I know you're all getting pretty anxious. Here's the latest from Long Island at Indian Lake.
The first pull off I broke through on my third head ice with approximately 2 inches thick but very consistent. That being said the first pull off is currently not fishable.
The second pull off I started three spots the ice withheld six hits and was 3 inches in thickness clear black ice with only a light dusting of snow.
at the second pull off you will see where I have spudded and also drilled a pair of holes. This ice was pretty consistent nice and clear but I would use extreme caution. This area will be accessible if the temperatures stay low.
As always, be careful and make sure not to fish alone these first few days. I would not recommend fishing at this time however I was able to go on to the ice sheet with no difficulty.