spearing 2021

[glenn57]

Fishtoys saws are normally painted blue. The metal.

AND put and use a rope to put around your wrist. Don't ask me how I know!!!🥴🥴🤭

I fished mine outta da lake once 

[LPS]

Clancysoutdoors.com has them.  He is in Monticello.

[glenn57]

Clancysoutdoors.com has them.  He is in Monticello.

those are probably the ones my buddy and stepdad have, think the blades are black.

I've used them, not dissing the guy, but I'll take my fishtoys saw any day over them

[mike89]

Winger is SW of Bemidji...  and they are the best!!!   

[LPS]

Clancys has more than one brand.

[mike89]

agree with Glenn again, Toys are the best..  period....

[glenn57]

I was curious so I googled Clancy's. The ice saw they have pictured does look like they carry fishtoys saw.

It makes seen if he carries more then one saw, both the guys I referenced earlier probably bought a cheaper saw... I Know how they operate.

[fishwidow]

I looked at Fishtoys a few years ago but never pullled the trigger. Used to spear a long time ago, but just haven’t had the time for many years. I did think it seemed like the way to go.

[Boar]

Do those saws work like they say they do, it seems that its such an agressive bite..

[mike89]

it's like a hot knife cutting butter, they cut so nice... 

[Gunner55]

Got curious so I checked, L & M carries a Fish's Sporting Goods Ice Saw with a blue blade & they also have a KMDA Ice Saw that's black. Both are $129.99

[glenn57]

Gunner that's the one and same I'm talking about.

[Boar]

So a spear hole on 2ft of ice woild tak about how long to saw thru

[Gunner55]

Gunner that's the one and same I'm talking about.

That's what I thought.

[mike89]

So a spear hole on 2ft of ice woild tak about how long to saw thru

not sure on that Boar, good sharp saw and a good workout, maybe 10 or 15 minutes..  what do you think Glenn?

[glenn57]

yea something like that. when the ice gets that thick i always auger a few more holes.

one thing you need to be very aware of though....the thicker the ice gets, you need to watch the angle of  the saw close. you pitch that angle the wrong way the block aint coming out........... 

another trick i learned.......... you can cut/saw 3 sides, then take a chisel and chop a line on the uncut side, then with a few good pokes the block pops free. works pretty dang slick!!!!!!!!!!

[mike89]

2nd that on the auger...   

[glenn57]

So a spear hole on 2ft of ice woild tak about how long to saw thru

hey bud..........you come with me some day and i'll let you cut all my holes!!!!!!!!!! then you'll know!!!!!!!!!!

[dutchboy]

So if a guy wanted to drop a decoy or two and just watch the fish, not wanting to throw a spear how big of a hole would you want?

[mike89]

So if a guy wanted to drop a decoy or two and just watch the fish, not wanting to throw a spear how big of a hole would you want?

yes but don't have a spear any where near the shack!!!  you need a spearing license     you can angle at the same time too!!! 

[glenn57]

So if a guy wanted to drop a decoy or two and just watch the fish, not wanting to throw a spear how big of a hole would you want?

well, its like a TV, almost, the bigger the hole the more you see!!!!!!!! you'd be surprised of the amount of fish you dont have come right up  to the decoy and sit just outside the hole and sit there and look at the decoy.

my spear shack is about 4 X 6. i have 2 holes. when the ice isnt really thick i open both. 1 hole i have a plastic decoy the other a live sucker. its really baffling at times, sometimes them pike could care less about they live decoy and come in on the artifical one. then other times they just hammer the hell outta the live one.

DECOYS.......... i have about 10 different decoys. my favorite is one i call pokey. its a red and white bear creek decoy made by bear creek. i also have one in a florecent color, my top 2. there shaped like a small pike. when you play these they swim around the holw real slow, and man some of them nords sure can zero in on them.  scare the bejesus outta ya!!!!!!! and thats why my decoys are attached to an old baitcaster reel......havent lost a decoy since.  i have other decoys, one that looks like a salamander, sucker and the older home made wood ones....... the bear creek are by far the best.....IMO!!!!

[Gunner55]

Seen some pics of some handcarved dekes & a lot of 'em are WAY too nice to use. Works of art actually.

[glenn57]

These are all hand carved decoys by a Troy Feitck from up by fort Ripley. Back in the day when the spearing thread on FM was going full bore

They won't ever see lake water either. And they are working decoys

[glenn57]

Meh, that picture doesn't do them justice, but I think I showed Mike them??

[mike89]

yes you did!!  and I have way to many of them!!   but as Gunner said works of art!!  that's why I haven't purchased any the last few years!!   

[glenn57]

yes you did!!  and I have way to many of them!!   but as Gunner said works of art!!  that's why I haven't purchased any the last few years!!   

I've been kinda looking for a good looking perch decoy but haven't found one yet

Well I did at the Alex decoy show some years back but the guy wanted way to much money for this cheapskate.

[Gunner55]

   

[glenn57]

So dutchy, I gotta proposition for you, iffin your real serious about checking out spear chucking, how do you feel about headed a about an hour and a half south to talmoon new years weekend??

I'll set up my 2 hole house, or one for you on a lake north of talmoon on a lake with good pike numbers.

You can stay at the cabin with me if you don't wanna drive back that night. Or spend a few days.... Up to you.

[dutchboy]

That would likely work, it's not like I have a job or anything.    I'm more interested in the process than the actual spear chuckin. Lets keep in touch.

[glenn57]

That would likely work, it's not like I have a job or anything.    I'm more interested in the process than the actual spear chuckin. Lets keep in touch.

works for me!!!