[jnapodano]

Everyone wants to get out on the ice as soon as they can to get some tugs on the end of the line but use caution doing so. Don't push it and the buddy system is always the best.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/6988 ... 15.article

I hope whoever this is ends up being ok, he's in my prayers

 

[Bassman For Life]

My wife just told me about this this morning hope will be all well with him

 

[Philosopher in Meditation]

That is sad to hear. Be careful out there, and I hope that our fellow fisherman comes out alright. :wink:

 

[jnapodano]

Update was he didn't make it , they weren't sure he was out there fishing. I was just making the comment to kinda create awareness of how easy it is to misjudge the safety/thickness of ice in the early part of the season. Even if you do get out and find safe ice, any rain or 40 degree days can change it quick too.

 

[Philosopher in Meditation]

I figured he wouldn't make it, after two hours in the water :idea: no way. Thanks for the update. :wink:

 

[fishkid]

sad to hear... he should be lucky he even made it out alive =[

 

[Fishthoughts]

Very sad. I have never ice-fished, but plan to this winter. It scares the crap out of me. I'm waiting for that ice to be more solid.

I hope there are no incidents this winter.

 

[Pat Harrison]

God Bless him and his family my prays will be with them tonight. Guys treat walking on ice like walking on sharp glass if your not sure dont take the chance. I love to fish but I also love to live some gills and crappie arnt worth a Life.

 

[twoglasseyes]

Thats sad he didnt make it. I have heard of kids coming out of the ice after hours and eventualy being ok. A paramedic once told me "your not dead untill your warm and dead."
I like to wait till i see vehicles out there. At least atvs and snowmobiles parked around. I cant see how some guys go on 2 inches. I wouldnt be able to relax! :lol:

 

[Philosopher in Meditation]

I cant see how some guys go on 2 inches. I wouldnt be able to relax! :lol:

Neither would I. :?