Ice Fishing, How close is too close?

[bigfish6]

I live smack in the middle of the city. If I toeet friends I'll just walk out the door and talk to plenty of people!! The main reason I loved ice fishing was I knew I could go out and spend some time with family, friends, or just alone. Sometimes everyone just needs a good solitude break. But that usually let's me know where I want to go. Certain lakes (harbors) are going to be packed with people and all their critters, and if I'm not in the mood for that I go to bigger lakes that I know I can have plenty of space to myself or my group. I've just never understood why people will see a lonely tent away from the circus and decide to pull right up on it and bring ten people and dogs with them. If I see a tent or people well away from others then I know they went well out of their way to want a piece of solitude. When I first started ice fishing I knew I could pick any lake and not many people would be out on the ice, man I miss those days!! The population in utah has exploded and it makes it that more important for some people to get their well needed time away from others and show their family and friends how nice it can be to just get away. But on the puther hand I have meet some still today good friends while out fishing and if I do want to chat with people I'll go to the more popular areas. Plain and simple folks.
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