Fishing Derby

TiltonBB · 02-07-2020, 07:47 AM

This year’s forecast is similar to 2017. Many parts of Lake Winnipesaukee are unsafe, though it will be impossible to tell, just by looking.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...ntent=headline

ishoot308 · 02-07-2020, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

This year’s forecast is similar to 2017. Many parts of Lake Winnipesaukee are unsafe, though it will be impossible to tell, just by looking.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...ntent=headline

Probably the most dangerous derby ice conditions I have seen. Yesterday and today’s snowfall are making this the perfect storm unfortunately.

Wishing all participants a safe derby!

Dan

Hillcountry · 02-07-2020, 10:29 AM

Looks like a section of overflow on the Snake Eyes cam this morning...that stuff will suck you in!

GTO · 02-07-2020, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

This year’s forecast is similar to 2017. Many parts of Lake Winnipesaukee are unsafe, though it will be impossible to tell, just by looking.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...ntent=headline

After the incidents in 2017, a few towns put out flashing signs by the side of the road warning of unsafe ice conditions. Maybe put those out now instead of waiting for a disaster. I know to most it's common sense but it was in 2017 too.

radioman · 02-07-2020, 10:09 PM

One Machine thru ice in Center Harbor around 5:30, driver was reported on ice

MAXUM · 02-08-2020, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by radioman

One Machine thru ice in Center Harbor around 5:30, driver was reported on ice

Do you have a good online source for all the area emergency frequencies?

I just reprogramed my Yeasu VX8 and want to load up a memory bank with fire/police - at least those that are still using analog.

radioman · 02-08-2020, 11:55 AM

Max, GM, I have trying to find that ref for you but must have lost it when I moved several yrs ago. The best freq to monitor is159.90 which is LR Mutual Fire. Another is Meredith PD at 154.30. The call last evening was on 159.90. Should I find my old list will Pm you. 73 to you and yours.

FlyingScot · 02-08-2020, 03:47 PM

If a person wants to test the ice carefully and fish, that's great, whatever the weather.

But it disturbs me that people would be organizing--ie actively encouraging--ice fishing and the associated big party on the ice given the conditions reported in this thread. If you put 100 people and 100 six packs on uneven ice, at least one person is likely to get himself in trouble.

Biggd · 02-09-2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

If a person wants to test the ice carefully and fish, that's great, whatever the weather.

But it disturbs me that people would be organizing--ie actively encouraging--ice fishing and the associated big party on the ice given the conditions reported in this thread. If you put 100 people and 100 six packs on uneven ice, at least one person is likely to get himself in trouble.

This fishing tournament is a tradition. You don't have to fish on Winni. There are plenty of other smaller lakes that you can fish on that are safe.

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joey2665 · 02-09-2020, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

This fishing tournament is a tradition. You don't have to fish on Winni. There are plenty of other smaller lakes that you can fish on that are safe.

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Excellent response.

people forget the derby is for the entire state not just the big lake or even the Lakes Region.

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02-07-2020, 07:47 AM	#1
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,033 Thanks: 712 Thanked 2,210 Times in 942 Posts	Ice Safety Warning This year’s forecast is similar to 2017. Many parts of Lake Winnipesaukee are unsafe, though it will be impossible to tell, just by looking. From the Laconia Sun: https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...ntent=headline

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radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 217 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Fishing Derby One Machine thru ice in Center Harbor around 5:30, driver was reported on ice

02-08-2020, 11:55 AM	#7
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 217 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Fishing Derby Max, GM, I have trying to find that ref for you but must have lost it when I moved several yrs ago. The best freq to monitor is159.90 which is LR Mutual Fire. Another is Meredith PD at 154.30. The call last evening was on 159.90. Should I find my old list will Pm you. 73 to you and yours.

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