I checked out both Hidden Falls and Lilydale ramps today. Both have huge slabs of ice on them from the high water,( 18 inches thick at least). The ice shelf at Lilydale extends about 30 yards into the river. It will be awhile before they are usable, which is unfortunate, because the river is wide open.
Get your chain saw out…. 
DT
Anyone check 494?
Thanks Steve.
These pictures were taken at 9:30 this morning. Somebody worked very hard to open up the left hand ramp, you can see the blocks of ice laying around and the salt on the ramp. It has re-frozen somewhat.
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Must have just missed you there. Thanks to who ever chopped er open!
That was probably just a few minutes of work for old Rootski. Thanks for the pictures Steve.
Got out for a few hours on sunday. River is wide open with very little ice drifting around. Do keep an eye out for what is out there as it is very thick. The bite was a little slow for us but managed to find a couple of walleyes. Just darn good to be in the boat in January.
May go out Saturday. Anybody know if 494 ramp is still usable?
Yes as of yesterday. If it froze in again shouldn’t take much to break it open.
The guys that chopped the ramp open last weekend put a ski boat in to go skiing.
Yes!!! Thanks for the update.And a thanks to the mystery crew who did all that work.
It was the same water skiers that went out of everts in january. Axe, picks, shovel and a lot of determination went into that.
So who is getting the boats out this weekend?
Lilydale was still froze up pretty good last weekend. Would guess a week of these warm temps moving in beating on it might open that up to. Unless someone wants to chop it open.
I am ready to get out again. Mike, I am waiting for you to tell us the fish are biting!
Should of been there last weekend Dave.
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Those fish are too big for me Mike. I like drifting the airport and catching 15″ fish.
I hope this sun gets rid of the skim ice by 3 pm! It was terrible last night! Possibly the worst I’ve had the boat in.
Mike, I know we are fishing different pools, but if you don’t mind sharing; what depth and cranks were working for you? I’ve never long lined at slow speeds in winter but I do have plenty of cranks and plenty of time. Thanks
That, or just more tallies in the “idiot” column 
Anyone get by Lillydale ramp this weekend?
Bite for us over the weekend was hit and miss. When we did get on some fish it didnt last for long. Still found a few nicer fish.
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I saw 3 boats fishing the confluence as I drove over the river on 35E. They could have launched at Hidden Falls though.
Any reports from up there? I hope to get out again Saturday morning!
Couple of nice hogs there Mike! 
-J.
what’s you’re secret mike?
what’s you’re secret mike?
Pretty sure it involves going fishing… That’s where many people’s big fish plan falls short 
Nice ones Mike
Yep. Lots of time on the water and being lucky to fish the right spot when the fish are using it.
Anyone been up to the dam to see if people are shore fishing yet? Unfortunately no boat in my arsenal so I’m relegated to shoreline duty…although it can be good if it’s timed right.
what’s you’re secret mike?
Pretty sure it also involves me showing him the spot two years ago. And then him showing it to everyone else.
I’ve only ever launched at lilydale. Is hidden falls the landing north of there, closer to the Ford dam? I’m considering heading out on Sunday and want to get to the easiest ramp I can. Any suggestions?
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