Posts: 1,353
Threads: 17
Joined: Oct 2007
Reputation:
3
With the funky weather and it now seems to be where it should be for the time being...please be safe if you venture out onto the first ice including ice that was formed then it got warm, snowed and now cold.
Here's a video...make sure you tell someone where your going and if at all possible don't go alone and take those ice picks, PFD and toss rope and some dry clothes...hope the link and video at site works...
[url "http://anglingbuzz.com/the-dangers-of-first-ice/"]http://anglingbuzz.com/...angers-of-first-ice/[/url]
[signature]
Posts: 1,590
Threads: 5
Joined: Mar 2004
Reputation:
1
Great reminders. Thanks for posting. Too often in our enthusiasm to get on early ice we forget what a dunk in cold water can do especially in near zero air temps if and when we get out.
[signature]
Posts: 1,353
Threads: 17
Joined: Oct 2007
Reputation:
3
For us...well no need to be too antsy even though we are...we'll wait a couple weeks. Safety and being prepared is the ticket...and will wait...as them finned critters ain't going anywhere...just more time to prep and ops check gear...is our motto...
[signature]
Posts: 11,130
Threads: 4
Joined: Mar 2006
Reputation:
0
Always a good reminder. Thanks!
[signature]
Posts: 1,353
Threads: 17
Joined: Oct 2007
Reputation:
3
A tip if you have to toss a rope to someone who has fallen through the ice...toss the rope underhand past them and drag to them...try not to toss directly at them but past them...also practice tossing a rescue rope as when needed (hopefully never) at least you've had practice...
Here's ice picks, a DIY rope and the other pic is of a contained rescue rope in a bag...
[inline IMG_1659.JPG]
[inline "DIY Rope Throw-1.bmp"]
[inline "DIY Rope Throw-2.bmp"]
[inline IMG_1639.JPG]
[signature]
Posts: 853
Threads: 4
Joined: Jan 2010
Reputation:
0
Great and timely information. One thing I would like to suggest is something I learned during our ice rescue training a few years ago. Make a loop in the end of the rescue rope which is large enough for someone to place over their head and under their arms. If the person in the water starts to lose the ability to assist in their own rescue, the others can still get them out of the water. On my rope, I have placed a D-ring with a clip about 4 feet from the end. This allows the person to place the rope around their upper body and hook the clip. It will then allow the rescuers to extract the person in the water even if they lose the ability to help.
Everyone be safe out there. Don't forget cleats on your footwear if there is ANY slick ice where you will be fishing. Many injuries and some deaths occur each year due to falls on the ice.
Mike
[signature]
