This year was super dumb for ice. Fished ponds more than ever cause lakes took forever. Then when lakes did freeze I literally got on my favorite lake 4 times and then warm weather rolled in. The 3ft of snow earlier didn't help either. But was also my first year with a flasher, and boy am I happy of my purchase. Easily caught 5× more than my brother and dad. Brothers getting one next year no doubt lol