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Speared this morning/afternoon on Winsted. Saw one bullhead. Ice was about 4-5 inches thick. About 8 or so houses all by the access. I walked all the way across to the point/sandbar. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless they like to walk. There is a huge section running across the middle of the lake where a bunch of huge ice chunks froze together. Kind of scary crossing, I went close to shore because I was kinda scared that it might not all be of equal thickness. No one else saw much either. Water clarity wasn't terrible, wasn't as clear as it has been. Dang mice chewed up the tent pretty good this past summer. Anyone got any patching advice? Bad karma also in that I broke the pull start rope on my ice auger. Good luck to anyone else that spears. I'd like to see a forum but I'll keep you posted in January when I hit it hardcore. I have a whole list of lakes from the Hutch DNR with good pike numbers...now if I can find the good clarity to match.

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i had a canvas that was a mouse palace. If it's heavy canvas, get enough canvas scraps to make patches and glue them on with "Tarp Mender." I think that's what it's called. Get in a warm garage and just glue those patches on and let them dry real good, and you'll be fine. I never had any trouble with the glue holding, and it's seals like a caulk too.

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    • Kettle
      It's definitely winter, we have about 4-6 inches of fluffy snow on the ground which has predominantly blown off the ice. I have several friends out on the ice as of late 5-6 inches of ice. I work the next two days, will get the gear together Saturday and go Sunday. I'd be completely fine if we have an early spring like earlier this year. 
    • leech~~
      Thanks for the updates!  
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the South Shore...  The focus for most this past week for resorts and ice fishing outfitters is checking ice conditions.  Things are progressing nicely.  As we remind anglers each and every year, ice conditions can vary significantly.  Consequently,  we typically will not make blanket statements about ice conditions or thickness of ice.  It is best to work through a resort or outfitter who knows the ice conditions on the part of the lake they are working.     The 10 day forecast shows temps staying below freezing and hitting the single digits many days.  Depending upon the wind, this should continue to build up the ice and get things started,   Some spearing and angling for pike has started in areas of back bays.  Work through an outfitter and stay on marked trails as ice conditions still vary, even on the bays.  Naturally, with Lake of the Woods having a robust population of big pike, some nice fish are coming in. As the days go on, resorts and outfitters are continuing to mark their ice roads and venture out further checking ice conditions daily.  Initial reports are showing good ice formation on many parts of the lake off of the south shore.     From many parts of the south shore, there is ice as far as the eye can see.  With cloudy conditions, a satellite image of the entire lake has not been available for a number of days.   On the Rainy River...  The river is iced over.  It certainly isn't ready for any traffic as of yet but the fact it is locked up is encouraging.   Some spearing and angling for pike happening in back bays off of the river.  Once ice thickens, a couple of resorts who fish the river will mark ice trails in their particulate fishing area.  The river has current, it is best to work through a resort or outfitter.   Up at the NW Angle...   The Angle is locked up with ice for the most part.  Fishing isn't happening yet, but resorts and outfitters have started checking ice conditions and the ice is progressing nicely.  Things are on track for a good ice fishing season. Watch the Lake of the Woods Tourism Facebook page or other resort facebook pages for reports and videos of current ice conditions.  At this point, reports are coming in daily. If you haven't made reservations for ice fishing, now is a great time. 
    • SkunkedAgain
      Good update.   There has already been a host of idiots walking on the thin ice in the metro, with several rescues taking place. I read that a retired pastor in Duluth also went ice skating on thin ice and died. It's good to see that you're waiting a bit.
    • smurfy
      I got all the time in the world to getter done!
    • leech~~
      Just send it!   https://www.facebook.com/reel/1449647545993157 
    • Wanderer
      It’ll hurt your arms as you’ll have to saw through that thick, thick 12 inches instead of 6-8. 😉   
    • smurfy
      saweet to hear........and an extra week sure isnt gonna hurt. 
    • Kettle
      Lots of medium lakes are locked tight, big lakes like trout in colraine, turtle caribou north of Marcell are open. I'd venture small and medium lakes will be good for foot travel and or atv this weekend 
    • smurfy
      thats sounding great. honestly unless we get a pile of snow i am pretty sure the ice will be in great shape by the weekend of the 13-14th.  i spent 10 days at the cabin deer opener...8 days in Wi chasin deer, part of me says i should stay home for a bit, .......but naw that itch is getting worse to hit da ice and throw that fork!!!!!! 😆
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