We've been hearing all winter the various trials and tribulations that southern folks on this forum were going thru this winter. They actually have something to report all winter long. Us nothern pond guys don't know what's happening to our fish until ice out. I'm happy to report that thanks to some prayer, good luck, and many tips from this forum I've made it thru another winter with fish intact. Only had 3 floaters when ice went out. Last year I had 2 floaters so I suppose you could say this year was worse than last but I'm sure happy. Ice just went out in the morning of April 9 and the BG started taking pellet food that evening. I starting catching fish on rod and reel the next day. Anyone know if fish that die during the winter will always float or could I have some sinkers that I never see? We all have a lot invested in our ponds and I'm on the edge of my seat each spring waiting for ice out.
