Jeffro, I wish I could tell you. I live almost in the middle of the valpo chain so I do not spend much time on Stone. One or two times per year and I am always torn whether to fish stone or pine. Anyway, two new years eves ago, it was still soft water and I was dying to fish. I launched at Stone and drifted all over the place. There was a west wind and it blew me into that bay area I like and it was non stop perch. These were nice perch, 8-10" and bigger. I ended up with 47 on minnows and had a feast for new year's day. So, I always try there because that is where I want the fish to be but the fish don't always want to be there. Actually, it is funny you asked because last year, I launched in the fall and caught a handful of crappies in my perch area. Go figure. I have had fun icing at Stone, especially since I got a power auger. I like to go west of the boat launch and drill 15 holes 10 or so paces apart and then go back and search. I always am able to get a couple of suspended fish. In the soft water months, it is tough. I have had several retired patients tell me about their glory days of perch fishing on pine. Anyway, we need to just keep searching as I am sure the fish are there and that makes it all the more fun. Enjoy and happy new year!
