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Is there anyone that has checked on the ice yet

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I haven't. Hope to soon.

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I checked at the Glenwood beach yesterday. 2 inches, certainly not 3. No one fished on this end last night. This afternoon there were a couple brave souls out 100 years or so. This evening a couple guys unloaded a 4x8 in the beach area but seemed to be looking at each other to see if they had the guts. I thought it would come faster, I went pheasant hunting instead, then I usually only fall in up to my knees.

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Nice...so I will be able to fish bottle bay this weekend then...its about time!!!

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There was a dude out there today with a pullover. wasn't me though

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There was a guy on the ice out from Torgies this morning and 2 different portables in front of the Ballroom in the AM also.

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Won't take long and there we be a small town out there again.

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A fella went and checked the ice out in front of the Ballroom yesterday and reported back 4.5 inches of cloudy ice. There was a report of 4 inches by Baycrest as well. There should be sufficient ice this weekend for portables and maybe small houses...as always, no ice is ever safe ice. There are some portables out this morning.

Fish On!

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A fella went and checked the ice out in front of the Ballroom yesterday and reported back 4.5 inches of cloudy ice. There was a report of 4 inches by Baycrest as well. There should be sufficient ice this weekend for portables and maybe small houses...as always, no ice is ever safe ice. There are some portables out this morning.

Fish On!

i was driving around the glenwood area last night, and saw a portable, or a small permy (i think it was atleast, it was dark) right off the beach. was wondering how thick the ice was after that. good to know minnewaska is almost ready to go!

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Reports are 5 to 7 inches of ice. A couple portables out this morning. Seems to be making about an inch a day or so. Saturday and Sunday should look really good and the weather seems to be cooperating as well.

Fish On!

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Reports are 5 to 7 inches of ice.

Not saying there's not 5-7 in some areas, but certainly wasn't close to that where I've been last couple days. Won't take long to get there, but there was 3 1/2" max last nite. It was really good, clear ice out past the rough stuff. Good luck and be safe all out there this w/e. Looks like a perfect early ice w/e.

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Is anyone having any luck out there?

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fished by the beach tonight. 5" of ice in 17 feet of water. Only 3 walleyes for 2 of us tonight

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Anyone have any luck on minnewaska this weekend?

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Saw pictures of a house being recovered out of the lake yesterday. Be carefull out there

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I wanna fish waska, but am needing someone to punch a few holes for me as my auger was stolen frown Anyone headed there in the am?? txt me and let me know plz..3202660481 thanks!

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I wanna fish waska, but am needing someone to punch a few holes for me as my auger was stolen frown Anyone headed there in the am?? txt me and let me know plz..3202660481 thanks!

Sorry to hear that Teejay! That really sucks. I hope you have luck finding it or the individual.

Sniffer

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More houses out...I hear more of 7 to 7.5 inches of ice. No reports on the bite but for panfish it is hard not to catch them on Waska. Since this is early, take the time to move around and drill some holes until you find them...it is well worth it.

Nice weather and the temp says 28F. Should be a great day.

TJ...if you need to borrow an auger, just stop by and you can use mine. Sorry to hear about yours being stolen. I do have my old gas auger that I might part with if you want to take a look at it some time. Let me know.

Fish On!

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Thanks for the report Landdr.Also, thanks for the info. on the bug you named. Looks like a good source of protein.

Sniffer

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Thanks Crappie and landr!! I may have to borrow yours a few times Kyle, but i will hold off until after x-mas, in case Santa gets me a new one , before i come and look at yours. Do you trade flasher units in there, or rent them out? I'm interested in an upgrade, but need an extra flasher for my LOTW trip in feb also.

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Anyone have a brave enough soul to drive on lake with a vehical?

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well im from the ottertail area and the most ice i've seen or heard of is 11 in and i could count the number of lakes with one hand.... all the rest seem to have between 7 and 9 that I have found.

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I was out last night and had 8 inches. I know I won't be driving out until we get some more ice. Lot's of people using atv's to get around though.

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How is the bite...most people fishing the bottle bay area?

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Im heading that way on thursday to do some spearing, hows the water clarity? usually its pretty clear water? thinking about sitting up south of dnr access.

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To the guy who STOLE my glove on Saturday night. I hope you enjoy it. Dropped a glove on my way out and was running a little late. Only 2 of us had come farther along than this good samaritan so it wouldnt have been hard to figure out who it belonged to. i was all set up and just about to run grab it when this guy finished packing up and he stopped on his 4 wheeler to pick it up. I figured, what a nice guy, hes gonna run it over to me. Nope. You drove away and kept it. So like i said, enjoy the GLOVE. I'm keeping the other one, just out of spite. PS. my right hand is now cold. Thanks again.

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and everyone else keep an eye out for a guy on a yamaha grizzly, late 90's model with a newer frabil portable. dude has sticky fingers and one cold hand so dont leave anything unnattended.

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I feel for your loss Vexipro but have to say that is pretty dang funny. You are keeping the other one out of spite. Love it!

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Yup, you could say that Vexipro is now in a glove/hate relationship... sorry, just had to do it.

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Yup, you could say that Vexipro is now in a glove/hate relationship... sorry, just had to do it.

LMAO! Not at you Vex! It is a good line by Wayne.

Sniffer

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