That is some interesting footage!To be honest, that is my main concern with ice fishing and that is why I have not gone ice fishing in my life. I want to give it a try honestly, but I have to go with someone that I can trust with my life! Anybody out there who does it I give you points for having gold cojones!
Looking for a good time?, Go catch a fish and catch the fever!
from a previous post on this tread someone mentiond hand spikes , they sound great but do they get in the way of bringing in your tipup line like breaking it if you dont have braided lines.
I always have carried a floatation cushion with a rope attached in my sled along with spikes. I wear a life jacket early and late in the season. You can never be too safe.
I dont reply much on this site, but this was powerful. Thanks Blain. First time I walked into your store you sold me picks! Never used them but I got them.
#531824 - 12/17/0510:55 PM
Re: The next few minutes could save your life!
Crazy Ivan
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Did they take the video's down??
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I too went in two years ago to rescue my dog! We were out in Pauchag trying to get out one more time. The ice was ok once you got away from the boat launch and walked out, but on the south bank it was rotten. I did not carry ice spikes then, but had a bar & rope. In trying to get out I tried to spread my body on the ice and roll away. The ice was so rotten as i rolled towards my buddy it fell apart. I finnally got out leaving a hole in the ice 15' long. The ice was falling apartr right where my buddy was standing! We spread out and went to the truck to warm up. Once that rotten ice starts to go it takes alot with it.
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