Francis Brautigam

Francis Brautigam
associated close conditions create dangerous exposed formed ice newly open presence proximity travelers unstable water
Open water under the unstable ridge, newly formed ice on exposed water, ice softened and weakened in the presence of exposed water, and fractures associated with ridge formation may create dangerous conditions for travelers at or in very close proximity of the ridge formation.
extended fishing happened last move moving rain spring
The last two springs, what happened was all that rain and runoff extended the spring fishing season. Because of so much moving water, those fish move around a lot.
appears arrival calls final interest phone volume
By the volume of phone calls I've been receiving, there appears to be a heightened interest with the final arrival of spring.
appears good ice likelihood mild though
Because it's been so mild this winter, because we haven't had any significant ice formations, it appears as though there is a good likelihood we won't see ice on the lake.
ice opening opportunity thompson true
The same is true on Thompson and Auburn (lakes). Typically, the ice doesn't go out for weeks... If opening day was tomorrow, there would be a lot of opportunity right from the start.