safe ice. Glad he,s around to tell us this. (wish I could find his post) Same area two weeks later,there were people every where. Both Terry and I, seen a guy go in,even though he was following a walked path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 My advice Dana. Find a seasoned ice fishing vet, and go out with them for a season. For the first year, I never went on the ice alone. The guy that I fish with has been fishing Simcoe for almost 50 years. I've learned so much about ice safety from fishing with him. Yeah, that's good advice, and considering I don't own anything, not an auger, not winter clothing, no float suit, no sled, not even a long drill bit (though I do own a bag of potatoes - Sinclair will have to give me more details on how to use these for safety purposes), I'll probably have no choice but to go with someone who has at least some of that stuff. I know a few people who have plans to take me out on the ice, and my cousin and best friend both have ice fished and are interested too. I'm not sure if I'll find an actual ice fishing pro around me, but I definitely don't plan to go alone yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 If Blair hosts another Nippissing G2G this winter, you should go. Good fun on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Yeah, that's good advice, and considering I don't own anything, not an auger, not winter clothing, no float suit, no sled, not even a long drill bit (though I do own a bag of potatoes - Sinclair will have to give me more details on how to use these for safety purposes), I'll probably have no choice but to go with someone who has at least some of that stuff. I know a few people who have plans to take me out on the ice, and my cousin and best friend both have ice fished and are interested too. I'm not sure if I'll find an actual ice fishing pro around me, but I definitely don't plan to go alone yet. Dana (Dude) then feel free to HEAD SOUTH and PM me or Sinclair and either one of us can and or will take you out. Hell, I'll even throw in a tarp to keep you warm and dry if you don't have anything. That, and I have the rod's, reels, lures and stuff (hutt too) so you just need to show up! (if you can get here) to go fishing. Heck, we may even trick young_one or others to come out fishing too, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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