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Ice Fishing Tournaments => IFO North East Ohio Panfish Series => Topic started by: slabslayer on January 31, 2016, 10:05:35 AM

Title: Hope it goes well today on portage!
Post by: slabslayer on January 31, 2016, 10:05:35 AM

If not for being sick, I'd have been there today. Hope all have a safe day and no problems. Remember the ice will get worse as the day goes on. Hope all catch some good fish and disappointed I couldn't be out there! !

Title: Re: Hope it goes well today on portage!
Post by: steelhead1 on February 01, 2016, 07:29:00 AM

The pucker factor walking back in from where we were was about 9.5.

Title: Re: Hope it goes well today on portage!
Post by: quackpot on February 01, 2016, 09:21:46 PM

It was cracking on the walk back for me. Sure does get your attention.

Title: Re: Hope it goes well today on portage!
Post by: snowcone on February 01, 2016, 10:34:48 PM

yep theres a different sound when the ice cracks from your weight and not from growing or moving,  :o :o

Title: Re: Hope it goes well today on portage!
Post by: Bigeyurk25 on February 02, 2016, 09:28:16 AM

And that's the reason we didn't fish it. My brother and I are both 6'4 and 6'5, and weigh around 300lbs. We felt it wasn't safe and so do many other teams. I understand no one went in and it went smoothly, but I just don't find it right that the tournament carried on when 5+ teams backed out. All these teams missed out on point opportunities. Just my opinion

Title: Re: Hope it goes well today on portage!
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on February 02, 2016, 11:09:30 AM

I understand that you were concerned but the choice not to fish it was yours. We assessed the conditions and decided to move forward with the event. With the weather not cooperating and a VERY limited season the events must take place as scheduled. We had ten teams show so it would not have been fair to not hold the event. I apologize but unless unsafe conditions arise the events must be held as scheduled to get them in before the ice is gone for the season.