MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
Whether you chalk it up to man-made causes or strictly to Mother Nature you've got to admit, the climate in PA has changed. And not for the better for icefishermen...
I quit spending money on ice fishing gear 3 years ago. I also stopped making my annual trip to PA during (what used to be) ice fishing season.I can't justify spending my limited outdoors $$$ on gear I MIGHT get to use a day or two a year. I now make my trip for the entire month of May instead of spliting it into two weeks in Jan-Feb & 2 in May. My money gets spent on fly fishing trips now.Yes, I miss ice fishing. But there comes a time when you've got to admit that your job at the buggy whip factory ain't coming back and it's time to move on.Whether you chalk it up to man-made causes or strictly to Mother Nature you've got to admit, the climate in PA has changed. And not for the better for icefishermen...
Fifty years ago in late Jan there was 20 - 24 inches of ice on Glendale. I don't believe that's ever the case anymore. I may be wrong, but I don't think Raystown ever freezes over.I hope you get out a lot, catch a truck load and stay safe. Like I said, I miss it. I'm down to reading a forum to get my "fix"...
when you find out let me know. i was going to head to Michigan this weekend but it don't look good up there. my brother by law lives in Fenton and he said its the same weather and problems. Good luck to you, hopefully soon PA will be hardwater.
I hear ya ! It's been a long wait . I just hope no one rushes on without checking the thickness .