I fished West on last Saturday, the wind was to much to fight on Dowdy. Caught 9 stockers 50' out from the dam. Ice was 4-5". Fished Dowdy the next two days. Caught lots (bigger than West's fish but nothing over 12") from 9:00-noon & the ice is 4-6". Going out today (Sunday) same time same place, going to bring my brother, he hasn't been out this year so I like to start where we can catch fish. Later in the season we'll fish for size rather than numbers. stay warm, afishingfool