Author Topic: Trick to keep hole from freezing over (Read 14476 times)

mammathoner · « **on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:13 PM »

An Oldtimer told me he puts a little vegetable oil in the hole to keep it from freezing over. Any one hear of this? This can't be good for the environment is my first thought but what do I know? Does any body have an opinion?

Loudmouth879 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:15 PM »

Why not just use antifreeze and spray some wd-40 on your lure while your at it!

The best thing to do is buy those hole covers they make or make your own

bobberbill · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:18 PM »

dump some oil/gas mix out of your 10" auger..That should do it..

after-4 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:20 PM »

PROBABLY WOULD KEEP IT FROM FREEZING BUT WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO PUT YOUR LURE AND LINE IN THAT.WHAT A MESS IT COULD TURN OUT TO BE. JUST SKIM IT . IF USING TIP UPS THE OIL WOULD BE ALL OVER THEM ALSO.

after-4 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:21 PM »

I LIKE THE OIL AND GAS THEN YOU COULD LIGHT IT.

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:22 PM »

Veggie oil not even close to the other 3 replies above..

But no I haven't tried it...

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bobberbill · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:29 PM »

OK..The consensus is "don't put anything in the water that shouldn't be there". All kinds of gadgets and gizmo's to keep the hole from freezing..

pete/ny · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:31 PM »

Quote from: bobberbill on Jan 15, 2015, 08:29 PM

OK..The consensus is "don't put anything in the water that shouldn't be there". All kinds of gadgets and gizmo's to keep the hole from freezing..

that should sum it up!!

Idahogator · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:49 PM »

If the cold air is restricted, refreeze is slowed, extending the time between skimming/reopening.

One way is sleeping bag mat material, Wally World, light blue, less than ten bucks and it makes a dozen or more.

Charcoal in a tin can helps and allows changing out terminal tackle when the line melts ~ know the hazard.

Copper coils that sputter warm water works too, a great distraction from slow bite times while tending the apparatus.

jeffro9023 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 08:51 PM »

Easter egg with a hand warmer

Bucket Brigade · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 09:03 PM »

I was told battery acid works well...just drain the cells amd discard lead battery to to bottom of lake. Makes an interesting mark on sonar.

P.S. Don't do that!

Sprocket · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 09:07 PM »

I use old pizza boxes filled with solid foam pads with a hole cut so the tip pokes through...

No - Not even close - I just run a bait check and knock out the skim ice. Sometimes more often than others - it's a necessary evil - it's not like we're flats fishing in the Bahamas...

Kevin23 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 09:08 PM »

Wouldn't it just freeze up everywhere the oil is not? So you need to cover the hole with oil? Good luck explaining that to the DNR officer!

Best way to keep your holes from freezing is to catch fish.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 09:10 PM »

Egg beaters are the most eco friendly way to go. Just go to one side of the tip up and beat the water like it was an egg. Your hole will never freeze over.

Bucket Brigade · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 09:18 PM »

Quote from: mud_n_fun on Jan 15, 2015, 09:10 PM

Egg beaters are the most eco friendly way to go. Just go to one side of the tip up and beat the water like it was an egg. Your hole will never freeze over.

"Call now and we'll double your order" I can see the info-mercial now!!!

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 09:23 PM »

Quote from: Bucket Brigade on Jan 15, 2015, 09:18 PM

"Call now and we'll double your order" I can see the info-mercial now!!!

But wait, we even make one that attaches to a cordless drill. Call Now!

Lostboy · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 09:28 PM »

In all seriousness try ping pong balls spray painted black... sheesh...

Sprocket · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 09:51 PM »

Quote from: Lostboy on Jan 15, 2015, 09:28 PM

In all seriousness try ping pong balls spray painted black... sheesh...

What color do you paint them if you fish at night?

Raynestorm · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 10:00 PM »

For night.... glow in the dark, of course! The heat from the glow melts ice!

Reelemin · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 10:05 PM »

I just use a skimmer to keep the ice out of my hole

big_guy_13021 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 01:30 AM »

Black rubber mat at wally world...but the gas n oil sound good to if its cold u can at least stay warm .or cook lunch if u brought simething ta eat

rgfixit · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 02:01 AM »

Or you could build one of these....

A heated tipup box. Couple of lumps of charcoal in the can......keeps everything cozy

Cost me about $12 to build.

Rg

big_guy_13021 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 02:10 AM »

Very clever rg

.i like that

rgfixit · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 02:33 AM »

Don't think I invented it. I stole the idea and made my own from stuff I had around and a 2x2 piece of 1/4" luan.

Can't remember where I saw the first one.

Rg

docbas · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 08:26 AM »

Just catch more fish, if you keep pulling fish out of the hole, it can't freeze over!

MatterOM · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 08:30 AM »

I made hole covers from "puzzle mats" (used as protective floor covering for exercise rooms) that I bought on Amazon. $12 for 12 of them.

I cut them into 12" circles (although you could go smaller so they fit in a bucket), cut a hole in the center, and put a slot going from the center to the outer edge.

http://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Equipment-12-Piece-Puzzle-2-Inch/dp/B004X165F6/

redjeep · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 08:35 AM »

I sometimes use Mikes shrimp oil on my jigs. a couple drops in the hole helps to keep it open.

Pail Rider · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 08:47 AM »

Pour some spring water in the hole. Spring water never freezes

John_BZ · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 09:02 AM »

Why make it complicated. Just cover the hole with snow. It will insulate the hole and keep it from freezing. Yes you may have to scoop the slush out when you get a flag but it is free, you don't have to store it and it works well.

bowhtr · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 16, 2015, 02:25 PM »

inter locking exercise foam mats cut as others say above have worked for me and if your jigging hole is freezing up use a buddy heater right in front of it careful not to melt your line.

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