With all seasons of the year there are traditions we follow without asking any questions. Some may be mundane and some are quite exhilarating. Sitting in a blind or ice shanty can be a battle to stay awake. A summer boat ride can be calm and relaxing. Spring brings the chance to take a boat ride to walk on water.
The picture quality is poor but you can get the gist of the endeavor.
The land in the background is the Livingston Channel wall, constructed back in the early 20th century to help down bound ships get to Lake Erie faster. The two boats in the forefront are "parked" on the edge of ice that extends out from the wall. The boats are secured from drifting away by anchors on the ice. This tradition is like watching a movie, some of the things you see are hard to believe but they are real. Like watching a ship go by while you're on ice. Or seeing a Gibralteran struggling to get out of the water and back on the ice after the ice gave away.
The rewards can be great if you time the outing just right. Schools of very large perch come in to gorge themselves on minnows in the warmer water. But just being on the ice with a warm breeze in your face is extremely enjoyable and only happens in spring. Thanks to Fr. Walleye for the pic.
Get Outdoors Downriver
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