My wife gets very nervous when I go ice fishing
with reports of a drowning in Trenton.
What do you think a fisherman on Quinte should do,
in order to stay safe on the ice?
What is standard safety equipment on Quinte?
These are some of the items I use:
1. Atlantic Class Full body Survival Suit.
- Fully zipped up, all straps at wrists, waist and legs tight
whenever you are walking on unknown ice thicknesses.
2. Rapala Ice Grippers
- Hand type with cord that ties to your survival suit.
You won't get out without them.
3. Ice Grippers on you Boots.
- Full foot type. Good for safe walking and could
help you get back on ice if you fall in.
4. Neoprene Gloves.
- Gives you full use of your hands during emergency.
5. Hand Ice Pick.
- You can check ice conditions ahead of you as you walk.
6. Watch Weather conditions. Make you own decision. Always
decide not to go if conditions are not confirmed by a reliable
source (That's a hard one)
7. Leave the car on the shore, leave the ATV and Snowmachine
on shore when there are reports of bad or new ice.
It's always a good idea to head out with a friend. If you walk
out on the ice together, the lead person could drag 50 feet of
rope behind them. The rop could come in handy if the lead
falls in.
I go out myself at least half the time. I pick the safest time to
do this.
My wife doesn't let me out of the house unless I bring Safety with me.
We all should, in the wake of what happened in Trenton this week.
BATMAN
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