Well ,I found 5 inches of ice at banner. The water is high and some of the roads are close so we had to walk about a 1/2 mile to get to the back lakes. we found fish . 3 bass, 2 over 3 pounds a few crappie and only one bluegill. we busted off 5 big channel cat at the hole. The one I busted off ,I got another chance at him when he tangled into my other line as I was playing him. 4 pound line just would not get him to turn up in the hole. He snapped the first line but my buddy was watching my tangled line when he felt weight on it. he fought it while I was trying to grab him though the ice He was snagged only on his fin and i only could touch him be for the hook pulled loose , I dont think the 6 inch hole was going to be big enough. It had to weigh 6 plus pounds. I lost one other and the 2 other guys lost 3 more.. At least we got to see them. Toph2o
