That doesn't work WW.. You have to cut a loooooooong skinny hole. Takes most of the day, but at least you don't have to worry about your backcast. :D
I icefish most everyday and it's been a good year. I tie a few ice flies/jigs. I actually sat down and tied a few bass flies yesterday. I owed albasurf one.;) It's ready to go in the mail.