Are ice reels really needed?

[kj]

Brookie... My wife and I were planning on Henrys the same time as you, but in following the Idaho forum, looks like the ice will be sketchy this year at that time. We are putting off our trip til the first week of December. Send me a pm or post here what the ice conditions are like up there when or if you go over Black Friday. Got a new ride I am anxious to try out on the ice and snow. Need some thick ice to support it and us.

thanks,
kj
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