Well that stunk...

[bobber_down_1979]

Was so looking forward to hitting the ice, and it felt like more of a chore than a joy. Was on Twin lake near Elk River, and the snow was deep, and there was plenty-o slush. When we drilld holes, the water came up and swamped all around the hole. To make things even "better" we could not find any fish, and my auger still runs like @$#@#@.

[Bottle Fish]

If it makes you feel any better at least you have been out, I have yet to be on the ice. As for the conditions you are talking about, all of the reports around Hutch have been the same. Drill hole, watch the geyser for a bit, then stand in slush and catch little to nothing at all.

[Steve Foss]

But how did you REALLY feel about the outing?

Next time will be better!

[Ryan_V]

I just filed my auger for the first time today, haven't been near any ice yet, the comment above about hutch area lakes is discouraging!

[minnbowhunter]

come north boys

[Big A]

Auger problem could easily be fixed with an Icegator... she never lets me down..

Better luck next time. A bad day on the ice is still a million times better than a good day at work.

[FishingFL]

Did make it out this morning for the first time in the metro. Unfortunately, the results were all too predictable. I should have headed north, Mr. minnbowhunter. The advice could not have been more exact.

[hoggs222]

I went to Eagle Lake last Friday. Got skunked, but it was still good to get out.

[Glockwinger]

Went out on Eagle lake in Carver county...holy slush Batman. Thought I was gonna have a heart attack pulling the porty out. Got into a mess of small crappies and sunnies...was a great catch and release day. Felt great to get back out, but man was it work! Hope this stuff heals up.

[Ed Carlson]

Snow-n-slop, slop-n-snow tis da season to hump-n-drag and huff-n-puff.

The ice thickness is very unpredictable and on one area I fish it thinned from my last outing.

[My_Key]

To the Hutch area guys, yes it is slushy out there. But the reports of slow fishing couldn't be more false. I think some of the more popular lakes have been hit hard early this year, and they slowed, and some people just can't seem to move to a different lake or a different spot. Best advice I've ever heard, "Don't fish memories".

[OnAFly]

Lots of slush for me too on Saturday. Went to one lake to hit walleyes, found out the lake was ~5/6 feet lower than I thought it showed on my GPS. Left for another lake to hit crappies the rest of the afternoon. Actually caught one really nice perch, so all in all it was a good day for me.

All CR.

[Acemac]

Tonka seems like it is in great shape much better then some of the smaller lakes.

was out on lotus and also had about a foot of water in places after you broke through but if you moved around you could find solid spots.

Oh and for the love of good keep your ATVs off the places were the main road will go through after we get more ice you ATVers are really messing up the roads this year.