It's almost go time for me. I'll be on ice fishing Saturday. I know of guys who were last weekend and I been chomping at the bit for my turn .
Gear is packed, bait is secured. I think I will have a few posts and pictures before the New Year rings in :)

Got bait ?

Oneida was locked as of this am. I am figuring 2 weeks here de to the snow

Limited service in the adks. Conditions report tomorrow.
Great to walk on water again

Report:
Lower East adks had good ice in areas of pike , walleye and perch. We picked a good sized lake that held all 3. I have fished there many times so knowing the water helped in safety on the ice. Temp was zero at 7:30 am and darn cold.
We spudded our steps and found 5" Ice to be adequate. Fished depth of 5' weeds to 20' drop. Chased flags all day. Mostly perch, our pike and walleye baits didn't get touched.
It was cold !! The ice was growing but whenever the sun came out , some groaning made me pucker. Weather went from fridged to sunny to blizzard to comfortable.
We braved it all and it was awesome !!
I won't be back out until the 28th and hopefully show some trout then .
Like I said, it was good to walk on water again, sadly there was trad**** on another lake in ourarea

Enjoyed the read and pics HT keep em comin.

Not the way I wanted to start my season.
I might be 1 and done for 2017. I'm not into going to Dr's because they only tell you things you pretty much know. Yup, it's broken, stay off it , blah , blah.
I might not make it out again right now but soon , the fish will fear me.

WTH...... did you did? Godspeed with recovery!!!

HT, perhaps a name change to Hardluck is due.  Shoulder, wrist, foot etc., you're almost as bad as me.  Knowing you, you won't slow down, not one iota! Lol  Sending prayers for a speedy and full recovery. Get well soon.  

Here's the thing. If I go to a Dr, they will most likely put a cast on and that will probably sideline me from work and the ability to ice fish. Right now I'm taping it up and tying my work boot as tight as i can .
Still working and still able to hobble.
We will see what happens by March when the ice melts.
Your right Gerry, it takes more then a broken bone or two to keep me out

How did that happen Rich,you fall on the ice?