Ice fishing pole - what is it, how to make it yourself video

Handmade device

The cheapest option would be a hand-made ice fishing pole. It consists of the following components:

a wooden handle in the form of a strong handle, which has at its end a comfortable handle with a rope for a more durable fixation to the hand;
The metal tip can be sharpened thick reinforcement, a crowbar tip, or an old file.

If the technical parameters are observed, such a product will not be inferior to the factory analogue, and due to some factors it may have a significant advantage. They can test the thickness of the ice or punch a hole of the required size.

The ice pick is most effective when the ice thickness is 7-15 cm.

What is the best way to make a comfortable and light fishing pole for winter fishing with your own hands?

For many years now, many fishermen have preferred to take with them an ice pick, which was used in the good old days.
It will help you make the required number of holes and check the strength of the ice cover. A simple tool to the point of genius and it is quite possible to make it yourself.

The tool consists of two parts: a handle and a striking (cutting) part.

The following materials will be useful for production:

We select a strong tree for making the handle (birch, maple, oak, beech).
A rod made of durable metal (rasp, file, crowbar and other materials).
A piece of pipe with a diameter of ~4 cm (designed for attaching a handle with a crowbar).
Nails or screws.
Strong rope.

Having collected all the necessary tools, you can begin assembling the pick. But first, let's look at some devices in more detail.

Blueprints

Before starting production, you need to prepare a drawing of an ice pick for winter fishing. It is important to consider the following parameters:

the height of the finished product must correspond to the level of the human shoulder joint;
the pointed tip is approximately 30 cm long;
The tip is attached to the handle using a special glass 10 cm high.

This principle produces a quality product. Depending on the shape of the tip, it has different purposes.

Mini ice pick for ice removal

Winter fishing requires special gear that is not needed in summer.

Purpose of the mini-pick

The zherlichnik needs to have a mini-pick with him. This type of tackle is ideal for trimming the edges and cleaning the hole and freeing the girder stand.

Manufacturing procedure

You can modify the slotted spoon that housewives use in the kitchen. More often, fishermen make their own from stainless steel (section 1-1.2 mm). Diameter 10 cm. Use a drill (7 mm) to make the required number of holes.

Weld the finished scoop to the tube (length up to 50 cm). Place foam on the top of the handle. This will save you if the instrument dives into the water.

Other materials can be used:

Skimmer.
Part of a spring.
A piece of pipe (squeeze), internal diameter 22 mm.
Bolt and nut.

The following tools will be useful for your work:

emery;
drill;
Bulgarian;
welding machine.

Production process:

We make a trapezoidal tip from a spring. The wide base is 12 cm, the narrow part is 2 cm, the side part with right angles is 2 cm.
We make a “glass” of 10 cm in size from a pipe. We connect the tip to the “glass” by welding. We give the required shape to the metal rod.
We reduce the size of the handle and adjust it to the diameter of the pipe. The handle should fit snugly into the tip. We drill holes in the pipe and connect both parts.
Such a tool can easily be transformed from an ice pick into a scoop.

For ice fishing enthusiasts, it is useful to have an ice pick in your arsenal. It is convenient for her to trim the sharp edges of the ice before the first cast.

Using an ice drill you can make a hole, but you cannot clear them or knock off the ice.

Ice fishing requires a lot of gear. Fishing is a labor-intensive way to relax. It is better to have everything you need to get true pleasure and peace of mind.

Features of the finished product

Before you make an ice pick for winter fishing, you need to decide for what purpose it will be used.

It all depends on the tip, there are the following differences:

wedge-shaped - gives an advantage when making a hole that tapers at the bottom;
a chisel-shaped point allows you to make holes with vertical walls;
triangular peaks penetrate dry ice well in severe frosts;
a tip in the form of a spatula or chisel allows you to break off large blocks of ice.

There are lightweight products weighing approximately 2.5 kg, used on ice 15 cm thick. Heavier items weighing up to 4.5 kg are available for thicker ice coverings.

Homemade pick for forming holes

The handle is a significant part of the pick. It is recommended to use birch to make the handle. It is believed that the recoil when breaking through ice is not so noticeable.

Important! Do not plan the handle with a knife, but only sharpen it.

But many fishermen also speak positively about oak and beech.

