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Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - ethanb - 03-11-2007
We've done the hike a half dozen or so times over the years, but I haven't done it since getting a boat two years ago. Come some time during the summer and we'll take you. It's a fun dive and actually is worth the hike (even though the habitat has collapsed), though it's far easier from the boat. Unfortunately they don't allow vehicles without getting a permit (which is very difficult to get nowadays - we haven't done a drive-and-dive there since at least 2002), so they won't let you ride your motorcycle. I've always wanted to try it with a bike and trailer though.
3than
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - FreediveWI - 03-11-2007
Govt. Pier is the northern breakwall along Mc Kinnley Marina.
I've always dove the habitat by boat as it's far easier. This year I do have the bike set-up for doing it on foot and will give it a go once the ice thaws.
Here's a shot of my new ride. 8)
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - Chris H - 03-11-2007
Cool. I see it has an extended swing arm for drag racing. ;D
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - ScubaDo - 03-11-2007
I am planning on being at the outlet around 12:15 today, I forgot I have to do something late this morning. It would interesting to watch you freedivers do your thing. No way would I be able to keep up with you guys with that fin :o. I've been learning a little about the sport over the last year and the world records are amazing to me.
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - ScubaDo - 03-11-2007
Apparently it's too warm out lately, the pumps haven't been on recently and the lake froze over
. Make sense?! Gonna try again Monday after work.
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - matt t. - 03-12-2007
We've done the hike a half dozen or so times over the years, but I haven't done it since getting a boat two years ago. Come some time during the summer and we'll take you. It's a fun dive and actually is worth the hike (even though the habitat has collapsed), though it's far easier from the boat. Unfortunately they don't allow vehicles without getting a permit (which is very difficult to get nowadays - we haven't done a drive-and-dive there since at least 2002), so they won't let you ride your motorcycle. I've always wanted to try it with a bike and trailer though.
3than
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Just pulling your leg about the motorcycle
. We may have to check that out this summer.
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - ScubaDo - 03-12-2007
Got to get wet today. A lot of ice melted today. Large open water area at the outlet. At the shore you can't see 6 inches, about 30' out it's great viz 20' plus. Saw a nice large tiger muskie at top of the slope. It was checking me out as much as I was eyeing him. We were within 5' of each other several times. I was kicking myself for not having a camera with me. Later I found a good size crayfish that I would have loved to try to feed the Muskie, but I was too low on air to go back to find him. Brought it home and fed it to my Redtail Catfish.
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - Dewit2it - 03-16-2007
A couple of small holes have opened in the bay on Skumbago. If we get some more warm weather, the reef should open up. (props & lures)
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - Nate - 03-19-2007
Is Devils Lake opened up yet?
Re: Anywhere thawed out yet? - ScubaDo - 03-19-2007
No, I stopped there on my way home from Baraboo. By the weekend I think half the lake will be open. I might attempt going on Sunday, but will call 3 Devils first. Saturday, I am going to the Ghost Ship Festival in Milwaukee.