Little Ice Starting on Hyrum This Morning

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I’ve never been to Smith and Morehouse, guess I need to try it sometime. I did find some ice on Cutler tonight that held me. First spot was 2” and not all good ice, it was really cracking so I got off quick. Next spot was close to 3” and it held okay. Got one tiny crappie, so I got my first fish of the ice season for me. Glad I got that before January. Afraid it’s going to be a short season. Sure seemed cold, but I didn’t have my ice gear on. One of these trips I’ll dress for the season. Later J

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Well I know the weather report doesn't bode well for the long term ice sheet, but as of this morning there is a little ice starting on Hyrum.  It's just floating sheets today with plenty of open water yet, but it's a start... Amazing what 2 degrees will do for a couple nights in a row... Too bad we'll be back in the 40's by the weekend... Almost getting to ice... Later Jeff

I heard that Smith and Morehouse was frozen, heard it was around 5".

I looked at that yesterday. first thought was capping ice with not many fish underneath it.

How do you think it will be compared to last year?  I know you have a lot better pulse on that pond than I do this year. I haven’t fished it since early ice last winter and it was so disappointing I never went back. Perch were mostly small and they only put like 5000 bows last I seen, so I think you’re correct in your thoughts. But I’ll probably still have to try it just out of habit. Good luck. Jeff