Lake Erie is locking up

[Bryan]

I took these this morning, hopefully today's warm up doesn't ruin what's here so far.

[trapperjon]

nice... thx for the pix,

[trapperjon]

WOW just looked at satellite pictures taken yesterday, i'm amazed at how much ice is in the western basin

[slabslayer]

Awesome!!!!  I was worried all the progress was lost, guess not!

[OhioFisher19]

It's a good start! Still have a long way to go!

[Bryan]

I took a few more pics a few mins ago, ice is still holding!
I'm still in the air flying to Ft Wayne and signal isn't strong enough to post pics, I'll post them later after I land.

[trapperjon]

hey bryan..... we all seen the commercial's about texting and driving,but none about flying.     thank's for the report's

[Bryan]

HAHAHA! I usually have the autopilot set when I'm in cruise...makes surfing the web a lot easier!
Pics as promised!

This just after take off from Middle Bass...


This is looking at South bass, Rattlesnake is off to my right out of view.


Southwest of South Bass, nice view of the State Park ramp.

[steelneyes]

Awesome info. thanks for the pics.  Now if we could just outfit your plane  with a probe that could measure thickness and maybe some sonar to scan likely areas...  Your plane autopilot must be much more trustworthy than the one on my boat  

[g]

Great pictures Bryan. Please keep us updated on the ice progress.

[wis2ohio]

I have never been ice fishing on Erie and sure hope I can meet up with a few guys when the time comes so I might be able to soak a few lines and catch some fish and if no fish to be caught would be nice to meet a few new people.

[Bryan]

Awesome info. thanks for the pics.  Now if we could just outfit your plane  with a probe that could measure thickness and maybe some sonar to scan likely areas...  Your plane autopilot must be much more trustworthy than the one on my boat  

Good luck getting the FAA to approve a mod like that! LOL!
Autopilot is a two axis...it will maintain altitude and is coupled to the GPS, it's accurate to the degree of heading. One of the best tools I ever had installed!

But, using old fashioned techniques, I'll keep you guys posted on ice conditions as I get them!

[Bryan]

I have never been ice fishing on Erie and sure hope I can meet up with a few guys when the time comes so I might be able to soak a few lines and catch some fish and if no fish to be caught would be nice to meet a few new people.

You are more than welcome to stop by my shanty and try your luck (if I'm out there! LOL)! Just get to the island, and I'll take you from there.

[wis2ohio]

I have never been ice fishing on Erie and sure hope I can meet up with a few guys when the time comes so I might be able to soak a few lines and catch some fish and if no fish to be caught would be nice to meet a few new people.

You are more than welcome to stop by my shanty and try your luck (if I'm out there! LOL)! Just get to the island, and I'll take you from there.

That's probably the hardest part getting to the island in the winter time

[hearttxp]

Either Fly or Take Joe's airboat service over to SBI. No big deal.  Heard the locals fished off SBI yesterday. Had ice from 4" to 6" Plus some areas not so good also. Plus they Caught fish ! Things will be on soon ?I am sure of that !  Be Safe All