(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best ice fishing equipment

It might seem mall ninja, but get a spear. A few companies make simple ones that have a handle you can replace with a farm store tool handle when it inevitably breaks.

I have one of these with a shovel handle and better screws and it’s good for removing the uncaged raccoons that try and turn my back door knob, groundhogs, moles, possums, etc.

Aim for center mass, don’t be squeamish. It’s less cruel than a gun if you get the heart or sever the spinal cord on a subsequent blow.

Paint balls would be useless. Firearms would be ideal. Stun batons and stun guns are useless too. Tasers are alright but just as expensive as guns. Pepper spray is what you should aim for...and it may sound silly, but find some type of long spear (cold steel makes them for cheap) something for extreme situations that can keep you farther away than machetes and bats.

EDIT: something like this, https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Assegai-Spear-Short/dp/B004YWK74E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1466991836&sr=8-5&keywords=spear

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00569AD16/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1638&creative=6742&creativeASIN=B00569AD16&linkCode=as2&tag=klengan-21

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I’m a fan of these. Cheap. Light and with a small spinning reel you can tackle a lot and not weigh too much.

Sougayilang Telescopic Graphite Carbon Fiber Spinning Portable Pocket Fishing Rod for Freshwater Travel Fishing, 1.3M/4.26FT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2PC86F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jCp-Ab9YRKHV4

You can get a few different lengths.

Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Choice-Piece-Spearfishing-Lionfish/dp/B00EQRBJHQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1492371472&sr=8-7&keywords=fishing+spear

This seems to be the spear you're talking about but I can't find the video on it after looking through all of their videos, maybe they took it down.

Consider This

Mares Cyrano 970 39" Speargun is one left in stock. Hurry!

http://www.amazon.com/Mares-Cyrano-970-39-Speargun/dp/B0000DCW1O/ref=sr_1_1?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1413169781&sr=1-1&keywords=970

Yeah, there's no bottom so you can drill holes while inside, there are also little windows so you can watch for lines outside. Tip ups are used out side, when a fish grabs the bate the flag goes up and you can go grab the line and pull the fish in.

Usually we'll drill two holes inside the shack, one for a camera and one to fish out of, then the rest of the lines will be outside. However on cold days will shift more lines inside.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M58EIP9/

It was this one... it had decent reviews

Oh man, it actually is!

Here is a short-spear they make too. Mixed unit tactics are key.

ION 33405 8" Electric Ice Auger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W99PZCP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6u41DbAWW77S4

$330 compared to $550-$600. It can be used as an earth auger but have an 8inch Ice fishing bit.


Landworks Heavy Duty Eco-Friendly Electric Power Cordless Auger Power Head w/Steel 8"x39" Ice Auger, Lithium Ion Battery & Charger for Ice Burrowing/Drilling & Ice Fishing (Ice Auger 8" Set)

Amazon link

A lot of people have suggested this, do you think this cheaper one would be better for my younger brother? Or is it not for the same purpose?

Shakespeare USGXICE28MCBO Ugly Stik GX2 Ice Combo, 28-Inches, Medium https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E6SJMPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tiWoDb8PQY13P

38" overall length. Hopefully the attacker doesn't bring a Mosin with fixed bayonet.