New toys for this winter...whatcha get?

[joedevera]

Nothing new really...some upgrades and replacements....LX-5, Blue Arctic Armor suit, half dozen Schooley reels, a few low dollar rods...trying out new spring bobbers this year...Akara and Icestrong...got some 2016 designs from Brantner Jigs and a pile of Skandia's to restock and resize what i already had. Getting ready to send snowmobile to the shop to get tuned up and tweeked to run a little better this season

[DLB]

Just ordered an Eskimo Quickfish 3 floor model off ebay......140 bucks, 90 day warranty and free shipping.  I wasn't keen on hub style shantys until I used a friends last winter on Saginaw Bay.  I'll keep the one man flip over for those short walks out on Lake St. Clair.

[3300]

Just ordered an Eskimo Quickfish 3 floor model off ebay......140 bucks, 90 day warranty and free shipping.  I wasn't keen on hub style shantys until I used a friends last winter on Saginaw Bay.  I'll keep the one man flip over for those short walks out on Lake St. Clair.

so it has a floor in it?

[DLB]

so it has a floor in it?

No....floor model....as in on the floor at the store for people to examine.  Its coming from a store located in Minnesota.  Already in transit.  If I find something wrong with it no biggie as its warranted well into the coming season.  If the season ever gets here.

[3300]

okay. had me going like a tent with a floor.

i use foam anti-fatigue mats in our hub some times.

also i use a hunting seat cushion for the heater so they don't melt the ice just have to be careful how far in front of it it is on the ice so it doesn't burn too.

[DLB]

Where did you get the mats?

[3300]

10 bucks. not sure why it has two numbers. they look the same to me
http://www.harborfreight.com/anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-4-pc-61607.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-4-pc-62389.html

i don't use the edge pieces. i do use these in the bottom of our yaks. makes the bottom of the boat much softer and keeps any water away and insulates.

[DLB]

Thanks.  I'll have to look into them. 

[staggerin]

My girlfriend just got my a tucr quicktip for my birthday .

[3300]

Happy Birthday!

[n4cer26]

I sold my Frabill Commando and took the plunge on the recruit flip over.   I had $220 in gift cards plus the $ I got out of the Commando.   Didn't have to put to much extra into it so I'm happy.   There sure is a lot more space in it compared to the Commando.   It's still in the box in the garage.   Tomorrow is assembly day!   Anyone else get a recruit?   Of so,  how do you like it and do you have any assembly tips?   Thanks!

[3300]

1st tip is try to keep the mice out of it! they are in my garage big time. stupid cats anyway!
hung mine on a utility hook on a beam so its off the ground anyway.

[river rat78]

Tip 1 is to set aside about 2-3 hours for assembly. Tip 2 when putting on the tent be sure to use the spreader bars to space out the bars flip over bars to line up the the velcro to secure the bars in place. Tip 3 before you screw the rubber weather strip to the sled to secure the tent make sure it is pulled tight and to your liking.

[hardwater diehard]

Also make sure its level on the ground.

[n4cer26]

Thanks!

[Perch Sniper]

Have added a Striker Hardwater suit and digger auger rack for the sled so far. I'm hoping for a TUCR walleye stick, a hyfax kit for my Frabill and some of those new buckshot flutter spoons before my wife calls an attorney. I think the tackle companies got wise this year and hired El Niņo so we spend more
money waiting for the lakes to freeze. Last year I was fishing on November 22nd!

[NDiceMan72]

Eskimo quickflip 1, HT predator tip ups, Marcum LX-7, assorted tackle.

[DaveSS1]

Well stopped by the house today to find my new Shappell 6500 widehouse!  Ordered it last Thursday from Dicks and was able to get it delivered to my door for $192 after taxes and shipping.  They had a 20% off anything sale, plus I was able to get 10% additional and they were also offerering free shipping or a credit of $15 on heavier items so I ended up paying less than $3 to ship which is cheaper than gas to do in-store pick-up.  I think this will be a great Shanty to get the family out.

[DR.SPECKLER]

Well stopped by the house today to find my new Shappell 6500 widehouse!  Ordered it last Thursday from Dicks and was able to get it delivered to my door for $192 after taxes and shipping.  They had a 20% off anything sale, plus I was able to get 10% additional and they were also offerering free shipping or a credit of $15 on heavier items so I ended up paying less than $3 to ship which is cheaper than gas to do in-store pick-up.  I think this will be a great Shanty to get the family out.

its a ice palace DaveSS1.ive had mine for a few years with no problems.its great for the all day ice fishing adventures and easy to set up and put back in its bag at the end of the day.

[DaveSS1]

its a ice palace DaveSS1.ive had mine for a few years with no problems.its great for the all day ice fishing adventures and easy to set up and put back in its bag at the end of the day.

Good to hear.  I have been eyeing them up for a few years, but could never find the 6500 clearance out so when I ran across this deal I figured it was my chance.  Plenty of room for 2 adults and 2 small kids for sure.  Looking forward to using it smelt fishing so I have enough room to run the longer rods and stay warm.

[michiganoutdoorsman]

Now I have the Frabill I2 jacket on the way. Hopefully I get to use my ice suit this year!

[phoolish]

picked up a one man flip shanty now the list is lights, maybe a power box, some new rod blanks and reels

[wally-gator]

After many years of picking one up and putting it back on the shelf I just picked up a Marcum vx-1 can't wait to get some ice so I can put it to good use

[acmarcus]

I picked up a fx100.

[Tikkaman]

Muck boots-arctic pro, love them so far.  Worked well for me during rifle season