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Ride_Red

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was out on the lake yesterday and had a flag, walked over to the tip-up, it was a hit and run, nothing there, took a couple steps back to wind up the line, and went through a spearing hole in the lake that was unmarked and drifted over with snow so couldn't see it. Was able to catch myself and went in up to my waist, was out by myslef, had to pack up the shack, pull the tip-up, jump in the ranger, and head home, by the time i was back at the car my bibs were frozen solid, could have been worse much worse.

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Just curious, anyone have opinions on the best way to mark a hole? I try to make sure to have the ability to put some sort of marker someone hopefully would recognize.

Glad you're safe.. had to be incredibly surprising and a good thing your reflexes were there.

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Just curious, anyone have opinions on the best way to mark a hole? I try to make sure to have the ability to put some sort of marker someone hopefully would recognize.

Glad you're safe.. had to be incredibly surprising and a good thing your reflexes were there.

Cattails or brush in all four corners of your hole.

Another tip is to not push your block under the ice pull it out. When you leave push the block back in. It freezes solid much faster.

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was glad I had the polaris ranger out there it was a long cold ride back to the car, and yes it was a shock, taking a step back and down you go. Was very cold when I got home, leg is really black and blue, but good to go next weekend. Now that i dont have to stay home and watch the packers, boo boo

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If you leave your block out please mark those too. If they are thick they hurt when you hit them with your sled.

I'm not trying to step on your toes toughguy but a block should NEVER be left on the ice under no circumstances.

Snow drifts around them, sticks used to mark them break off. No matter how well they are marked they are a hazard for snowmobiles and atvs.

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We push our blocks under the ice. When we know were going to pull the plug on a certain location, we'll let the spear holes freeze over for a few days or til the next weekend before we move then we'll put some large branches so everyone can see. I think it's just rude not to mark your spear holes.

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