lack of good / any ice has me waiting bummed...temporarily

[fishermantim]

With little or no ice west of Worcester, I had given up on ice fishing this year.
Didn't even take out my gear.

Don't get me wrong, I would have LOVED to hit the ice this year, but with the conditions we've had, and the distances I'd have to travel to even hope to find ice, it just wasn't worth it. I even gave up on the Meredith Derby in NH.

Fortunately, the weather has allowed me the luxury of being able to find and fish some open waters all by myself.
I always look forward to spring fishing due to the habits of the fish I target. Early spring means perch and pike, pickerel and musky.
Then it's trout and then later it's bass.

I won't be crying about the lost season on the ice, but will look forward to next season with even more gusto!

[rdhammah]

I didn't make it out either. had a 3 day window on local ice but ended up getting sick. Had gear packed and ready to go on Friday with plans of getting out on Sunday and monday.

[Brendog9]

I've made a few day trips this year. If I can get to a place in under two hours, I'll make the ride. It's fun getting to see new bodies of water and towns that I otherwise would never go to.

[Uppervalley Kid]

I was able to get out right after the cold spell but conditions deteriorated quickly after. I am usually getting ready for the best part of the ice season this time of year but its not in our favor. The silver lining in all of this is open water season should be right around the corner

[Rangerboats391]

charging boat batteries as we speak

[lowaccord66]

charging boat batteries as we speak

Yesterday:

[IceDog88]

Nice work and see you’re on open water.

[lowaccord66]

Found 43 degree water temp.  Was surprised.

[IceDog88]

Nice, going out tomorrow to get on hard water.