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01-09-2011, 05:16 PM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,953
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Wondering how many guys go out with spike-grips worn around their neck, and with a length of rope to throw to someone in need? I admittedly forget the rope many times, yet I somehow never forget to bring food, coffee, venison, grill...
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01-09-2011, 05:25 PM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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I was on the ice with my older son today. While there was plenty of ice to walk on, there were still some unsafe spots here and there. It still hasn't been real cold for an extended time yet so always be weary. It may save your life.
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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01-09-2011, 07:08 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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8-10 inches of Ice on the Ponds in my neck of the woods...was out yesterday for a few hours.....you gotta check it out before you head out and make sure its safe.
Not all lakes freeze at the same rate
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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01-09-2011, 07:12 PM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,647
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Ice rescue earlier was in Sturbridge just fyi in case anyone was wondering they were able to get the guy out of the water. Don't know any more than that.
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01-09-2011, 08:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
Posts: 3,127
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Wow thats a bit close to home, and close to the Tabbit. I will look for some info. There were quads on my lake in sturbridge today. I have a feeling i know where it was, a little moving water does a lot of damage to the ice.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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01-09-2011, 08:24 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
Ice rescue earlier was in Sturbridge just fyi in case anyone was wondering they were able to get the guy out of the water. Don't know any more than that.
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Says Hancock, NH? |
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01-10-2011, 12:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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It happens every season.
There are always people that head out onto the ice overloaded with all the gear EXCEPT the knowledge to know where the bad spots are and when to stay on shore.
In NH, they have at least one person go through the ice on a quad or sled or even car/truck. The larger vehicles are usually near a boat ramp, so those qualify more as bad luck/bad timing when they hit the ice.
The quad/sled accidents tend to be the orimary results of drinking and riding at night. It amazes me that people will risk serious injury and death just for a thrill ride.
As for the person that doesn't do their homework and learn about the particular body of water they are about to head out on, I can only say that they created their own problem.
I can only hope that any dunking incidents do not result in fatalities.
I hope we have all paid attention and will not take any stupid risks out on the ice!
Good luck and stay safe!
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01-10-2011, 03:05 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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The only ice I like is in my glass.
I don't need to catch mud snakes and small bass that bad.
If it were muskies and big lakers I'd think about it.
I will go for the barbeque though
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May fortune favor the foolish....
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01-10-2011, 04:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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4" thick here yesterday...kids were playing hockey all day. pretty solid. If it is 4 or more" I let them go. 3" is actually pretty safe for a small group. 4+ I don't worry. I don't fish thru ice. The only winter fishing I do is for Marlin  |
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01-10-2011, 05:45 PM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,647
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There was one there too and the guy died Bill.
Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
Says Hancock, NH?
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01-11-2011, 01:58 PM
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Surfcaster
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 834
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Safety First
Three things that I don't step on the ice without are: spudbar, ice picks and rope.
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