I LOST EVERYTHING (barely survived)

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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  • @mav
    @mav 3 роки тому +303

    wow, pretty great that you retrieved it all, but glad you made it out sir.
    miss ya buddy.

  • @dallaswood4117
    @dallaswood4117 3 роки тому +179

    no way in hell would i have walked out on that ice. it looked absolutely terrible from the parking lot even haha.

    • @whousley
      @whousley 3 роки тому +9

      Yeah, if my ax were to hit water on one whack, even once, anywhere, I'd be back in the truck watching UA-cam videos of other folks ice fishing.

    • @jackinthewoodsii8653
      @jackinthewoodsii8653 3 роки тому +4

      Most experienced ice fisherman would say the same, very foolish endeavor this was.

  • @philw8049
    @philw8049 3 роки тому +87

    Don’t EVER risk your life on iffy ice, EVER!! My wifes sister lost both her kids to unsafe ice, nothing is worth the risk!

  • @TheWoodedBeardsman
    @TheWoodedBeardsman 3 роки тому +381

    Dude, scary stuff man. Glad you didn't really 'lose everything.' Your life isn't worth a fish kids, be safe out there!!!

    • @Kreygore
      @Kreygore 3 роки тому

      Agreed!

    • @elisjournal4435
      @elisjournal4435 3 роки тому

      Good reminder sir.. good reminder.

    • @flatrat8897
      @flatrat8897 3 роки тому +2

      @@FishEnjoyer21 No one thought that.

    • @marknothing5835
      @marknothing5835 3 роки тому +4

      No way in hell i would of went out on that ice....

    • @imn1ppystr
      @imn1ppystr 3 роки тому

      @@FishEnjoyer21 are you talking to yourself?

  • @jasonrichards3373
    @jasonrichards3373 3 роки тому +171

    The only way 2020 could get worse is if we lost uncut...stay safe king!

  • @numastar8398
    @numastar8398 3 роки тому +83

    I hope you take a moment to talk to someone if you need brother, mental health isnt a joke. We are here for you during the things you are going through.

  • @NWFishingSecrets
    @NWFishingSecrets 3 роки тому +281

    Quick thinking on sending out that drone! Glad you were able to save all the stuff (including yourself)

  • @FishingWithAce
    @FishingWithAce 3 роки тому +58

    I would die there probably :D and you went back with the drone, marked the spot, retrived everything... Damn... Love ur work man! All the best from Poland!

  • @justtinkering6054
    @justtinkering6054 3 роки тому +35

    "Going through some stuff...." Her loss man. Keep your head up.

  • @LostLakes
    @LostLakes 3 роки тому +26

    I think a lot of us have envisioned losing our kit in the lake, but who would've thought a recovery mission could be so successful...nice!! If it still works...

  • @Vanbrusa
    @Vanbrusa 3 роки тому +38

    A lesson for everyone from this: If Aaron lost his jacket his keys and phone would've been gone and he would've been stranded out in the cold while soaking wet. Better to keep your keys and phone locked in a pocket in your bib which you can't lose if you fall though. Or in another pocket of an undershirt or something if you think your bibs could slip off somehow.

    • @v8consumption
      @v8consumption 3 роки тому +5

      His truck has a key pad he can literally lock the keys inside and use the keypad to unlock it
      Also those ford's have a secret fob compartment
      Most ford guys know this lol

    • @A-Z__124
      @A-Z__124 3 роки тому +2

      I always have a hida-key on my vehicle

    • @HathawaysAdventures
      @HathawaysAdventures 3 роки тому +3

      i just keep my keys in my truck. you want to take it? go for it lmao.

    • @Bbfishman
      @Bbfishman 3 роки тому +1

      @@HathawaysAdventures ....send me location

    • @HathawaysAdventures
      @HathawaysAdventures 3 роки тому +1

      @@Bbfishman somewhere in the syracuse NY area 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @michaelfournier3141
    @michaelfournier3141 3 роки тому +17

    This is when you ask for Jay Siemens for help. Since he has his diving license. To help you retrieve your gear 🤣🤣🎣🎣. Stay safe.. keep rocking out those ice fishing videos..

