Hi guys,
Just got back from Chassell and had 5 days of EAST wind. Ice is 2 to 3 ft thick with a couple of layers of water in between. There is packed snow about 4 inches for the most part with spots of 2 feet of fluff snow with a crust that you can get a 4 wheeler stuck in. 2 guys caught 40 fish in 6 days (thank you east wind). Marked a lot of fish but they were very reluctant to bite. When you did get a hit it was a very gentle take by the fish. Most fish were in the 10 - 12 inch range with 5 that were 15 inches. Brutes with shoulders. DNR was out checking. CO Doug was a nice guy and did not hassle anyone. There is going to be a lot of ice for a while so if you still got the bug you know where to fish. Bait shop in Hancock has minnows and wax worms. They are open 9:30 to 5:30. Only place to get bait. Julie's Motor in has a house they rent for $650 a week, has 2 double beds, bunk bed and a couch to sleep a total of 5. Small kitchen with all utensils, plates etc. Bite should only get better until ice out which could be sometime in Late April or May. Good luck.
