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Yo Guys & Gals First and foremost, it was windy out there today. Gusts had to be over 50 mph. Second, as predicted, the Pond was a slosh fest (combination of slush and standing water, slosh)Morning temperatures were still in the upper 30’s at day break, but cooled as the day progressed. 25 degrees when I left the ice at 12:30pm. Wheelers had a tougher time than sleds, but both labored heavily through the slosh. Walkers were met with a Boggey trudge factor of (6) most of the day turning to an (8) getting off the ice.The Sandy Creek Fire Deptarent, despite the ill weather conditions had a very good turn out. A lot of tough men and women braved the extreme elements in order to make it a success. Pictures of the event are posted on Facebook. I took a picture of the winning entries. The good times were marred by pails, shanties and any fishing paraphernalia not tied down blowing across the Pond. Many a disgruntled fisherman or fisherwoman was seen chasing said items the length of the Pond, South to North. It was a hardy lot who stayed out on the ice and persevered the tortuous weather conditions. Wish I could say I was one of them, not. Old Boggey canned it in by noon and went back to the warmth of the propane fireplace to await the awards and taffy at 4:30.Old Boggey did make the awards and was lucky to take 3rd place in the adult pike category. I was running second place till my Bud Nipper sauntered in and bested me by an inch. It was a Derby to be remembered if nothing else for the harsh weather conditions all had to endure. Thanks to the Sandy Creek Fire Department for a well run derby despite the bad weather conditions.Boggey Third place pike taken by small jigging rod w/ 4# test line. Took 20 minutes of patience and an assist from fishing bud (Jigger) to lay him on the ice.
Yo Guys & Gals This is real time chaos. Just got blown off the Pond. Wicked gusting winds accompanied by complete white out. In my haste to get off the Pond , I lost my baitpail ,poles and a crate with all my possibles in it. Tried to go back out to find them , but wind and cutting snow were too much for me. Somewhere between Sebor shores and Blind Creek access ramp if anyone finds my bucket poles and lure box would greatly appreciate it. I will go back out if the visibility gets better. Could be a very expensive outing for the old guy. Boggey
let us know how you make out ole boy ...... sure hope it works out for you