joe wilkinson has more in this report provided by the iowa department of natural resources. >>> as soon as that ice gets thick enough anglers are pushing to get out on it. you should have at least 2" of clear fresh ice if you're alone, 4" or more in a group. it's that early ice that most anglers wait for in the season. >> it's a little bit thinner,y gut more sun penetration, that beans there is a little more oxygen, the fish are still a little more active coming out of the fall pattern going into the winter. not soily share gic. >> you want to go carefully poke agriculture few holes on your way out to make sure it is thick enough. croppies and blue gills in most ponds and lakes, perch, yellow bass, maybe a wall eye or two on the big waters. with water temperatures hovering close to the freezing mark go small and go slow with your presentation. tear drop jiggs maybe tipped with a little wax worm, and any more above the water line, electronics are just about standard for any anglers. >> flashes are real god to see what depth fish are at. now we have the under water cameras that allow you