PYMATUNING ICE SKINNY Jamestown, PA. 01/20/2015 Trekking carefully I conducted a official certified ice thickness "Spud Bar Thunking Test" in and around the Jamestown boat launch and marina. Intitial (as in 30 to 50' from shore) "thunking" required 4 to 6 stabs before a complete penetration was acquired. Moving further from shore the test revealed; less than 4 but more than 2 stabs, were needed to obtain the same results as above. I continued with the preliminary test until I found areas requiring less than two stabs at which time I said, to he!! with this. Secondary test were conducted of the areas with an authentic Mora 7" ice auger that confirmed area "A" to be 2 1/2" thick ice. Area "B" requiring less then 4 but more then 2 stabs of the thunk test was found to have 2" (+/-) thick.
Thickness for areas of ice beyond "B", you can go find out for yourself.. 10-4?
I certainly was not happy with the results regarding ice thickness but, happy to say I saw no "gray ice" and heard Pymie moan and groan as her waters continue turning from liquid to solid.
I cannot substantiate ice thickness for the other areas of the lake however, I do know, I saw no other idiots on the ice.
In conclusion, while the ice was thick enough to support my, cute little chubby body, I certainly in no uncertain terms would advise two people walking/standing/fishing together.
Respectfully submitted;
BTDT
Cracks.. she's makin ice.
Me not catching crap!
PS. NO....... they don't remove the public docks at Jamestown for the winter months.
Yeah.. they are still in.