Spring lake, Prior lake thickness?

[mtreno]

was on upper prior yesterday with wastewater and the ice was ok. about 5-6in but the top layer was all frozen slush. over two inches of this frozen slush. was very solid ice and a felt safe but it was not very pritty to look at. i would be carefull on spring - i have found huge differences in ice thinkness out there in years past. hum... we were thinking of somewhere to go tonight - ah - still think maybe carls lake just because i know the ice is good to go.

[korn_fish]

mtreno -

How was the action out there. did you run and gun or just set up on known past producing spots?

[Muskieguy]

Being that carls is just a big bowl that only hits about 15ft...at this time of the year is it better to setup in the 5-10 foot range or out in the middle in the 10-15 foot range? Later in the season last year I seemed to find success in the 15ft range. But early in the season the 5-10 ft range didn't produce much. Any hints would be appreciated. Will be out there Saturday in black cabelas 5X6 portable. Say Hi if you get a chance.

Thanks,

Muskieguy.

[crappieflop1212]

I think I will play it safe and try paradise bay tonight. I'll be in the 5600 clam. I would like to try sand point, sounds too risky.

[eyespy&eye]

Drove by Spring yesterday on lunch. Few houses out off of the shoreline. Won't be long now!

[crappieflop1212]

Just wondering if anyone has ventured out onto spring lake, just south of prior. Cant wait for the crappie slaughter!