A Marking We Will Go..............

[Frank Walsh]

I've been asked before to post pictures when I am marking the trail. I can't see the attraction, but was asked again today, so figured I'd try it. Not bad work with a timer....eh? Could have picked a better day visibility wise. Was not much.

[jimmyb]

So what's the ice like? I assume prettty good with the lack of snow.

[Frank Walsh]

Right on track. About 6"-7" around Oak. A small stretch of 4" in the current area off Flag. And 8"-10" as you get west of Flag.

[fishwizard]

I never would have guessed that you use a chainsaw to measure the new ice. Seems a little frightening to cut something with a chainsaw that could relatively come apart from underneath you. I guess that shows how naive I am with ice fishing, but I imagine it comes down to having much bigger coconuts than I.

[Illinois Dennis]

Chain saw probably makes a nice slot for Frank's stick. You know Frank is always thinking.

They use a ditch witch to bury new electric cables thru the ice so why not a chain saw? Bet its a bitch if you knock the chain off and have to take your gloves off to putz with it.

[DSmith]

Great pictures you have supplied us with. Did you have a fishing rod with you? Looks cold and windy on the lake. A little Phillips Snowshoe would keep you warm and toasty.