got safety gear?

[snowcone]

ok folks here we go again,  new ice coming so lets go thru the safety stuff. mostly this is for our new and or amateur fishing friends. us old farts have and USE OUR SAFETY GEAR.
   hand spikes
   cleats for shoes
   rope and or throwable flotation

   float suit if ya have
   spud bar
   whistle or something loud
   change of clothes
    friend to go along   lol
    did I miss anything?   
 fishing is a dangerous sport whether from boat or on ice, see ya out there  lol

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Be sure to fish with a friend or at least let someone know where you will be and what time you will return, I carry a towel with me besides my soare clothes. It' nice to dry off some before changing clothes. I take loose fitting spare clothes like sweat pants and sweatshirt. They are a lot easier to get into than regular clothes when you are wet and cold.

[slabslayer]

Agreed!   I always bring a coat too. If my float suit gets wet I have a dry option there too. As well as dry shoes if I wore my Ice Fishing boots out of the house.

[Downthehole]

Another: Always look at the weather forecast and keep an eye on it during the day. Remember that while the ice may have been safe when you went out it may not be safe when you come back off it.....

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Me too slab, I have a spare coat, bibs and shoes as well as T shirt,sweatshirt or quilted flannel (usually both),sweat pants, socks and a towel. The towel helps immensely/ Easier to put dry clothes after drying off.