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were in there narrows, got on fine, 4+ at the shore, 3 lakers so far
lol I can see it now. If no incidents, someone is going to get on here gloating with the old "I told you so" BS
How many are out on the ice?
Ok, here's the deal. There is a fraction of the normal amount of fishermen on Schroon today, but people are fishing, and so far no emergency calls, thank God. The edges have put on a fair amount of ice in a couple days, although the high March sun is making things wet again, despite the temps only in the single numbers. Getting off could be the biggest challenge. Here's where guys are getting on. North end, Woods lodge, just south of Fowler the town has a right of way to the lake, very crowded with vehicles. The thing that concerns me about that spot is that some have crossed the channel of the river to fish the far (east) side. I wouldn't trust that area AT ALL. Warm rainwater has been flowing into the lake for 2 weeks, not good. Quite a few vehicles parked along Skylark Lane (private), I can't believe they all have permission. Guys are also getting on at the Narrows and Eagle Pt. Just a couple vehicles along East Sore Drive. Nobody off Adirondack, when I passed there earlier this morning.
not suprising they have a low turnout with all this commotion. Thanks for the update on the ice and genuine concern for safety. It does seem like this went from certain death to a resonably safe ice derby pretty quick, with the cold temps, and river dropping, as they (Schroon fish and game) predicted?
I believe the firestorm on social media most likely saved lives this weekend. There are places on Schroon that normally would be safe for the Derby would get you wet or killed this year. Since everyone has to walk, very few are roaming, but tomorrow if guys can get on with wheelers that could be something entirely different. The kinds of equipment on the backs of trucks tell me many had no clue about the conditions this year. We raised awareness, hopefully the rest of the weekend will be incident free.
on facebook this morning one group coming off had one guy go through up to his neck. be safe
Great information on this thread guys!!! I know it was sketchy but the guys that went out appear to have been rewarded.....42+ inch 20# Pike with a 35" right underneath it.....Definitely impressive catches and glad everyone got in and out safe yesterday... I imagine today won't be an issue as the shores had to lock up with these super cold temps last night!
where are you getting that info from? I'd like to see the full leader board. Pretty amazing that someone seems to find a 20+ pike each year!
http://schroonlakefishandgame.com/icefishingderby
Wow any body hear or felt that under water wave about a half hour ago. Crazy moved my shanty few inches never heard or felt anything like it. Almost like earth quake lol
Glad every 1 made it off even if the got wet hope these cold temps helped but man still sketchy hope no one else gets soggy and hope that the event organizers are satisfied and sleep well they got there money and only a few people got wet......Hope u can pick up on the sarcasm