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01-05-2009, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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depth
depth of spot = 5 feet
i'm bringing a rope anyways
safety first
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01-05-2009, 05:32 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
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I'm an avid ice fisherman, and have been for 5+ years.
I haven't gone through the ice, and (knock on wood) I don't plan on doing so. Just the same, I always bring a change of clothes and a blanket in my truck and always wear my ice spikes thru each sleeve just as an added measure.
There have been quite a few tragedies this season where people ventured out on unsafe ice without ever checking. eVEN IF I have a CONFIRMED report regarding a specific body of water, I'm going to drill a test hole to verify the thickness.
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01-05-2009, 05:52 PM
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Hi Tim,
Thanks for the advice. I am sure that with the temps in high central-western mass that we will be in good shape by the weekend (otherwise I would have called this off two weeks ago). This is a spot we have fished regularly for many years, and I myself keep date, temp, and thickness logs. I try not to talk about swimming in the winter, but prepare for it quite seriously, if you know what I mean.
Maybe join us next year?
Later,
Rick
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01-05-2009, 06:04 PM
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Believe me, if I didn't have to head up north this weekend, I'd be there.
Oddly enough, I'm helping my brother build a bobhouse for us to use during those chilly days on Lake Winnipesaukee.
I'm getting to a point where roughing it is starting to take its toll.
I hope you all have a blast, and hopefully you'll get some greenhorns hooked on the ice as well as you have on saltwater fishing.
(I already have gotten my brother "hooked" and have a hand full of junior aglers (nieces /nephews) that are showing interest as well.)
Heck, maybe someone will get a "pin" qualifying fish?
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01-05-2009, 06:31 PM
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Bobhouse.....must resist urge! Good luck this weekend!
Rick
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01-05-2009, 06:33 PM
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i take it......... a Bobhouse is an Ice shack ?
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