I couldn't agree more. I've been out on the hard water probably 15 times this year and have done decent, but ice fishing just doesn't do it for me. I much prefer the liquid stuff.
I usually try to fish some streams and small rivers for winter smallies, but all of my honey holes are frozen over too.
Any predictions on when the lakes will thaw? I'm terrible at guessing, but like to hear other people's guesses.