Went ice fishing by myself for the first time today. I've been ice fishing all my life. (28) But ive always gone with my dad. I always just trusted that he wouldn't put me in a bad situation.

Well ive moved to a new state. And gone fishing by myself for the first time.

However the ice was so loud, cracking, popping. I watched cracks happen right underneath me. Needless to say i kind of freaked out packed up and left after only 2 hours of fishing with none stop action. . .

I felt so ashamed of myself for leaving. And like the biggest pussy.

I knew i was "safe". No ice is safe ice i know. However with 6" of ice i shouldn't have been so panicked.

Any advice? Or should I just nut up and shut up?

Thanks.