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Too late to ice fish?

Fly_Girl

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Cliff Wagenbach Mentor

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FlyGirl,

Welcome to FM!! laugh.gif

There is still plenty of ice in most of Northern Mn. for ice fishing! laugh.gif

Here on Lake Vermilion there is still 24" or more of good solid ice! Most of the other lake also have plenty of good ice.

Good Fishing!

Cliff

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Fly_Girl Newbie

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I have a dumb question but I've always wondered...

What if you catch a fish that's bigger than the hole you've cut? Do you just cut the line and let it go?

Can ya tell I've never ice fished?

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That would have to be a VERY big fish!!! but yeah, you'd have to cut the line.. OR make the hole larger

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I have a dumb question but I've always wondered...

What if you catch a fish that's bigger than the hole you've cut? Do you just cut the line and let it go?

Can ya tell I've never ice fished?

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PierBridge Grand Master

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It's pretty rare, you would be amazed the size of fish that can fit through a 6 inch hole which is a smaller hole, most use 8, 9, 10, inch holes.

Sometimes it's difficult to get a bigger fish turned up the hole but once you have it's head in the hole it can usually be landed.

Good Luck.

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Fly_Girl Newbie

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Wow - you guys are actually quite informative. I'm impressed.

I don't do a lot of fishing cuz I'm afraid of fish...but I've been tempted to do some ice fishing - just cuz I've never done it and it sounds like it could be fun.

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It is pretty fun.. Just make sure you bring some warm boots like some Ice Kings and some nice warm gloves in case you don;t get any bites grin.gif

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Wow - you guys are actually quite informative. I'm impressed.

I don't do a lot of fishing cuz I'm afraid of fish...but I've been tempted to do some ice fishing - just cuz I've never done it and it sounds like it could be fun.

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Oh yeah, gotta have some malt beverages too, to go with the brats of course grin.gif

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Webwarrior...aren't you forgeting the most important thing. Don't leave home without a case of your favorite frosty malt beverage.
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eyepatrol Grand Master

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Down here in the southcentral part of the state there is still plenty of ice fishing to be had. Most area lakes have around 18" - 19" of ice. Probably about 3-4 weeks of ice fishing left, then the shallower lakes usually start to open up.

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ratherbefishn Contributor

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We pulled a 52" sturgeon out of a 6" hole once. Never thought it would make it but we got lucky. If needed its pretty easy to cut a large hole with your power auger but you would need a spud bar to connect that one to the hole your fish is in. Keep waiting for the day but doubt it would ever happen.

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Cliff Wagenbach Mentor

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You will really like ice fishing if you make sure that you do all you can do to stay warm!.

Try to hook up with an experienced icefisher (person) who has all of the gear needed! That way you will get the best experience and also learn a few tricks! Maybe even catch a few fish. grin.gif

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Wow - you guys are actually quite informative. I'm impressed.

I don't do a lot of fishing cuz I'm afraid of fish...but I've been tempted to do some ice fishing - just cuz I've never done it and it sounds like it could be fun.

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We are setting with about 17 to 18 on our local lake. Ice seems to be holding up very well. Forcast for a week out should maintain the quality of the ice. Now that all the permanent shacks have left the lake it is pretty quiet out here. I just love my tax free lake cabin this time of the year

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Fly_Girl Newbie

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Geez (sorry, didn't know you were so strict with the swearing...I didn't think the "d" word would get blocked, my bad)...listen to you guys... "Welcome" and all the tips. I must admit I'm very impressed. I figured I'd get a lot of FNG talk...

Now I'm excited to try it. Just so I can say I've done it. I just wish I wasn't afraid of fish...

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Yes FM is a VERY family oriented place.. You won't find any "FNG" talk. Everyone is here to help in one way or another so ask away and if one person doesn't know the answer, I'm sure someone else will and will be glad to assist!

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Geez (sorry, didn't know you were so strict with the swearing...I didn't think the "d" word would get blocked, my bad)...listen to you guys... "Welcome" and all the tips. I must admit I'm very impressed. I figured I'd get a lot of FNG talk...

Now I'm excited to try it. Just so I can say I've done it. I just wish I wasn't afraid of fish...

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