11-30-2015, 03:53 PM
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Soon hopefully many folks including families will be out enjoying ice fishing what a great time is all’s I’ll say. Some are seasoned ice fishing anglers while others are brand new to the whole ice fishing experience.
Here’s some basic ice fishing courtesy recommendations:
-If you take a pet, keep the pet on a leash or make sure they stay with you. Make sure you pick up after them. Nothin' worse than dog rockets all over the lake. In that light if they pee on any of my stuff don't expect me to be very friendly. Its not my responsibility to keep Buddy from getting into any exposed hooks I may have lying about. If Buddy is overly aggressive and tries to nip expect that I’ll defend myself. A gentle "shoosh" with a boot to start and more to come if they persist. I don't usually blame the pet. Unruly pets are usually a reflection of irresponsible owners.
-If you take children please watch them for safety reasons and please don't allow them to run all over the place yelling and screaming. You may think it’s okay but again others are out enjoying and don’t appreciate children running around and carrying on like they are on the elementary school playground. Unruly kids are usually a reflection of irresponsible parents.
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-If you packed it onto the ice, pack it off the ice. If you see trash do your part and pick it up not only on the ice but trails leading to the ice and parking lots. Your drilled ice hole isn’t a garbage disposal either…so don’t shove beverage cans, propane bottles, bait containers etc, etc in the hole.
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-If Mama Nature calls be prepared have toilet paper, plastic bag, container (plastic coffee cans with lids work great the same goes for 2 liter soda bottles)...several times in the past we’ve come upon ripped up clothing left on the ice covering the human waste...totally disgusting.
-If you have a tendency to pound a few brewskis and/or drop a few choice words, please be mindful of others around you especially families with children. Just because you’re in a tent doesn’t mean you can’t be heard.
-If you use an ATV or Snowmobile please keep your distance from folks setup and fishing. Also again be mindful if you're allowing children to use these vehicles and for them to be respectful of others fishing and maintain their distance.
-If you night fish and use an ATV or Snowmobile don't overdrive your headlights and drive slow. Always be mindful of others out night fishing and some may be in ice tents that have reflective tape you may not see if full throttle at 50 MPH plus including in snowy/foggy conditions.
-Don’t drill other fishermen for information. It's enough to simply ask someone how the fish are biting. If they then wish to share info like lure/bait/depth, thank them for the info.
-Don't crowd other fishermen just because you may see them catching fish. Give them and yourself some distance. If you then interact with them and they are okay to the idea of you moving closer than by all means do so.
-When approaching an ice tent or shelter...give out a friendly 'hello' to notify the occupant of your presence.
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-Don't use someone else’s freshly drilled holes without their permission.
-Don't ask to use another angler’s auger. If your auger isn't working politely ask another angler if they'd mind popping a couple holes for you.
-If you see someone having difficulty lend a helping hand especially if they are having equipment issues. Just never know when the time will come that you may need a little help.
-No matter the conditions always, always, always use those ice stakes to secure your ice tent as a breeze or wind can happen at any time. Have seen many times anglers chasing after their tents on the ice.
-Always tell other ice fishermen about any ice safety issues you've encountered.
-Finally always let someone know where you going and when to expect you home and if at all possible don't go alone.
These are just a few reminders when out on the ice with others. Please share your recommendations. Have a great hard deck season!!!
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Soon hopefully many folks including families will be out enjoying ice fishing what a great time is all’s I’ll say. Some are seasoned ice fishing anglers while others are brand new to the whole ice fishing experience.
Here’s some basic ice fishing courtesy recommendations:
-If you take a pet, keep the pet on a leash or make sure they stay with you. Make sure you pick up after them. Nothin' worse than dog rockets all over the lake. In that light if they pee on any of my stuff don't expect me to be very friendly. Its not my responsibility to keep Buddy from getting into any exposed hooks I may have lying about. If Buddy is overly aggressive and tries to nip expect that I’ll defend myself. A gentle "shoosh" with a boot to start and more to come if they persist. I don't usually blame the pet. Unruly pets are usually a reflection of irresponsible owners.
-If you take children please watch them for safety reasons and please don't allow them to run all over the place yelling and screaming. You may think it’s okay but again others are out enjoying and don’t appreciate children running around and carrying on like they are on the elementary school playground. Unruly kids are usually a reflection of irresponsible parents.
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-If you packed it onto the ice, pack it off the ice. If you see trash do your part and pick it up not only on the ice but trails leading to the ice and parking lots. Your drilled ice hole isn’t a garbage disposal either…so don’t shove beverage cans, propane bottles, bait containers etc, etc in the hole.
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-If Mama Nature calls be prepared have toilet paper, plastic bag, container (plastic coffee cans with lids work great the same goes for 2 liter soda bottles)...several times in the past we’ve come upon ripped up clothing left on the ice covering the human waste...totally disgusting.
-If you have a tendency to pound a few brewskis and/or drop a few choice words, please be mindful of others around you especially families with children. Just because you’re in a tent doesn’t mean you can’t be heard.
-If you use an ATV or Snowmobile please keep your distance from folks setup and fishing. Also again be mindful if you're allowing children to use these vehicles and for them to be respectful of others fishing and maintain their distance.
-If you night fish and use an ATV or Snowmobile don't overdrive your headlights and drive slow. Always be mindful of others out night fishing and some may be in ice tents that have reflective tape you may not see if full throttle at 50 MPH plus including in snowy/foggy conditions.
-Don’t drill other fishermen for information. It's enough to simply ask someone how the fish are biting. If they then wish to share info like lure/bait/depth, thank them for the info.
-Don't crowd other fishermen just because you may see them catching fish. Give them and yourself some distance. If you then interact with them and they are okay to the idea of you moving closer than by all means do so.
-When approaching an ice tent or shelter...give out a friendly 'hello' to notify the occupant of your presence.
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-Don't use someone else’s freshly drilled holes without their permission.
-Don't ask to use another angler’s auger. If your auger isn't working politely ask another angler if they'd mind popping a couple holes for you.
-If you see someone having difficulty lend a helping hand especially if they are having equipment issues. Just never know when the time will come that you may need a little help.
-No matter the conditions always, always, always use those ice stakes to secure your ice tent as a breeze or wind can happen at any time. Have seen many times anglers chasing after their tents on the ice.
-Always tell other ice fishermen about any ice safety issues you've encountered.
-Finally always let someone know where you going and when to expect you home and if at all possible don't go alone.
These are just a few reminders when out on the ice with others. Please share your recommendations. Have a great hard deck season!!!
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