I am ready for open water

[jjz]

The ice gear is still on stand by if I get the urge but my next trip out will be open water from shore. Couple rivers around here are open going to see if there are any Cats or Suckers kicking around.

[yaker]

Me too enough of this cold stuff,  my fishing kayak is sitting in my garage looking lonely, It`s almost crappie time, water temp just needs to warm up a bit.

Impatiently waiting, yaker (Ron)  sig on the ice shanty forum

[jjz]

wont be long now Ron, I have been checking all the usual spots around creeks and culverts, things are opening up and I actually saw some bait move in shallow for the first time this year on Sunday so the panfish will soon follow

[jjz]

They're back, bluegills have started showing up in the shallows around kingston....

[walleye guy]

Nice Pic.  I've been driving around Loughbrough the last couple of days, I think I will be able to get the boat in on Saturday and try my hand for lakers.

I'm getting excited!

[TheDL]

They're back, bluegills have started showing up in the shallows around kingston....

Atta boy!  First ktown-area softwater fish pic of the year!  I can't wait to get back in the boat!