steelhedrmatt Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Just wanted to let everyone know to beware of a bad pressure crack straight out from the 10th line of Innisfil. My buddy put his quad through a spot that looked like a good crossing, but was in fact where the crack opened up and refroze with skim ice. With a little snow, was not pretty. We marked it with a long cedar fence rail sticking straight up. The good news, with a little team work, help from some nice guys sledding by, and a good come-along, we saved the bike. BTW The fishing sucked for us today. Be careful out there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks for the heads up. With a bit of fresh snow it can be extra scary out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thats the kinda post that may save a life. Thanks Steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceguy Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 You the man MAtt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 We learn from others mistakes... or are supposed to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhedrmatt Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hopefully I get the pics and vid from the recovery soon. I'll post when I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Best Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 We watched yesterday as 2 guys rode their sled into the crack....both got soaked and went to a hut to warm up,as others came to help out....the sled had to be pulled out by a pick-up,which was drivin' by a local yocal,who in turn ,unhooked from the sled and zipped across the crack just 15 ft away,to show where those 2 should have crossed....We heard of a truck sitting on the bottom in 100 fow just 50 yds from where this went on.....WATCH IT FOLKS....and use your head for more than a hat rack.....TC and tight lines....Chuck.......P.S....We'll be back out there today to watch the festivities.....(North-east of the park,near the pack of huts....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 thanks for that. there are thousands of dangerous areas on lakes in ontario and this seems like one of the first i have heard being shared here. we need more warnings like this. thanks cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 A buddy of mine was telling me a big deisel went right to the bottom somewhere out there yesterday too. Its in 50-60FOW. Gotta watch those cracks guys. Get out and poke around before you cross them, and for GAWD SAKES SLOW DOWN OUT THERE!!!!! This snow is only gonna make it worse, and theres lots of movement out there. Just because you crossed a spot in the morning, doesn't mean its ok on the way in. GET OUT AND CHECK IT!!!! Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I saw a skidoo wipe out crossing over a crack at the 6th line of Innisfil yesterday. He was banged up but OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhedrmatt Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Well the vid didn't work, but here are a few pics from the recovery. Please be careful out there, and don't go alone, and most of all good luck!! BTW. Checked my waypoint on mapsource and it was only 8ft. deep. right on top of a shoal. Edited February 26, 2009 by steelhedrmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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