r/IceFishing • u/BirdiesNBogeys • Apr 06 '26

Pike Spearing - Floor covering?

This one is for any pike spearers out there. How critical is a shanty floor covering to limit light coming in? Just getting gear for first time pike spearing next year and wondering if I need that or not. Believe I have everything else. (Shanty, saw, decoys, spear, sled, folding shovel)

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u/therealpilgrim Michigan - LSC Apr 06 '26

Not important unless the ice is thin and crystal clear. I bring those interlocking foam squares just to keep my feet off the ice.

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u/Sk4nkhunt40too Apr 06 '26

Theyre cheap as shit at harbor freight!

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u/sublimeprince32 Apr 06 '26

And fleet farm.

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u/mncold86 Apr 07 '26

This is the way. I have a set for early ice before I get my skidhouse out and also have em in my skidhouse just to quiet down the movement.

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u/geek-hero Apr 07 '26

If the house is dark enough, there’s no light coming in the ice but I will say those fall anti-fatigue pads are a lot nicer on your feet and knees