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[OCDComputing]

That is more than enough to drive on isn't it?

[Christopher K]

yes but if you don't see others out don't try it without being very careful. The lake in that area has a pretty even bowl shape to it, but there is one small hump near snake.

[BowSlayer]

the fishing near the islands is very good but we will probably try to find a spot closer to shore as it is a far walk there and probably unsafe for cars that far. It has enough ice to hold cars but since we will be there so early, most likely no cars will be out, so i recommend walking first then later if you see a pick-up driving around with no issues, go for it but a hut if you have one would be a wise choice. 

[azp]

so..the general consensus is 6-7am?  I would be at the ibp lot around 6am, hoping to be set up by 7.  Look for a grey subaru wagon. 

 

Name's ERIC =) 

[Shawarma]

Sooooo.. who's pumped about this outting???  

 

Looks like a fairly big group!

[Brian]

I'm hoping to be there by 7am...should be a great day out.

[CanadianAngler87]

Hey guys sorry for my lack of.presents but ive been a little pre occupied with work and a wife who had surgery. Im acctualy not too familiar with IBP I only.made it for there because I was told to. Im game for wherever either setup and meet on the ice or meet and walk.out together..the ice is.more than safe..cant wait to get out there!

[Basschaser]

Really pumped about trying ice fishing and meeting all of you. What do I need to bring?

[Christopher K]

I should be there 7-8. 

 

Basschaser, all you really need are some baits and a rod, lots of augers will be in the area.

[Liger]

I heard on the radio this morning a 14 year old called the cops. He was walking on the ice out around fox or snake island and heard the ice cracking. The cops drove there air-boat out and {saved} the kid. The boy was from the area.      Anyone else hear this on KICKS106 radio today??  Not sure what to think of this radio story.... Did the kid over-react to the slush ice on top or is there thin ice out around fox and snake islands??

[jeremonster]

The report today said the OPP is urging ppl to stay off the ice. I wont be going this weekend but I wish the rest of u gd luck fishing.
The ice around the boy was pressure cracking it said on the news.
I hope an even like this happens again, maybe some where for lakers...

[Christopher K]

Def could be a pressure crack as there is always one from IBP to fox but more than likely it was simply ice forming, it will be safe, don't worry guys

[BowSlayer]

Def could be a pressure crack as there is always one from IBP to fox but more than likely it was simply ice forming, it will be safe, don't worry guys

but really windy, lol

[Basschaser]

Where can I get minnows up there?

[BowSlayer]

theres a bait shop on young and highway 89, don't usually fish ibp too much so i don't know if theres any new ones in that area but thats the one i use, when i go to coke bay, theres also gilford general store but thats a bit out of the way.

[BowSlayer]

The report today said the OPP is urging ppl to stay off the ice. I wont be going this weekend but I wish the rest of u gd luck fishing.
The ice around the boy was pressure cracking it said on the news.
I hope an even like this happens again, maybe some where for lakers...

simcoe would be a bad place to go for lakers especially with a big group but with a small group we could fish some lakes in muskoka where they actually bite more then 5 times a day, lol, i doubt the ice was pressure cracking as it was -temps all day long, i am almost 100% sure it was just ice forming like Chris said.

[Liger]

I am going to see how this outting is, then maybe I will put one on up here on lake Joe for lakers somtime in Feb. I Just Need to see how many People would%are going to show up. Can not have 20Plus cars Parked at a cottage to go ice fishing up here it would be a mess. Like I said, I will see what this outing if like and then deside If I can find a spot that is large enough for an OFF fishing outing.

[classic drifter]

on the sidenote if the tackle store is closed on yonge and 89 for some reason, the convenience store beside it have minnows pre packed on bags,, I guess the owner leaves it to her to sell to other anglers who missed their operation hours, but you guys are heading out early so, I think there is no reason for him to be closed

[Shmogley]

Weather forecast is saying high winds.. Should we be looking into some huts? is there place to rent one or something?

 

Should be fine either way but the last thing i want is to be uncomfortable all morning

[Christopher K]

people are welcome to hide behind my hut, $10 per head