GIVE and TAKE

[The Dad Fisherman]

Take some Kids Ice Fishing......I've found that even if kids aren't into fishing they seem to like to go ice fishing, something about running around on a frozen lake they seem to like.

And its EASY fishing....don't have to pull bobbers out of trees, hooks out of people backs, or worry about them whacking each other in the head

[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Take some Kids Ice Fishing......I've found that even if kids aren't into fishing they seem to like to go ice fishing, something about running around on a frozen lake they seem to like.

And its EASY fishing....don't have to pull bobbers out of trees, hooks out of people backs, or worry about them whacking each other in the head

If the pond/lake is newly frozen over, you can have them bring skates. I've seen that on MIANY bodies of water since I started fishing the hardwater. (not to mention Snowmobiles, ice bikes and a Cessna (on Lake Chauncey a few years ago).

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by FishermanTim

and a Cessna (on Lake Chauncey a few years ago).

Last year at a scout event I was talking to a Mom, You know the worry warts of the family, about how safe the ice was....i assured her it was fine and that there was no danger of anyone falling in. She had that look on her face like she wasn't sure if she should believe me......then in the middle of the lake, like it was on cue, a Helicopter landed on the Ice......pretty much made my point for me.

[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Last year at a scout event I was talking to a Mom, You know the worry warts of the family, about how safe the ice was....i assured her it was fine and that there was no danger of anyone falling in. She had that look on her face like she wasn't sure if she should believe me......then in the middle of the lake, like it was on cue, a Helicopter landed on the Ice......pretty much made my point for me.

I've had my share of "worry-wart" experiences.
2 years ago I was ice fishing on Buckmaster Pond in Westwood the Monday after Christmas. Now we had a cold month up until that weekend, and it rained on Christmas. I know what I am doing, and will not take unreasonable/risky chances that could cost me dearly, so I ALWAYS check the ice before venturing out.
After an hour or so a town policeman drives up along the shore nearest to me and calls me over. He asks me "Do you know why I called you over?" and I answer "No". He says that the police had received calls that there was someone out on the ice and it didn't look safe. (The pond had at least an inch of standing water from all the rain, so you couldn't "see" the ice because of the reflective nature of water.) I looked him right in the eyes and stated "If it wasn't safe, wiuld I be doing this!" as I proceeded to jump up and down, stomping my feet as I landed. I told him that I measured the ice and it was 6-8 inches thick, plenty safe for me.