The cheap ones from HT tackle work good for me

 These from HT work way better than I ever imagined:

http://www.icefish.com/catalog/item.php

Just make sure to get traction on your heels.  Some just have toes.

Which HT model were you referring to Clay?

I use fleece lined overshoes provided by my work, with built in spikes, work great and keep my feet warm and dry with regular boots. They come from Chet's in Fridley Minn.

Chetsshoes.com, then rubber footwear. I use the zipper model $88.00.

 SLC2 or 3 depending on what size boots you wear.  I still can't believe how well they bite.

Yep, got some for Christmas. Stay on well, go on easy and work great. A life saver in the high winds and slick ice last Monday. 

Horsager Said:
 SLC2 or 3 depending on what size boots you wear.  I still can't believe how well they bite.

im getting shoulder surgery next friday from slipping on the ice while ice fishing and these are what i was wearing hahaha.    i think im just unlucky.

fear_no_fish Said:
 The cheap ones from HT tackle work good for me

Here ya go,.lots of options to choose from,i use the "stabilicers" because the sheet metal screws don't chew up the shacks floor like ice spikes do.For less than $20 you have other good options,check it out.

http://cozywinters.com/ice-cleats/ice-cleats.html

Stabilizers  + 1

Yesterday, I noticed Herberger's was selling the strap on cleats for 80% off. You could pick up a pair for $4.

Captain Ahab Said:
Just make sure to get traction on your heels.  Some just have toes.

If you enjoy a beverage or 12 you want what he said.  The BN railroad ones are great also if you know anyone who works for the railroad.  Also make sure they are on good when you are by a hole.  Very few float!  I keep a pair in the truck, my tackle box, tipup pail, rod holder, and ice house. 

PS if you run tipups make sure your buddies don't have them and never loan a pair.  You will be 1st to the flag everytime!!!!!!

I wont go without my yaktracs, got them at cabelas.

snow Said:
Here ya go,.lots of options to choose from,i use the "stabilicers" because the sheet metal screws don't chew up the shacks floor like ice spikes do.For less than $20 you have other good options,check it out.

http://cozywinters.com/ice-cleats/ice-cleats.html

Thanks for that link.  I do believe I owe myself a Christmas present.  With my big feet and boots all the other ones are junk.  I need something that stays the heck on and having a little spendier cleat will hopefully keep me more disciplined in knowing where I put them!

I tried a bunch but after losing more expensive ones in the snow I settled on HTs - they work for me. Sometimes the ones with heel cleats would slip off my heel, causing way worse wipeouts cuz I was expecting traction... And it was gone. Ouch!

Ditto on YakTrax. I use the pros. They are ~$25 vs $20 for the regulars, but have a Velcro strap. I've had mine for 5the years and haven't lost them

Might have to try the yaks.

whitetail addict Said:
im getting shoulder surgery next friday from slipping on the ice while ice fishing and these are what i was wearing hahaha.    i think im just unlucky.

fear_no_fish Said:
 The cheap ones from HT tackle work good for me

wrecked my rubber ht's at the canal last week going up and down the bank. nearly got blown 50 yards at kraft on monday.....that was a really strong wind

fourth day on the ice in the yaktraks and one of the rubber webs on the bottom busted - loved them until I found this tonight.