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I finished reading how wind on big lakes causes ice to rise and break even though it may be thick enough to bear your weight,
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In Western Lake Erie basin large ice has broken off in years past with fishermen, huts, vehicles, etc. Had to be rescued by Goast Guard. Wind and currents can cause this to happen. Not sure how they recovered the vehicles and gear.
We see pressure ridges snowmobiling frequently.
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Originally posted by 6phunter View PostQuestion space wouldn't, allow enough room to finish . Anyway the article explained how ice fisherman became trapped on break away ice floes.. Any insights on the subject may save a life ,anyone have an ice experience?
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Originally posted by jhjimbo View PostIn Western Lake Erie basin large ice has broken off in years past with fishermen, huts, vehicles, etc. Had to be rescued by Goast Guard. Wind and currents can cause this to happen. Not sure how they recovered the vehicles and gear.
We see pressure ridges snowmobiling frequently.
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Yes I have spent most of my life ice fishing on Lake Superior. In general I don't fish on ice that forms a shelf but isn't protected by anything on the backside. Always pay attention to the wind. If the wind is blowing off shore or there is a storm over the lake pushing waves towards you I would not be there. And for Pete's sake, if you ever see somebody drag a boat out ice fishing with them either get out of there or become their new best friend!
Here's a link to the scariest example of ice breaking up that I know about. I know several of the people that regularly fish this area and stories from that day are terrifying. https://samcook.areavoices.com/2011/01/27/dramatic-rescue-of-ice-anglers-on-lake-superior/
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Originally posted by DogGuy87 View PostYes I have spent most of my life ice fishing on Lake Superior. In general I don't fish on ice that forms a shelf but isn't protected by anything on the backside. Always pay attention to the wind. If the wind is blowing off shore or there is a storm over the lake pushing waves towards you I would not be there. And for Pete's sake, if you ever see somebody drag a boat out ice fishing with them either get out of there or become their new best friend!
Here's a link to the scariest example of ice breaking up that I know about. I know several of the people that regularly fish this area and stories from that day are terrifying. https://samcook.areavoices.com/2011/01/27/dramatic-rescue-of-ice-anglers-on-lake-superior/
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Originally posted by jhjimbo View PostIn Western Lake Erie basin large ice has broken off in years past with fishermen, huts, vehicles, etc. Had to be rescued by Goast Guard. Wind and currents can cause this to happen. Not sure how they recovered the vehicles and gear.
We see pressure ridges snowmobiling frequently.
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Originally posted by 6phunter View PostQuestion space wouldn't, allow enough room to finish . Anyway the article explained how ice fisherman became trapped on break away ice floes.. Any insights on the subject may save a life ,anyone have an ice experience?
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