Author Topic: ONEIDA LAKE DIEHARDS THREAD 2014/2015 (Read 538199 times)

RTXGuy · « **Reply #570 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 10:50 AM »

Quote from: Growler_ on Dec 23, 2014, 10:26 AM

Thanks Bart and Filet, I'll check out Ingles I saw their website and they have a ton of sleds there.

As for scratchers is that normally on the sled or something to buy aftermarket? I haven't been on a sled in probably 20 years to be honest.

Scratchers are available through the dealer as an add-on. If you're handy there is quite a selection on ebay. I have that coming up on my to-do list myself

Growler_ · « **Reply #571 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 11:03 AM »

Thanks RTX guy!

As for fan cooled whats the major benefit of this over liquid cooled, again pardon my ignorance on the subject its been a long time since I was around sleds

Racer268 · « **Reply #572 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 11:25 AM »

Liquid cooled sled depends upon loose snow kicked up onto the heat exchangers for cooling. Fan uses forced air from an engine operated fan for cooling.

Any sled needs some loose snow to lubricate the slide rails. That's where the scratchers come in.

Scratchers dig in and kick snow and ice chips up onto the slide rails. Some of those chips also end up on the heat exchangers and that helps when the conditions are marginal for a liquid cooled sled.

I just bought a liquid cooled sled because the deal was really good, but, I also have a wheeler for when conditions are glare ice or super hard pack.

Hope this info helps you.

slamboney · « **Reply #573 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 11:38 AM »

There was a good post on here last year that showed how to make scratchers using a hay rake fork. It was really simple, they bolt to the skis and can be pulled up easily when not in use. My sled is a fan but I made a set to keep the sliders cool, I think they cost less than 20 bucks to make. They really seemed to kick up the ice pretty well. If ever figure out how to post a pic I put it on here, or maybe it's still in the equipment section?

Growler_ · « **Reply #574 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 12:55 PM »

this is why i love this place! thank you for the info!

bart · « **Reply #575 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 12:57 PM »

Quote from: RTXGuy on Dec 23, 2014, 10:50 AM

Scratchers are available through the dealer as an add-on. If you're handy there is quite a selection on ebay. I have that coming up on my to-do list myself

What Racer268 said...

Here's a picture.

RTXGuy · « **Reply #576 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 01:14 PM »

Those are pretty nice one's Bart, I've been eyeing a set of those for my liquid cooled sled.

For ice fishing I think fan is the way too go for a variety of reasons. They don't require much snow unless you have a deeper track, they're lighter and you don't need a whole lot of power to tow a shanty around. It is generally cool down near the ice so even on warm days temperature isn't really an issue.

Nothing against liquids just have to pay more attention to conditions or they can overheat or melt sliders

Here is a thread on ski scratchers http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/cheap-ski-scratchers.61579/

Eastsider · « **Reply #577 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 03:31 PM »

Right on RTX, I have a liquid for the simple fact that it was a good deal, but if it's a long run down the lake to the grounds I'm fishing I get a little nervous if it's bare ice, always looking for that snow to keep blowing on the coolers. When it comes time to purchase a replacement fan cooled is the way to go for fishing

filetandrelease · « **Reply #578 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 04:08 PM »

I really like my Tundra good on fuel and plenty of power , all it is used for is ice and running my grandson around , and reverse is easy on a bad back and is quite light , wish I would have put electric start on it though , wife can't can't pull start it ,maybe that's not a bad thing lol

bcons · « **Reply #579 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 05:27 PM »

While you guys talks about scratchers I'm trying to figure out how to mount my shanty to the canoe!
If the waves allow I'm jigging Oneida this weekend!

While you guys try to figure out a scratch. Hey if ya ask nice I've got a cream for that! I'm going fishing.

Looper · « **Reply #580 on:** Dec 23, 2014, 10:21 PM »

Check this out. Very creative! Part time auger, part time vehicle!

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Pequod1 · « **Reply #581 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 05:12 AM »

From the past posts that Bart has put up of pictures of his sled, that is about as good as you can get. As for me, I basically am a newbie even though I have owned a Polaris for 4 years now. I have a brand new set of scratchers just sitting on my workbench waiting for the past year to go on. One of these days, I will get the courage to drill a hole or two and stick them on some place. One word of advise, stay clear of ethanol gas. Drained quite a bit of water out of the carbs last year when she started to run ruff.

filetandrelease · « **Reply #582 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 05:24 AM »

Quote from: bcons on Dec 23, 2014, 05:27 PM

While you guys talks about scratchers I'm trying to figure out how to mount my shanty to the canoe!
If the waves allow I'm jigging Oneida this weekend!
While you guys try to figure out a scratch. Hey if ya ask nice I've got a cream for that! I'm going fishing.

Well while your wasting your time figuring out how to mount a shack to a canoe We will be Ice fishing , you don't have to wait for the dink convention at Sandy Pond lol

wiredstone · « **Reply #583 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 05:28 AM »

What he said

filetandrelease · « **Reply #584 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 06:28 AM »

Hey Kev thats an old pic do you have any new ones to share of those tank perch

Anomaly · « **Reply #585 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 06:45 AM »

Quote from: wiredstone on Dec 24, 2014, 05:28 AM

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What he said

Are you auditioning for a centerfold?

And yeah! What he said

YESTERDAY

H.T. · « **Reply #586 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 06:48 AM »

nice

H.T. · « **Reply #587 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 06:52 AM »

Hey Freddie.........I finally got my perch back. waited almost a year and one half but it was worth it!

filetandrelease · « **Reply #588 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 06:57 AM »

Nice fish Ht , aren't you glad I talked you into that bud , and you shamed me into getting mine done , I'm still looking for a piece of drift wood for my two

youngster · « **Reply #589 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 07:01 AM »

awesome looking fish for sure.... real nice mount. congrats... definitely worth the wait.... merry xmas stay safe...

Anomaly · « **Reply #590 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 07:12 AM »

Quote from: H.T. on Dec 24, 2014, 06:52 AM

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Hey Freddie.........I finally got my perch back. waited almost a year and one half but it was worth it!

WOW! NICE!!!!

Gotta show the Maine guys! How Big?

H.T. · « **Reply #591 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 07:14 AM »

yes im very Happy with that perch. a complete awesome perch for Oneida. you got pictures of yours Fred?

wiredstone · « **Reply #592 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 07:17 AM »

Quote from: H.T. on Dec 24, 2014, 06:52 AM

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Hey Freddie.........I finally got my perch back. waited almost a year and one half but it was worth it!
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Wow ! sweet

kingfisher22 · « **Reply #593 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 07:18 AM »

Beautiful fish HT and an excellent mount too!

reeleyz · « **Reply #594 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 07:24 AM »

Great looking mount HT!

RTXGuy · « **Reply #595 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 07:49 AM »

Quote from: H.T. on Dec 24, 2014, 06:52 AM

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Hey Freddie.........I finally got my perch back. waited almost a year and one half but it was worth it!

That came out great, what a tank

How big was it and who did the mount? (Just in case I ever get lucky enough

Cheeks13 · « **Reply #596 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 08:02 AM »

Came out great HT! Nice freakin' fish!

BROOKIEGILLY · « **Reply #597 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 08:05 AM »

Nice striper HT!!!

filetandrelease · « **Reply #598 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 08:22 AM »

HTI will send one by phone guys on here already seen them

hesseltine32 · « **Reply #599 on:** Dec 24, 2014, 09:03 AM »

Looks good HT !

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Author Topic: ONEIDA LAKE DIEHARDS THREAD 2014/2015 (Read 538199 times)