Author Topic: Sketchy Edges (Read 2689 times)

stinkycoat06 · « **on:** Jan 13, 2018, 12:21 PM »

Checked the ice in NW RI this morning. Edges were in bad shape but main ice still solid. Was able to get on on the south side of pond. Might want to bring planks if going tomorrow. Didnt cut any holes so cant confirm thickness.

Jlacasse316 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 13, 2018, 02:49 PM »

Waterman didn't look good when I drove by. Spots of open water not just on the edges. Hoping to find a spot to go tomorrow.

Ballbag · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 13, 2018, 03:16 PM »

Checked Barney’s...middle looked good lost about 10-20 feeton the edges. Lincoln Woods most likely the same

gonna need a nice freeze to tighten it up a bit. Freakin weather...-30 to 65 gotta love NE

go Pats and stay safe!

Flatland · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 13, 2018, 05:12 PM »

Quote from: Ballbag on Jan 13, 2018, 03:16 PM

Checked Barney’s...middle looked good lost about 10-20 feeton the edges. Lincoln Woods most likely the same gonna need a nice freeze to tighten it up a bit. Freakin weather...-30 to 65 gotta love NE go Pats and stay safe!

10-20 FEET?! Wow. You'll need a pretty long extension ladder to get out there. That sucks. I'll take a look at Lincoln Woods tomorrow. Hoping to fish Monday am.

Ballbag · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 13, 2018, 06:30 PM »

Yea Flatland...I walk my dog in there all the time and was totally bummed. But the middle was good. We will be alright!

Windzilla · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 13, 2018, 06:49 PM »

Not quite so bad at wallum, still, 3 to 6 feet of clear water between shore and ice.

Also, wallum is up about 8 inches in height from Wednesday some of the erosion is due to the increased spread of the water as well.

Wallum being a deeper lake, with, in most areas , sharp drop offs, it would be less susceptible to water level rise than some others.

I think tomorrow AM will see most of the shore iced over again, and with the floating base we have already, i would not be surprised if it was safe in many spots for MLK day.

I will update tomorrow on wallum at least.

Frigid Finz · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 13, 2018, 07:27 PM »

I passed silver spring in NK. Major open edges with slop on top. Other ponds on the way were half open. Im going in the AM somewhere. I agree much more damage, way worse storm than forecast but it will tighten up ! Will report . FF

Windzilla · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 14, 2018, 07:47 AM »

Over night the spot i monitor at wallum added 3-4 inches of solid clear ice, In 8 hours over night!. 30 feet south of that, where there is a little drain pipe, it is still open though. I have not looked at the boat ramps, so ymmv.

The whole lake looks frozen from what i can see. But lots of cracks at edges that refroze over night

_Icecold_ · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 14, 2018, 10:51 AM »

I'm going yo big bear or ocean state soon to get some bait then doing some scouting but thinking wilsons might be a good bet. Definitely getting out this afternoon and tomorrow. Probably gunna have to walk the plank today though

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 14, 2018, 01:09 PM »

Good luck and be safe. Ice picks are a must

Frigid Finz · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 14, 2018, 05:31 PM »

Solid ice in south kingston today. No problem at all once you were on it. At the end of the day the edge was looking good. Im sure tonight will help a ton. I jumped on silver spring on the way down. The ice was in good shape there to. Check your ponds before the snow. Be safe FF

_Icecold_ · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 15, 2018, 09:54 AM »

When drove by watermans yeaterday it look ok, edges were my main concern there and the guy at big bear said his buddy who lives on there said the edges were bad. Wilson's wasn't too bad but needed a plank to get on

SHaRPS · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 15, 2018, 11:27 AM »

Fished a place in Central Mass that had 4-11" solid black ice yesterday. The funny thing is the edge was 11" solid.

Windzilla · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 15, 2018, 12:22 PM »

Taking family out on wallum today, went out and walked an acer of it and drilled before we all went out. Solid 5 to greater all over.

halfhooked · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 15, 2018, 04:24 PM »

as of this afternoon we have 6 to 8 on this end of the state all the edges i checked were all walkable

Flatland · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 15, 2018, 04:52 PM »

Wordens this AM: edges were perfect. Over all ice conditions were nice, a little bit of gray ice in places and the rest was black. Thickness varied from 4 to 9 inches. There was also open water in the middle.

Ballbag · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 15, 2018, 06:09 PM »

Good reports

Frigid Finz · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 15, 2018, 07:54 PM »

Thanks for the intel guys.

CHEPIGUY · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 16, 2018, 06:11 AM »

i like what i’m hearing. keep the updates coming

BigFishRI · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 16, 2018, 08:33 AM »

Fished Wallum yesterday. Edges were still a little sketchy. Once we got out 5-10 feet it was fine. 5 inches ice black ice.

Reginald Bonz III · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 16, 2018, 10:29 AM »

Walked out on Wilson's yesterday from my cousins place. He is across from the boat ramp. Edges were solid. Didn't have the auger with me though.

Ballbag · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 16, 2018, 03:17 PM »

Barney and Lincoln woods edges about 2-3 inches...enough to get out...drilled a hole about 50 ft from shore solid 8 inches...snow will help insulate and give us traction...giddy up! Check as you go and be safe!

Frigid Finz · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 16, 2018, 03:47 PM »

Ty for the report. I would rather slip a bit on the smooth ice than drag through the snow anyday. But if we get it Im ready, Built my Smitty in record time .

Ballbag · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 16, 2018, 06:18 PM »

Nice work man!

Windzilla · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 16, 2018, 06:38 PM »

Quote from: BigFishRI on Jan 16, 2018, 08:33 AM

Fished Wallum yesterday. Edges were still a little sketchy. Once we got out 5-10 feet it was fine. 5 inches ice black ice.

I was on Wallum yesterday too, thought I was alone out there.

If your out there again this season and see a guy with some bamboo and a cheap tarp for a wind brake, come on over and say hello.

twisted tilts · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 10:08 AM »

Fished Wilsons yesterday, Edges were good at the boat ramp. 8" of black ice. Four bass the largest at 4.5 lbs. Hopefully will be back there on Saturday

Reginald Bonz III · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 10:52 AM »

Hoping to hit Wilson's or Stump on Saturday.

dancbass · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 11:51 AM »

Fished Wakefield on Monday...solid edges, 8" of black ice. 8 pickerel, 4 bass...nothing of any size.
May do Wilson's on Saturday.

jamflowman · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 06:07 PM »

Anyone hit Stump in the last couple of days and have a report on the edges? Relatively new to the freshwater game in RI so is the dam parking lot the only access? Seems like it would be sketchy with moving water so close by. Hope to see some of you out there if its safe though!

MRC2572 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 20, 2018, 02:40 PM »

South west corner or stump near fire department has a boat launch with easy access and tons of parking

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