03-22-2003, 06:08 PM
1 5 gal bucket ( b.f.t. logo too ), with a p.v.c. tube bolted upright to it's side ( capped on it's bottom ) and a 1" hoe in the tube near the top to hold the ice rod while fishing . the tube holds -2- ice rods and 2- tip ups , 1 pike gaff , plus 1 plastic ice skimmer- the plastic flexes which makes it easy to break off ice build up .
i have a small coffee can ( with a key ring attached thru it's lid and the can ) bolted on the side of the bucket too , it carries some hooks , sinkers , teardrop lures , and a flashlight and a toe nail clipper for cutting the line . the bucket also has a 35 " length of rope duct taped to it's side and tied to it's handle , in an emergency i can pull the rope off quickley and use the bucket for throwing to someone . i can always replace the gear , but not a fishing buddy .
i keep a minnow bucket and a small cat food can w/ plastic lid for wax worms . a plastic paint rollers tray on top of the 5 gal.bucket acts juct like a hinged seat .
1 ice auger , 1 pair home maid ice spikes tied thru the sleves of my coat in case i fall thru , and a pair of sunglasses . i also have a thin life jacket i wear , chap stick for my lips and to put on the rods guides to keep water from freesing on them . some packets of hand warmers , i put them between my neopreme gloves and there liners , boots and on the real cold days between my hats .
and yes , some hard candy !
next year i plan on a waterproof camera that floats too !
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i have a small coffee can ( with a key ring attached thru it's lid and the can ) bolted on the side of the bucket too , it carries some hooks , sinkers , teardrop lures , and a flashlight and a toe nail clipper for cutting the line . the bucket also has a 35 " length of rope duct taped to it's side and tied to it's handle , in an emergency i can pull the rope off quickley and use the bucket for throwing to someone . i can always replace the gear , but not a fishing buddy .
i keep a minnow bucket and a small cat food can w/ plastic lid for wax worms . a plastic paint rollers tray on top of the 5 gal.bucket acts juct like a hinged seat .
1 ice auger , 1 pair home maid ice spikes tied thru the sleves of my coat in case i fall thru , and a pair of sunglasses . i also have a thin life jacket i wear , chap stick for my lips and to put on the rods guides to keep water from freesing on them . some packets of hand warmers , i put them between my neopreme gloves and there liners , boots and on the real cold days between my hats .
and yes , some hard candy !
next year i plan on a waterproof camera that floats too !
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