Not sure if anyone read the link, for those that don't know how to "click", I'll join Mr. B's bandwagon on this quote from his blog:
However, as I will always tell you, you have to make sure the ice is safe EVERY TIME you walk onto it, and that is especially true on early and late ice. The only way I know to safely do that is by religiously using a spud bar. In fact, I do not know that I even want to refer to that tool as a “spud bar” or even “ice chisel” anymore. For emphasis, I believe it should be called an ice safety tool, and if you ice fish you absolutely should have one!
You've now got an easy 8 months in Nebraska to save up for, ask for, make, beg for your birthday... an "ice safety tool", aka a SPUD BAR!
Got a family member that likes to ice fish? GET 'EM a SPUD BAR!
Cheapest "life insurance" available for who(m)ever walks on the hard water. The "loved one" you save might be appreciated by your wife and your kids.
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