Fishing partner

[Sconklin]

Good evening folks, I am just starting out with ice fishing and live in Haverhill Ma and live within 15 minutes of many ponds and lakes. I’m looking for a buddy to fish with to keep an eye on me. I have a debilitating disease that makes it challenging and god forbid the worst happened and I fell through the ice. I’m not looking to burden someone with having to watch over me while we fish. I can function just fine I just want a buddy who I can fish with and make sure I don’t get in any trouble. I’m just looking to be safe and catch some panfish

[river_scum]

best to go to your state and give location

[Sconklin]

Thank you

[Salty Ice Queen]

Hope you find someone who would love to go...Also look into the float suits,..they add buoyancy,..giving you more chances to save your life..
  God Bless😁

[Salty Ice Queen]

Hope you find someone who would love to go...Also look into the float suits,..they add buoyancy,..giving you more chances to save your life..
  God Bless😁

[Sconklin]

Hope you find someone who would love to go...Also look into the float suits,..they add buoyancy,..giving you more chances to save your life..
  God Bless😁

Thank you, it’s in the works 

[Sconklin]

I sure hope someone will respond with a PM.  I have a fishing buddy that I met a few years ago, out on the lake.  He was around 80 and fishing alone.  Actually, he came over by me and wanted to know if I wanted company.  I didn't know at the time that I needed it as much as he did!   I told him that I would, and he started to drill a hole.  I had about six empty holes with in five yards of where I was sitting and told him I thought he would find fish in any of them, if he wanted to use a couple of them.  He thanked me and sat down and begin to fish.  We fished for about an hour or so and he said he was going to leave because he had a long walk and then a big hill to climb.  I had noticed that he walked almost the whole length of the lake, just to get to me.  I then told him that I was leaving in about a half hour and that if he wanted to wait until then, that I would take him back to his vehicle.  The end of the lake I was fishing on didn't have a big hill to climb, thus the reason I parked on the end I was on.  He took me up on my offer and we continued to fish.  When we were done, I helped him pack up and we walked to my truck.  I took him to his vehicle, and we exchanged numbers.  That was about 6 years ago and now he is 86 and suffers from Parkinson's.  I still help him out onto the ice but, as of late, it is harder and harder for me to get myself out onto the lake.  The last time we fished together was about two weeks ago and it dam near killed me to haul all of our equipment, while pulling him out in a sled.  Upon getting home and finally being able to sit in my recliner, I told my wife that I didn't know if I could do it anymore.  He called a couple days ago and wanted to know if I had been fishing and wondered when we could get out again.  It makes me sick to think about how I'm going to have to tell him that I'm not sure I can take him anymore.  I guess the reason why I'm saying all of this is that I if he wouldn't have walked over to fish with me, I wouldn't have had the last few years with a buddy to fish with.  Go onto your state's forum and ask for the help.  I'm sure there are a lot of guys who want the company of a new friend, to make memories with.  Back to Terry, I'm not sure just how I'm going to break the news to him, but I hope he cherishes the last few years, as much as I have!

This brought tears to my eyes because I too suffer from Parkinson’s disease. I am still fairly young and able to function due to Deep Brain Stimulation but I know that the clock is ticking and know there’s going to come a time when I can’t do it anymore. I don’t know if Terry is a member on this site, if he is tell him to reach out to me, if he’s not tell him him that he is an inspiration to me and don’t give up. I wish I could get in my truck and meet you two on the ice somewhere so we can pull the sled one time for Terry. But I live in New England and it looks like you’re from Michigan.

You’re a good Man sir. Thank you

[IFF]

I just turned 81 and actually moved back to Wisconsin, So I can do as much fishing as I can before my reel runs out of line. My only problem, according to the Doctor is I am in to good of shape for my age.

All my buddies here are long gone, but that's not going to slow me down. I'm a lot slower that I was 50 years ago, but like an old turtle, slow and easy, and more cautious. Hell you might even see me out on my ebike, pulling the baby stroller with ice gear

[7lazy77]

I sure hope someone will respond with a PM.  I have a fishing buddy that I met a few years ago, out on the lake.  He was around 80 and fishing alone.  Actually, he came over by me and wanted to know if I wanted company.  I didn't know at the time that I needed it as much as he did!   I told him that I would, and he started to drill a hole.  I had about six empty holes with in five yards of where I was sitting and told him I thought he would find fish in any of them, if he wanted to use a couple of them.  He thanked me and sat down and begin to fish.  We fished for about an hour or so and he said he was going to leave because he had a long walk and then a big hill to climb.  I had noticed that he walked almost the whole length of the lake, just to get to me.  I then told him that I was leaving in about a half hour and that if he wanted to wait until then, that I would take him back to his vehicle.  The end of the lake I was fishing on didn't have a big hill to climb, thus the reason I parked on the end I was on.  He took me up on my offer and we continued to fish.  When we were done, I helped him pack up and we walked to my truck.  I took him to his vehicle, and we exchanged numbers.  That was about 6 years ago and now he is 86 and suffers from Parkinson's.  I still help him out onto the ice but, as of late, it is harder and harder for me to get myself out onto the lake.  The last time we fished together was about two weeks ago and it dam near killed me to haul all of our equipment, while pulling him out in a sled.  Upon getting home and finally being able to sit in my recliner, I told my wife that I didn't know if I could do it anymore.  He called a couple days ago and wanted to know if I had been fishing and wondered when we could get out again.  It makes me sick to think about how I'm going to have to tell him that I'm not sure I can take him anymore.  I guess the reason why I'm saying all of this is that I if he wouldn't have walked over to fish with me, I wouldn't have had the last few years with a buddy to fish with.  Go onto your state's forum and ask for the help.  I'm sure there are a lot of guys who want the company of a new friend, to make memories with.  Back to Terry, I'm not sure just how I'm going to break the news to him, but I hope he cherishes the last few years, as much as I have!

You are a good man & I am sure Terry will understand when you tell him.  I went through a similar situation.  My old fishing buddy/neighbor passed about a year ago from Parkinson's.  He was an old cowboy & tougher than nails...loved to go ice fishing.  I used to pick him up & take him out with me as much as I could.  There eventually came a time when he just couldn't do it anymore.  Sure miss him & think of him regularly when I am out on the ice.