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Shirley's Bay Ice Report
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:30 pm
by CCLad
I stopped by to see how much ice there is and to my surprise the river was frozen right across to Aylmer. I didn't have an auger, nor did I feel like venturing out too far. I walked out onto the ice to about Balls deep water depth and the ice was pretty solid (balls stayed dry
) . That would be 20 yards off shore That's it. I am in no way implying that the ice is safe to venture onto!
I did notice a bit of an issue though. A large ice pile has formed across the entrance point. I guess the wind blew some fairly big pieces in when it was first freezing up. I don't know if a plow can smash it up... A back hoe would..... But no one is driving over it.
With this cold temp - a couple of weeks and we should be good to go. If anyone has any ice reports regarding Shilrey's bay post them on this thread. Stay safe, it's worth the wait.
CC Lad
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:29 pm
by Gord
A guy was in the shop today.....he's got his hut out on the bay now....sitting on 4" of black over 10 fow. I'd still exercise caution though.
sb
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:15 pm
by CCLad
Just keeping this up - Bump
&& I'm not heading out on the ice yet! If you do, wear the proper material and have an "out plan".
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:27 pm
by Gord
I think this should be made a "sticky".......Mods?
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:38 pm
by cprince
Gord wrote:I think this should be made a "sticky".......Mods?
Agreed!
... whats good for the goose...
Craig
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:49 pm
by Gord
...thanks dude!
Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 5:08 pm
by Gord
....latest news.....7" ......two shacks out now. Has me wondering about the report of 4" from two days ago.....looks like I'm just gonna go down there and see for myself.....will report on that tomorrow.
ice
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:02 am
by CCLad
Look forward to your report Gord. Be safe and it looks like I'll see at your shop soon!!
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 2:05 pm
by Gord
Don't think I'm gonna get a chance to check today.......but I'm heading out tomorrow morning to give 'er a go.....I'll post my findings.
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 2:25 pm
by MLR
Gord wrote:Don't think I'm gonna get a chance to check today.......but I'm heading out tomorrow morning to give 'er a go.....I'll post my findings.
I guess you are not expecting to find much under the tree tomorrow and will have more luck looking under the ice?
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:17 pm
by Gord
MLR wrote:Gord wrote:Don't think I'm gonna get a chance to check today.......but I'm heading out tomorrow morning to give 'er a go.....I'll post my findings.
I guess you are not expecting to find much under the tree tomorrow and will have more luck looking under the ice?
...due to scheduling conflicts, my Christmas is gonna be a day late....
Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:47 pm
by Gord
I was out on the bay today.......6.5" of ice where I was...7.5" if ya count the slushy crap on top.....about 500ft past the furthest shack. There are two shacks out. I'll post pics shortly.
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 6:49 am
by Gord
here's some pics from yesterday......
...was over 12' of water....
.....I got 2 see through perch
......no pics of those.....
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 3:27 pm
by cprince
Gord... That is a GREAT way to report ice conditions! If you are willing... give a GPS coordinate so we know exactly where that measurement was taken.. of course... unless that is a some what of a secretive spot.
Craig
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:36 pm
by muskymatt
Just got back and there was 8-9" of good ice.
Didn't mark any fish but was still nice to get out.