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| Hi guys,
Sad story and our prayers go out to his family and friends. This really makes me look back and think of all the times I have fished in conditions that may not be safest, as most of us crazy fishheads have several times. I'm also guilty of not being the safest when it comes to wearing the proper equipment. Especially when it is available to us. I think what it comes down to is comfort. After hearing this story I think I'm going to bite the bullet and purchase the Artic Armor suit. I really think if you fish in the fall or on the ice it would be stupid not to. Here is a link below for more info!
http://www.walleyedan.com/arcticarmor.html
Jeff Andersen
Edited by bigtooth 11/4/2008 9:44 AM
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Location: Wausau | I was out there the same morning, fishing the south-east end. Wind was blowing from the SW/W and there were times I needed to grab the gunnel to balance quickly. The average rollers were about 3 feet with a few 4 footers that we could hear coming. We took water over the front, side and back through out the morning. After about 2 hours of "trying" to fish, we headed in for a break. We came out an hour later and fished a protected bay until 2:00 when the winds started to lay down. We meet up with Jonesi who asked if we seen the Ranger - which we did not. Sad, very sad accident. Sunday the winds were again very aggressive and we were suprised to see the number of smaller boats with single fisherman. I hope we can learn from others, b/c one mistake is all we'll get... |
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| In a pinch you can also use your outboard to get back in the boat, as long as it's not running. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | I do wear my auto inflatable vest when I am out alone but I am curious how well that would work with full winter gear on? I am sure it would keep you afloat but how well..?..
Love that motor trick! Tried it a while back in summer and while my tilt/trim did not like me taking a rid it did get me out of the water. Too bad about this guy. |
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| I fish alone in conditions that are extreme fairly often (open seat on Green Bay in Nov. for anyone interested). Have thought about going over and my game plan a lot. I will be out every day the final week of the season.
I just bought a set of floating (not PDF rated) bibs and jacket. I also carry a water resistant cell phone to make an emergency call. I am under no illusions about the likelyhood of a phone call saving me, but there is a chance as long as I do not sink. This time of year if you floating you probably have 10-20 minutes max. before the cold fully overtakes you. If I got a call off that might be enough time.
Because I am trolling and alone, a ladder is the least of my worries. I trail a rope when that is an option, but it is probably too short to help. Boat is moving 2 mph +. No chance of catching it if I am in the water.
I will start carrying a flare gun and a whistle in the pocket to go with the phone. That would draw some attention if I am in the water.
On the GPS issue, most cell phones have a GPS location device that can be activated. Police can locate them pretty quickly. On water with the Coast Guard, they can get there pretty quickly if you contact them immediately.
There are GPS units that will beam their signal instantly. Rescue team might be dispatched pretty quickly (have not researched these). They cost $300+.
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Location: N.FIB | did they ever find this guy |
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| No, not yet. Steve |
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Location: Chaska MN. | I work with a guy whose ex. wife is married to the guy and as of Thurs. he said no sign yet, just say a prayer for the family that this nightmare ends soon. |
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| As a friend of the related, I happen to know he was an exceptionally avid, perhaps well known fisherman. I myself seldom fish alone, and when I do, it's unlikely I'd be going out at night alone. I understand the appeal all too well, but I am perplexed why the boat of choice was a bass boat (under the circumstances). Don't know what others think of this but I typically clip in to a safety rope, and don't leave the trolling motor on automatic.
Naturally feel horrible for the family's loss. No one lives forever, but no one expects / deserves that fate. |
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| In this case the trolling motor was down but NOT in the "on" position. The lake was calm in the area he was, so the bass boat was not a factor.
I'm fairly confident he'll be found in the next few days......
Steve Fellegy
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| The copters were out there on Tuesday morning. Pretty sobering to see them crisscrossing the lake as the snow came down and the deck got got slick. |
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Location: University of Hartford | this is really unfortunate, I hope for the sake of the family and friends that he is found just to give closure. He and the family are in my prayers. |
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| http://redrockonair.com/2008/11/14/pawlenty-calls-for-help-of-ntl-g... |
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Location: Minn. | Good for the Governor. Would be nice for the family to get some closure. |
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Location: Minnesota | Did they find this guy by Edge Water? Dan mentioned there were reservation cops and county cops heading there on Wednesday. He also noticed a helicopter hovering 50 feet off the water for a long time in that area. Let's hope this is the case, at least for the families sake. |
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| Per the Messenger, they are still searching as of today. |
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Location: Twin Cities | Looks like the lake is icing over, such a sad ending for now. |
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| The missing angler has not been found as of today. The National Guard choppers etc. have been called off. water core temps are now 37-38 degreees and thus, the threshold for re-surfacing is generally gone. Periodic fly-overs will continue through ice up by DNR and State Trooper pilots.
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Location: IL | Any updates to this?  |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Doubtful untill spring thaw- unless some ice fisherman accidently snag's the body. It's got to be very hard on family & friends, especially this time of year.
Is there anything we can do to help the family?
May God Bless them in the meantime.
Al |
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| Good news. He has been found. Finally closure for the family. http://millelacsmessenger.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=31476:body-found-in-mille-lacs&catid=34:c |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | God bless his family and those that were close to him.............It's been a long winter for his Family.
Jerome
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Location: Forest Lake, Mn. | My deepest Sympathy to his family. Though he's found, and in a way he's now at home, there truely is never any closure for them. |
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| My sympathy to the family and friends, what a ordeal for them, wear your life jackets guys and gals.
Edited by Muskiefool 6/21/2009 2:47 AM
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| Since my only regular fishing partner is my 3 year old son, I purchased a auto-inflatable life vest. I knew someone who lost thier brother (went out alone - wasn't wearing a vest). I wear this vest ALL THE TIME!!!!! I used to wear a regular life vest but it would get hot and I was always tempted to take it off. With the auto-inflatable one - I forget I have it on. Definately the way to go! These are on sale right now and this is the one I got (very light and only comes down just below your chest)
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=00639... |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Prayers for the family... Too bad they need to relive it again.
As for the vest, that Cabelas one is the auto inflate I have and it is very nice and you don't get hot in it vs a full vest. Once you have kids your thoughts change on wearing a vest and to the younger ones out there make sure you live long enough to have kids  Wear a vest... |
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Location: Fishing the weeds | Too Sad. Our sympathy goes out to his wife Carol and all his family and friends. |
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