I packed all the Ice gear away last week Never used it once this year.

March is close enough that it's time to start getting ready for that Spring bite! I for one am hoping to get out as early as the first week of March.

It's good to keep in contact with other boats and help each other out. That water is so cold and dangerous. Each year for the last 4-5 years that I personally know of, there has either been a boating accident that caused death, or a rescue that saved people who would have faced certain death within a few minutes had someone not seen them.

I see a lot of post of guys coming up for the first time this year, or maybe second, and thinking of an early March trip because the weather is so good and no ice. Please keep in mind that March fishing is still cold and the water is still a killer within minutes. Please be safe! It's always nice when guys from in here post on the forums and meet up on the Lake. If I'm out on the water I'm always on 79. Feel free to give a shout and share info.

-Matt