Ice on Ramps?

[know1]

Since I'm the stupid one who is going to probably go fishing this weekend, does anyone have any tips as to what to do if the ramp has ice when we get back? Are there any products to buy? Ones that will work when it's only 25°

Most likely, we'll be using the state park ramp on C-Land and it looks like the way they have the concrete set with the large grooves might help out with draining water into the grooves.

Thanks!
Michael

[DJD]

If your using a Pick up I would consider putting some weight in the bed above the tires. I would take some salt and or sand just in case man that would be terrible to get stuck on the ramp.

[CTFSHWHISKER]

i carry one of those gallon containers of ice melter,if the suns out at all it works.always hook your front bow eye when pulling out,frozen bunks and slick boat don't work,,,i have seen it happen.wasn't me..

[mhall]

Michael I'd say the Pumpkin creek ramp as you are going to would be fine. Wouldn't hurt to carry a bag of Calcium Chloride with you though. It will melt at very low temps. I'm guessing you won't have alot of competion this weekend though, wooooweeee it's gonna be cold.

[know1]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I have a Jeep, so I can put it in 4WD. My brother's boat isn't much of a load.

We're just going to fish until we've had enough of the cold.

[Cobra190]

Keep min mind that backing down the ramp and stopping can be main trouble. Anything you take to put on the ramp apply it before you back down. 4-wheel drive or not, doesn,t matter if you can't stop and go sliding into the lake. Good Luck and be Careful.

[FlyLie]

We're just going to fish until we've had enough of the cold.

Good Luck and Good Fishing. Look forward to reading your report.

Be Safe,

Gary

[know1]

Keep min mind that backing down the ramp and stopping can be main trouble. Anything you take to put on the ramp apply it before you back down. 4-wheel drive or not, doesn,t matter if you can't stop and go sliding into the lake. Good Luck and be Careful.

Good suggestion.

[keepersize]

When you are trying to stop on any slick surface even when not towing ALWAYS put your vehicle in neutral. It works.

[Moose1am]

Calcium Chloride has a lower freezing point than Sodium Chloride (table salt) That will help thaw out most ice.

In the summer I have trouble with the algae making the ramp so slick that my back tires can't grab the concrete.

So I like to throw some Copper Sulfate Crystals around the launch ramp's concrete to kill the algae. I only have to use a cup full to do the job. And it helps to get the CuSO4 on the algae early in the year before it gets a good foothold. I will also take a stiff brush to sweep clean the concrete.

I just purchased a tow webbing last year and this past week I picked up a 2 ton hand wench. We call them Come-A_Longs here.

A little extra weight in the truck bed over the back tires also helps. I can get out easier when the boat is on the trailer as it adds weight to the back tires. But after I launch the boat and it's off the trailer is when I have the most problems in the summer time.

Stay say and don't fall out of the boat into that icy water. See my other post on cold water safety.

Michael I'd say the Pumpkin creek ramp as you are going to would be fine. Wouldn't hurt to carry a bag of Calcium Chloride with you though. It will melt at very low temps. I'm guessing you won't have alot of competition this weekend though, wooooweeee it's gonna be cold.

[Chubminnow]

I am looking forward to reading your icey report...What did you see? Did you do any good? How'd 25 degree's on the lake feel to ya? And were there any other hardy souls out there with you all?

[thebassman30]

So what size auger did you use to make the hole? lol....you are sick man! What an animal.