seabuck-
Here's a pic of my home made sticks. At the bottom I just sharpened the wood, but your right, not good enough on the frozen bare ground as they don't stand up well unless the ground has snow or soft dirt. The nail or spike on the bottom is a good idea. I just stained mine but camo would be a nice touch too. Might get the airbrush out for a touch up. I need to make another pair and paint them white for the snow days.
My wife does put up with alot, but the key is she has the same check book, but the real advantage we as hunters have is "boy toys" always cost more!
Other thing is I can't seem to talk her into using her little dog a coyote calling decoy, maybe put the little bigger in a bunny suit.
New pots and pans....$114.00
New .233 w/scopoe....$379.00
See the difference heh <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>