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Jeff.

We don't know eachother. I just see you on the forum a lot and remembered your name.

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hows the shoreline looking at the end of the day, I wasnt able to make it out there this weekend but was hoping to get out this coming weekend for one last trip then pack the ice gear away for the year.

Debating if I should take the wheeler or not.

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the access by the sand bar was just starting to open up when we left at noon. by this weekend it's gonna be sketchy at best. it's gonna be wheelers/walking only pretty shortly with the forecasted temps

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Was a fun weekend on BSL as usual. Nice, warm, and slushy too. There was even a local on an ATV wearing shorts cruising around on the North End of BSL.

Ice was measured at 22"-24" and became slushy by late afternoon. Got into some Tullies and Slabs again in 20-25 fow in what may be my last trip up to BSL or maybe for the rest of the ice season now that the warm is coming on strong and Spring fishing is around the corner.

I'll typically keep enough fish to what equivalents to what I think I can eat within a considerable time frame typically 1 month or less. Or some of it be given away to family, relatives & friends to be consume while still fresh.

For the last fish fry...

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I'm still trying to figure out the "sand bar" access. Is it public or resort and where on the lake is it? Just for next years' trip. Thanks.

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Yes thats BSL and its on the north end. The Sand bar is a bar on the north end off of Hwy 65. Close to the scenic overlook.

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I still to this day have never been to the Sand Bar. Didn't they close up shop for a few years? I never make it up to the North-end much but have always heard of the place!

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I wonder how many crazies will be out there this weekend, hopefully there not dumb enough to drive out there.

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Had a buddy that was out there today. Not good. He had to walk half a mile out or more just to get to fishing spots. Lotsa fish still to catch but slushy and water all over. Wear real rubberized waterproof boots or you'll be sorry!

Ice was measured now at 18" and disappearing fast. You can forget about driving on the ice by the weekend. Heck the ice may recede enough from shore where you may not be able to take an ATV. Who knows? There is no single digit or teen temps this week so I dont expect the slush and water to freeze on the ice.

Be safe and tread cautiously if your going to be on BSL in this week or coming weeks...

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Man, that happened fast!! Usually we have a week or two once the melting starts to get in on that awesome late season bite. Good luck to anyone that's still going out, & be safe! I was hoping to get back out sometime this week before I leave for NoDak, but it's not looking like that's gonna happen...oh well, I have about 45 tullies ready for the smoker. After I give some away to people that I promised would get some & eat a few myself, they'll be gone by late May. Hopefully next year I can get out a couple more times. Fisherman Andy, nice crappies! I don't even bother trying for those dumb fish out there any more. I can't crack the crappie code in that lake for some reason.

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Looking at 70's down here all week.

How's the ice condition for walking out? Is it still thick enough. Looking to drive 3.5 hrs if it is. Thanks.

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Two trucks went down this weekend, anyone have any pictures? Was a great weekend for fishing, the slabs were hitting. Ice fishing gear was put to rest yesterday for awhile, time to get the boats ready!

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i wonder if this weekend if i can still get on the lake by walking.?

i just got back from spring break and want to get out one last time....

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you could probably walk out next weekend. if you're mom's name is mary & you can feed a crowd on the cheap! ice'll be completely gone by this weekend

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I am pretty sure you will not be able to make it out. The ice is starting to go along the shore.

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The flowage is open..Rat mostly open...Wawa close...some bays part open like sand bar and the south end of Fishermans.Shores letting loose...my guess..3-4 days BSL will be open.

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Maybe 3-4, there were guys fishing the northend yesterday. We need more rain to wiper out in 3-4. You might be close though.

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