Gull ice update

happyfisher · #1 12-08-2016, 02:13 PM

He went 25' out and the ice was 12" thick. Then he went out 150' and the ice was 6" thick and water was 8' deep

That was taken 20 mins ago.....but not at brownlowes.....

RavYak · #2 12-08-2016, 02:19 PM

Probably will spell good news when everyone checks the ice thickness close to shore and drives on...

Was the ice pretty rough? I saw pictures of Slave lake and it is a huge mess because of the wind we had while these bigger lakes were freezing.

happyfisher · #3 12-08-2016, 02:38 PM

I didnt personally go on the ice....me and my buddys shack......he has a step dad who lives on gull....he went out and checked......thats all the info i got.....said the ice was clear....and good ice.....

Good luck all!!!!

And a special thanks to zip....and if backwabbit wants yo visit my shack is always open for him and zip....

bwackwabbit · #4 12-08-2016, 05:20 PM

Good news for Sunday! Thx happy

Cheers,

Scott.

happyfisher · #5 12-08-2016, 07:10 PM

Yea....by sunday i feel confident to drive out if its 10 or more inches.....boooya!!!

RavYak · #6 12-08-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by happyfisher

Yea....by sunday i feel confident to drive out if its 10 or more inches.....boooya!!!

Recommended ice thickness is 12-15 inch minimum for trucks so I hope you mean with a quad/snowmobile or light car... Some of the ice out there probably isn't good quality ice considering how the wind was breaking ice chunks up and then refreezing them.

happyfisher · #7 12-08-2016, 09:21 PM

Ice checked at the new county boat launch. Township road 414 and hiway 771

If its 10 " my buddy will drive on...lol....but it sounds like it will be around 12"...so thats kool

Happy

pikeman06 · #8 12-08-2016, 11:04 PM

Toldja. Solid ten inches on gull average in the water you should be fishing. 20 years can't be wrong. Nobody needs to drive on or fish any deeper then ten foot so what's the big friggen deal. Walk out on opening day like we always did. Drive on at xmas. Use your heads guys. Maybe it's a different gull lake you guys are talking about...I just walk out to the same general area maybe hit er first hole maybe not. Respect your fellow anglers. Mind your own business. C'mon guys we gotta fresh start.

Bassett · #9 12-09-2016, 07:40 AM

I just don't see the point as to why people drive 50 yards off the shore to fish. Why not just walk and not risk it lol? It ain't that far!!

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Gumbi · #10 12-09-2016, 09:11 AM

Was out on Stoners landing (the new public launch on the north west) yesterday, 10" at 20 yards and 8" at 50 yards out. The lake was talking really loud.

SNAPFisher · #11 12-09-2016, 09:15 AM

Thanks Gumbi! Pretty decent. South side usually has a bit more. Good news. That is usually what I feel is decent enough for the snowmobile. If the temps improve a bit, might have to get my butt out there.

As for those that are considering driving out, good luck if you do...

happyfisher · #12 12-09-2016, 10:58 AM

ill be towing a shack....so walking on aint gunna happen......my buddy has balls the size of texas...i dont.....lol

scared but happy

Mike_W · #13 12-09-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by happyfisher

ill be towing a shack....so walking on aint gunna happen......my buddy has balls the size of texas...i dont.....lol

scared but happy

And a brain the size of a Q-tip

ORV · #14 12-09-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_W

And a brain the size of a Q-tip

yep! lmao!

happyfisher · #15 12-09-2016, 11:54 AM

ORV!!!! didnt i meet u on PCR years ago fishing for burbs...and i gave u a glow jig?

if so nice to see u again!!!

ORV · #16 12-09-2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by happyfisher

ORV!!!! didnt i meet u on PCR years ago fishing for burbs...and i gave u a glow jig?

if so nice to see u again!!!

yes you did.!

that was one cold night.

happyfisher · #17 12-09-2016, 11:57 AM

yep....lol...but we got our burbs!!!!!

SNAPFisher · #18 12-09-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by happyfisher

ill be towing a shack....so walking on aint gunna happen......my buddy has balls the size of texas...i dont.....lol

scared but happy

Hah! Let me know when so I can have some beer and watch...j/k

So, no shack on Pigeon this year? Back to Gull?

happyfisher · #19 12-09-2016, 01:54 PM

yep gull it is......pigeon is too far....kinda want to be in the middle of edmonton and calgary......

i think he drives a small truck...dodge.....lol.....

i hope we dont get wet......we will only drive along shore in 1FOW......lol

well see!!!!

SNAPFisher · #20 12-09-2016, 03:45 PM

Yeah, I usually have more fun at Gull and more frustration at Pigeon anyways. Hope you guys have a lot of fun this year!

Zip-in-Z · #21 12-09-2016, 05:30 PM

B-Wabbit and I are planning to punch a few holes on Sylvan & Gull tomorrow, will post a few pic’s of Stanley.

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happyfisher · #22 12-09-2016, 07:19 PM

Yea zip!!!! I wanna know!!!!

If 10" we drive on!!!

Bassett · #23 12-09-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zip-in-Z

B-Wabbit and I are planning to punch a few holes on Sylvan & Gull tomorrow, will post a few pic’s of Stanley.

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If ya see an orange dodge say hello!

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happyfisher · #24 12-09-2016, 07:59 PM

U driving on bassett?....i thinknwe will be in a red 98 dodge dakota!!!

Bassett · #25 12-10-2016, 10:25 AM

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U driving on bassett?....i thinknwe will be in a red 98 dodge dakota!!!

I rarely drive on actually lol. It's only a 100 or so yards away so I walk on.

Saw the windchill warnings last night and decided not to go. Still have all my gear put away from last year so hopefully I'll make it after next week's wainright hunt.

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archercurt · #26 12-10-2016, 12:22 PM

I'm just curious, but why do people feel the need to drive on so early? Just because it's opening day? The ice will only get thicker from here on out. It's not only yourselves you are putting in danger but possibly others around you. Ice conditions this early can never be judged accurately.The shack can always be put out when the ice is good and safe, with no doubts.

happyfisher · #27 12-10-2016, 12:34 PM

yea well....my buddies quad/snowmobile/light truck wont start.....all we have is a 350 diesel....so he is gunna drop the shack off on shore....then when the ice is thick enough...or someone lends me a skidoo/quad to move the shack about 400 meters we will be good to go.

if anyone is gunna be out next week with a skidoo or quad and feels like moving a real light shack about 400 meters please let me know.....maybe i can trade something....or a 6 pack or something......

any takers? LOL

happy

Zip-in-Z · #28 12-10-2016, 01:48 PM

Decided not to drive to Gull today, like others have observed, the high windchill predictions with -38C temps will keep us close to home tomorrow, if it improves maybe just venture out on Sylvan & if the
vehicle doesn't start, I can walk home.

(Env Cda Lacombe .... A few flurries beginning in the morning and ending in the afternoon. Clearing late in the afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 near noon. High minus 21. Wind chill minus 38C.)

That's just stupid cold.

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