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Well we were up Archery hunting here in MN the last few days. We hunt around this small lake that is just loaded with panfish. It was froze over so I had to check it out. Took the hatchet down there and wouldnt ya know it 2-3 inches of ice. Back to the camper i go dig up some line and a hook. Grab a can ofcorn. I am fishing!. Caught about 25 kept 8 and had fresh sunnies at deer camp!

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Sounds great man..wished I was there.
;)

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That is the way to go!

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The lake I lived on skimed over 3 days ago. So far 150 yard from shore ice is 3" thick. From 100 yards out I assume is 1/2" because the east half just skimmed over. Monday Im gonna do some ice fishing. Plus its black ice!
:D

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I have a cottage in Kenosha county on a lake. I went up today to visit and the bulk of the lake is skimmed over. It is 12 degrees out right now so I am really hoping that I might be able to get out next weekend. Temps are supposed to be below freezing all week.

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Walked out a few feet this morning and the ice was about 1.5" thick. Was fully expecting to fall through but it felt solid. A huge section of open was was visible lastnight but frozen over this morning. Should be able to get out and fish this weekend!

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Up to 7" in some spots already.

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Been too warm here but some of the inside bays are starting to skim over. Won't be long now. MMMMmmm fresh bluegills and crappie.

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The lake I live on is 4-5" been going out last 3 days. Fishing sucks so far.4 perch, 3 northern, 2 bass, In last 3 days. [:'(].

Owell. Ill be out there again tommarow!

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There was a car on Rush today.