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I am not going to lose a hemostat, forceps, or pliers in the snow or anywhere else. The last one I lost, I thought I had it in my pocket, walked into Cub Foods that night, next morning, it was gone. Somewhere in between home, Cub Foods, it was gone. Had to grab a different pair before going ice fishing...
This year, I am not going to break another pole. I said the same thing last year, but I was careless and broke a few early into the season by leaving them upright in holders on a bucket and then flipping the canvas over on my one-man. Ouch!The year before, some poles bounced around when I got pulled by a snowmobile and some rod tips broke inside my large hinged box on skis. They just didn't do well with all of the shock and vibe.This year, I am going to be careful ALL OF THE TIME. I swear. No more costly screw-ups. I won't break one expensive pole due to being careless...
Forget hole covers for my tippys. May elect to not use them but they gotta be in the bucket or the sled every time.
This year, I am not going to let ice fishing ruin my relationships, get in the way of my social life, or get me in trouble at work.
This year I am not going to go through the ice in December. Not a chance. That sucked.
This year, I am not going to break another pole. I said the same thing last year, but I was careless and broke a few early into the season by leaving them upright in holders on a bucket and then flipping the canvas over on my one-man. Ouch!The year before, some poles bounced around when I got pulled by a snowmobile and some rod tips broke inside my large hinged box on skis. They just didn't do well with all of the shock and vibe.
I am also NOT going to bend over and watch my reading glasses fall out of my pocket and slip down the hole, either. I won't do it this year because I know that I'm too fast and that it always happens in slow motion. I know that l'll be able to reach out with cat-like reflexes and grab them the next time.
Use a hard case for your poles.
Don't you hate that? The last few years, I have clipped mine to the placket of my coat. Have not lost a pair since.