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Any tips on Spearing for a beginner would be appreciated

Neiko

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So I decided at the last minute to get into spearing this year but never did it before. I picked up a spear and a white and red wood decoy at the big G store. I only have a auger and a chainsaw. Anyone can point me in the right direction on what the heck to do would be appreciated. I am heading up to Crane Lake area in 2 weeks for opening trout and figured I would take Fri to try and spear something. I have a X2 and ended up draping landscape plastic between the poles and the roof since it is light color. I was impressed on how dark I got it in there. What would be a good way to get a hole made, auger or chainsaw? I don't have ice tongs. How big of a whole do I need? Can I also fish out of the same hole for crappies or walleyes if they are there or do I need to have the spear outside the house? I am usually a very thorough guy when I get into something but this one came out of nowhere. Thanks in advance for your help.

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I'll answer one of your questions....

You can fish out of the same hole. Lots of guys jig for perch, etc while spearing. Your spear is basically considered one "line", your other line can be a jig rod or a tip-up outside.

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Spearing can be an addictive past time as I am sure others will show too. Been spearing since I could hold the spear with my grandparents. So you've got the house, spear, decoy and something to cut a hole. If you don't have an ice tongs I highly recommend DO NOT push the chunk under the ice as the hole will be open when you are done. Rather if you cant get some tongs, if the ice isn't too thick split the block in half and grab it and have someone help you. I make my holes with an auger (8in) 5 holesx4 holes. Its a big hole and you wouldn't need it that big. Set up in 7-10 ft on or near a weed edge or drop off. But I have also had luck on sand flats too. Se the decoy a couple feet off the bottom and hang on to the spear. Some like "spinning" the decoy but I've been taught to keep hands off the decoy. So my decoy never gets moved until I leave. Mark your hole when you leave with some tree branches and put the ice block back in water.

I will leave others add but it will get you started. Good luck!

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