  • @Vanbrusa
    @Vanbrusa 3 роки тому +66

    When the ice sheet started forming I'm surprised you didn't load that gear back on the toboggan, step off the boat, and go back after those crappies.

  • @awakenedtotruth8419
    @awakenedtotruth8419 3 роки тому +63

    Aaaaaron... you know better than this, you've done videos about safety on the ice! We need you to practice what you teach. 🥶

  • @jaredgibbs1011
    @jaredgibbs1011 3 роки тому +4

    Glad you're ok I recently found out some minor health problems are actually major. I'm unable to fish for now and have been pretty down and isolating myself. I've been struggling with something's and your videos help keep up the good work.

  • @jh606
    @jh606 3 роки тому +17

    The worst wreck i was ever in, i was going through a couple things as well. Hope things calm down for you, but for God's sake stay focused man!

  • @weezypeezy1725
    @weezypeezy1725 3 роки тому +5

    I like how you didn’t glorify falling in like some people do and also didn’t do a super click-baity thumbnail. Keeps it real unlike some other ice fisherman

  • @squatchymcsquatchsquatch3015
    @squatchymcsquatchsquatch3015 3 роки тому +45

    Bringing that bucket up with everything still intact, bordering on unbelievability. It fell down to the bottom and came back up with everything still inside? Crazy.

    • @bakerpeekracing219
      @bakerpeekracing219 3 роки тому +2

      Everything but his phone lol

    • @samsquanchoutdoors.6271
      @samsquanchoutdoors.6271 3 роки тому +8

      I have my suspicions on whether this was staged as well. Nice name BTW

    • @alexh6362
      @alexh6362 3 роки тому +11

      @@samsquanchoutdoors.6271 yeah im sure he chucked all his gear into the middle of the lake for a video. are you fucked?

    • @harrybates5545
      @harrybates5545 3 роки тому +1

      Well, a 5 gallon bucket filled with gear would float on its side, the heavier side down, then water would slowly start filling the bucket.. as it does the bucket would fill up and sink heavy side or bottom first. I can easily conceive how it could end up on the bottom of the lake right side up and gear / contents intact

    • @bryantburns3664
      @bryantburns3664 3 роки тому +1

      You do know this was setup right? Lol

  • @christiangoralski6240
    @christiangoralski6240 3 роки тому +37

    Should have brought the aqua vu

  • @scubab7981
    @scubab7981 3 роки тому +3

    Over the years I've had the unpleasant job of recovering several young people that have went through the ice. And have lost their life. So from a guy who loves being on the ice fishing, take some advice. Give it a couple more days next time. Glad you're tough as nails my friend.

  • @donnypatoine4475
    @donnypatoine4475 3 роки тому +55

    Jeeez stay safe Aaron. Goodluck this season

  • @dominic5199
    @dominic5199 3 роки тому +4

    Hope whatever you're working through comes out okay man! Glad to hear you are okay and it's an added bonus that you could collect most of your things. Wishin ya good luck and tight lines

  • @ryanmerritt2684
    @ryanmerritt2684 3 роки тому +131

    Holy moly, he’s uploaded more than once this month

    • @sour_cream6225
      @sour_cream6225 3 роки тому +5

      A real record breaker aye?

    • @ItsChoeTime
      @ItsChoeTime 3 роки тому +7

      Could’ve been his last video also. Respect Mother Nature.

    • @gladafeskedag
      @gladafeskedag 3 роки тому +2

      Icebreaker?

    • @greatwhitenorthlife2327
      @greatwhitenorthlife2327 3 роки тому +2

      Lol, the man almost dies and the audience is like "oh that lazy UA-cam fisherman put up another video!" But for real, I hope theres lots of videos this winter!

    • @KyleCook6
      @KyleCook6 3 роки тому

      @@greatwhitenorthlife2327 to be fair it's his own stupidity. iI your axe or spud go through in one hit, you don't walk out on it

  • @jerrykneller6071
    @jerrykneller6071 3 роки тому +1

    I did my first day of the ice fishing season today. I was definitely thinking of you today. I thoroughly checked the ice on my way out and it was all good to snowmobile on. I rode along the shore anyway just to be safe. I started to ride out on the ice and I thought I better check this area too since the ice thickness is different all over the lake. It turned out to be thick enough to walk on but would have been very risky to ride on. I left my sled on the shore and walked out instead. I ended up catching my PB Brook Trout on this gorgeous sunny day.
    Thanks so much for sharing your story and making us all a little safer, including myself today.

