8 inches is my magic number. The older you get to more you need.

I like the ATV above the waterline.

G.C.

OHHHHHH I'm super jealous Tami! I have to work all weekend!! Oh well! Have fun!! Post pics please!!!

Who else is getting out there this weekend?

I'm still in deer hunting mode, but I'm throwing the spud in the truck to check a few places. You have to work? bummer!

Yeah I know. Anyone you know out fishing this weekend Bruce?

Some have talked about it. I know a guy who says 2-3 inches is enough for him.

Bruce I use to go out on ice that thin (Mille Lacs, Gull) but I guess I have either wised up or become a little more chicken plus I might weigh a little more. The one thing that is missed by not going out is the best fishing for walleyes that will happen darn near all season. The only times that I have caught my limit and released a lot of big ones with out going to LOTW was always on thin ice.

not to rub it in but i have been out the last two nights and getting ready to head out this morning but of course had to check the forums first! Did'nt catch a whole lot but it sure feels nice to be out there again

Oh sure-not rubbing in it or aything!!

I'm glad to see all the ice fishing reports pouring in to the forum the last several days! It'll be my turn really soon too!

I had sweet music to my ears this weekend in the deer stand...that crackling sound of making ice.

The only time I hear that is in my freezer

Only one more month to go...my Grand-daughter asked her Mom why she wasn't packing boxes yet. There isn't going to be much to pack though as they are selling as much as they can to have money for the trip....every job my son-in-law bids on, and they are very few, he gets underbid so bad that he wouldn't even be able to break even. The good news is that the outfit he has signed on for up here wants him up here as soon as possible. Maybe they can get back on the feet again. They will be staying with us for awhile.

I am so excited for them! If I were them I would have been packed up the day we decide to go

ude lake tom, i heard that in my stand also. should of brought ice fishing gear with, we had a good 4 inches of ice in front of the cabin sat. oh well next time. by the way got 1 deer.

Way to go glenn!! How big was she?

4 inches up there?! Sweet! Can't wait to get up there!

lisa it was a fawn,we had to work our butt off to even get that. ya the ice is looking great so far. i did not walk out real far but knowing the lake i think its that thick most the way out to where we normally fish. we will spend 4 days up there the weekend of dec12th.