Was out about noon at the Main Boat Ramp and punched thru, the ice off the dock was only 1 1/2" thick. Follow Marc`s advice, have the 50` rope TIED to each other and have the "cat`s claws UPON your person ! And MAN, you guys are TOUGH trying it tomorrow ! BEWARE of frostbite also ! Good luck and remember, SAFETY 1st, 2cnd and 3rd ! Fish 4th...