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Ice Conditions Under Our Bungalows
Today is February 08, 2012.
As of February 1, 2012,
The ice thickness under our bungalows is 24 inches.
Safe Ice Thickness
The following, although not gospel,
can be considered safe guidelines for traversing ice:
| To Support |
Ice Thickness
(inches) |
Ice Thickness (cm) |
| Numerous
people, single file |
3 |
7 |
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Snowmobile or Small Car |
7.5 |
18 |
| Medium
Car, 2 1/2 ton Truck |
8 |
19.5 |
| Large
Car, 3 1/2 ton Truck |
10 |
24.5 |
| 8 Ton
Truck |
12 |
29.5 |
Safety Measures
Other than the pointers mentioned
above, there are a few more to be kept in the back of your mind:
- always ice-fish with a buddy;
- always carry a compass;
- do not park vehicles close together;
- always carry a First Aid Kit; and,
- always mark holes with twigs when leaving.
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Fishing Thoughts:
"KNOT"
(1) An insecure connection between your hook and fishin' line.
(2) A permanent tangle on your spinning reel which forces you to go out and buy a bigger, better, much more expensive rig. |
Current Ice Thickness
Environment Canada Weather Forecast for North Bay and Area
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