Years first skunk at RV

[Deepdeckhand]

Been putting in some time on the frozen Valley. Today we pulled our first skunk...not even a flag...There was still 4/5 inches of black ice with some white slushy on top. Somehow I couldn't get up the stones to set the laker traps out deep/ looked like the open water in front of the tower was expanding as the day progressed- we slinked off with our tails between our legs when it started to rain at three.I get the hint- time split.Oh well, hopefully it freezes tonight and we get another shot, or my hint to try Merril Creek.Any suggestions there???Tight lines fellers..