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12-09-2017, 04:14 PM
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Gull Lake - Ice Survey c/w a Few Pics
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12-09-2017, 04:20 PM
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Nice report guys. I stopped by Sandy Point as well. There is zero snow to get on the lake. No good for skidoos but quads should do well. Checked the North side as well and it was similar ice. A big heave there too and a fresh one with water on the ice. Stood on either side of it near shore and was able to make either side go up and down a bit...which surprised me.
FYI, new cleats are gold! Gold Jerry Gold!
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12-09-2017, 04:30 PM
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Snap .... considering the mild weather this year, I can't believe the ice conditions. As well, even with cleates I was slipping & sliding a bit while punching a few holes, hope Monday is a nice calm day with little to no wind.
Getting excited ...
D.
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12-09-2017, 06:32 PM
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Thanks for the post and thank you for taking the time to show everyone the conditions to expect on opening day. My friend and I are driving down from Edmonton and we were worried with the recent warm temps. Now thanks to you we know we are good to go Monday. Good luck to all.
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12-16-2017, 01:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zip-in-Z
Snap .... considering the mild weather this year, I can't believe the ice conditions. As well, even with cleates I was slipping & sliding a bit while punching a few holes, hope Monday is a nice calm day with little to no wind.
Getting excited ...
D.
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hey zip
do you think gull lake is safe to drive 1/2 ton truck ?
plan going there tomorrow
thanks
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12-16-2017, 01:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yimincn
hey zip
do you think gull lake is safe to drive 1/2 ton truck ?
plan going there tomorrow
thanks
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Don't ever take anyone's word on whether or not the ice is safe. Walk out and check it yourself
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12-16-2017, 02:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yimincn
hey zip
do you think gull lake is safe to drive 1/2 ton truck ?
plan going there tomorrow
thanks
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Was fishin Gull on Thursday, we drove on to the ice and unloaded then dragged our stuff out to our spot.
There were a number of separations and ice heaves caused by that big wind the other day. We came on to this separation that I easily put my heal through. We did see a few trucks driving around but I wouldn't.
As well we got a lot of rain yesterday morning in Sylvan no idea if Gull got any rain, not sure what effect that would have on the ice, perhaps even more slippery.
Suggest check it out for yourself before you decide to venture out & stay away from these.
See ....
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12-16-2017, 05:34 PM
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I was fishing Gull this morning for 5 hrs on the north side. All cracks were frozen soled. We did see a few trucks driving around but I did not. Very slow. Only so 2 whitefish and landed one of them. Read wire worm.
Vic
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12-16-2017, 07:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zip-in-Z
Was fishin Gull on Thursday, we drove on to the ice and unloaded then dragged our stuff out to our spot.
There were a number of separations and ice heaves caused by that big wind the other day. We came on to this separation that I easily put my heal through. We did see a few trucks driving around but I wouldn't.
As well we got a lot of rain yesterday morning in Sylvan no idea if Gull got any rain, not sure what effect that would have on the ice, perhaps even more slippery.
Suggest check it out for yourself before you decide to venture out & stay away from these.
See ....
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thanks zip
i will check first
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12-16-2017, 07:20 PM
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Nasty looking open water up by sandy point today. Phone was dead so I couldn’t get pictures but I would be extra careful out there.
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