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I know everyone is excited to get out there but is it really worth risking your life or the life of the rescuers that have to come get you because you used poor judgement? Several guys needed to be rescued off of Graceton Beach yesterday afternoon because the ice broke away from shore. The lake is not completely frozen so the big sheet is going to move around.

Remember, it is Nov 19th. There is plenty of time to get out there. Use your head.

I know most are safe and use common sense but there are always guys that push it.

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Doesn't do much good as there is always someone that wants to take a chance and someone has to be the first one out. Guess its natures way of thinning out the herd. Happens every year and this year wont be any different.

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I'm waiting to see what happens on Upper Red this weekend. There are thousands of people headed to that ice this weekend, and I'd bet the farm at least one person/machine is going to end up wet.

It's too early! I'll be waiting for at least another week, if not two.

This sport, ice-fishing, has become a road race on the big lakes. It's an extremely dangerous early ice game. It shouldn't be. It's supposed to be a fun, relaxed, enjoyable pastime.

They're just fish. They'll still be there in a few more weeks. Use some common sense...please?

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Temps close to 40 this weekend will only make it worse.

PLUS a strong South wind.....

Put these two together & people should wait a bit more, IMHO...

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2 weeks and it should be good to go. I do agree its ridiculous that rescuers are put in danger for a few walleye. We will have ice til at least April!

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I thought a Widetrak sled, trail groomer and a bombardier bus was going to be enough toys for the winter season but now I have to shop for an airboat and/or a hovercraft. You folks are a bad influence. whistlegrin

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Oh a hover craft is a must must. That be feeking awsome till i snagged a hook in it. But then all i have to do is look up on the technical thread on how to fix it. Lotsof good info there.

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Boys and their Toys. Never ends. Probably the only reason we keep working is to get more toys. grin
You do know He who dies with the most toys wins right?
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Oh a hover craft is a must must. That be feeking awsome till i snagged a hook in it. But then all i have to do is look up on the technical thread on how to fix it. Lotsof good info there.

I sure miss that thread. See Twisted and Boar back....wheres Dave? Tell him getting one, two, three. ...or more time outs ......should not be taken personally.... rather, as a right of passage winkgrin

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