How much

[GOTONE]

I was just wondering how much ice do you guys need to go out on these inland lakes I will go out on 3 inches my self that is all I need to set tip ups and catch some gills so hopefully I will be out there soon

[icefishermanmark]

A solid 3 inches is good for me, that way if I venture on 2.5 inches no big deal. Generally thought I use 3-4" as a rule. I wouldn't be getting too excited just yet. We've had skim ice this time of year, and then haven't gotten out until mid to late January. Not trying to be pessimistic, I just don't want to get my hopes up.

[abovee96]

I'm gonna venture out tomorrow, Hoping to see an inch and a half. If it breaks, I come home. If it holds me, I fish. Keep in mind this is only 3 or so ft of water and a pretty good solid bottom. I wouldn't go on deep water without 3-4 inches.

[DE82]

AT LEAST 4inches. I'm around 250lbs and I'm not swiming for any fish :lol:

[Roosevelt]

3" minimum, even then it can be less than an inch thick in spots. Risky!

[fish fanatic jr.]

3-4 same with everyone else it's just not worth it.

[Joeker51]

3-4 same with everyone else it's just not worth it.

Way to go Junior, beat the ole man to the fish:evil:. Known your dad....he won't go out until there's enough ice to support the quad.:lol:

[jacktownhooker]

I'm gonna venture out tomorrow, Hoping to see an inch and a half. If it breaks, I come home. If it holds me, I fish. Keep in mind this is only 3 or so ft of water and a pretty good solid bottom. I wouldn't go on deep water without 3-4 inches. just strap on some 2x8 4 ft long plywood and fish all day !! :idea: :lol::lol:

[fish fanatic jr.]

Way to go Junior, beat the ole man to the fish:evil:. Known your dad....he won't go out until there's enough ice to support the quad.:lol:

:gaga::gaga::lol::lol::yeahthat:

[jimbo]

at least 2 whacks with a spud thick is good for me.
depends in the ice (black ice or white snow packed ice)

[Joeker51]

Way to go Junior, beat the ole man to the fish:evil:. Known your dad....he won't go out until there's enough ice to support the quad.:lol:

:gaga::gaga::lol::lol::yeahthat:

Easy there Junior. Pops's see's that post and he'll take away yur keys.:16suspect:lol:

[Wishn I was fishn]

I go out with and inch and a half. But I dont weight mor than 170# soaking wet and wear a size 12 shoe.;) But I always wear a life vest on first ice. Looked out the window this morning and the entire lake is skimmed over.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/3050466466_2bed113f1d.jpg?v=0

[fish fanatic jr.]

you ain't kidding joker:lol:

[Joeker51]

you ain't kidding joker:lol:

:shhh: He'll be taken away the fishin line next.:16suspect




Not that I'm hint'n to him how to get his gear back.:evil:

[fish fanatic jr.]

nah but right now i'm trying to get a cb radio got the whips from my uncle just need to buy the cb butt may need dads crdit card.:yikes: to buy the stuff man i need to suck u a little now

[abovee96]

Made the drive to the honey hole, usually if there is ice on the ponds around here there will be enough ice there. Apparently something is different this year no ice at all on the lake and in the canal there was still spots with open water about 2 ft across. Needless to say we turned around and went home. Might try to get on the canal tomorrow.