hockeyplayerz_14 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 hey all, was just wondering if anyone has been out on Virginia beach or port bolster? I hear both have good ice and was wondering which would over all be better? if your looking to head out tomorrow pm me. Thanks Alex
irishfield Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Already a few posts about it Alex if you poke around a bit! Be cautious... 45K west wind tomorrow. Can't wait to drive to Owen Sound again in that!
misfish Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Yep like Wayne said,the winds are up there already this morning. Strong out of the west.
BillM Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 I wouldn't be out anywhere with winds like we've got this morning.
misfish Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 I wouldn't be out anywhere with winds like we've got this morning. Oh ,you can bet there will be some.Those wave are going to crush some ice over there.
NAW Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Be careful Alex. Like the others have said. Thin ice in Simcoe and strong winds. We don't want a repeat of the ice rescue like what happened last year.
BillM Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 If you're going out, make sure to stash a few bucks away to cover the rescue fees! (All joking aside, be safe out there if you do go)
bobowski Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Now you guys have me thinking. I am just about to leave to go to VB. I was thinking about the affects of the wind aswell. Especially out of the west. I'm itching really bad. Maybe I should wait until tomorrow?
Reelaction Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Might be a good call to wait until tomorrow. You can be out there with the rest of us nuts. Planning on Virginia Beach tomorrow. Hopefully the water is clear. My son loves sight fishing the yellow bellies.
hockeyplayerz_14 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Posted January 4, 2013 i just went up to couch. still had fun, no keepers tho
BillM Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 i just went up to couch. still had fun, no keepers tho Lots of guys out there I'm assuming?
hockeyplayerz_14 Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Posted January 5, 2013 Lots of guys out there I'm assuming? only about 5 that i could see. i was infront of rama
Fisherman Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 If you're going to Virginia Beach, the parking nitwits are at it hardcore, apparantely issued a wack(30+)of tickets for parking more than 3hrs in areas where there were not any no parking signs.
tapout Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 If you're going to Virginia Beach, the parking nitwits are at it hardcore, apparantely issued a wack(30+)of tickets for parking more than 3hrs in areas where there were not any no parking signs. Was this on Hadden Rd? That's where I usually park.
Reelaction Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 You got it. Hadden Rd. I was planning on parking there tomorrow morning. May need to re-think that Lets see. $60.00 gas, $10 minnows, $30 parking, hundreds in equipment Catching a few perch on Simcoe.....................Priceless!!!!!
Terry Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 wonder how much I could make with valet parking, moving each vehicle every 2.9 hours
irishfield Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 They only need to move one parking spot Terry.. 2 guys.. change belts.. you'd go broke running to the bank for change!
tapout Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 Is the parking lot next to the restaurant still open to the public? I've parked there before. It was paid parking and about 10 dollars but that was a few years ago.
BillM Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 only about 5 that i could see. i was infront of rama Thanks bud, that's usually where I go out.
chris f. Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 wonder how much I could make with valet parking, moving each vehicle every 2.9 hours lol...great idea terry, im in.... lol, now can i ask something without ? what is it about hte strong wind that effects the ice.. thick or thin... what can the wind do the the ice? i've always fished lakes with little to no current around my cottage ( kashwakamak lake: mazinaw, marble, big gull ect.. ) and i've never had an experience where the wind causes issues. i have only spent time on simcoe when i was younger and i remember better ice in the 80's and 90's...?
BillM Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 Wind can bust up ice in no time.. A few unlucky people found out on Simcoe last year and had to be rescued by helicopter.
misfish Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) lol...great idea terry, im in.... lol, now can i ask something without ? what is it about hte strong wind that effects the ice.. thick or thin... what can the wind do the the ice? i've always fished lakes with little to no current around my cottage ( kashwakamak lake: mazinaw, marble, big gull ect.. ) and i've never had an experience where the wind causes issues. i have only spent time on simcoe when i was younger and i remember better ice in the 80's and 90's...? To answer your question......... Yesterdays winds were out of the west45-55 kmh. No ice on this side. By the time the waves and rollers get built up heading east,it easy to crush any ice over there.The ice will go up and down,eventually snapping it.Then it begins. Edited January 5, 2013 by Misfish
chris f. Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 ah.. i see. does that happen if the lake is totally frozen over or is it just if there is open water around... ?
misfish Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 Never seen it. But,I would think if the ice is thin,the pressure from the wind could make the ice move up and down,eventully causing a break.
Fisherman Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 If I remember right it's called fetch, the distance that's open to the wind, frozen or not. The stronger the wind the more "pull" it has on the surface and yes, it will go up and down. And, the marina is still open with a few guys fishing off the docks this morning.
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