Your spud bar....

[Woodsman]

I made one from a blank we used to make brake pedals on a 3/4" steel bar. Worked good but was heavy.
Now for on the snowmobile I carry a 2 piece Rapala spud bar.

[Big Tuna]

I did the same as several others. Got the 60 inch pry bar. Used the disc grinder to shorten it to take away some weight and length. Then wrapped the top portion with hockey tape for grip. Is still heavy but like it.

[m1k3_88]

I picked up the Cabela's one piece ice chisel for this season

[happy]

I have a 3" wide leaf spring welded to a 3/4" solid bar 18" log. I threaded the end with a pipe thread and attached a pipe coupler. I then made a 4' long 3/4" pipe threaded at both ends and attached a cap at one end and a rope loop. Attach the two together and you get a 5 1/2 foot spud that is lighter, extremely sharp and the rope loop keeps you from losing it through the ice. I use the chisel half to use on wood projects. I made a stub (3"0) solid bar to pound on it with a hammer.

[magic]

I cut off a 5' piece of solid garage door spring shaft and cut it 45degrees and sharpend it. Wrapped electrical tape at other end with a wrist strap. Cant beat it