SUV's by Christmas?

[Big A]

Anyone hear of any chances that a road will be open for lightweight SUV's by Christmas time??

 

When I left last weekend the resorts were all running theirs and hauling houses, 10 in of ice. Hoping maybe at 12in of ice it would open up a bit..... crossing my fingers real tight. Hoping to get the kids involved during the next visit, SUV travel is a bit easier vs four wheelers and sleds.

 

Bueller??

[JbuZZo]

Most likely better to call Adrian's or other lake road proprietors unless you just want rampant speculation. 

[Big A]

Rampant speculation can be fun! But thank you, to clarify, legitimately wondering if anyone has actually heard anything from a reputable source or resort. Personal experience of ice condition/depth? What are we currently seeing on the lake? that type of thing... helps fuel my excitement

 

I will certainly update upon my arrival on Dec 26 and am prepared to go without, just would LOVE to get the kids out in an SUV situation vs other options.

 

Good times will result regardless

[Neighbor_guy]

It's not the resort that you want the report from. Not sure if Ken Mark or the Kevin have a report on the website or not... could check the bug and retreat to see what they are saying, but I did find this...

[Jonesin4eyes]

I called Adriann's to see the odds of them letting half tons out next week pulling a wheel house - the response I got was, no.

 

Half tons without houses - possibly, depending on how the snow impacts things. But not pulling wheel houses. 

 

Guess the wheeler will be making the trip again this year...

[Big A]

Wheeler or a lightweight SUV -

 

That's what our  "four wheeler" is -  A 2000 Jeep Cherokee! Lightest SUV I can find that can still haul some people with an inline v6 bullet proof engine! Threw some chains on him and nicknamed it LEEEEROOOY JENKINS!!!! He aint pretty, but its cheaper and easier to use than a four wheeler!

 

THUMBS UP! LETS DO THIS!!

 

We have an all seasons trailer/fish house. Very lightweight. Absolutely awesome. 6x15. Worst case I will pull that with the wheeler while the kids follow in the SUV.

 

Roads will still make ice as they get plowed. I just plan to keep to the road system... for now  I am fishing every day from Dec 26 - Jan 2. Guaranteed things will open up a bit during that week, its getting cold again. Snow or not. There will be ice that is made. We have two sleds, a wheeler, LEROY, and if things advance and permit, we have a suburban with tracks on it. GAME ON

 

I can update ice conditions every day for that week easily if anyone is interested. SUV season is here, half tons not so much.

Edited December 22, 2016 by Big A

[Neighbor_guy]

I plan on the Honda for sure. Have yet to decide on the munchkin. If I leave that home and just use the 949 I could use the little trailer to haul gear. Fishing will be had. Of coarse if Mr S comes to play we may need to make two trips 

[Neighbor_guy]

@Big A imagine what Leroy could do if he had tracks???

 

unstopable!!! 

[Big A]

10 minutes ago, Neighbor_guy said:

@Big A imagine what Leroy could do if he had tracks???

 

unstopable!!! 

 

Agreed - has been my wish since the moment I purchased him. But am struggling to get the "partners" to agree. It is the future plan in my books.

[Big A]

I'm on the lake right now. 12in of ice. I'm looking at wheelhouses pulled by SUVs  little crazy in my books. But they are doing it. Chains are a must. Never would have made it without chains. Yesterday several roads were only allowing wheelers and sleds. Not sure where all these trucks and wheelhouses came from.... Extremely poor fishing.