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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: JohnTheDeer on February 06, 2015, 03:28:00 PM

Title: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: JohnTheDeer on February 06, 2015, 03:28:00 PM: Im looking at the weather for here in Northeast Ohio and its going to be in the 40s with a chance or rain. I'm just curious how much this will melt the ice. This is my first year ice fishing so I don't really know how this will play out.

I've been to Ladue multiple times this year. Caught a bunch of smaller yellow perch a handful or white perch and about 4-5 8-10in crappie. I'm wanting to go this weekend but I'm just not sure.

Thanks
Title: Re: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: crv423 on February 06, 2015, 04:48:41 PM: It would take weeks for the amount of ice we have in central Ohio to melt with 40 degree temps, especially with it getting below freezing at night. What ever melts during the day will refreeze at night. I wouldn't be surprised if we are fishing in march.
Title: Re: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: bucknuts on February 06, 2015, 11:53:59 PM: I SURE HOPE SO! Wouldn't that be great!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: nixmkt on February 07, 2015, 08:32:05 AM: Quote from: JohnTheDeer on February 06, 2015, 03:28:00 PM
This is my first year ice fishing so I don't really know how this will play out.

As crv423 noted, the couple days shouldn't affect the ice much most places. It may even help some places by melting some of the snow and slush on top.

One thing to watch for when it starts to get warmer longer though is old holes. They can grow much larger and easily be stepped in if you are not paying attention. Besides getting a foot or leg wet, you can seriously hurt something as well. They can be difficult to notice if it snows again and they get covered over.
Title: Re: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: icebucketjohn on February 07, 2015, 10:17:56 AM: Good advise Nixmkt, Tom. Yeah, it's gonna be a sloppy mess this weekend. I'd like to get out, but the Honey-Do List has me bamboozled .... atleast for Saturday morning & Saturday afternoon.
Title: Re: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: Luvztaphish on February 07, 2015, 10:46:33 AM: This will make it a sloppy mess ,but it will refreeze . Wife's birthday today ,so I'm not going out till Sunday . I get to try my new Kahtoola micro spikes .
Title: Re: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: slabslayer on February 07, 2015, 11:09:12 AM: Also watch the edges. The snow melt and warmer Temps could weaken the edges. Be careful not to get a wet foot. May need to plank on in some areas. Main lake ice should survive just fine as noted. We'll be fishing into March.
Title: Re: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: snowcone on February 07, 2015, 08:31:37 PM: just came off nimi and not even sloppy, snow got soft but ice is good shape. 5-6 clear and 3-4 white on top... ;D
Title: Re: Warm Weekend about to hit
Post by: Green Pea on February 07, 2015, 08:46:24 PM: Quote from: Luvztaphish on February 07, 2015, 10:46:33 AM
This will make it a sloppy mess ,but it will refreeze . Wife's birthday today ,so I'm not going out till Sunday . I get to try my new Kahtoola micro spikes .
You will love those spikes. I just bought a pair and they make an enormous difference.