Took a ride over to the lake today and it was almost opened up.  There was some ice back in a few coves and you could see some towards the **** end.  Should be opened up after tomorrow's nice warm day!  There was about 8 boats out there fishing but no one was getting bit.  Seen a few nice ones swimming around shallow!  Deff ready for consistant weather and the water to warm up.  Im thinking it might still be a lil rough on the 23rd but a big bag is still capable.  Any thoughts?

I caught smallies yesterday, 36.8 degree water, and that was well North of Cross Creek.
There is no doubt that by the 23rd they'll bite there. Less than favorable weather may make it tougher, but as always, someone will catch 'em.

Congrats on the smallies, can't wait to set the hook into one!  And I agree some one will catch em.  With the wierd weather patterns throught this whole year may make it challenging but some one will adapt to the conditions.