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You can cross your fingers and your toes, it's going to take longer than you think. Surface temps is high and it's windy. Most lakes won't cap for a week or more it not going to be that cold. I'm glad I've got other options than just ice fishing because this season was bad for ice. Between soft water and bunny hunting I'll make it through winter. Not much fun on hard water this year. Only thing I can say is I got some unbelievable buys this winter. Marcum LX 5 for $250.00 and Lacrosse ice man Pac boots for 41.98 new. Now looking for a new float suit,Striker. If any fellow ice men see them on sale,PM or post it. Thanks.
Wow 57 years, that's amazing. I can not imagine the number of stories you would have.