Thread: Hard Water Season Next

Would love to hear more about it. Just moved up and have never ice fished. Told some coworkers that I would definitely go with them but won't drive my truck out onto the ice

How do you know where to set up? Do you base it on experience or do you have a portable depth finder? Does a depth finder work through ice or do you have to drill test holes?

Originally Posted by ekim22

Would love to hear more about it. Just moved up and have never ice fished. Told some coworkers that I would definitely go with them but won't drive my truck out onto the ice

How do you know where to set up? Do you base it on experience or do you have a portable depth finder? Does a depth finder work through ice or do you have to drill test holes?

Ice is never 100% safe you have to use some common sense. 12 inches of clear ice can be driven on; do not be racing around, drive slow under 15 MPH. The MN DNR puts out some good guide line to follow.

A map of the lake is a must. I run a Vexilar FL-22 and it does a good job reading through clear ice; just pour some water on the ice to wet the transducer.

There are two ice fishing shows coming up in MPLS; I recommend you attend as there is a wealth of info to be had there. There are many equipment distributors and ice pros giving seminars, also answering questions.

The first show is in Blane MN Nov. 16,17,18. This is a new show. The big show is in ST. Paul Nov 30-Dec.2.