Mantua 12/12

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Sounds like a fun day... How is parking this year?  Can you park along the south dike again?  Are they charging a fee now? I may have to go try and catch my gill for the contest...  Thanks for the great report... J

Don't fish in the area off the dike!  Today a guy fell through about 200-300 yards straight out from the stairs. I know this because I called 911 and crawled out to him with the only rescue gear I had. A pair of self rescue spikes. It was the worst feeling I've ever felt to be so helpless. KUDOs and much respect to ALL the rescue people who did a fantastic, brave, selfless job with pulling the guy out.  I just thank God I was there to initiate the rescue. It was just he and I in that area.  PLEASE PLEASE be careful. To my knowledge the man will be OK. Prayers for him and his family.

Nice job! And thanks for reminding all of us to take a throw rope. I just took mine out because I take too much stuff, but I’d hate to be there helpless if someone was in trouble. Do you know if he just hit one of the vent spots or was all the ice thin there. The ice on Cutler has really improved since last week.  I’ve got close to 6” where there was less than 3 last week. Thanks for taking care of a fellow angler and passing on the warning. Later Jeff