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Montana => Ice Fishing Montana => Topic started by: slickice on Feb 09, 2024, 06:18 PM
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Just got word from a reliable source in Trout Creek that search & rescue along with FG are trying to retrieve a body from Marten Creek. I guess he went through the ice last night. His sled and gear were still on the ice with a big hole near by. He was alone and about 70 years old. This is second hand news but I'd classify my friend as reliable. :( :(
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Just verified w/Lakeside Bar in Trout Creek. Indeed it's true. :( :(
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That really is too bad. That can be a really tough access point, especially with these El Nino seasons.
Well, here's one to him :tipup: R.I.P., sir.
Be safe out there, folks. Remember, spud bars/ ice chisels can help save yer life.
Pyro
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Sad to hear. I was going to hit that next week, I think I'll find another place to fish
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Thankful they were able to recover him. What a crapty deal. :(
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as I get longer in the tooth and my health diminishes, I hope that I go doing something I love and not in some hospital bed. Rest in Peace Marten
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RIP to him. The details of that story are unfortunately repeated all too frequently. Responders see the gear on the ice, but nobody fishing and a large hole through the ice which makes it obvious then what happened.
My use of a PFD in the past 5 years has increased dramatically when venturing onto the ice. Unless I see multiple people already safely on the ice covering the area I intend to fish, if the temperatures have been unreilable to keep growing the ice, my PFD stays on until I have walked the entire area I plan to fish that day
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Warrior, yup..... right on. When I turned 70 my bride said "You go out and but one of those float suit things!" So I did. Spendy but well worth the peace of mind. Also very warm. It is a great safety investment and gives both of us peace of mind.
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I've been meaning to buy some float bibs, with weird weather/ice this year it's probably time to do it.
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I've been meaning to buy some float bibs, with weird weather/ice this year it's probably time to do it.
I agree with you on this for sure. time to invest in more safety gear