  • @PlayinHookySportfishing
    @PlayinHookySportfishing 3 роки тому +4

    Assuming the first two minutes are from before you fell in which was retrieved from the bottom of the lake, I'd be really interested to see your reaction from the GoPro footage of the whole situation. I'd understand why you wouldn't want to post that, but I think it would be interesting to compare/contrast an actual situation you fell in vs the ones you planned on going through.

  • @wet_spell
    @wet_spell 3 роки тому

    This is why Aaron is the man. To show humility like this and still seize the opportunity for good content. Reminds me of the first video I saw of him when he hiked into a spot with a pillow case full of gear. It’s like he walks a fine line of not giving a fuck but still gives a fuck.

  • @Boondock84
    @Boondock84 3 роки тому +22

    This video made me nostalgic of the days when Aaron posted more regularly. Oh and it reminded me that ice safety applies to everyone. Thanks for posting, I know I'll be more cautious out there

  • @jerrykneller6071
    @jerrykneller6071 3 роки тому +1

    Aaron thank goodness you’re okay and brave enough to share your story of stupidity to help educate other anglers and save them from making the same mistake. I’ve been on ice that I’m shocked I never went through. I could see the waves in the ice when I stepped. I always thought my toboggan would float all my gear but maybe not. You should have got Jay in a dry suit to get your stuff. I love your videos man. Be safe and keep them coming. Let’s all be smart and stay off unsafe ice!

  • @PhalenPoint
    @PhalenPoint 3 роки тому +7

    Relieved you're ok.The rest is just stuff, and though it is expensive and a bummer, it can all be replaced. You can't.

  • @ryanwolfe1026
    @ryanwolfe1026 3 роки тому +1

    Bee through the ice myself and its pretty freaky to be in the middle of nowhere and freezing cold let alone losing all of your stuff, really gives you a new perspective. Glad you're ok Aaron!

  • @markthelark00
    @markthelark00 3 роки тому +7

    Glad you're alive and I'm impressed by your treble retrieval services haha.

  • @c.twitch8351
    @c.twitch8351 3 роки тому +1

    Hope you're been doing well pal!
    After a lifetime of fishing on the open water, your videos are what got me into ice fishing. Sending you lots of good vibes!

  • @ChrisMcIntee
    @ChrisMcIntee 3 роки тому +41

    we need more ice fishing vids

  • @scottfed3878
    @scottfed3878 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! Someone was looking out for you that day buddy! Incredible recovery... stay safe out there everyone no fish is worth that kind of risk.... keep them lines tight

  • @SKC640
    @SKC640 3 роки тому +4

    The scariest experience I have had while falling through the ice is I was on my large pond with very deep spots and many springs in the marsh and i thought I was plenty safe because I couldn't even break through with my tool I always check even when it was the first of February because of the beavers and the amount of springs in the pond and I have fallen through before while running my trap line. I was going down the stream through the Marsh since there was a beautiful set of car and yote tracks I realized I went to far and was of my property so I didn't feel comfortable setting any traps even close to my property like just incase of disputes and while on my way back I started hearing it cracking but figure I was ok since I was following my own tracks and like is said the ice was plenty thick 4"to 6" so falling through was never even a thought. I got about 100 feet from the beginning of my pond and there was an extremely loud crack and I took one step and boom I went straight through my first fear was almost panic because I didn't want to be sucked under the ice because I thought forsure there must of been a strong current to make thin enough ice in order for me to fall through but all of a sudden I realized I was standing in water up to the middle of my stomach but the extremely scary thing is I was about 2 to 3 feet below the bottom of the ice! There was about 5 feet of air underneath the ice and it was completely hollow since when it froze the water went down tremendously. I am quite experience when it comes through going through the ice just from years of running trap lines but this was a new problem that I've never experienced before and I haven't read or watched anything about this. My phone was of course soaked and shut off and I thought for sure there would be no way of getting back to the top especially without breaking through again even if I did. But fortunately after about 5 to 10 minutes I was able to figure out how to use the big grass humps left from muskrats and limbs of trees from the beavers and was able to make something strong enough to get up high enough to pull myself out I still thank God that the ice was strong enough to pull myself out even though there was no water underneath it. I still think to this day about how lucky I was to be able to get out and how crazy it was that I walked over the same spot twice without falling through and especially about breaking through such thick ice it's absolutely crazy how weak ice is when there's no water underneath it I mean this was a solid five or six inches of ice where I broke through. I thank God that I've done tons of research on cold weather survival and I always keep away to make fire even though I was less than a mile away from my house and only a quarter mile away from my cabin there's no way you can travel that far when it's negative 30° f out and your three quarters of the way soaked just to get to a point where I was safe again on the ice my clothes were completely froze. Because of my research that I've done and my parents and the supplies I brought like I said having a inability to make fire I always keep that in a waterproof container with a few layers of protection so I was able to make a fire and hunker down for an hour or two to dry off enough to make it home. Still scares me to this day remembering the site I was looking at with the whole above my head and looking forward and seeing all the air in between the ice and water basically look like a giant cave I was in and even though the whole was only two or three feet above my head it looked like it was 20 feet above my head with the sun shining down in it

