when does the ice finally melt?

[HandGunner]

i have a few spinner baits and lures i made and waiting to try them out to see how they look, so when does the lakes melt so i can go toss a few of my homemade lures?

[Cecil]

The water molecules in ice are more strongly attached to each other than they are when the ice is melted. That is why ice is a solid. As the ice warms up, the heat makes the molecules jiggle around more and more. When it is warm enough, the molecules cannot stay stuck to each other like they did when they were ice. It is when they break away from each other that melting happens.

Is that what you were looking for?

[HandGunner]

haha no but good to learn a few things i never knew b4, just looking for a rough estimate of the time the lakes will be open water and not ice so i can toss and test my lures i made, maybe end of march? mid april?

[Cecil]

usually mid april

[scott b]

HEE HEE.. 20 inch box fan here we go. Umm.. dude, if the DNR sees you throwing spinnerbaits and lures that target larger fish, you'll get busted for poaching. At least use a bobber so you fit in!

[HandGunner]

HEE HEE.. 20 inch box fan here we go. Umm.. dude, if the DNR sees you throwing spinnerbaits and lures that target larger fish, you'll get busted for poaching. At least use a bobber so you fit in!

OMG! totally forgot bout that lol dang. maybe ill have to find a pond or sumtin without any fish in it

[slipperybob]

I want to practice my baitcasting gear but can't really do it like I want to with the actual lure. Even without any hooks...that's all I'm gonna say...

[beakgeek]

The water molecules in ice are more strongly attached to each other than they are when the ice is melted. That is why ice is a solid. As the ice warms up, the heat makes the molecules jiggle around more and more. When it is warm enough, the molecules cannot stay stuck to each other like they did when they were ice. It is when they break away from each other that melting happens.

Is that what you were looking for?

Thanks for the laugh, but I blew coffee out of my nose. ;-)

[HandGunner]

just another question... i found some old CASTAIC HARD HEAD swimbaits i had lying in storage and they look like they need new tails replaced i have a few replacements but! im not sure how im suppose to glue them on, just any glue like super glue or do i need some other special stuff? maybe some 5minute epoxy? the thing with super glue is its hard to glue softplastics i tried to glue a few plastic worms and b4 i can attatch them the glue sets almost instantly so i end up with a hard crusty un attatched tail.

[Cecil]

Option 1-Melt them together

Option 2-Google Mendit fishing lure glue. (works great)

[HandGunner]

im thinking about using some 5minute epoxy since its probobly the strongest bond out of anything. could anyone think of possible issues i would have using epoxy?

[My_Key]

im thinking about using some 5minute epoxy since its probobly the strongest bond out of anything. could anyone think of possible issues i would have using epoxy?

Possibly gluing your fingers together? Or the lure to the table.

[HandGunner]

lol maybe if your clumsy lol that would suck tho

[mojoputter]

i have a few spinner baits and lures i made and waiting to try them out to see how they look, so when does the lakes melt so i can go toss a few of my homemade lures?

How about just some figure 8's in the bath tub..?

[HandGunner]

not enough room to get a good retrieve and get a good look. plus waste alot of water kinda imma probobly just go to a local small lake without manny fish at all or a pond

[river rat316]

Go to pool 2 when things settle down, its always a good place to toss a couple lures and people watch

[BronzeBrother]

i have a few spinner baits and lures i made and waiting to try them out to see how they look, so when does the lakes melt so i can go toss a few of my homemade

[HandGunner]

kool

[Stick in Mud]

Thanks for sharing!