The expanding and contracting + cracking ice is one of the best parts of ice fishing. I've had quite a few cracks form right under me and you get that great feeling as you drop 1/2" or more haha I can't wait to hear some ice "sing" in the next few weeks
I have never heard ice "sing" unless a rock was skipped over it, until this morning. Temps are around 10F and ice is 8" or so, very clear. I kept hearing pinging and noticed lots of fresh cracks. I thought I had a leak that was causing water levels to drop, but no air pockets visible and no water or unusual ice behind the dam. Your post eased my mind! Although I will keep looking for air pockets!
Happy New Year everyone.
CMM
