Fished the tournament today,launched from the old road,fished near the river channel in 18ft. Ice wss a solid 8" and clear! Marked fish all day and no takers. Travel across was tough with deep snow drifts. Tried every trick in the box and came in with an empty stringer.did get to try out my new pulse blade bait,WOW....Wow it truly sets itself apart from other blades the vibration and pulsating action shows some real promise when this weather breaks cant wait to.put it back in action