misfish Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I just watched the most ignorant view of safe ice. Not only from the Barrie FF but from some dumb that was saying I wouldnt be out on 1.5 " with a heater in hut.Oh look at those guys way out there. hey ole man,dont speak of what you dont know. Kids playing hockey on a SOLID 5" of ice,close to shore. Even the FF measured. Yup 5 inches.,and they still say not safe. GMAB WHY WHY WHY,DO THEY CONTINUE TO SCARE PEOPLE?The news that is? Those of us that know,and know our limits,why do they continue to scare? You talk about a NANNYS WORLD,,there ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 look on the other side of the coin, less people out there with you!!! also less likely someone's going to go out alone and not come back if they're new, unless they're just clueless which in that case its considered population control to me haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) it was 5 inches of ice yeah they made themselves look like morons this is dangerous they say they say the safety charts say 4" to walk on then they check the ice and it's 5 ", well they say that doesn't make it safe..what are the parents thinking letting their kids on thin ice and who knows how thick it is in the middle well we know we chipped 50 hole checking it was 5 inches of ice it was 5 inches of ice it was 5 inches of ice Edited December 9, 2013 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Why post this then Edited December 9, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 If they want to scare people,then talk to the ones that walk out with no floater suits,no ropes,not even a spud to check as they walk out.. I seen that this past Sunday. They walked the furthest of all the people out there,and towards the river mouth., I have been on this lake for over 30 years. You know when,and not to.Buddy system is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DundasSteelheader Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I don't really ice fish much but I can tell you I don't think I would venture out on a lake with 1.5" of ice. You obviously know what is safe and what isn't, but many people who don't ice fish much don't. Better to be safe than sorry imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) 1.5 is silly... People who walk out on that are asking for a Darwin award. 5 inches is more then enough for an ATV, sled, whatever.. Absolutely safe enough for a few kids to place some shinny, lol. Edited December 9, 2013 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) I don't really ice fish much but I can tell you I don't think I would venture out on a lake with 1.5" of ice. You obviously know what is safe and what isn't, but many people who don't ice fish much don't. Better to be safe than sorry imo. there was 5" of ice not 1.5, a local guy the news talked to who does not fish and does not go on the ice made the statement about 1.5 with no facts he just threw the number out there it was 5 inches of ice it was 5 inches of ice Edited December 9, 2013 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) 1.5 is silly... People who walk out on that are asking for a Darwin award. 5 inches is more then enough for an ATV, sled, whatever.. Absolutely safe enough for a few kids to place some shinny, lol. no one walked on 1.5 " of ice, it was 5 inches of ice it was 5 inches of ice Edited December 9, 2013 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DundasSteelheader Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Alright calm down there with the bold size 24 font I was referring to the old guy who said he would not go on the 1.5" of ice, as Misfish originally said he did not agree with. 5" is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DundasSteelheader Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Not only from the Barrie FF but from some dumb that was saying I wouldnt be out on 1.5 " with a heater in hut.Oh look at those guys way out there. hey ole man,dont speak of what you dont know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) no one walked on 1.5 " of ice, it was 5 inches of ice it was 5 inches of ice Do you think I can't read or something? Who said there was 1.5inches of ice out there? I said, anyone who WALKS ON 1.5inches of ice deserves a Darwin award.. The forum police need to lay off the eggnog. Edited December 9, 2013 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 yeah but the old guy was stating there was only 1.5 " of ice and with the heater going in the hut the guys had to be nuts the guy only made up the 1.5 he had no facts I don't know anyone who would set up a hut and turn a heater on with 1.5" of ice, we were pissed that they even said 1.5" when it had no bearing on the news report then people here follow suit and discuss walking on 1.5 " of ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Guys,it's early December,lots of time to get out,heck,I'm still waiting.Come January,let's hope the ice is 6"plus.Everyone just be carefull whether it's 3" or 5".Still way to early for me .JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 so then you just like to state the obvious here's one don't drink antifreeze don't fart into the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 it's a no win Brian everyone likes danger warnings but just in case people don't know it would be silly to walk run or skate in 1.5" of ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) skate in 1.5" of ice Unless,you can skate like the wind like me. LOL Some need to read,before yakken off. Ya the fact that the FF said not safe,yet,theres a chart to say different,then they put this sorry ass fella on the screen saying nothing he knows of,is what really set me off. The kids were right out in front of John MaCanns place. Im sure they were the local kids that always play there since they were youngns. To bad those that report,,dont read the WWW. They might learn a thing or two.LOL This is no disrespect to all FF. I know some that would agree with me. Edited December 10, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I particularly like the news hits where the talking head stands next to the highway and tells us to be safe. Someone reaching for a stick of gum is going to mow them down and then "some" will say: "How did that happen?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I particularly like the news hits where the talking head stands next to the highway and tells us to be safe. Someone reaching for a stick of gum is going to mow them down and then "some" will say: "How did that happen?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic-Fisher Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 From 1.5" to 14" , there is no such thing as "safe ice" . That's how we play it, both recreationally and professionally . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/fire-department-has-warnings-for-anyone-already-venturing-out-onto-the-ice-1.1581902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I'm pretty sure the entire lake doesn't have 5" on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 life is like a box of chocolates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 If I had to trust anyone out there, it would be Brian and Terry and a couple of others that were there that day(Sunday), not those numpties that were babbling like a bunch of buffoons about how unsafe it was. I would agree to stay away from the east end where the river runs in and probably way down the west end where it runs out for a couple more weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I would easily follow those 2 out on a frozen lake too Fisherman. A few others too but them; for sure. PS I'm not that heavy. Tall yes but not heavy, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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