I placed pretty long, branches all around the pond yesterday. The temps were in the 50s by the time I left, the ice was melting fairly quickly.
The idea for the longer branches was that much of the branch was up on the bank, but I still had 8 to 10' of the branch section out in the water. Hopefully they won't move.
I didn't place branches on the dam.
Supposed to be in the 70s today, I imagine I'll lose most of my ice.
I did break through the ice and retrieved my thermometer, water temp at 15' from shore and 12" deep is 36 degrees.
I'll go by Sunday to see how the branches are "staying put" with the ice thaw, and wind.
I may need more stakes etc..
Hopefully I'll see those ribbons soon!

Last edited by SetterGuy; 02/19/16 08:05 AM.
12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs)
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023.