FRABILL · Ice Picks
Frabill Retractable Ice Picks, Emergency Gear
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Style: Ice Picks
- Ice Picks
- Ice Safety Kit
Size: One Size
- One Size
- Item weight
- 7.2 ounces
Quick take
A pair of retractable ice picks designed to wear under jacket sleeves for emergency ice hole escape.
These Frabill ice picks are a self-rescue tool for anglers who walk on frozen water. You hold a handle in each hand and slip your jacket on, and the stretchy cord, which reaches 72 inches, keeps the picks at your sleeve ends within easy reach. A retractable guard covers each point until you need it.
Best for
- Ice anglers on frozen lakes and ponds
- Solo ice fishing trips
- Any angler wanting safety backup
Skip if
- You rarely fish early-season or thin ice
- You always fish with others nearby
Strengths
- Stays in place under jacket sleeves
- Cord extends to 72 inches for reach
- Picks ready instantly in emergency
Trade-offs
- No substitute for proper ice safety practices
- Requires prior training to use effectively
- Uncomfortable if worn all day over clothes
Fishing fit
- Water
- Ice
- Techniques
- Ice fishing
Specifications
| Type | ice picks |
|---|---|
| Cord length | Stretches to 72 inches |
| Count | 1 pair |
| Manufacturer | Frabill, since 1938 |
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