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I know everyone is excited to get out there but is it really worth risking your life or the life of the rescuers that have to come get you because you used poor judgement? Several guys needed to be rescued off of Graceton Beach yesterday afternoon because the ice broke away from shore. The lake is not completely frozen so the big sheet is going to move around.

Remember, it is Nov 19th. There is plenty of time to get out there. Use your head.

I know most are safe and use common sense but there are always guys that push it.

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Doesn't do much good as there is always someone that wants to take a chance and someone has to be the first one out. Guess its natures way of thinning out the herd. Happens every year and this year wont be any different.

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I'm waiting to see what happens on Upper Red this weekend. There are thousands of people headed to that ice this weekend, and I'd bet the farm at least one person/machine is going to end up wet.

It's too early! I'll be waiting for at least another week, if not two.

This sport, ice-fishing, has become a road race on the big lakes. It's an extremely dangerous early ice game. It shouldn't be. It's supposed to be a fun, relaxed, enjoyable pastime.

They're just fish. They'll still be there in a few more weeks. Use some common sense...please?

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Temps close to 40 this weekend will only make it worse.

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Temps close to 40 this weekend will only make it worse.

PLUS a strong South wind.....

Put these two together & people should wait a bit more, IMHO...

Posted

2 weeks and it should be good to go. I do agree its ridiculous that rescuers are put in danger for a few walleye. We will have ice til at least April!

Posted

I thought a Widetrak sled, trail groomer and a bombardier bus was going to be enough toys for the winter season but now I have to shop for an airboat and/or a hovercraft. You folks are a bad influence. whistlegrin

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Boys and their Toys. Never ends. Probably the only reason we keep working is to get more toys. grin

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Oh a hover craft is a must must. That be feeking awsome till i snagged a hook in it. But then all i have to do is look up on the technical thread on how to fix it. Lotsof good info there.

Posted
Boys and their Toys. Never ends. Probably the only reason we keep working is to get more toys. grin
You do know He who dies with the most toys wins right?
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Oh a hover craft is a must must. That be feeking awsome till i snagged a hook in it. But then all i have to do is look up on the technical thread on how to fix it. Lotsof good info there.

I sure miss that thread. See Twisted and Boar back....wheres Dave? Tell him getting one, two, three. ...or more time outs ......should not be taken personally.... rather, as a right of passage winkgrin

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  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • SkunkedAgain
      All of those Polaris sleds from that era were notorious for flooding and leaking. I've still got a 2003 XCSP 600 Edge that my daughter rides. As you noted, you need to shut off the fuel in those situations.
    • SkunkedAgain
      Yes, but it could make for an amazing walleye opener.
    • Wanderer
      How old is your belt?   My old Polaris 4 wheeler with belt drive was bogging at mid range to top end last year.  Changed the belt and that problem went away.
    • JerkinLips
      Previous owner (22 years and 5,000 miles ago) said it was prone to flooding when sitting for a long time or trailering, so I shut the fuel off in both cases.   Primary is significantly worn.  I replaced several rollers and pins which helped.  I have two used clutches in much better condition that I could (and should) install.   It seems more like when I hit the throttle, but the bog could be from poor clutch shifting.  Will have to pay attention next time and inspect the clutches.  Thanks for the ideas.
    • jparrucci
      Nope, he beat me fair and square, all his.  This weather had been depressing. As it sits now we are looking at a later than normal ice out. I hate scrabbling with docks, lifts, boats right before opener. Also limits some pre opener crappie chances. 
    • smurfy
      👍 when/if i get drawn.....which i should know about june 1 we'll get in touch........both my kid and myself should get drawn.   and thanks.........with 6 preference points............i think are odds are pretty good.............there giving out 375 permits......and since we had yogi and booboo destroy my birdfeeders last spring......🙄 
    • fishingstar
      In those years Polaris was known to put buna tipped needles in there sleds. They get a ring around the seat and don't seal shut. But if that would be the case your problem would be with the motor shut off and filling the crankcase with gas. If your plugs are brown that is were they should be. I wouldn't drop that needle down to the last grove. I would replace them before I did that. I have never had a carb with that setting. Have you looked at your clutches? They could be dirty or have a bad roller.  Does it bog as it's accelerating or when you hit the throttle?     
    • Mike89
      but if he really wants I can change the date..  
    • Wanderer
      As soon as I started reading mind went to needles and seats.  You might want to try just replacing those first?  I’ve only done that once before in my life but it made the difference.  A carb refresh in 8,000 miles seems reasonable.
    • Wanderer
      Good luck smurfy!  On getting drawn, I mean!   If it comes down to it, I know a guy that might be interested in a nice hide.
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