A major problem is stumbling into the ice hole. Another major problem is the carting about of sufficient fish indicators to monitor the varied sites. Other major problems include preventing freezing in the scattered unattended fishing holes and malfunction of the fishing equipment from cold, ice, and water. Ice fishermen must periodically scoop ice and slush from the fishing hole to prevent the hole from freezing over. If ice forms in the fishing hole, the line could be frozen in place, which would prevent the fish indicator from indicating that a fish is on the hook.
Fishing reels can freeze and fail to work properly.
Fish indicators that put the fishing reel in the water leads to freezing and rust. The prior art discloses a plurality of devices for attempting to keep ice from forming in an ice-fishing hole. In some countries, glycerin, salt, or oil is poured on the surface of the water to prevent re-freezing. In North America, fishermen often build huts with removable floorboards in which to sit and fish. Hillary, U.S. Pat.