i saw ice melt and disappear this year unlike i ever seen before. Hard clear, glass ice go from 7" to 4" in 24 hours, no rain, and only mild temps and wind
Maybe Al Gore was right with global warming? Naw, but dont ever take ice for grantit.
If i had trusted my years of experience, i would have walked out onto some stuff that would have got me wet or worse. Spudding and drilling holes dont lie, do yourself the favor, and check it, alot. Late ice is always dicey, and this year, it seems to be extremely so.