How tough are you?

[IL Fisherman]

Ok.  We have ice on the ponds here in Illinois and I don’t ice fish.  I was curious what everyone’s temperature limit is for venturing out on the lake.  I’m around 45 degrees or higher.  What’s yours. 

[Basfis]

As long as it gets above freezing during the day and there’s a good reason, I’m up for it.  I’m out if there is no chance of nature melting the ice in my guides. 

[Sore Thumbs]

Under 20 is my limit. Had every intention of fishing Sunday. Fortunately they cancelled the tournament due to cold temperatures. 

[bluebasser86]

I'm fine at around 20 provided the wind isn't bad. Sometimes my guides ice up so fast I get tired of dealing with it though. 

[tjm]

 "Put another log on the fire".

I ain't as tough as I once was,  sunny, 45+ and no dang wind; you might get me fired up for fishin; but the days of wipin snow off my beard and plunging the rod under the water to melt the ice is long past.

[Quillback]

Has to be above freezing for me.  

[Dutch]

I tend to do the above freezing unless I am on a good pattern.   I went once at -5°.  That was a big mistake.  I nearly caught my Ranger on fire trying to thaw out the steering.

[MOPanfisher]

Dutch, I think I remember you telling me that story once, or at least someone told me a very similar one about building a small fire to thaw out their steering.  I have never been, and never will be that tough or dedicated.!!

[Johnsfolly]

It was 13 deg one of the mornings down on the White and we were not going to stay in the lodge when there were trout to catch☺.

[Champ188]

Count me in the 20-degree threshold group with Sore Thumbs and bluebasser. I do love me some winter fishing.