Looks like it is out in most areas.

Hey Matt,

Good to hear from you again. I here ya on the record ice out date. I attached a photo, that was taken on Saturday, of the area we go to and you can see the green creeping up from the south and the ice going away as well.

Hope all is well with you.

Ron

Outfitter,

Besides AC, these are the 2 that I know about. The second one is pretty high tone but a really nice show.

http://www.texasfishingshow.com/

http://www.biggame.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=5

Ron

I think it was both the advertising and location. Didn’t hear much about it prior. Also it was pretty far out, especially for Fort Worth and the mid cities. It was NE of Dallas. It was great for me because I live there but otherwise out of the way. I went to the show to see Jeremy and your friend is right, there was not much traffic. I could see where it would of been his worst show. I am pretty sure everyone felt that way. I am glad they are going to try it again though. Maybe move it to downtown Dallas or in the mid-cities in Arlington.

Yes there are lot’s of avid fisherman here and lot’s that go to Canada. So I think a show could be successful here.

Hope to keep hearing updates from you. They seem to be hard to find.

Outfitter,

Jeremy is a good guy. Were you in Dallas with the All Canada Show? We usually take anywhere from 2 to 8 people. This year we are taking 8. A really good group. Consists of family and friends. We have been using CC for a few and before that we would go to to Hawk Lake just up 71 off of 17 from you. Good place. Got to $$$. But a great place.

Outfitter,

Yes, we are staying with CC. Nice guess. You know Jeremy? And yes Sawbill Bay is on the North End of Marmion Lake. This is our first time going to that lake. From pictures I have seen it looks a bit stained. I will make sure to pack Sweet Beavers and Bitsy Bugs then. Heck, if they are bedding they will hit anything. Again, thanks for all the info. I am getting excited about returning up there and it is good to talk to someone about it.

Ron

Outfitter,

We are going to Sawbill Bay, just North of Atikokan, this year. Last year we were at Dibble/Dimple Lake (just above White Otter). I am hoping they will still be in prespawn when we get there but you may be right. They may well be on the beds by then. Fun sight fishing, but pretty easy pickin’s as aggressive as they are. Maybe we can back off and catch some of the late bloomers waiting their turn.

Also maybe the Pike will still be a bit shallow and aggressive. I like fishing for them as well.

Checked out Camp Manitou online. Nice place you have. Might need to talk to you about a second trip in late summer. Hope you have a good season.

Ron

Wow. That is a lot earlier than last year! Right? Hope the fishing is a good as last year (Smallies). We go May 19-25 (Same as last year) and I would think that they would be up shallow in pre-spawn still. I love pre-spawn with Pop-R’s shallow.

Thanks for the info Outfitter.

Given the latest weather and forecast for this week it would seem that Ice Out will be much earlier this year than last year. Last year it seemed like it was the 2nd week of May. Do you still think it is April 22?