Good call, esshup! I almost forgot my trusty walking stick. I use it the same way, carrying it horizontally when walking on the ice. I never even considered using my auger the same way. Genius! 2 birds 1 stone.
Trying to help with 7.5 Acres in the Chain of Lakes Illinois - - The fish would stay out of trouble if it could just keep its fool mouth shut. Turns out there is a lot I should be learning from the fish.