Metzgers/Crane Creek

[getpotts]

is there still a shanty right by the path out of wild wings?

[Dr.Ed]

In years past the safe trail was marked with old Christmas trees anchored in the ice to show you the way. What if anything is being done today?

[fishin2]

I believe there is a christmas tree path @ Catawba goes out a ways.

[smackdaddy616]

Hey guys, any recommendations for a couple of rookies heading down for the weekend? Good launch? Bait Shops? Safest route? Coming down from Northern Michigan. Been doing well with 5/8 oz jigging rapala, tipped with a minnow head or tail. Thanks!

[smackdaddy616]

Heading out to crane creek, towards west sister. Any recommendations for bait shops and launch sites there?

[Lakeerieguy]

Take it slow and easy . There is alot of ice out there but things are changing daily . Dont take it for granted like the early season ice or it will bite you . Just because the cracks were good going out , does not mean they will be good going in .

Great ice but as the season winds down, things can and will happen like they have been the past day or two .. Be safe and go slow .

Dale

[nastyhabit]

First crack is still working couple hundred yards out other than that it was smooth sailing today. Spud bars and planks are a must rest of the season. I always take them. We picked at them mile southwest of the island. Heard there was a good bite in closer. Didn't see the fish though.