Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Pond Boss Walking on water.....the basics.

Tony well done - this is a very thorough summary with great life saving information. I also only take real precautions when fishing new water or very early/late season ice. I too often am fishing solo, but will always have my picks on those occasions.

I've also read it's important to wait a bit after one falls in to compose themselves. Panic sets in and one doesn't think clearly and often exacerbates the situation. I don't if I could actually calm myself after falling thru - but thought it interesting bit to add to your notes.

Agree - if you have no tools at all you must get yourself as horizontal as possible and kick like crazy to get your torso on the ice so you can roll up and out.

Hope no one ever has to use these methods. Late ice season coming - lots of honeycomb and cloudy ice makes it difficult to determine thickness and quality. Please be careful!