Syracuse.com - Die-hard Oneida Lake ice anglers enjoy their sport in sub-zero temps (video)

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It was minus-11 degrees this morning on the lake.

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<p><br />It was minus-11 degrees out on Big Bay on Oneida Lake this morning. The slight breeze made things even colder.</p>

<p>I spotted two ice fishermen out on the ice and decided to see how they were doing. One declined to give his name, but did say he was "warm and toasty" inside his portable ice shanty, thanks to his portable heater.</p>

<p>Another angler, Jamie Randall, of North Syracuse, said he'd just gotten on the ice and with his heater, lunch and a couple of drinks was prepared to stay out for hours.</p>

<p>I was good for only about hour on the ice before my feet got cold. </p>

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