First time for everything!

[blue igloo]

After missing out on icefishing for the last 2 weeks, (flu for 1 week) I was chomping at the bit to finally wet a line. I could not get out until the afternoon due to my promise to my Grandson to take his dog to his school for him at 9:30am for his first "Pet Day".
Drove on the Red (easy going) and headed to my favourite spot (N 50* 32.897 W 96" 12.549  )
Not too many people out........very quiet out there. Got out of my truck, proceeded to the back of my truck and woosh down I went almost up to my knee....fell forward face down in the snow......hand jammed into some jagged ice from an old hole  There were plenty of frozen over holes around but this one (a reduced 10 incher) was completely covered flat with snow and it was not frozen over.  Legs are not meant to bend that way 
Boot was jammed good.....I guess trying to get it out while prone on the ice was not working 
Always funny when you see someone else do this but from now on, I will never laugh again 
(note to self....pack extra socks).


I sucked it up and FISHED hard 

Not much passing through today. Managed to hook a eater walleye that chased my LT. One bite....1 fish........pitiful 



IT WAS DEAD ON THE RED......
Endured 3 hours of monotony then went home battered but NOT beaten!
I'll be wearing my BIG bearpaw snowshoes next time I walk around some old swiss cheese ice
Blue Igloo 

[Lockport1850]

That's a real bummer. You could have easily broken a bone or torn your ACL. Lucky all you have is a scrape and hurt feelings!

Those coordinates point to a green, seemingly wooded area south of Pine Falls. Should be no ice holes there. 

[5 X Master Angler]

I hope your OK Blue!  I got a feeling you'll be signing in BLACK & BLUE tomorrow!

[Whopper Stopper]

You are lucky you didn't break your leg.

                 WS

[nubote]

Jeepers,Blue. Keep this up,and we'll have to rebrand you"Black Cloud"

[perch-man]

SORRY SLOW DAY

[blue igloo]

Those coordinates point to a green, seemingly wooded area south of Pine Falls. Should be no ice holes there. 
My mistake 

Jeepers,Blue. Keep this up,and we'll have to rebrand you"Black Cloud"
Good one  .....I should check to see if that username is taken yet....time for a change!

I hope your OK Blue!  I got a feeling you'll be signing in BLACK & BLUE tomorrow!

Too FUNNY 
Blue Igloo 

[throwbackjack]

On days with blowing snow 10" holes are easy to step in. Over the years I would say it is around 10 to 1 for 10" versus 8" holes I have  stepped in. Many times I have fished with a wet boot. That is why I consider boots good to at least -70C a must. If you want to save money on equipment, save it elsewhere.

[avidangler]

Thats the way some days go...makes us enjoy the good days all the more...btw how do you like the insulated shelter ? Is there that much of a difference ? A friend has  the 949I and I didnt find it all that toasty even on a warmer day...Maybe just needs a wooden floor  ty

[carcus1]

Ouch!  I did that on whitemouth years ago, and I was running towards my dead stick, 20 cm of fresh snow the night before!  I thinks my leg bone as sore for over a year!

[gatorhunter]

Geez Ron! You've had the worst luck in the past year or so!  Thankfully these incidents have had good endings!

[blue igloo]

Thats the way some days go...makes us enjoy the good days all the more...btw how do you like the insulated shelter ? Is there that much of a difference ? A friend has  the 949I and I didnt find it all that toasty even on a warmer day...Maybe just needs a wooden floor  ty

Makes a big difference imo especially if you're using a propane heater because it doesn't sweat and start dripping 
Blue Igloo

[blue igloo]

Geez Ron! You've had the worst luck in the past year or so!  Thankfully these incidents have had good endings!

Lucky and unlucky at the same time 
Blue Igloo 

[WALLYWHACKER]

Glad your okay Bud! That why I got rid of 10 inch auger 20 years ago. Too many close calls!

[blue igloo]

Glad your okay Bud! That why I got rid of 10 inch auger 20 years ago. Too many close calls!

But it wasn't my own 10 inch hole  ....that would have been funny 
I just need to put my BIG boots on before walking around a minefield of old holes....then I'll be safer
Blue Igloo 

[firefighter]

But it wasn't my own 10 inch hole  ....that would have been funny 
I just need to put my BIG boots on before walking around a minefield of old holes....then I'll be safer
Blue Igloo 

Geez Ron, usually it's the youngsters that mill around hap-hazardly and end up putting a premature end to the day in that manner Glad ya didn't break anything there Bud!  Talk with you soon.

FF

[Water Wolf]

Ouch! that's going to leave a mark.
Good to hear you are ,for the most part OK, could have been nasty.
At least you were not skunked besides.

WW