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How To Stop Fighting Frozen Ice Holes

Outsmart the ice with these tips….

Sub-zero temps are brutal, but frozen ice holes don’t have to ruin your day.

From the trusty ice skimmer and thermal hole covers to high-tech circulators, shelters, ripple pucks, old-school coal cans, tip-up hot boxes, boiling water tricks—and even the simple solution of catching more fish—there are plenty of ways to keep your hole open and your line fishing.

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A little prep goes a long way when it’s cold, windy, and the bite finally shows up.

Take a look at this article to get the help you may be looking for.

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