Christopheraaron Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hey guys, I'm taking a friend out for his first time ice fishing tomorrow, we were thinking Simcoe but do have a couple of other options. The only thing is that he's an older guy and I'll likely be pulling most if not all of the gear. Ideally I'd want to hit up Virginia beach but I haven't been this season and am not sure what the snow conditions are like, if it's anymore then just a dusting I'll probably just hit cooks or a small lake. Any updates are appreciated! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big guy Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 much more than a dusting out there. had a guy stop by yesterday on a Grizzly, with chains and he was saying he needed to switch to his snowmobile as the bike was getting bogged down a bit in the drifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerdown Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I was up there on Saturday, we got to the ice road at 7:30 and it was hard to see where the road was defined. I would recommend driving on the ice road, and perpendicular to where you want to fish. Have your buddy stay where you unload. Then park your vehicle either just off the road, where there is limited spots, or go back to the shore. Keep in mind, a truck fell through the ice a few weeks ago and they had to move the ice road over. The snow drifts can be steep and even with a 4x4 can get stuck. Some snow drifts were about 10"-12" deep. Treking out there will be tough even if you are not dragging anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 It's now snowmobile country. I could've made it with my quad the other day out of Beaverton, but the sled was definitely more efficient. Walking would truly suck if you had to pull anything. It'd be okay with snowshoes and a backpack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronzo Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I walked out this past Saturday out of Sandy Cove area, and only made it to the 20ft water mark before deciding that was enough pulling. It snowed since then, so I'd have to guess there must be 6-8" of snow in some spots. Problem with walking is the snow is now so deep, even snowmobile tracks aren't as solid as you'd hope. Hauling the flasher, portable hut, heater, tackle, etc in the sled makes for a tough go with this much snow. Much prefer a set of cleats and glare ice for walking and pulling! I walked halfway to Fox Island from Sandy Cove earlier this year with my cleats, that was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I think I will be running my snowshoes and Smitty Sled this weekend! Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Last Sat was brutal walking out.Only more snow since then. Hoping for a couple beaten down paths this Sat or it will not be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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