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Bryan

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on: December 28, 2013, 01:24:50 PM
I took these this morning, hopefully today's warm up doesn't ruin what's here so far.

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Reply #1 on: December 28, 2013, 01:36:05 PM
nice... thx for the pix,

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Reply #2 on: December 28, 2013, 02:29:07 PM
WOW just looked at satellite pictures taken yesterday, i'm amazed at how much ice is in the western basin

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Reply #3 on: December 28, 2013, 02:43:09 PM
Awesome!!!!  I was worried all the progress was lost, guess not! 8) :o
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Reply #4 on: December 28, 2013, 08:06:31 PM
It's a good start! Still have a long way to go!
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Reply #5 on: December 29, 2013, 10:18:56 AM
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.
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Reply #6 on: December 29, 2013, 12:11:17 PM
hey bryan..... we all seen the commercial's about texting and driving,but none about flying.   ;D  thank's for the report's

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Reply #7 on: December 29, 2013, 10:49:35 PM
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.
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Reply #8 on: December 30, 2013, 08:01:38 AM
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 ;D 
Spud one, spud two, if it went through, so will you!

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Reply #9 on: December 30, 2013, 10:50:38 PM
Great pictures Bryan. Please keep us updated on the ice progress.

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Reply #10 on: December 31, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
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.

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Reply #11 on: December 31, 2013, 08:23:00 AM
Quote from: steelneyes on December 30, 2013, 08:01:38 AM
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 ;D 
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!
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Reply #12 on: December 31, 2013, 08:29:16 AM
Quote from: wis2ohio on December 31, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
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.
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Reply #13 on: December 31, 2013, 01:15:59 PM
Quote from: Bryan on December 31, 2013, 08:29:16 AM
Quote from: wis2ohio on December 31, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
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

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Reply #14 on: January 01, 2014, 10:12:10 AM
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

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