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For those that checked the ice, possible to drive half ton and wheel house out to the Meth hole area, thinking of spending the weekend out there. I would access the lake from the access off 22, is that area not full of snow? need to get back up the hill without snow issues. Thanks

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Thanks to everyone who helped plan this event and spent time checking the ice.  I plan on being there!!

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A web site explaining the general MNDNR ice thickness charts.  Some good information regarding ice safety when it comes to bearing capacity.  Scroll down a bit to fine the weight to ice thickness chart.

http://lakeice.squarespace.com/bearing-strength/

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My wife and I will attend this year. We are really looking forward to it. We missed the last get together and were pretty bummed.we are just getting into fishing ice kittens and have a lot to learn. My new puppy helped bag a few cottontails this weekend. Hope you can enjoy them at the potluck. John and Joyce.

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hope to get there. will bring smoked eggs if I can. 

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12 hours ago, Borch said:

A web site explaining the general MNDNR ice thickness charts.  Some good information regarding ice safety when it comes to bearing capacity.  Scroll down a bit to fine the weight to ice thickness chart.

http://lakeice.squarespace.com/bearing-strength/

Great link Borch, Thanks

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From the ice report I assume I could drive a small SUV out there? Is it better to buy small crappie minnows or fat heads? Do you have to be there all day? Can't wait to meet up with you guys and gals!

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32 minutes ago, mrpike1973 said:

From the ice report I assume I could drive a small SUV out there? Is it better to buy small crappie minnows or fat heads? Do you have to be there all day? Can't wait to meet up with you guys and gals!

Yea, you should be good with a small suv... Crappie minnows should work, only using heads anyway.

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I'll be there all day.  But come when you can MrPike.  Lunch will be around noon or so.

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3 minutes ago, Naturboy said:

I am wondering what the snow covering is like out there for my 2 wheel drive? any help?

Paul, as of now you will be fine with the van.   There isn't a whole lot for snow on the lake.

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Looks like we will have some decent weather for this:)  I should be out there around 8am.  Bringing pork and beans for the pot luck lunch.   

Also rounded up a few jigs for big fish prize. See you all out there:D

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I've got some goodies for big fish prizes as well plus some stuff for the kids.  I'm bringing stuff for frying fish.

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I'll be on the water by 8 or maybe before to look for some early morning gills.  Ill also bring something to share for the pot luck.

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Not sure what is the ice thickness, but i am still nervous for tomorrow event, with many cars, trucks park close together... any updates on ice thickness?

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I will have my wheel house there so if anyone is bringing food that needs to be warmed up, I can put it I my oven or on the stove if need be, as long as the pot is not to large to get in m oven. I will have a black Ice castle hooked up to a white 2015 crew cab Chevy.

 

For anyone on the edge of coming, this Get Together is a great one and the fishing for channels and any other specie is a lot of fun,. great food, BS all make this one very fun day on the ice.

 

Always people there to help you find fish and answer any question's one may have if they have never fished for catfish through the ice.

 

See you all there.

Soft, I talked to a few guys, seems to be 14-15 inches so there should be no ice issues. Heck I am bringing my 1/2 ton pick up with my wheel house.

 

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6 hours ago, soft said:

Not sure what is the ice thickness, but i am still nervous for tomorrow event, with many cars, trucks park close together... any updates on ice thickness?

Was just out there. 14-15 in meth hole area. Decent road going out from access. 

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6 hours ago, soft said:

Not sure what is the ice thickness, but i am still nervous for tomorrow event, with many cars, trucks park close together... any updates on ice thickness?

I agree that it's important that at least our vehicles are spread out.  That has usually been the case anyways at this event and people spread out and if there's a small school of fish the portables are brought closer together. 

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Hey all long time no Talk...  Tom I hope you are well... Say I will be coming up tomorrow with with 2 others what side dish should I bring...And the 11yr old wants to catch Cats....

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It's official, I'll be coming tomorrow for my first get-together. Hope to catch my first icefishing catfish.

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51 minutes ago, Willie Howard said:

Hey all long time no Talk...  Tom I hope you are well... Say I will be coming up tomorrow with with 2 others what side dish should I bring...And the 11yr old wants to catch Cats....

What ever you want that tastes good. ;)

I have a little bag of goodies for the 11 year old that might help them out.

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Had a great time fun to meet a lot of people. You guys and gals did a great job. I finally got some kitties now I'm hooked!

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Yes this was a fun get together, thank you Borch for putting this together and frying the fish, good to meet a few FM people and put a face along with the name.

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