  • @goaskmymom1350
    @goaskmymom1350 2 роки тому

    Now that's a great thriller to show your grandkids one day!
    Went through the ice on Lake Michigan myself. I'm here to say I sold all my gear and my boats. I now buy all kinds of fish in the meat department at Pick N Save, its way less expensive! May God continue to be with you!

  • @ActuallyAndrewFishing
    @ActuallyAndrewFishing 3 роки тому +6

    That was amazing how you were able to retrieve all that stuff!

  • @brockm808
    @brockm808 3 роки тому +1

    Hey brother for what it means, I've been subbed for a long time and you really promote safe boating and safe behavior out on the water, and you've likely saved a few lives from people buying the life jackets you wear and little things like that.
    I was in a very serious boating accident and it changed the way i act on the water, so anything you can do to prevent people from being stupid is an absolute heroic move. But hey, we're human we can't be perfect all the time, take care bro and make more videos! 39 hours season 3!!

  • @charleychase2515
    @charleychase2515 3 роки тому +3

    The fact that the ice melted and he was able to get almost everything back is insane. You may be dumb for falling in but the level of inginuity and not giving up shows a lot. Glad your safe!

  • @oldpolak5203
    @oldpolak5203 3 роки тому

    Thanks for posting this , it really will remind people that ice safety is no joke . 4 inches of hard ice to walk on, 12inches to drive on, 20 inches for big 4x4 . Early and late ice eats vehicles and drowns people every year .

  • @RushVoorhisOutdoors
    @RushVoorhisOutdoors 3 роки тому +11

    Thumbnail got me like - " The Kang has died?" must watcher

  • @w.bierzychudek7605
    @w.bierzychudek7605 3 роки тому +1

    Maybe attach some sort of float, like a plastic bottle, to the sled by connecting it to the corners with rope. When not in use, tuck it off to the side, but if this happens again, the float will rise and it should be easy to hook onto and pull all the gear up with the sled. Just a thought for sketchy ice.

  • @barnyardaerials
    @barnyardaerials 3 роки тому +3

    Hey man.... hopefully the other stuff going on in your life clears up soon so you can keep your head on straight !! I know the feeling !!!
    Glad to see your ok ! take care buddy ... catch-em-all !!

  • @rgb7150
    @rgb7150 3 роки тому

    Glad that you are ok. You’ve raised a lot of awareness regarding ice safety in the past and I’m happy that you eventually ditched your gear. Scary stuff. Awesome adventure getting your equipment back! Stay safe!!

  • @muskybites505
    @muskybites505 3 роки тому +56

    As usual Aaron is lucky as hell. The bucket didn’t tip

    • @FishNFoolLures
      @FishNFoolLures 3 роки тому +10

      you mean lucky as hell that he didnt die.

    • @whousley
      @whousley 3 роки тому +3

      @@FishNFoolLures Yeah. The upright bucket came at the end of a long line of good luck there.
      I realize there's a profit motive for UA-camrs to go out on thin ice, and lots of them do it, but that ax hitting water on one swing shouldn't tell him or anyone else where it's safe to walk unless they're walking back to the truck. Mother Nature has no patience with people who ignore her warning shots!

