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Title: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: johnnyM on Feb 16, 2018, 06:10 AM

hi there.   Looking to take my daughter out for a "last run" tomorrow...  Not a fan of planking onto the ice (at least with the kids)   Any good ice left ?  Dog, Tyler, Stillwater, Burr, Wood Creek, suggestions/advice?

thanks. 

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: lowaccord66 on Feb 16, 2018, 06:52 AM

You're probably going to need a plank.  For what its worth I wouldn't dare to bring my daughter in the ice now in CT unless it was below freezing.  Ill check some ice when I get back from work and let you know.

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: jebra on Feb 16, 2018, 08:46 AM

Hopefully we’ll get some good news for Saturday.

But I agree with I.A. about not taking any kids out, it’s just too late/way too risky for that at this point in time. :tipup:

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: johnnyM on Feb 16, 2018, 10:17 AM

yup, that's what I was afraid of...  was hoping for a Northwest icebox miracle... 

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: Global Warming in CT on Feb 16, 2018, 11:26 AM

Consider taking her for a ride up to the Berks rather than chancing it. Not much farther than NW corner and prob much safer ice. Call Onota Boat Livery in Pittsfield and they'll give you info on ice conditions in that area.

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: lowaccord66 on Feb 16, 2018, 11:31 AM

Quote from: johnnyM on Feb 16, 2018, 10:17 AM

yup, that's what I was afraid of...  was hoping for a Northwest icebox miracle...

Patience...like I said Ill scout a couple spots when I return from work! 

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: johnnyM on Feb 16, 2018, 02:02 PM

thanks! 

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: lowaccord66 on Feb 16, 2018, 02:10 PM

No problem.

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: camo man on Feb 16, 2018, 04:10 PM

Fished lake waramaug today,looking rough, edges are ready to go at any time now ice was pretty beat up.
Was able to get on near campsite area and had some action,but I think it's a wrap for that place.

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: salttofresh on Feb 16, 2018, 05:12 PM

Had 6 inches of ice at mt. Tom. Did have to use a board to get on though.

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: lowaccord66 on Feb 16, 2018, 07:16 PM

Didnt get a chance to check with enough day light by the time I was out of work. 

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: Spoondangler on Feb 17, 2018, 12:16 PM

no boards needed on twin today or all week, 10 + inches most spots.  I got my 19 month old out twice this week, and he's hooked, though only good for about 45 min.  I would not take him on the ice if i thought it was questionable.

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: Fishermen on Feb 17, 2018, 05:48 PM

Go 3 hours north great ice and safe make a great day trip

Title: Re: How does the NorthWest Corner look ? anyone???
Post by: ESOX FIX on Feb 17, 2018, 06:19 PM

Quote from: Spoondangler on Feb 17, 2018, 12:16 PM

no boards needed on twin today or all week, 10 + inches most spots.  I got my 19 month old out twice this week, and he's hooked, though only good for about 45 min.  I would not take him on the ice if i thought it was questionable.

my daughter was 21 months old on her first trips, she was hooked until age 12.