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When it comes to ice fishing, anglers do not always put safety equipment at the head of their list, nor do they have security measures in place should something happen.
Having a contingency plan in place for the above scenarios gives you a fighting chance when push comes to shove and your life on the line.
The best way to be prepared first, be wise enough not to put yourself in a situation where the understanding of ice conditions and forecast temperatures, and secondly has the safety equipment ready and operational to get out of a jam. One is called the precautionary principle, and should not be ignored.
Rope
nylon or polypropylene rope works best, not the kind of cotton rope because it does not freeze when wet. Bring at least 25-30ft. extra rope with you. It can come in handy for many tasks, in case you can use the extra rope still secure your ice fishing shelter to ice, when the winds increase and normal shelter anchors need some help.
rope can also be used to tie down the equipment sled, or be used as a tow rope when towing ATV or snowmobile. Most of all, the rope can be used as a rescue should anyone fall through the ice. Create a narrower standard equipment on the sled or in a bucket of fishing, and make sure it is easily accessible.
Ice run spikes
Ice spikes are a must have and an essential part of life saving equipment when it comes to ice fishing, because it allows you to claw your way back on the ice should fall in. Ice spikes are a pair of spikes with handles that are stripped together and designed to wear around your neck.
To escape the spikes are especially critical that if you do a lot of ice fishing alone. Think about it, to escape the spikes on the person cheap insurance policy when no body else to help you draw. They cost about $ 5 -. $ 6 so there's no excuse not to have to ask
PFD (personal flotation device)
Many ice anglers may be amused to see one wearing a PFD on ice, and can be seen as over-kill. But some who do not wear one, laughed out who was the last. Now many people the word "person flotation device" is a big bulky orange life jacket. It is not the case any more. Today's options are geared towards ergonomics and fishermen, and made to look good and be comfortable. Manufacturers have designed, and some are made to be fresh water activated. These flotation devices are designed to carry as shoulder straps and belt packs. They can be customized to fit the outside of winter clothing. This type of PFD can be purchased for as little as $ 80.00. What is your life worth?
The second flotation device that can be used twice to discard the device type PFD, as well as dynamic throw pillow. Since it is processed, the rope can be tied to reject the device, making it ideal for rescue, if someone falls in
This PFD is too big for extra comfort and can be used as a pillow on top of your camping chairs or the ice bucket, always knowing that there should you need it when you hear the cry for help.
Ice cleats
"You do not have any smell in the ice cleats?" Think again. Many of you surely footed ice anglers who do not mind paying for doctors account for a head injury, broken elbow or knee twisted, go ahead and take the plunge.
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