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You just gotta be flexible and willing to drive when we get this weather! I made more trips up to Wayne Co. the last few years than I EVER did! Anything to find safe ice... ..
You are 100% right I live in Western Pennsylvania...I just got from a 10 day to up State New York....found great ice. I got in many days on the ice. Had 2 days with hi winds....I may make 1 more trip in February....what is nice there are many lakes to pick from on what you want to fish for. With in a. 30 min drive .....when on my way home we had a -7... till my next road trip...
While that sounds great (and I really am jealous), unfortunately, not all of us can take 10 days off and drive up there. I wish getting safe ice was that simple.
its not done yet have faith and patience.