12-26-2019, 03:06 AM
Bob, he got mad at me last year for saying the same things. Funny that it's my brother who posted it this year.
Fishroof, no one is attacking you personally. You have said that you have fished on 2" of ice for many years. Of course you have every right to do that and say it. General consensus, though, says that's way too thin. But consider two things. You may influence those with less experience to follow your lead and get them in a dangerous position; also, if you do fall through you endanger other people because you can bet they will come to help you and take a great risk of falling in too. You may also consider what effect falling through would have on your family and loved ones. You may also want to keep in mind that we only say these things because we care about the safety of other people, including you. Try not to get mad at us for having concern for you.
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Fishroof, no one is attacking you personally. You have said that you have fished on 2" of ice for many years. Of course you have every right to do that and say it. General consensus, though, says that's way too thin. But consider two things. You may influence those with less experience to follow your lead and get them in a dangerous position; also, if you do fall through you endanger other people because you can bet they will come to help you and take a great risk of falling in too. You may also consider what effect falling through would have on your family and loved ones. You may also want to keep in mind that we only say these things because we care about the safety of other people, including you. Try not to get mad at us for having concern for you.
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The older I get the more I would rather be considered a good man than a good fisherman.