  • @Jrez
    @Jrez 3 роки тому

    Glad you could recover some stuff. I have a scuba license just for such occasions. I only like diving for pleasure in warm water, so my cold water diving is limited to utility only

  • @megadeth6756
    @megadeth6756 3 роки тому +61

    thats why i dont bring a bunch of expensive stuff if the ice is sketchy

    • @kaschmunnie
      @kaschmunnie 3 роки тому +8

      You probably also don't make a living producing fishing videos. All of his risks are calculated.

    • @megadeth6756
      @megadeth6756 3 роки тому +2

      @@kaschmunnie 😂😂😂

    • @HathawaysAdventures
      @HathawaysAdventures 3 роки тому

      @@kaschmunnie im also sure all of those companies would have no problem replacing that gear free of charge in exchange for the advertising from this video alone. perks of having a big following

    • @penguin12902
      @penguin12902 3 роки тому +3

      You just don't go if the ice is iffy. Not worth dying over a fish, or a video. He's extremely lucky he got out. He's in good physical condition, and that saved him this time, but youth doesn't last forever. He got lucky. If that sled had flipped and a battery or the auger gets tangled on his clothes he would be dead. You know how hard it is to swim with boots full of water? Stay safe people.

    • @HathawaysAdventures
      @HathawaysAdventures 3 роки тому

      @@penguin12902 the key here is to practice. I stage a fall through or 2 before every season with a couple buddys in shallowish water and it help to actually go through it and practice in case anything happens

  • @corporalclegg914
    @corporalclegg914 3 роки тому

    Nice Work, Brew. I’ve retrieved some stuff from that depth before as well & it made me very happy to’ve gotten nearly everything back. I pulled up a 12v marine batt with 20lb braid on a Shimano Calcutta 250C on an All-Star Med Action rod, then recovered 2 rods. I let a few items be, but got the irreplaceable items (dad’s old Abu 5500Cs) within 20 mins. I also scored a drag chain & an anchor that weren’t mine. So, I get it. Nice Work, Pal.

  • @lucashopkins2422
    @lucashopkins2422 3 роки тому +16

    No way lmao I love that you posted

  • @BLUEPHENIX
    @BLUEPHENIX 3 роки тому

    Glad youre okay Aaron, your videos help me get through the tough days! I rewatch the old ones all the time. I appreciate that you show what youre using and how to use it etc. Very cool to see the retrieval process. Seeing all the equipment in action is quite a selling point. Hang in there buddy!

  • @mikeybreakz6292
    @mikeybreakz6292 3 роки тому +8

    the wonders of GPS without that davy jones would be fishing with your gear

    • @HathawaysAdventures
      @HathawaysAdventures 3 роки тому

      but if we didn't have gps then he most likely wouldn't have half of that gear. woulda been out about 40 bucks at most haha.

    • @HathawaysAdventures
      @HathawaysAdventures 3 роки тому

      In the days before gps half that stuff wouldn’t exist and rods and all that would be super cheap. If your saying technology came as far as it is today and gps wasn’t invented then he would have more money in gear but panoptics would surely not have been invented still

  • @gushowlett4161
    @gushowlett4161 3 роки тому +1

    I keep comming back here ever cople days sence you put this up. Was woundering how you are and if your stuff works or not sence you recovered it. Looking forward to more videos. I did not know sight fishing was a think until I stumbled on your channel last year. Would love to try that some time. But I believe the water is to dirty where I normally go. Again hope your doing well.

  • @Vanbrusa
    @Vanbrusa 3 роки тому +6

    This is like when Steve Rinella caught Trichinosis.

  • @familyfishingtales2473
    @familyfishingtales2473 3 роки тому

    Glad you made it out of there and was able to retrieve a lot of your gear. My son dropped a hammer into an ice hole probably 13 feet down off of a dock. I hate losing stuff, so we bought a magnet, and went back a few days later and retrieved. It felt good to get it back, even though it wasn't a huge deal.