The upper part of the handle should be made wider so that it is comfortable to hold in your hands. The extension eliminates the risk of drowning the tool, and also provides a good rest for the hand while cutting a hole (you can lean on it).

Inside the “glass” the handle should be tightly connected to the metal rod.
Be sure to drill a hole in the handle and thread a rope loop.
The handle can have different shapes. The choice will depend on how comfortable the hold is.

Metal rod - it is preferable to make the cutting part from steel (R18, HVG, R6M5). The part will undergo hardening, forging, sharpening, and can also be connected to the tip by welding.

The “glass” will be welded to the rod and is the fastening of the handle.

To avoid filling the “glass” with water, it is necessary that the handle fits tightly into it and reaches the end.

Shapes of sharpening

An important stage of work in the production of pickles. Over time, fishermen invented various forms of the cutting part of the ice pick.

The most common ones in use are “chisel” and “chisel”.

There are two types of sharpening:

Drums.
Impact pick with cutting part.

"Pika"

The shape of the rod resembles a cone. Experienced fishermen make changes to the shape by trimming the tip, the edges are gradually brought to the maximum narrowing. This helps increase the piercing effect and reduce ice crushing.

Suitable for medium thickness ice.

"Saber"

An ice pick with such a metal rod is suitable for strong fishermen. Thanks to the design features of the shape, it is possible to break off large pieces of ice. The hole comes out wide enough.

These two representatives belong to the shock type.

"Chisel" and "Chisel"

They are a piercing-cutting type of ice pick.

This shape allows you to break through thin and medium-thick ice.

The “chisel” is convenient when fishing for carp and pike. It can quickly expand and level the hole. Also get rid of the formed jumper.

"Spatula"

Refers to a piercing and cutting instrument.

The configuration of the pick allows for a neat round hole with fairly smooth edges. Good to use on thin ice.

There are options “Petal”, “Dovetail”. They overcome ice crust very well, but are difficult to produce and sharpen.

Purpose and parameters of the tool

To choose the model that suits you, you need to try out different versions of the pick. This will help you make a choice, and only after that you can start making your own pick.

When you need it, you will always have a reliable tool. With the help of an ice pick, it will be possible to make a hole of the required shape and size, test the strength of the ice cover, and, if necessary, provide assistance to a failed fisherman.

The parameters of the pick will be varied.

This depends on several factors:

Physical qualities of a fisherman.
Type of fish.
Ice thickness.
Reservoir.

The weight of the pick depends on the thickness and length of the metal rod. According to statistics, it is convenient to work with a tool no longer than 1.7 meters.

Manufacturing technology

The most difficult part in the production of tackle is making a high-quality sharpening of the metal rod.

The overall process is as follows:

Using sandpaper, a metal stake - the cutting part, give the required shape. Perform initial sharpening. The final sharpening is carried out with a special whetstone.
Using welding, connect the “glass” to a metal rod. Drill an additional hole for the screw to connect the handle to the main part.
The handle is made taking into account the height of the fisherman. The diameter should be comfortable for your hand to grasp. Make a hole for the safety rope.

Estimated cost

The factory price for an ice fishing pole can be very different. The following facts influence its cost:

metal alloy used;
special wood that meets the requirements for increased strength and performance parameters;
quality of work when performing the product.

These are the main parameters that influence the pricing policy. It is clear that the brand of the company manufacturing them can be added to this.

A budget option

The cheapest option is a homemade ice pick for winter fishing. In this case, a person receives a number of advantages:

you can make a product to suit the characteristics of a specific person;
the geometric configuration of the tip is selected in advance, capable of efficiently performing the assigned tasks;
There is an opportunity to save significant money.

Thanks to this option, it is possible to safely move on the ice and punch holes of the required size.

Best options

When deciding which is the best ice pick for winter fishing, you need to take into account the tasks for which it is intended.

Avid fishermen have several product options at the same time:

an ice pick weighing 2.5 kg is taken for walking on thin ice, in which case there is no need to wear a heavy analogue;
a product weighing up to 4.5 kg is taken to work on thick ice;
There are also different tips, because each of them is good for its own purposes.

Thus, a person has a choice in his home arsenal, which greatly simplifies the solution of tasks.