I’m launching for the first time this weekend and had considered taking my parents along (70s and 80s) to get out of the house and go after some crappies. If they stay at the other end of the pontoon, I’d hope that that would be enough. I am between sticking to to the guidelines but also being reasonable as well. However, they are in that age range so I sure as hell don’t want to be responsible for giving it to them.
Have you guys loosened up at all?
Have you asked your parents their opinion? I am certain it doesn’t matter what anyone of us think.
Have you asked your parents their opinion? I am certain it doesn’t matter what anyone of us think.
Yeah agree. As much as it would be nice to post that question here and get reasurring answers the reality is thats a call you and your family have to make together and decide what you are comfortable with.
Personally speaking there is so much unreliable information out there on both sides of the fence my stance is to be cautious especially with older folks. My mom is 64 and works downtown at the passport agency and I’m hoping she continues to stay home.
It’s definitely a gray area.
Wear masks, stay at opposite ends of the pontoon. And ask them what they think should be done too, like others have said. Elderly are high risk in this.
I would also consider what your exposure to the public has been. Have you been home mostly? Or have you been out in public around others? Just something else to consider.
North Dakota is opening up most everything this weekend I hear.
I think it is really on the old/compromised people as to the choices they make.
Its a decision everybody must make for themselves.
My 87 year old mother has been on self imposed lock down since the beginning. To the point of having us deliver her groceries. She is growing very weary of it. Last weekend my sister took her to my niece’s house for a cookout. She kept her distance and got to spend time with her family. In the end it’s up to you and your parents about how you want to handle this. I’m sure they could use the time outside with family for there mental health.
There is an interesting Q & A with Mike Osterholm, Infections Disease Expert from the U of M, in the star tribune today.
If you are truly concerned –
– Not going to touch any handrails?
– No shared minnow buckets, bait, tackle, pliers, coolers etc?
– seats disinfected?
If you’re not from same household you’re going to get ticketed if checked . No fishing with your buddies on opener . I don’t think people no this .
My mom has been isolated through this whole thing. I’d say any decision you make with your parents is personal.
I don’t know if I could isolate myself at 80. I mean I would stay away from public places but probably not family. I’d be cautious still.
It doesn’t spread like it does in enclosed areas. That’s why our gov is only allowing a conservative 25% capacity. Outdoor seating is more liberal, you just need the 6′ separation of tables
If you’re not from same household you’re going to get ticketed if checked . No fishing with your buddies on opener . I don’t think people no this .
That’s as good point. That directly contradicts what Osterholm is saying in the article.
That’s the whole problem with all of this. What do you do? So hard to know.
So my brothers can’t fish in the same boat on the opener? Is this MN?
Queens you are not going to get a ticket for taking your parents on a pontoon ride, and maybe catching a few gills. However this is a choice you and your parents have to make. Do not let a fishing forum influence your choice one way or the other.
Your parents choice first, if they want to it becomes your choice, then your wife, then kids. This isn’t something where we get to decide for others.
My wife and I are having this discussion concerning the grandkids. How much if at all are we willing to have them around. They can’t understand why all of a sudden they can’t give grandma a hug. 
It’s a personal choice we each must make.
They can’t understand why all of a sudden they can’t give grandma a hug
Same thing happened with my 7 year old and papa. Heartbreaking
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They can’t understand why all of a sudden they can’t give grandma a hugSame thing happened with my 7 year old and papa. Heartbreaking
Yeah, not easy keeping my almost 2 year old away from Mae Mae, Granny and Papa. Hopefully we can spend more time with them soon.
If you’re not from same household you’re going to get ticketed if checked . No fishing with your buddies on opener . I don’t think people no this .
Will this really be a ticketable offense? It says to boat with only people in your immediate family, but it is listed under “recommendations and guidelines”. I haven’t seen anywhere that states this is a law punishable by a fine.
I’ve also read on DNR site that as long as you’re 6’ apart, you can recreate with people outside your immediate family. Golfers are currently out with people outside their immediate family. I would think if you are 6’ apart in a boat you’re okay.
Curious about this because I had plans to fish with my father-in-law Saturday.
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If you’re not from same household you’re going to get ticketed if checked . No fishing with your buddies on opener . I don’t think people no this .Will this really be a ticketable offense? It says to boat with only people in your immediate family, but it is listed under “recommendations and guidelines”. I haven’t seen anywhere that states this is a law punishable by a fine.
I’ve also read on DNR site that as long as you’re 6’ apart, you can recreate with people outside your immediate family. Golfers are currently out with people outside their immediate family. I would think if you are 6’ apart in a boat you’re okay.
Curious about this because I had plans to fish with my father-in-law Saturday.
It’s not enforceable. This guy should stop spreading misinformation.
Here’s another question for you. What will be different May 15th, June 1st, or July 1st??
The virus will be around for awhile.
I’m not going to stop seeing my friends and close family for the rest of the year, so I’ve changed my stance on this slightly and plan to start loosening up. Still plan to wash and sanitize frequently.
Buddy and I have been fishing together since the late 80’s and have known each other since grade school. He is diabetic and his doctor told him to be very careful as the virus isn’t kind to diabetics. So, I can’t say if we will fish together this year or not. Out of respect to him it will be his choice either way.
Here’s another question for you. What will be different May 15th, June 1st, or July 1st??
The virus will be around for awhile.
I’m not going to stop seeing my friends and close family for the rest of the year, so I’ve changed my stance on this slightly and plan to start loosening up. Still plan to wash and sanitize frequently.
I mean what can you do. At this point I just think you be mindful and careful.
It’s been what, 6 weeks? The only positive thing I can say is it greatly increased my appreciation for the freedoms and life we lead.
Well if you believe some experts there is a noticeable reduction in air pollution in some major cities. There is a lot less gas being burned. The amount of hookers in Vegas has to be dropping. Traffic in the metro is noticeably less.
Well if you believe some experts there is a noticeable reduction in air pollution in some major cities. There is a lot less gas being burned. The amount of hookers in Vegas has to be dropping. Traffic in the metro is noticeably less.
I heard they can see the Himalayas from New Delhi for the first time in over 30 years.
I’m going with Mike Osterholm’s (MN Covid Expert) advice. He said we’ve all learned how to die from Covid, now we need to learn to live with it.
He said mental health is extremely important. He recommended fishing, he said fishing with your friends is fine, he said traveling to fish was fine, he even said having an outdoor cookout was fine, the only thing he said to stay away from was driving in the same vehicle with people outside of your household.
Who here claims to know more than Mike. Why would we do anything other than what he’s recommended?
I’m going with Mike Osterholm’s (MN Covid Expert) advice. He said we’ve all learned how to die from Covid, now we need to learn to live with it.
He said mental health is extremely important. He recommended fishing, he said fishing with your friends is fine, he said traveling to fish was fine, he even said having an outdoor cookout was fine, the only thing he said to stay away from was driving in the same vehicle with people outside of your household.
Who here claims to know more than Mike. Why would we do anything other than what he’s recommended?
I’m in the same boat. Maybe even a bit more liberal, with precautions.
Call the DNR your self that’s where my info came from 😝
Call the DNR your self that’s where my info came from 😝
What state are you in Carl? I’m from Minnesota, I just called the MN DNR. No issues here.
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