  • @Charactermatters650
    @Charactermatters650 3 роки тому +6

    I could not stop laughing when in the midst of all this shyte - your still wondering if dinner could be had? Hilarious

  • @TheFishingDoctorsAdventures
    @TheFishingDoctorsAdventures 3 роки тому

    Aaron you are a crazy man!!! Stay safe out there. Watching the video again at the begining you said, "We are confident about the ice out there!" Famous last words. I got myself into a tricky situation last Monday. I hiked down a mountain to access a spot loaded with Coho Salmon. Had a blast hooked maybe 30 fish. Stayed a bit too late. Hiking out I took th wrong ridge and hit a cliff. Had to hike back down and go a different way. In no time I was in pitch BLACKNESS! Trying to scale up on my hands and knees straight up a sharp heavily wooded, slippery, mossy, muddy slope. Luckily I had a head lamp. Dragging four rods and four fish getting snagged on everything, extremely fatigued and on nothing remotely like a trail. I messaged the wife my location since I figured I was in a little bit of trouble. At one point my hat and head lamp got knocked off and went rolling down the mountain. Had to descend and get it. Finally I got to the new growth of the clear cut where I knew I was parked. I had to crash basically through dense new growth. I fell on my face so many times and was so exhausted when I saw the flash of my license plate through the trees I had the greatest sense of relief ever. Why do we risk so much to fish??? Yesterday I was out with the whole family for our first outing on the ice, 2.5 inches of decent ice. It's going to be a great season! Let the Freeze begin!!! I think all your ice safety videos jumping through the ice have come in very handy for you! Thanks for the honest warning from personal experience.

  • @sour_cream6225
    @sour_cream6225 3 роки тому +6

    The Legend has uploaded again

  • @ronaldrussell5481
    @ronaldrussell5481 6 місяців тому

    Unreal that you were able to recover what you did, nice job! Been through the ice a couple times, nothing like that though, chest high was deepest. My wife though had a boyfriend in grade school who went through the ice on a scout outing and drowned so it is very dangerous when you're on ice and the water is over your head.

  • @phylykxhoang7452
    @phylykxhoang7452 3 роки тому +3

    Imagine you go jigging for crappie but pull a live scope instead

  • @AbBowhunter
    @AbBowhunter 3 роки тому

    I just found your channel a couple weeks ago, and have enjoyed quite a few of your videos already. I’m very glad you made it through that ordeal - very scary stuff my man... Glad to see you are ok. That said, I don’t think there’s anyone else I’d rather watch retrieve gear from a lake bottom! Not that I want to see that again though. I hope that your gear is all still working, but most importantly glad your alive and well.

  • @johnbates1225
    @johnbates1225 3 роки тому +4

    Glad you're ok. You're gonna need a lot of rice home-boy! $tay safe big dog.

  • @jacoblonsbery4469
    @jacoblonsbery4469 3 роки тому +1

    Sooo happy you have took the Per cautions over the years so you were ready in the moment to help yourself and make it out alive

  • @cjboone9224
    @cjboone9224 3 роки тому +3

    When the next video coming out

  • @ryanreynolds3630
    @ryanreynolds3630 3 роки тому +1

    Surprised you didn't use the underwater camera to help, but glad you're safe and got most of your stuff back my man. Good luck on the hard water this season!!

  • @FishOnIsMyHandle
    @FishOnIsMyHandle 3 роки тому +8

    I threw up a little when you said "....my Livescope, ..."

  • @travisalexphoto
    @travisalexphoto 6 місяців тому

    Watched the original video Today, and glad you were able to make it out.
    As a photographer myself, it's pretty wild to see others who go out on water without properly securing gear in bags that are water safe. So many options out there I am sure you are fully aware of now that it's been 3 years since this happened.

  • @rhazel21011
    @rhazel21011 3 роки тому +3

    I was forced to watch a 15 second State Farm commercial before watching this video 💀

  • @BoneZoneGolf
    @BoneZoneGolf 3 роки тому +2

    The only person with the skill to go fish everything out like he did 😂 amazing hope some stuff still works!

