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IceShanty Main => General Ice Fishing Chit Chat => Topic started by: tip-uptwo on Jan 26, 2013, 06:48 PM
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Ice fishing extraordinaire, expert and guide Jim Hudson fell through the ice today while guiding on Lake Superior. He is in critical condition. Thoughts and prayers to go out to his family. Hang in there Jim!
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R.I.P Jim :(
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Sad. :(
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Damn :-\
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RIP Jim what a nice and good Guy. Always willing to help a Guy get onsome fish if you seen him at the baitshop in Ashland. His posts on LL were awesome always willing to help people get on fish. Catch a a lot of Browners and Lakers in heaven Jim :tipup:
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http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/s2910366.shtml (http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/s2910366.shtml)
My thoughts go out to him family and friend
Pirk
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Very sad to hear my thoughts go out to his family :tipup:
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Thoughts an prayers to the family :/
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Thats to bad :'(
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Just saw it on FB very sad!!!
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Sorry to hear.Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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I met him a few times at sports show and he was always pleasant to talk to,great guy,down to earth... He will be greatly missed!!! So sad , very sad...
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What a huge loss to the ice fishing community. The amount of knowledge and experience that man had an brought to us through the years will definitely be missed. If everyone could drop a jig in his memory this week I bet thats how he would want to be remembered!
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Very tragic for this to happen to any of us ice anglers. He was an ice fishing icon for sure. My prayers go out to his family.
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RIP Jim an amazing fisherman
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Deeply saddened of the loss of a great educator and great ambassador to the sport........ shocked, stunned, speechless
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:( R.I.P. Jim
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:'( sad day indeed. prayers to his family
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Man dies after snowmobile goes through ice on Lake Superior
A 34-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after his snowmobile went through the ice on Lake Superior offshore from Bayfield.
By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
James Hudson, a fishing guide from Bayfield, broke through the ice in the channel between Long Island and the mainland, the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Authorities received a call of a person in the water shortly at 1:07 p.m. Saturday. Rescue crews, including the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to the scene. At about 1:38 p.m., rescuers from the La Pointe Volunteer Fire Department and the Madeline Island wind sled reported that they had pulled Hudson from the lake.
Hudson was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, and then airlifted to Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident remains under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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My prayers go out to Jim's family. Jim was a guide that John Gillespie had on Wisconsin Waters and Woods several times and the show that was recorded this week that aired today here in the Chicagoland area featured Jim and his guide service in the Ashland area catching some nice Brown Trout. The Ice conditions I saw on the show seemed like the Ice wasn't all that great for ATV travel, it looked real thin. I don't know the the circumstances in which this life ending tragedy happened, but this was a very Tragic ending for a truly experienced Guide. Stay safe everyone.
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Wow, what else is there to say except that really sucks.
Be careful out there.
Please update with the official cause of death, these incidents, while brutal and sucky, serve as a very effective warning tool for those of us that venture out onto the ice each winter to do what we love.
I would really like to see an ice related death database, much like what is found in the climbing world--no BS or stories, just the plain facts of what happened and why so that others can learn from these tragic events.
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Always sad to here of incidents like this drives home the point that no matter how much experience you have ice fishing that anything can happen at any time. My prayers to his family and friends.
Steve
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was definately a blind sider getting this call today, we truly lost a great fisherman and friend today, im glad i got the chance to talk to him one more time yday before this happened, as for the ice on C Bay, it always looks thinner than it is due to water color and clarity, however the area where he went in today is where the bay drops off into the real deep water of Lake Superior, that area freezes over late and some years not at all but the lake trout there are huge, cant comment on how the ice is in that area but i would guess pretty thin, in any case this absolutely sucks and im beyond shocked, RIP buddy.
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This is shocking...
Thoughts and Prayers go out to him, his family and friends.
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Wow!?!? What are you supposed to say in these instances? My first thought is that he died doing what he loves, right? But then the overwhelming reality of reality sets in that a man died. A man died. Inevitably we all will, but hopefully not so untimely. I love my life, and those that I have chose to call my family. I have had close friends and family die of "circumstance". I want to say my heart goes out to his family, but is that good enough? Life is so fleeting and precious. I think that all we can do in these rare times is really take the time to think about what is important in our lives and think about the ones that we love. Leave no word unsaid, leave no embrace undone, no kind word unsaid. Your love must leave a ripple in the pond. None of us are perfect, but we all mean something to somebody.
I am a fishing guide and I try to make a living at it. Life is not always easy and sometimes it does not matter what precautions we take the grim reaper takes us at his will. What I'm saying may be wrong but I feel the only way to deal with these very unfortunate realities is to embrace life and try to better our lives and those around us. Love those people in your life that have seen something in you that nobody else saw. Live your life and do what you want to do. This all sounds like the typical BS that that you hear but its true. I have been through my older brother dying and my best friend in high school. I have dealt with all of this. This is not stuff to take lightly or to take too seriously, all we have is this life. And none of us will get out alive! Sounds corny and kitschy but its true. Take care all, and my condolences to Mr. Hudson's family. :'(
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Very sad out come for all involved, friends and family.
