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IceShanty Main => General Ice Fishing Chit Chat => Topic started by: Wyoming_Ice on Mar 27, 2020, 09:07 PM
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While moving my Otter flip to a new spot (10 or 15 yards) , one of my adjustable poles slipped down the hole I was leaving. Long story short, lippy suggested that I try to catch it with a jig. I could see it ( 13 fow with my head covered with my coat ) and with a borrowed 1/2 oz. jig, I snagged it within 5 or so minutes. Caught it on the lock thumb screw....
Learned a few things.
Put the poles away, before a move.
Pack a large white tube jig for recovery purposes.
Take your friend to give you good ideas and moral support...😁
Have a safe weekend :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Same thing happened to me. Clam flip over. Only had small ice jigs with me. Still there in 18 fow.
Keep it safe! JDL
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Haven't lost one to the hole, but have come close. Now, when packing up we just slide the sled over the holes. Keeps things from falling in, or people stepping into a hole while packing up.
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Actually mine went in on setup. Went down the second hole. Had the top pulled over. Never considered it happening. Live and learn!
Keep it safe! JDL
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Haven't lost one to the hole, but have come close. Now, when packing up we just slide the sled over the holes. Keeps things from falling in, or people stepping into a hole while packing up.
That's a very good idea!!! :thumbsup: :flex: :clap: :bow:
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I caved and purchased a magnet rated for 300lb from sportsman's guide this year for $30. Haven't used it yet. I finally added a "good" Shimano to the mix after years of wishing. Also I have a few custom rods in the rack. Figured for the price of even one of my Sienna's I have an improved chance of recovery. Even the smaller Trout & Lakers's can bang it pretty good. I lost one down the hole in 80' of water a few years ago. Jigged it up after 30 minutes using another 3/4 oz tube. 16" Mac still on. Since then I usually jig with both hands but once in a while a guy needs to make some coffee, take a leak or soak a dead stick 15' away.
Fish, Ducks & Elk seem sense the perfect time though.
Anybody else try something similar? Results?