Lac Vieux Desert 12/21
After 10 hours of working in 20* temps, 2 divers and the 3 fishermen finally got the ATV out. The diver couldn't find the auger that was bungeed to the ATV, as he was up to his chest in muck on the bottom trying to get the ATV righted before it was moved. There is definitely still only 2-3" of solid base ice, atleast here on the north shore. When asked about their experience, the fishermen stated that they had called a local and were told that there was 6-8" of ice and when they drilled their holes they measured that amount.
The lesson to be learned : When measuring the early ice, always look for the solid(clear) ice from the bottom up, but don't include the refozen slush to the top as this is never safe!! Still am able to pound the spud thru in 1 or 2 pokes in most of the "virgin"(non traveled) areas.
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