WS
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God bless him and his family. Be careful out there.
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Wow!?!? What are you supposed to say in these instances? My first thought is that he died doing what he loves, right? But then the overwhelming reality of reality sets in that a man died. A man died. Inevitably we all will, but hopefully not so untimely. I love my life, and those that I have chose to call my family. I have had close friends and family die of "circumstance". I want to say my heart goes out to his family, but is that good enough? Life is so fleeting and precious. I think that all we can do in these rare times is really take the time to think about what is important in our lives and think about the ones that we love. Leave no word unsaid, leave no embrace undone, no kind word unsaid. Your love must leave a ripple in the pond. None of us are perfect, but we all mean something to somebody.
I am a fishing guide and I try to make a living at it. Life is not always easy and sometimes it does not matter what precautions we take the grim reaper takes us at his will. What I'm saying may be wrong but I feel the only way to deal with these very unfortunate realities is to embrace life and try to better our lives and those around us. Love those people in your life that have seen something in you that nobody else saw. Live your life and do what you want to do. This all sounds like the typical BS that that you hear but its true. I have been through my older brother dying and my best friend in high school. I have dealt with all of this. This is not stuff to take lightly or to take too seriously, all we have is this life. And none of us will get out alive! Sounds corny and kitschy but its true. Take care all, and my condolences to Mr. Hudson's family. :'(
Very well put, I hope everyone that visits this site reads this post.
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So unfortunate. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone close to Jim.
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TinkerJohn... Lost my brother almost a year ago. he was only 27. The same way of thinking was instilled into me since.
Do what you do BEST + Do what you love the MOST = a HAPPY life.
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Terrible tragedy. My prayers go out to the Hudson family.
Lake Superior is awfully greedy when it comes to people, it seems.
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Wow!?!? What are you supposed to say in these instances? My first thought is that he died doing what he loves, right? But then the overwhelming reality of reality sets in that a man died. A man died. Inevitably we all will, but hopefully not so untimely. I love my life, and those that I have chose to call my family. I have had close friends and family die of "circumstance". I want to say my heart goes out to his family, but is that good enough? Life is so fleeting and precious. I think that all we can do in these rare times is really take the time to think about what is important in our lives and think about the ones that we love. Leave no word unsaid, leave no embrace undone, no kind word unsaid. Your love must leave a ripple in the pond. None of us are perfect, but we all mean something to somebody.
I am a fishing guide and I try to make a living at it. Life is not always easy and sometimes it does not matter what precautions we take the grim reaper takes us at his will. What I'm saying may be wrong but I feel the only way to deal with these very unfortunate realities is to embrace life and try to better our lives and those around us. Love those people in your life that have seen something in you that nobody else saw. Live your life and do what you want to do. This all sounds like the typical BS that that you hear but its true. I have been through my older brother dying and my best friend in high school. I have dealt with all of this. This is not stuff to take lightly or to take too seriously, all we have is this life. And none of us will get out alive! Sounds corny and kitschy but its true. Take care all, and my condolences to Mr. Hudson's family. :'(
Very well written!
Jim was very respected in the fishing business world, never heard a negative word said about him. He did things out of the goodness of his heart and to educate, RIP Jim... Prayers to all who knew him...
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very sad r.i.p. Jim
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An untimely tragedy.......... my thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's family and friends.
Every time I hit the ice, and especially on the very coldest days, I think of Jim. Some years ago he posted a Sno-Suit for sale on lake link well before ice season. I asked him about it and it seemed to be a lot more than I was looking for. A few weeks later I won a musky tournament and had some extra cash so I contacted him again. Still didn't have any takers.
I deer hunt on Madeline Island so we made an arrangement to meet so I could inspect the goods. We met at the ferry and I was impressed with the quality (of course) it looked new, and the price was about two thirds of retail. Turns out it was some promo gear he was given for his In-Fisherman spot. Since he had other promo gear from both Strikemaster and Vexilar he was obligated to wear it was really never going to be used by him.
I made him a cash offer and he accepted. Now a little bit of Jim is with me every time I fish.
On another note, my wife has been battling ovarian cancer for going on three years; the outlook is not good. Often it's very hard for her to stay positive and focus on what is right in front of her. Things like Jim's tragedy should be a lesson to all of us, no matter what our situation is, that no one knows when their time will come. It has nothing to do with being good or bad or whether or not it's deserved; it just is. The previous advice to enjoy life each and every day is right on.
Jim, may your lines always be tight.............. and again, my deepest sympathy to his family.
/m
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Jim was the featured Fishing Guide with John Gillespie on Wisconsin's Water & Woods TV show this week. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but he seemed like one of those guys you couldn't help but like - probably one reason his Guide Service was so successful. My deepest sympathies to Jim's family.
