First ice eye's

[IceHawk]

Well got into my first batch of ice eye's tonight what a blast!! I had alot of action, I got into a bunch of smaller fish but managed to ice one beauty. The ice was around 4 1/2 inches where I was but there are alot of iffy areas so be carefull. The fish were relatively aggressive hitting bigger baits during the time the snow was comeing down then they turned neutral once the front passed through. Smaller presentations were a must to keep iceing fish the rest of the evening. Good luck to all who venture out in the future and may you have a safe and prosperous ice season.

[bigb56303]

what lake where you fishing? and how much ice looking to get out next fri hopefully thanks for any info

[Borch]

I was wondering if you were venturing out yet. It'll be a little bit yet for me. I've got to get all my gear ready yet.

[IceHawk]

I had 4 1/2 inches were I was at but the ice varies alot this time of year. I would guess by Friday alot of the skinny ice should be walkable. I was out tonight again and I found about 5 inches in the area I was fishing so it's definately makeing ice.

[so haaad]

Icehawk, you're crazy. Remember, us bigger guys need more ice!!!

Actually, I put new line on last night and am hoping to get out on Friday around here.

[Mr. Pike1]

Icehawk, good to hear you got out. I will be heading to a lake North of St. Cloud to kick off the ice season this weekend. We sent out a probe to test for us and the report was 6" of ice. I am guessing this will be 9" by this Saturday.

[Borch]

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We sent out a probe to test for us and the report was 6" of ice. I am guessing this will be 9" by this Saturday.

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So who drew the short straw?

[Mr. Pike1]

He is a whily veteran of the ice and in this case much braver then us. He actually went out solo so until we got the phone call back we had no idea if he was okay or an ice cube...