Thanks for stepping up Huskymusky. Did you have to navigate around a lot of shove ice. Another poster said he could see a lot from shore in that area. I also am almost 3 hours away, and haven't made the trip yet this year because of being scared of the weather conditions or other factors. My partners or I can't get away from work during the week very easily, so it makes it tough. Planning on it this coming weekend though, hopefully. Think the fish will still be in that area?