Greencoachdog Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 I really don't like this poll, but every year there are too many posts about stupid people falling thru the ice and losing their live because of their stupidity! I really do hope that nobody goes to an icy grave this year, and if this thread just makes one person stop and think before they do something stupid... it's worth it! Be careful out there y'all!!! Wear your flotation suits or a PFD, take a buddy with you! Go to areas where there are other people!!! Have fun, be careful, and catch lots of fish this hardwater season!!!
Leecher Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks for the reminder Glen.... I don't venture out on thin ice.... always wait til it's at least 6" thick
Fisherman Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 Just like the vehicles going through around Gilford, Lefroy and a host of other places, just to save a few minutes of walking.
fishindevil Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 Does anybody ever notice that there are alot more snowmobilers,NOT ICE FISHERMEN go through the ice and drowned every year !!!! i hope none will die but the harsh reality is that there will be !!!!
Beats Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 If I recall correctly, I think the Simcoe season started off last year with 2 snowmobilers losing their lives, and then an older guy got lost out in the fog and walked the wrong way and ended up dying from exposure? Simcoe alone tends to get a few ppl each year...
bigugli Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 Does anybody ever notice that there are alot more snowmobilers,NOT ICE FISHERMEN go through the ice and drowned every year !!!! i hope none will die but the harsh reality is that there will be !!!! As I recall, alcohol seems to be a factor in a number of these snowmobile fatalities.
Fisherman Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 If I recall correctly, I think the Simcoe season started off last year with 2 snowmobilers losing their lives, and then an older guy got lost out in the fog and walked the wrong way and ended up dying from exposure? Simcoe alone tends to get a few ppl each year... No, if I recall, the old fellow died from a stroke. Simcoe doesn't "get" people, they do it to themselves.
OhioFisherman Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 You do know there is cold water under that stuff? That hole your BFA makes going thru maybe harder to find when your cold?
Seaweed Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 I am not sure what the intention of this poll is? But I would say that there will be a lot more people drown because they didn't wear a life jacket then there will be people who go through the ice. Generally it isn't the inexperienced angler who ventures forth on the ice that gets into trouble. It is usually the person who thinks that they know exactly when and where the ice is safe who runs into situations where they could possibly face an icy grave. On another note... anyone who lives in a place where the temperature doesn't go low enough to warrant ice forming on water shouldn't be worried about all us crazy Canucks that have to deal with the ice... but that is just a personal thought.
Greencoachdog Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Posted November 25, 2008 I am not sure what the intention of this poll is? But I would say that there will be a lot more people drown because they didn't wear a life jacket then there will be people who go through the ice. Generally it isn't the inexperienced angler who ventures forth on the ice that gets into trouble. It is usually the person who thinks that they know exactly when and where the ice is safe who runs into situations where they could possibly face an icy grave. The intention of this poll is to hopefully make people stop and think before they do something risky out on the ice. On another note... anyone who lives in a place where the temperature doesn't go low enough to warrant ice forming on water shouldn't be worried about all us crazy Canucks that have to deal with the ice... but that is just a personal thought. I am fortunate enough to have relatives (by marriage) and a lot of very good friends that live in Canada... and I really do consider them all a part of an extended family! I really do hate reading the obituary types posts that appear on this board at this time of year because of carelessness on the ice... but I do read them to see if it was somebody I know.
Guest lundboy Posted November 26, 2008 Report Posted November 26, 2008 15 in Ontario alone. could be more in florida
Rich Posted November 26, 2008 Report Posted November 26, 2008 I don't understand how people can go out on the ice without reading up first on how to do it safely. It's like never having driven before and suddenly jumping into a stock car race. You could very well DIE if you don't know what to do! I do ice fish alone, but I know how to go about it safely. All else fails and I'm unsure, I tie a rope to my waist around a tree or something heavy on shore, then drill a test hole. I've been through the ice 3 times.. floater suit saved my life twice, first time I was a dumb kid who got lucky. IMO if you're venturing out on "virgin ice" (aka nobody around) you're an idiot to not wear some kind of floatation device.. and carry ice picks for that matter. Please, please, please, everybody going out this year.. take the proper precautions. A touch of hypothermia is much better than an obituary.
walleyejigger Posted November 26, 2008 Report Posted November 26, 2008 i didn't vote and gonna think positive and say ZERO,
ehg Posted November 26, 2008 Report Posted November 26, 2008 I am not sure what the intention of this poll is? Think i know the intention, however i read a Lundboy link where the Pleiadians in conjunction with Illuminati and Bilderberg Group are conspiring to soften the ice in Ontario. lol So i think way less than 5 people will perish actually ice fishing, but more snowmobilers and trucks will go through as usual.
Greencoachdog Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Posted November 27, 2008 Think i know the intention, however i read a Lundboy link where the Pleiadians in conjunction with Illuminati and Bilderberg Group are conspiring to soften the ice in Ontario. lol
Guest lundboy Posted November 27, 2008 Report Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) Think i know the intention, however i read a Lundboy link where the Pleiadians in conjunction with Illuminati and Bilderberg Group are conspiring to soften the ice in Ontario. lol So i think way less than 5 people will perish actually ice fishing, but more snowmobilers and trucks will go through as usual. Like I believe anyone reads my links. It's the Serians, not the Pleiadians... Masonry and the mystery religions are based on Serius-the Dog Star. Edited November 27, 2008 by lundboy
cram Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 Intent of this poll is great, but i would really hate to read this poll and be the wife, son, daughter, or parents of someone who dies this winter. Kind of bad taste.
Greencoachdog Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Posted November 30, 2008 Intent of this poll is great, but i would really hate to read this poll and be the wife, son, daughter, or parents of someone who dies this winter. Kind of bad taste. You want a Redneck with good taste? ... sorry Charlie.
cram Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 You want a Redneck with good taste?... sorry Charlie. Guess not. Sheesh
holdfast Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) Guess not. Sheesh Pull out the Confederate flags, Lock up your Women. Run to the Planet of the Apes. The Red Necks are a comin. You Guys are so funny! or Boring Edited November 30, 2008 by holdfast
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