Help retrieving disc..

[DrBaartman]

So guys, here's my situation - I used my workhorse CE Firebird on a forehand roller the other day, and it took a crazy bounce and rolled about 100 feet onto a partially frozen lake, then stopped. She's just sitting there, chillin'
So now, my favorite Firebird is just staring me in the face on that lake saying "come and get me!" I just can't walk on it. Ice is too thin.

So, anybody wanna help me brainstorm a genius idea on how to get this thing??

 

[scarpfish]

Golden retriever with 150' string attached?

Perhaps to a rod and reel?

 

[slowplastic]

Is there snow on the ice?

 

[MarkDSM]

Rod and reel.

Drone.

Small dog on a rope? (Edit from child to dog)

 

[zontar]

borrow a kayak and tell a couple friends you'll give them a 12-pack if they can scoot out there and get it. and PLEASE record it...

 

[RFrance]

I would also go with rod and reel using a large treble hook.

 

[Moose33]

Rod with a big treble hook is a good idea, throw a few weights on to get the distance.

 

[ohtobediscing]

Use an inflatable pool mattress, wield some crampons in your hand, and slide out to the disc. And yeah, video is de rigueur.

 

[DrBaartman]

I'll probably check out a couple pawn shops and find a cheap rod, find a big treble hook, and give that a shot.
Will try the kayak idea next. Lol

 

[DrBaartman]

Is there snow on the ice?

No snow on it yet.

 

[Nova P]

Do you know anyone who owns a drysuit? Send them slithering out there on their belly.

 

[XC_Eddy]

How deep is the lake? If it's shallow that goat out you can get a good pair of waiders and walk out there. Otherwise I fully support project ice kayak.

 

[DrBaartman]

How deep is the lake? If it's shallow that goat out you can get a good pair of waiders and walk out there. Otherwise I fully support project ice kayak.

Im betting it's not shallow enough. She is out there. 100 feet out may have been an understatement.

 

[knettles]

I like the idea of a cheap inflatable air mattress or raft. That way, if the ice breaks, you're not screwed.

 

[thirtydirtybirds]

Kayak out there far enough to snag it with a big stick. Be careful if you go with the treble hook you don't pierce the disc!

 

[Nubes]

How big is the lake?? Can you possibly slide something across the ice, like a large branch or something. Hit it hard enough that it could slide to the other side, assuming you are talking about a small pond? You throw past the disc with some type of object that has rope or string attached to it so you might be able to drag the object over or close enough to your disc that you could pull it back to you?? I hate losing a disc I really like and will everything in my power to get it back! I've been swimming more than once for a disc I liked back in the day when I was younger.

 

[ThrowBot]

Rod & Reel with a big hook and some weights seems like the lowest risk option...as long as you don't snag yourself or someone else on the backswing.

Re: Kayak.
Not a bad idea. I'd personally go with a small canoe, but really it's the same principle.
This was the OG thing to do in Wisconsin when the ice was of questionable thickness. One knee kneeling in the canoe, other leg pushing on the ice. Keep most of your weight over the canoe so that if (when) the ice breaks, you don't fall off the side.
Once the ice breaks initially, you'll want a paddle, and maybe also a long club or something to break the ice ahead of you so you can continue making headway. (Paddle might work for this, but there may be something else that will work better.) Key is to avoid breaking the ice too close to the disc, because it would suck if you went to all that effort only to see your CE FB sinking into the icy abyss. Maybe one of those grabber arms would come in handy once you get within a few feet.

 

[DrBaartman]

Thanks for all the replies! You guys are awesome, one of many reasons I dig DGCR.
I may try the rod idea today.

Me and my coworkers are away from home building grain bins in Davenport, IA. So, I dont know anybody who has a kayak here. That idea might not be plausible for me.

 

[jakebake91]

A flat bottom jon boat would beat a kayak for an inexperienced paddler anyways. Kayaks can be tippy, especially if breaking thru ice unexpectedly. Also, if you go this route, tie a rope to shore to help pull yourself out. Ive seen ppl get stuck before, boat falls through ice and it can be a @$!#: to get up scooting across ice again or breaking through all way to shore

 

[slowplastic]

RC car with something flat zip-tied to the bottom/front like a snowplow shovel. Drive it out to the disc and push the disc back. Super off the wall but if someone you know has one it may work.

Edit: Just saw you're away on a trip so likely don't have access to anything weird like this.