Weather is literally put a damper on us with periods of rain, nothing continuos, and cooler temps. Ice seems to be jamming up by Franz Jevne, stalling us again. Ramp conditions are as follows....Since Pelland is taking the big boats it very busy with little to no parking left. Manitou Rapids anglers with small boats that can be carried are launching there. When I just got to Franz Jevene anglers were launching small boats and following the shoreline east to the open water while others on the shoreline pondered doing the same. In the half hour I was there the boats that disappeared around the corner didn't come back so they must have got to the open water from Franz Jevne. As I left more anglers were putting in there small boats as well. Birchdale is holding strong (dang it). Still watching and still waiting.