  • @Fatgumby
    @Fatgumby 3 роки тому +3

    Wow lots of uploading this is great

  • @chriseggs3447
    @chriseggs3447 2 роки тому

    Such a cool vid. Way to think on you feet with the drone. And to have luck with the weather to actually go retrieve your gear, and you actually managed to get 95% of it back. Just a lost phone. Amazing.
    Just goes to show what a positive “can do” attitude will produce

  • @fishersdigest9245
    @fishersdigest9245 3 роки тому +6

    Fish out of a canoe, even if you fall through your boat won't sink

    • @Vanbrusa
      @Vanbrusa 3 роки тому +2

      That's a good idea, or a flat bottom Jon boat it would be easier on the ice

    • @backyardjuggler
      @backyardjuggler 3 роки тому

      Funny enough, and you may already know this, he has one of those: a video ice fishing out of a canoe. Or am I thinking of Peric?

    • @Vanbrusa
      @Vanbrusa 3 роки тому

      @@backyardjuggler I think this is the one: ua-cam.com/video/dHoh0vBcz6w/v-deo.html

    • @roniler7960
      @roniler7960 3 роки тому

      Or a kayak

  • @JasonCDavis
    @JasonCDavis 3 роки тому

    Wow! Glad you are OK and impressed that you problem solved the way you did with the drone marking of the location and subsequent retrieval of gear.

  • @chesschess100
    @chesschess100 3 роки тому

    Dude. Glad you're okay. We lost one of our awesome fishing youtubers in Ontario a couple years ago. Not ice fishing, but a fishing accident. Be safe out there. Love your stuff. RIP Big Fish Small Camera

  • @jasonwhite7699
    @jasonwhite7699 3 роки тому +1

    Nothing is worth your life bro. Whatever you are going through I hope you come out the other side well. Stay positive and stay safe. Signed some random guy that has never talked to you but loves your work! ;-)

  • @JoeHollandFishing
    @JoeHollandFishing 3 роки тому

    Awesome video!!!! You knew it was dangerous, That little voice was screaming but you went for it anyway! My man!!! Made for a great retrieval video. As we get older we listen to the little voice more than in our youth. Something called wisdom. Great work.

  • @dogpiss99
    @dogpiss99 3 роки тому

    You got ding lucky dude. Congratulations!! You got so much of your gear back. Glad you made it out alive. Gear back was bonus.

  • @hookedonalaska7004
    @hookedonalaska7004 3 роки тому +1

    Glad you got your stuff back. I started wrapping my electronics in a little crate with a life jacket for early ice 😂. Always great videos bud your videos got my into UA-caming 💪🏻

  • @sdvten
    @sdvten 3 роки тому

    Full length spud bar, hit out in front as you walk. If the spud goes thru you go through. Saves the back from bending over hitting the ice with an axe.

  • @charliekorabek3846
    @charliekorabek3846 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy your channel. I think you’re one of the smartest fisherman I’ve seen. Please be as smart with your safety as you are with your fishing skills. I am glad you were not seriously injured. Praying for your continued safety while making these awesome videos. Thank you.

  • @rafaelsakarya
    @rafaelsakarya 3 роки тому +1

    #19 on trending, wow! Glad you're safe, that was dangerous... And, I'm amazed at the fact that you were able to get all that stuff back!... Never cease to impress.

  • @rockflippingj9602
    @rockflippingj9602 3 роки тому

    Wow. Glad you made it out. Even better you fished out your equipment. Can't wait to here what works and what doesn't. I washed my Garmin 60csx in an HE washer. It came out squeaky clean and still works. I don't know how much of these comments you have time to read but I have a question. I am looking to get and aqua view camera. I don't know how much I will use it. What would you recommend for something that would be good but not break the bank. I mainly fish blue mesa reservoir in Colorado. I would love to start getting some big Lakers more frequently. I don't even know how to find a comment if one is made.

  • @bugsgrass
    @bugsgrass 3 роки тому

    Great video, a reminder of safety first. Did you buy 100# of rice and put all your electronics in it? What did you get to work and what did not work?Last, I don’t know your background but as others have said if mental health is an issue there are many organizations that can truly help. Stay strong and know you can get through it. My father was the Eastern USA Coordinator for Project Healing Waters for vets with PTSD until he passed away from cancer a few years back. He loved helping the Vets and for many Fly Fishing is what gave them peace of mind. It was shown to be more helpful than counseling. Stay strong! Reach out when in need.

  • @BayJoua
    @BayJoua 3 роки тому

    Not only Aaron is amazing at fishing, he’s amazing at catching lost items as well! This is why I love uncut angling!

