I'm ready for Ice.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

So, where is the first place you'll ice fish this year.

[JIvers]

Depending on my schedule and the weather, I will hit the ice first either on shallow Mississippi backwaters in SE Minnesota, or on ponds here in Iowa City.

If the long range forecast on Accu Weather is close, first ice for me should be "only" two weeks away...

[Esox_Magnum]

Spirit in 10 days or less. Sloughs next to Shucks are capped as of now.

[LOTWSvirgin]

Spirit in 10 days or less. Sloughs next to Shucks are capped as of now.

You really think so??

[Esox_Magnum]

Dec12 I will be drilling holes.... I know a little more than 10 days but thats the first dat I'll be able to get out. West had 41 degree temps this morning 8-10 degrees to go.

[scoutWBL]

I'm looking at Spirit right now, literally, and it looks a LONG way from frozen. Tomorrow is all about pheasants for me. Esox, keep us posted on the ice I'll be here every other weekend. I'm on the N. Shore between cottonwood and the grade.

[scoutWBL]

I'm looking at Spirit right now, literally, and it looks a LONG way from frozen. Tomorrow is all about pheasants for me. Esox, keep us posted on the ice I'll be here every other weekend. I'm on the N. Shore between cottonwood and the grade.

[Esox_Magnum]

Lot of cabins along that strech, anywhere near Tom Matuskas cabin?

[OldBear]

Mine will probably be a smaller, sheltered farm pond in Marshall County. The last two years its been Dec. 5th but won't make it this year.

[iafish4fun]

Mine will probably be a smaller, sheltered farm pond in Marshall County. The last two years its been Dec. 5th but won't make it this year.

Well the date may change, but we all know that when Oldbear hits the ice it will probably be at 4:00AM.

I always hit browns lake or snyders bend. Don't know why, but it is starting to be a tradition. I will definately be on ice by my birthday, Dec 15.