Not sure if every one knows this but IceShanty.com also has a Spearing section that was made 2 years ago and most all talk is about Pike so I figured I would post it on here for those who want to take a look at a
COOL way to take those Gators 8)
Check it out:
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=170.0