I would just go out and offer someone like $10 or $20 to drill you some holes.  I don't think that would be a big deal at all.  Hell if you ran into me I'd drill ya some for free!

Both ends had 6''.  I've used a camera before.  I know what you mean.  I've been to Willard several times on the ice over the years.  Some days I do good but the last few years it has been 3 bad days for every decent day.  Good luck.  I may get out Sunday.  Have to decide between that, rabbit hunting, or just getting my stuff ready to get out on Erie next week. 

Ice is fine.  6'' on Tuesday.  Probably even thicker now.  Good luck. 

Did you cross the crack on foot or on ATV?  Planning trying my luck this Saturday.  When I say trying my luck I don't mean getting lucky catching fish I mean luck as far as risking losing my gear and quad through a crack.  Any updates on the ice conditions before early Saturday A.M. is greatly appreciated by me. 

Drove by this a.m. (Sunday).  Still a few open spots but more ice than Friday.  I didn't want to test it out but I would imagine, given the cold forcast for this week, we will be able to be on it again soon.  Let me know if you went out recently, that would give me more confidence 

I was wondering the same.  I have to work a few hours this a.m. (Friday) and then I'm planning on heading down to Willard and checking it out.  If anyone knows how the ice is you could save me a trip by letting me know. 

Yeah I didn't end up going yesterday (Friday).  I didn't know it was going to be 40+ degrees all night Thursday night.  I'm going to go check it out this a.m. (Saturday). 

Just checked the ice today (Tuesday) at around 3:00 p.m.  There was about 2'' to 2.5'' of ice under a layer of slush near the edges.  I am shooting for Friday but I wouldn't be surprised if it was ready by tomorrow.   Not looking good for getting on Erie anytime soon so I guess I'll head to Willard to see if I have any luck.