i'd call this the first year in 5 years that i ahve felt safe on the ice in st louis.
good fishing too, the fish aren't used to it, and not only that, but it's not quite so cold. I actually stopped by my lake of choice this morning and checked it, we're still @ 5 inches of ice here.
Trying to help with 7.5 Acres in the Chain of Lakes Illinois - - The fish would stay out of trouble if it could just keep its fool mouth shut. Turns out there is a lot I should be learning from the fish.