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Well spud bar,picks,throw rope,whistle and life jackets plus the buddy system are all good ideas with the weather we're having but staying home is the safest bet because if you do go threw your not only risking your life but the lives of the first responders who may have to come fish you out. I personally in the 37 years I've been ice fishing have not found a fish yet worth risking my life for because worst case I wait a couple months pull my bass boat out and pick up we're I left off