Author Topic: New gear (Read 7436 times)

missoulafish · « **on:** Oct 11, 2015, 05:34 PM »

What kind of new gear you guys picking up for the season?

Stewie · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 11, 2015, 06:41 PM »

Bought an Eskimo Quikflip 2 hub and a top o' propane can heater/stove to keep warm and cook lunch. I'm getting soft I guess.

mtoutdoorsman · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 11, 2015, 11:06 PM »

Debating on new Auger
Finally thinking of going power but so many choices gas, propane, electric
Cost and weight come in to play too

perch_stalker · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 11, 2015, 11:20 PM »

I've really upgraded for ice fishing this year. Bought a new Marcum LX7, new ice fishing rods, pflueger president reels, a bunch of new tackle and plastics. Going to try and be more mobile this year, and not have to deal with live bait unless the bite is tough.

feklar · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 12, 2015, 08:51 PM »

4 wheeler...got tired of the 1+ mile trek across the ice, especially when lots of snow on it.

Tbone9 · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 12, 2015, 09:00 PM »

I got rattled in with buckshot rattle spoons. ( you know...lures don't need to attract fish, just us fishermen). And a digital depth finder for the FL 20.

Old Goat · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 12, 2015, 10:07 PM »

caught bluegills up to cats on the buckshot you done good

MT Hank · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 12, 2015, 10:13 PM »

Vexilar FL20... So far anyway.

albo · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 13, 2015, 12:34 PM »

I want the Otter gear box for the 4 wheeler with the auger tube on one side and the propane tank/bucket bracket on the other.

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 14, 2015, 09:37 PM »

I've been seriously considering an electric auger. Leaning toward the Ion. We'll see..........

gened · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 14, 2015, 10:09 PM »

I bought a Striker floating suit. At the end of last season, I bought a Nils 6 inch auger. I like it much better than my gas auger. The Nils blows through the ice and is light as a feather. Starts every time and the battery doesn't ever go dead, haha.

I would like to get a pair of Muck Arctic Pro Sports. I like the looks of those Frabill Recon sleds too.

sandhillguy · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 14, 2015, 10:42 PM »

Gonna pick up some Baffin Impacts this year, see if i can cure my ice cube foot problem. Also upgrading to an Otter pro xt1200 cabin. And lastly either buying a helix 5 ice or trying to find a pack to put the 688 out of my boat in, I want the lakemaster chip with me lol.

doublehaul · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 19, 2015, 06:22 PM »

Got a one man suitcase style shelter that's been used a couple of times. (circa 1999) Working on finishing a smitty sled for it. Also upgrading my ice cleats after purchasing my wife a pair of Kahtoola micro spikes last season.

Seedtree · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 19, 2015, 07:06 PM »

Not just for ice fishing, but I'm getting a truck camper. Will make camping while ice fishing much nicer!

pike_fisherman · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 20, 2015, 08:08 PM »

I picked up an FL-18 in March for my birthday, and have been driving myself nuts waiting all this time to get out and use it. Not ready for the snow, but more than ready for the ice. Hope it takes some of the Dead Sea out of Cooney this winter!

Jared D · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 22, 2015, 01:33 PM »

Was thinking of getting one of those new iBobber fish finders. I do not see why you could not just put it in the same hole you are fishing in and just link it to your phone or tablet. Seems like a good way to go to me!

http://reelsonar.com/

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 22, 2015, 03:00 PM »

Started out only needing a replacement drill for my Clam plate ....boy was I wrong.. turns out I "needed" more stuff...got an Vexilar FL12 head unit so as to have a spare/buddy unit..a shovel last year taught me ,plastic ice scoop with a chipper, some GoPro type mounts to mount my AV Micros ,new plastics and some tungsten jigs just cause, new thermal base layers last year again taught me ...not sure that's all though.

feklar · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 22, 2015, 10:09 PM »

ooh..I could use more tungsten jigs, I got a couple last year and like them.

FinalSwim · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 23, 2015, 10:10 PM »

Where can a guy get an good quality ice saw?

crappieslayer37 · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 31, 2015, 08:07 PM »

Quote from: McAdams_sm on Oct 23, 2015, 10:10 PM

Where can a guy get an good quality ice saw?

nils master

Beagle nation · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 01, 2015, 08:06 AM »

Trying a snowmobile for the first time this year can't wait

Bout-Time · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 01, 2015, 08:17 AM »

Quote from: gened on Oct 14, 2015, 10:09 PM

I bought a Striker floating suit. At the end of last season, I bought a Nils 6 inch auger. I like it much better than my gas auger. The Nils blows through the ice and is light as a feather. Starts every time and the battery doesn't ever go dead, haha.

I would like to get a pair of Muck Arctic Pro Sports. I like the looks of those Frabill Recon sleds too.

Before you shell out for the Muck Actic Pros, seriously check out the LaCrosse Aeroheads. VERY forgiving and comfortable boot. Soft but very rugged, and warm with just thin socks on.

Best boot I have ever owned in my life.

JiggerDan · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 01, 2015, 08:21 AM »

I bought an 8" Ion & an Eskimo Quickfish 2. With my luck, there won't be any ice until late Jan or early Feb.

maddogg · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 01, 2015, 09:14 AM »

New LX6s for me, I hope it works out. I was using a HB 561 with Real Time Sonar which worked very well. But I'm hoping to do better with the LX6.

mt.perchman · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 05, 2015, 05:30 AM »

Loaded up on some of Pete's lures.
Have to go back east my father in law is doing bad and mother in law isn't good either .
Wife has been there for a few months .
Will miss the Montana hard ice !!!
Good luck to all this winter.

Mt.perchman

strgon84 · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 05, 2015, 08:44 AM »

M12 Heated jacket for me.

gillsonice · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 05, 2015, 12:07 PM »

Bought the wife a new UL ugly stick, We have around 15 ice rods now, Is this to many?

curdog · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 05, 2015, 01:26 PM »

I've been wanting to invest in one of the striker suits but would rather see one first is there any stores in billings or Helena that carry them

albo · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 06, 2015, 04:16 PM »

Quote from: gillsonice on Nov 05, 2015, 12:07 PM

Bought the wife a new UL ugly stick, We have around 15 ice rods now, Is this to many?

There is no such thing as too many fishing rods

Seedtree · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 12, 2015, 07:38 PM »

Quote from: curdog on Nov 05, 2015, 01:26 PM

I've been wanting to invest in one of the striker suits but would rather see one first is there any stores in billings or Helena that carry them

Scheels in Billings had them last year.

I have had a Striker bib/jacket for years and love it.

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Author Topic: New gear (Read 7436 times)

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