Ice, Ice Baby

[Tuna]

Went to East Hampton to visit my fishing hut (well, and to not spend the entire weekend in new joisey).

I was curious how much ice I would see on the water, as last winter the ice extended from 3 mile harbor for hundreds of yards.

Well, this year it was as far as the eyes could see.

There were areas of 3 mile harbor where there was no ice on the surface (places where the current runs hardest).

But outside of 3 mile harbor, Gardiner's Bay was hidden - I looked toward Shelter Island - all I saw was snow; I looked towards Gardiner's Island - all I saw was snow.

Hmm, sure hope we get an early, warm spring, as what I saw indicates the average water temps are lower this winter in the area, and last spring seemed to come so slowly out there.

[fmw]

Hopefully, that theory about cold winters meaning good sand eel hatches for spring will prove true this year.

[Tuna]

Hey Frank, do you have a new email address? There was something I was going to send you but I wanted to confirm your mailing address. Not sure if its our swiss cheese notes network (you replied but did not get it) or if you never got my email.

[fmw]

You probably have my old work email address. I changed jobs about 9 months ago. You can email at work or at home. Hope you are having a good winter.

[Tuna]

Melt, melt baby!

Went to East Hampton again over the weekend.

The warmer weather in the 3 weeks since I saw Ice, Ice Baby have done well.

There was still a big block of ice in Peconic but more water visible.

Gardiner's Bay was ice free (except for a few small blocks washing around shore).

Great sight! (seeing water where 3 weeks ago all I saw was ice,ice,ice).