01-20-2024, 02:49 PM
It’s a strange ice year so far and the ice at strawberry is inconsistent at best. I parked at the ladders on Monday where two tents were already set up and fishing so I figured the ice was fine. After battling the slush monster out to where the tents were I drilled a couple holes and noticed the ice was only about 2 - 2.5 inches thick. As I continued to pull my gear out I suddenly fell through up to my belly button. I think it was all the slush that kept me from going in any further. Anyway being soaked and freaked out, I crawled out and away and called it a day. It was a scary experience that I hope never to repeat. Ice will have to be much thicker and solid before I attempt to head out again.