how is the ice?

[Guest]

comming up from the metro area on march 6,7.<BR>wondering how the roads are. <BR>I heard someone mention that the roads may be closed on the first of march. Any truth to this? Long drive for bad ice, any info is greatly appriciated. How about URL?<BR> THANX

[bturck]

Cal: I just got back last night. The ice over Pine Island (we fished in Riverbend Houses) was good. We were out approx. 6 miles in 26' of water. Almost 30" of ice. The snow is settling pretty well with the warm weather, but there has to be close to a foot or better off the main road. the problem you incurr with this weather is the snow melt from the road banks will drain back into the low area's of the road and therin lies the water problem. We ran out in the bombers so they are riding over the snow pack. You shouldn't have any problems the first part of March. You can always give your resort a call to verify the conditions. I have another trip set for late March, and Glenn at Riverbend said he would notify me if conditions are such that he had to pull his houses for the year. You should have a good trip. Good luck and hang on. Bill

[Guest]

Hey BTURCK, Thanks for the reply, I think I am gonna go up and try it. Staying at the Americinn in Baudette, so I am just a skip from the access. hoping to get out about 8 miles from pine island, found a honey spot there in Feb. I believe we might have to go in a lil shallower though, had great luck in under 20 ft. last year out of zipple and morris gap. We shall see. Good Luck and be safe.