12-19-2008, 11:02 PM
DX,
Was out there today. The ice was 2" to 3". I followed a crack out to the middle from the boat launch and it stayed at 3" since the crack had been clear of snow back when the temperatures were sub zero.
I caught only 4 small perch with the largest at 8.0". I fished for 3 hours -- all in the same spot. The breeze may have made a difference since the poles were dancing a bit more than one would want for perch fishing. I made no attempt for trout.
The good news is that the wind cleared most of the ice so it should freeze a bit deeper tonight.
I would not say what was there today would be safe enough for the general masses. It would be ok for somebody that has the right gear and is careful. I would not recommend it for kids yet.
FR
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Was out there today. The ice was 2" to 3". I followed a crack out to the middle from the boat launch and it stayed at 3" since the crack had been clear of snow back when the temperatures were sub zero.
I caught only 4 small perch with the largest at 8.0". I fished for 3 hours -- all in the same spot. The breeze may have made a difference since the poles were dancing a bit more than one would want for perch fishing. I made no attempt for trout.
The good news is that the wind cleared most of the ice so it should freeze a bit deeper tonight.
I would not say what was there today would be safe enough for the general masses. It would be ok for somebody that has the right gear and is careful. I would not recommend it for kids yet.
FR
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