I pitched a rock out onto Wenham today, didn't even skip. Like slush out there. couple miles south, Wakefield, and Spot Pond in Stoneham, zero ice. Did pick up a nice largemouth, 2 1/2-3 lbs off the northern side on a weightless worm, it came from about 20feet down, still a great feeling, when you have to fight that weight up. Since I only ice fish in ME, I have to wait to hear where you fellas are finding it, and hopefully head out by the end of the year.
I'll stay tuned.
Upton