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ucal357
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2014/01/06 17:13:08 (permalink)

first time

My buddy and I cant wait our first time on the ice. Just wanna make sure to be safe about it.
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    ToothyCritterGitter
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    Re: first time 2014/01/07 11:05:30 (permalink)
    DRILL TEST HOLES BEFORE YOU RISK YOUR LIFE.  NEVER BE THE FIRST ONE OUT IF YOU ARE NEW TO THIS.  HAVE ICE ESCAPES IN YOUR SLEVES - SPIKES YOU CAN CLIMB OUT WITH IF YO U GO IN.  HAVE CRAMP ONS FOR YOUR BOOTS.  YOU CAN SPLIT YOUR HEAD OPEN ON THE ICE.  DONT GO ALONE.  LET SOMEONE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING.  HAVE WATERPROOF PANTS SO YOU CAN KNEEL.  STAY AWAY FROM INLETS/FEEDER CREEKS.  GOOD LUCK BOYS.
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    eyesandgillz
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    Re: first time 2014/01/07 13:28:21 (permalink)
    Get two of these, https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=2849,
    Tie about 12-16" of heavy twine under the hex head and knot tightly, and put them around your neck and keep them there the entire time you are on the ice.  If you fall in, they will help you get out or at the very least, keep you from slipping on the edge of the ice until someone rescues you (hopefully).  
     
     
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    ToothyCritterGitter
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    Re: first time 2014/01/07 14:10:59 (permalink)
    http://www.fishusa.com/Product/Eagle-Claw-Retractable-Safety-Ice-Picks
     
     
    http://www.fishusa.com/Product/Frabill-Safety-Kit
    post edited by ToothyCritterGitter - 2014/01/07 14:13:28
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    ucal357
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    Re: first time 2014/01/07 15:40:10 (permalink)
    Thanks great advice just what I was looking for.
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    frost
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    Re: first time 2014/01/07 19:40:34 (permalink)
    When and where are you planning on going? I'm sure depending on when and where your planning on going someone on here will be going and can help you out. I've meet a few new guys and showed them the fun of hard water fishing.

    The worst day hunting or fishing will always be better then the best day at school or work!
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    ucal357
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    Re: first time 2014/01/07 20:16:27 (permalink)
    As soon as its safe we will be going to pymatuning
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    ucal357
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    Re: first time 2014/01/09 23:10:45 (permalink)
    Thinking about going Saturday or Sunday
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    Fish5000
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    Re: first time 2014/01/13 18:20:05 (permalink)
    Many good tips for ucal357 guys. Don't forget to have a complete change of clothes! Having a "space blanket" in the glove compartment isn't a bad idea either.
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