This years new additions!!!???

[Corona21]

I ordered some slender spoons, bionic ice line, #3 chubby darter, and a jaw jacker. Might invest in the new flat line rod as-well for my straight line reels. Whats new this year for you

[Muskyrush]

An old artic cat pantera, 36" perch sweetheart, Otter cottage xt1200, that's about it for this winter

[Corona21]

That otter cottage is nice, i have been looking for single mans. My two man is too big to haul around all winter. Do you fish lake st claire at all?

[Muskyrush]

That otter cottage is nice, i have been looking for single mans. My two man is too big to haul around all winter. Do you fish lake st claire at all?

Yes lake st Clair is where I do about 80% of my winter but I pretty much only fish the Canadian side

[bigJ108]

Just out of curiosity, why do you mainly fish Canadian side?  Also my new toys are a new jiffy SD60, and an old American clipper sled transformed into a utility sled/seat.  I am trying to come up with a way to put a canvas/fabric wind guard on it.

[Jveri]

Yes lake st Clair is where I do about 80% of my winter but I pretty much only fish the Canadian side

He must fish in the Mitchells Bay area on the canadian side

[Muskyrush]

I mainly fish the Canadian side because it rivals any of the best perch lakes in the country limited every trip last season I went over there lots of 12-13" fish

[Corona21]

I caught a decent amount 12+ inch perch last year at a local lake. May have to take this trip if the fishing is that good!

[SnoHam13]

use to fish out of fair haven
did real well if you get out past the dinks [and we are not talking little perch]
average 12-14'' perch if ya find the right spot
portables are a must because permanent shanty's get used as out houses [found out the hard way]
nothing like finding a big frozen pile on top of your spearing hole 

as for updating equipment, everything is getting re worked to shed weight due to the deep snow up here
broke a ski on the new smitty sled last year, might have been a bad spot in the wood

SnoHam13

[zoombaiter25]

Shappell Rover 1-man flipover. Power auger is in the forecast 

[Muskyrush]

6x10 trailer in my future to keep my shanty and sled on

[bigJ108]

perch spearing in canadian waters or no?

[SKAMPO]

Been shopping around for a wheeler, I found a nearly new Sportsman 500 that I'll be going to look at this weekend. Then the fun of accessorizing it to haul all my crap. 

[In the Dark]

perch spearing in canadian waters or no?

NO

[BLUJBURD]

So far Baffin Boots, Striker Ice mitts, H2s knucklehead beanie, big dipper ice skimmer, a few pr socks and a copper slender spoon.

[Soozookie]

Clam drill plate and extension. Also got runner kit for my nanook and a console.
Ganna get a order of fiskas and that should be it. Also a few spools of p-line.

[SKAMPO]

Well here she is, now it's time for storage. 

[Eye Fish]

I caught a decent amount 12+ inch perch last year at a local lake. May have to take this trip if the fishing is that good!

It is that good. Has some jumbo gills in the bay and channels too.

[Mitchman]

a bunch of new jigs, Marcum Lx-5, new Frabill suit and gloves, Mora auger with drill adapter.  Still working on a smitty sled. Having a hell of a time finding cheap ski's.

[Wgorby]

Bunch of new jigs/lures, new med/heavy walleye rod.....Currently saving for a Marcum Pancam

[lazyicehole]

a bunch of new jigs, Marcum Lx-5, new Frabill suit and gloves, Mora auger with drill adapter.  Still working on a smitty sled. Having a hell of a time finding cheap ski's.

Mitchman, I found some used downhill skis for my build last year at Goodwill for about $10.  Worth looking into if there is one in your area.

[DLB]

a bunch of new jigs, Marcum Lx-5, new Frabill suit and gloves, Mora auger with drill adapter.  Still working on a smitty sled. Having a hell of a time finding cheap ski's.

You don't show a location but if you are in the Utica, Sterling Hts. etc. area, check the Salvation Army on M-59 (Hall Rd).  They have some for about 20 bucks last time I looked.  Also Play it Again Sam has them.....heres a tip.....tell the salesman what you are going to do with them and you may wind up with a set for free.  Ask me how I know.

[Fishin2]

Is there a difference between downhill and cross country ski's ? I used downhill on my lake sled and the bottom of ski's wore thru in a year.
Hate replacing every year, thanks all, oh yea NEW Jiffy Pro 4 Propane auger, gonna try and sink erie ice this year !!

[lazyicehole]

Downhill skis are quite a bit wider than cross country skis.  The extra width will give better loft in the snow.  Cross country skis probably won't last any longer than downhill.  Skis are meant for snow and ice, were you pulling them on pavement?  Don't think they should have worn through in just one season.

[OldSailor]

Downhill skis are quite a bit wider than cross country skis.  The extra width will give better loft in the snow.  Cross country skis probably won't last any longer than downhill.  Skis are meant for snow and ice, were you pulling them on pavement?  Don't think they should have worn through in just one season.

X2!!--- Must be dragging on a dry surface

[BONECRUSHER]

My girl bought me this at the end of the season this spring, can't wait to give it a try .... should be plenty of room with 3 kids

[fish-kabob]

ht "polar fire" auger  8 inch. so i can get the nils effect from my lazers lol's.... the ht brand has sold the off set handles here in the usa for a few years now... the jury is still out on what ever else i may find till then ice get here... hope the ht handle will fit my lazer augers?

[Muskyrush]

Why doesn't everyone rave about these offset handle I can't stand them I can drill much faster with the normal handle.

[GRCrappieCrusher]

Probably went a little overboard with the new additions.  Just got serious about ice fishing again last year so I had some catching up to do.  I've added the following:

-Various jigs(bro bug, mud bug, mooska, uv fireball, checkai)
-Few new spoons(silver/holographic Swedish pimple, silver hali)
-New rod bag(cheap 4 combo bag)
-Sled(cabelas knockoff jet sled)-I think this might be better than the real one.  Cabela's has molded bucket holders in the floor
-Plastics(more colors of gulp fry, maki jamei, atom wedges, gander mtn brand wiggler looking things)
-Hand auger(finbore 3, imported from Ontario)
-Wigwam Canada socks (gift from the fiance)
-Fl8se genz pack (found on the ebay back in August.  New in box, $265 shipped free)
-red vex soft cover for the flasher (another gift)
-one more cheap spinning combo

I knew I had a problem but seeing this all typed out is a little troubling, lol.

[fish-kabob]

shappell atv rack from sportmans guide $20
double h tip up locker for carrying tip ups in a bucket $14.99
clam corner console for my frabill  recon..$14.99
and a eskimo ice anchor install tool $14.99

the list is still building so i keep you up to date