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Very sad, Always hate hearing about accidents on the hard water. It is a love, and a passion out there but it is also a very dangerous place. RIP
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Very sad news my prayers go out for the family. How long will it be before we have snowmobiles that float for ice fishing, something similar to a jet ski? So you maybe only get wet up to your waist. I have seen to many die this year already on snowmobiles going through the ice, one guy I knew only about 20 miles from me on early ice.
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So sad. I met him at a fishing show. What a loss this is. He was a great guy. Very likable. Words cannot describe my feelings.
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My condolences to the extended Hudson Family!! As suggested one of my jigs will honor him this week! R I P Sir...
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Just goes to show you how no matter how experienced you are with ice you are never completely safe. Take a note boys, be careful out there.
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There is no such thing as SAFE ice. R.I.P god bless the family
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I have known Jim for over 15 years. That was not enough! A good friend, great man and as said above - a great fisherman.
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What a great person and a guide , just watched him on the gillespie show he was so young way to early to go , God Bless his family :'( RIP JIM
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Not sure how many on here knew him, he was an outstanding ambassador for fishing . An accomplished guide ,and great guy. I watched some video's on you tube. He always had some great tips... He went through the ice on Lake Superior and was in the water over 45 minutes . He was airlifted to Duluth but was unable to be revived . Keep his family in your prayers .
R.I.P. Jim
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/256847/
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R.I.P. Jim, condolences to his family
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So sorry for your loss.
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Rip Jim. Condolences to the family.
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Hope he makes it.
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so sorry for the Loss
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I was totally shocked when I heard what happened to Jim. I never meet him but always wanted too. I enjoyed seeing him on the fishing shows and reading his posts on LL. He seemed like the kind of person you wanted to get to know. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
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sorry to say im too new to this to know who this is but just from the posts i cant tell he was an amazing person...im sorry for his loss to this sport but mainly to his family and friends....such a shame to have a life cut short..... RIP Mr Hudson.....may the Spirits find you and show you the best fishing you had ever imagined
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WOW, is all I can say :'(
Just as shocking as Jose Wejebe last year...the Fish Gods have taken another GREAT one :angel
AW
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that sucks for anyone be safe out there.
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For all of you that don't get on the Wisconsin board I wanted to post it here too. We lost a great guide and fisherman on Saturday. Jim Hudson of "Hudson's on the spot" guide service died. Fell threw the ice off of Long Island in lake superior. For more of the story go to the Wisconsin board. I did not know him personal but had met him a few times. He was a great guy and will be missed.
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http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/256951/
Update in today's paper
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Thanks for posting the link.
It sure gives a clearer understanding and insight to what Jim was about. Especially for those of us that hadn’t the privilege of meeting and knowing him.
WS
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WOW...i remember reading about him in infishermen, prayers go out to his family
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RIP he has some great vids
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The words are so hard to come by when thinking it could have been me or anybody eles
For that matter . No we weren't close but thou ice fishing we were ice brothers ..
Gone'a miss you buddy ether on or off the ice ..
Here is a update from Hannah's face book if anybody wants it
Status Update
By Hannah Stonehouse Hudson
For Jim: Sunday at the Bayfield Pavilion. Gathering starts at 11, service at 2. Super Bowl gathering after (he would have wanted me to add that ;))?
Many more details to follow. I cannot wrap my brain around all of this goodness. THANK YOU.
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I live down in NE part of the state and although I never met Jim in person or even talked to him on Lake-Link, I always followed his posts, pictures, and articles. He really knew his stuff up there on the bay and even inland waters. From reading posts from people who knew him, it sounds like the impression I had of him rings true; a guy who would give you the shirt of his back if you asked. If this could happen to Jim, a man who knew that area and the conditions like the back of his hand, it can happen to anyone. A great loss to the ice fishing and Bayfield communities. RIP Jim, you left here way too young. Prayers sent to his family and friends.
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What a shocking loss, I am so sorry....! We lost one of the brightest stars in modern day icefishing! My deepest condolances to Jim's Wife, Family and Friends..... :( :(
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Here's a link to a nice tribute from John Gillespie who filmed a show with Jim last week and aired this past saturday morning, hours before Jim's passing.
http://www.gillespiefishing.com/ (http://www.gillespiefishing.com/)
Still shocked.
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Found these nice tribute videos on YouTube.
Jim Hudson Tribute (by Waters & Woods) (http://youtu.be/CLI1t-zPAyQ)
Jim Hudson Tribute (by Jeff Andersen Fishing) (http://youtu.be/uu0er3tGBkA)
Capt. Jim Hudson Lake Superior Brown Trout Ice Fishing (by KGnickel1) (http://youtu.be/RoPpNQ9TETg)
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Great tributes. So sad. My prayers are with his family.
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We lost one of the best ice fishermen recently anyone have any memories to share please post them in his honor