alright thank for the info guys. 18 inches is enough for a truck if they are driving fully loaded semi's in the northwest territories on 36 inches!!!!

anyways i just got one more question and that is what has been working good for ice fishing lately? i hear that mule worms are deadly and so are shrimp but any first hand info is greatly appreciated thanks.

btw my cabin is on the west side of the lake if that helps.