Abstract: A process and devices useful in ice fishing or spearing to keep the water surface in the hole free of ice. The innate reservoir of warm water in a lake or river is utilized with a pump or bubbler to keep the surface of the water above freezing and free of ice. Devices with a small submergible pump, bubbler, or other water transfer means together various inlet and outlet nozzles, inlet and outlet extensions, with a support frame, power source, and operating conveniences are adapted to move the warmer water from lower levels to the surface of the ice hole.

Abstract: A method of applying a cover element to an elongated support comprises sliding the cover element over the elongated support by force, the cover element having an interior surface on at least one layer facing and adjacent to the elongated support, and the interior surface having a Shore A hardness of less then 55. This support with a cover element may be a handle, and other layers may be easily positioned over the cover element.