Lake Access Problem

Yesterday, Mike helped a neighbor who was netting Whitefish on Poplar Lake. There was a strong cold wind, lots of waves, numb hands, a few male Whitefish and plenty of really cold water. The best part of the netting experience was the warm mug of hot chocolate when they returned to shore. The worst part of the experience was having to clean a bucket of slimy, smelly, ice cold Whitefish.

Later the local fox population enjoyed a hearty evening meal and the boys were thinking that Whitefish "caviar" would show up in a couple of days. THEN, this morning the sheltered bay in front of our house was froze over and covered with a light coat of snow.

The main part of the lake is still open but getting to it is difficult. For now the net has been pulled and the boat motor has been put away. The boys are hoping for warmer weather, strong winds and a second chance for "caviar". Also talking about setting a net under the ice when it gets thick enough to support them.