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Originally Posted by lovich12
Either way, if YOU (the fisher person) don't feel safe, don't drive!! I'll drive on with 12-14" of ice easily (with a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton but that's my choice). BUT that's also after checking ice depths and knowing my comfort zone/weather in the area. The ice WILL crack regardless of how thick it is. Drove on 2'+ and it still cracks. Cracking is a good thing. It relieves pressure. THE KEY THING IS: know your ice and where you're driving. Not sure? Check it. Drive 10'. Check it again. Repeat.
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Great post,, as much as this thread is about getting onto the lakes, it is as much about education from us long time hardwater fishers to newbs to it and what to do and look for. If a hazard is noted on an expedition out there make a separate thread, and map the hazard if possible.