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Bayport Ice Report - 3/11


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Went out today and saw about 30 trucks on the ice, so I ventured out.

There was about 32" of ice measured on my auger.

There was about 1-2" of slush on top of the ice.

There was about 2/3rds water on the ice to 1/3rd of slush of the top of the ice covered with a couple inches of water. Water was running in the holes swiftly expanding them by at least double on top...

The access is still sound without dropping down, but in a couple days similar to this it may be iffy there.

Use some caution if you go out,

FFaL

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Enjoying the humble pie for dinner Fisherman, Nice too meet both of you FMer's (Fisherman for a lifetime and Fishnsticks)out there today. It wasn't going crazy but here and there with some patants I got a few nice ones gold was good to me again. Fisherman had a long day topped off with the hog of the day nice work! Good luck out there guys have a good time on the ice! Sorry kinda short time to hit the hay!

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Sandmannd,

I remember you wanted an ice report - hope this helps. It may be shaky by Sunday.

FFaL

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It does help. I keep watching. Anyone going out this week, please report the ice. I want to make sure everyone that goes out is safe.

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I was out last night and i think that ice is going to go pretty quick with the temps the same today and the rain. Quite a bit of water on the ice last night.. measured about 28" of ice..

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 Originally Posted By: Sandmannd
It does help. I keep watching. Anyone going out this week, please report the ice. I want to make sure everyone that goes out is safe.

Once the melt from land starts rolling into the river, it will rise fast. I think it could fall apart pretty quickly. Luckily we'll have a a couple cooler nights than last night.. Might be in boats in a couple weeks.

I'll run down tonight and Friday to check the ice on the way home.

LB

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Hey Big Jeff, I saw you guys out their last night. I came by twice to ask how you were doing and you told me about those funny looking clip on slip bobbers.

I also got to see your friend pull up that big one when he let out a yell. That was one huge slab that I have not seen since I left Georgia back in 04.

I don't think the ice will hold up untill next week or not. Iam off mondays and tuesdays so I may be able to walk out. This was my first year ice fishing the river, so have not idea.

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It will be 48 & Sunny today.

Careful out there, especially near the access.

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Good luck Zeke and the rest of you I am having a hard time waiting till Friday to get going up North its so tough to keep on task but I want to hear some more stories about Fmer's finding the monseter!!!

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I'd really like to come up this weekend and drive out on Sat midday till darkish. Is this going to be possible? thanks for the ice report and hope to hear another from Thurs/Friday timeframe.

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