  • @neverlift78
    @neverlift78 3 роки тому

    So glad you made it through that alive! Hate to lose one of my favorites. Incredible that you were able to retrieve all of your gear from the depths. Stay safe man!

  • @rickweaver7997
    @rickweaver7997 3 роки тому

    Note to all. I went thru several years ago, 25 ft of water. I was fully clothed for ice conditions. I was wearing a PFD and it saved my life. PFD is a good idea and helps keep you warm. I weighed myself when I got home with my gear on and I was 100 lbs heavier. PFD will save your life!

  • @kennethsilvestri5874
    @kennethsilvestri5874 3 роки тому +1

    That's an impressive recovery dude! At first, I though you were going to put on a wet suit and scuba gear, but the treble hooks were effective.

  • @Dragscreamer1
    @Dragscreamer1 3 роки тому

    So happy you're safe ! Next, I found it so satisfying to watch you retrieve your stuff! Hopefully it works! Hope you have a great 2021!

  • @timmerk4211
    @timmerk4211 3 роки тому

    Crazy man! First ice is always exiting to me. Hope your gear is still salvageable. Keep those Ice fishing videos coming! My favorite is that road kill video making some deer hair jigs in the shack and catching those slab crappies!

  • @Brian_B300
    @Brian_B300 3 роки тому +2

    Damn brother please be safe out there. All the equipment can be replaced. No price tag on you buddy. Take care 👍

  • @jaybuds4776
    @jaybuds4776 3 роки тому

    This is why you need open water scuba certification, so you can rent some scuba gear and tank at a local shop and get your stuff from the bottom of the lake/river when you lose it. Or go to a local dive shop and pay a local diver a few bucks to get your stuff back. I used my scuba gear to pull a buddy's outboard out of 50 feet of water from a lake in Ontario when it came of his boat while he was driving. Definitely comes in handy.

  • @christopherherrmann6269
    @christopherherrmann6269 3 роки тому

    So glad you are safe and made it out. Much respect, have a great ice season from here on out

  • @RMS521
    @RMS521 3 роки тому

    Even when you don't mean to, you create the most interesting ice fishing videos out there. Glad you're safe and got most of your stuff back. Looking forward to future videos and keep up the great work!

  • @colt8823
    @colt8823 3 роки тому +1

    I can’t believe you located that stuff. Also you should fish Lyons lake it’s an amazing lake for rainbow trout and perch there is also black bullhead and brown trout.

  • @JOAT247
    @JOAT247 3 роки тому

    More then anything it’s amazing you’re safe! Gear can be replaced but you sir can not. We love your energy to get out on first ice but please don’t risk your safety for our needs to see more videos. We will always watch you live your life and catch great fish! Stay safe!!

  • @ExtremeOutdoorsmen
    @ExtremeOutdoorsmen 3 роки тому

    GLAD YOUR OKAY DUDE!! Thats insane you went and got some of your stuff back!! Crazy how you hooked all that and got it back!!

  • @andrejslv4192
    @andrejslv4192 3 роки тому

    I fell through the ice last season in deep water. I thought to myself no big deal but the ice kept breaking as I was trying to pull myself out and I ended up breaking ice for about 40 yards before I got to a spot where I was able to pull myself out. after about 20 yards I started to get a little worried.

  • @TheBagman1977
    @TheBagman1977 3 роки тому +1

    I hope everything is getting better for you Aaron

  • @benb7727
    @benb7727 3 роки тому

    I’ve never been on ice as I am too far south. But I can tell you even if it’s just warm weather water or hunting on dry land, there are old outdoorsmen and there are risk taking outdoorsmen. But there are no old risk taking outdoorsmen. Solo trips magnify and multiply your every mistake. Be smart. Your new bride appreciates it.

  • @camcoroofingltd.8499
    @camcoroofingltd.8499 3 роки тому

    Good vids man. Very impressive to see you get all your equipment back.
    Glad your safe. The ones we love we fight for, even if we have to swallow our pride. Stay safe, keep well.

  • @grizzlyfish2141
    @grizzlyfish2141 3 роки тому

    Aaron idk if we could handle losing you. 2020 has been rough and I have been patiently waiting for some ice vids. Plz be safe. Glad your in one peace