Last Kick @ The Ice Road

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Well we went from -30 to +5 in a weeks time.

Spring has started to, well, spring in the North country.

I took to the ice roads in search of lakers for the last time this season today.

 

 

The portages and approaches are going down hill in a hurry and I doubt they will be drive-able next weekend.

 

 

 

 

As usual I was the first to arrive at the jump off point to my jump off point to my destination. I would find that I had quite a bit of company when I returned at the end of the day. There were another 8-10 trucks with trailers attached parked in the parking area.

 

 

Lat week I picked up another power auger off the local trader site here in town. It is an 8" Strikemaster Mora bit with a Tanaka TIA-305 power head. I had heard nothing but good things about these power heads. They are comparable to the Husquvarna power heads. I will say I'm not disappointed at all. This thing is light, runs mint, idles like a dream and has gobs of power!!!!

 

Lots of snow still so the ice was only 4 1/2 feet thick.

 

 

Fishing was tough today. Well, not really that tough. I just sucked at landing fish.

 

 

Had fish under the hut all day but they were very neutral and would look but not chase or commit. Ended up with a total of 7 hits with 3 fish on and only one landed.

 

 

 

 

Even had a critter sighting on the lake today.

Not really sure but I think it was a lynx.

This hot is heavily cropped as the critter was close to 400 yards away.

 

 

Another gratuitous scenery pic.

 

 

A last look at the ice road on the way home.

 

 

And tomorrow nights dinner.

 

 

The season's not done quite yet though. I have a spot that I should be able to drive onto for another 2 or 3 weeks yet.

[dhickey]

Nice pics

Down here the soft water itch is full on.

Rivers will settle out next week and lakes good to go for the die hards.

 

19 forcasted Monday?