Chaunc, I did go through the ice on Cloe dam in Jefferson co 3yrs ago. It was not a pleasant experience. Thank God there were alot of people fishing around me. They pulled me out very quickly. I may have been in the water 30 seconds. We were fishing on 8in of ice. I unfortunately walked across a thin spot and down I went. You never know where that thin spot is. I am very careful on the ice and don't take chances. As far as don't go in ice fishing,never fish alone. Always fish with a buddy or make sure there are people fishing the same ice you are on. I have since then bought a flotation ice suit and I never fish alone.
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