Grandee Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Just curious if anyone has seen a device that you can put across your hole. Like a straight bar that would protect someone if they stepped into the hole. Just as a safety precaution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I have not heard of such a product... Steppin in ice holes is not fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machohorn Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm looking for some thing the same only I want it so my lab pup won't go for a swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Get a ice house hole cover or just cut a piece of plywood to cover it. www.soderbloom.com has some of those ice house hole covers. I think a piece of plywood would be cheapest. Just cut 2 small finger holes to get them off the ice if they freeze in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broman Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I watched a show the other week where on their tip ups they had a round lid with a small tube stuck in the middle. The line was put through the tube and into the water. The poured something into the tube to prevent the line from freezing. Something environmentally friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epkirkman Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I would guess "Jim Beam" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMF89 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Pretty spending for the environment... drunk walleyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkrivermn Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I do not advise useing booze to kep the hole from freezing. Some years ago on Carp lake in British Columbia we poured a Litre of Crown Royal down the hole because of the -41 F temp. Well kids to make a long story short the water is very clear there you can see 22 feet down to the bottom. After 30 or so minutes the fish were so drunk they could not swim straight, when the would go for the bait they would miss by a good 6" OK I AM JUST KIDDING HERE ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croixflats Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Ive heard vegtable oil helps on freeze up while fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phred52 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 epkirkman, Naw, Some Jack Daniels would work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phred52 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 TMF89, Look at the return!! Haven't you heard??? "Candy's dandy, but LIquor's quicker"!!! Phred52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I have a great idea. Tried putting a patent on it, but it costs way too much. The idea I have I will be using in my fish house this winter, so the kids don't step in or drop stuff in the holes. It would also work on the ice without a shelter. Not sure if I can reveal it with the paper work for the patent. I will find out and let you know. Not sure how good this will work yet. Not sure if it will cause the holes to freeze up faster or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saloonsoftball76 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I made some. I will post a pic after this weekend. It works for my rattle reels at night so the kids do not fall in the hole anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandee Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Pictures would be great. I'm willing to try anything to keep my little ones safe. Sounds like we have some good ideas. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Grandee... email me at ajmurf@ hotmail.com and I will give you some ideas on what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandee Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 you have mail--Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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