Author Topic: anyone planning on any new equipment?? (Read 15634 times)

MarcusJ · « **Reply #60 on:** Sep 01, 2004, 08:52 PM »

This year I might just upgrade a few rods and buy one or two tip-ups and a bit of gear nothing in particular.

bluecaddisfly · « **Reply #61 on:** Sep 02, 2004, 06:52 AM »

Will be buying my daughters there own tip-ups (probably better than mine) and new custom jig poles (a friend is making several out of uglystick blanks) and a flasher, most likely a Vex.

Bobberstop · « **Reply #62 on:** Sep 02, 2004, 12:17 PM »

I just ordered a Mr. Heater cooker heater and a 6" Lazer auger

woodyjdh · « **Reply #63 on:** Sep 02, 2004, 05:54 PM »

Well the following isn't new, but new to me...does that count? Being as I AM married with children, I don't have a small fortune to play with. With that in mind, I have been searching patiently, here, there and everywhere for fishing stuff. To date I have bought: 1 older Jiffy 8" ice auger (runs like a charm) $35.00, a 12,000 Btu RV furnace $45.00, a 3 burner w/oven RV stove $50.00, a Hummingbird Silent Sixty-One portable depth finder w/battery box & transducer $FREEBIE$!!! (just paid for shipping), 3 ins. glass windows (18"x30"), 2 Frabil round pro therm tip ups ($14.00/each). All this will correspond with the fish house I am building- 7'x16' with crank down wheels, 2 bunks (for 4 people), 9 holes, and even a small bathroom. The "boss"/wife is giving me one shot at this, so I am making the best of it. And besides...if ever I get kicked out of the house...I'll have my own lil shangri la to live in

rgfixit · « **Reply #64 on:** Sep 02, 2004, 06:39 PM »

Man I wish we could use huts like that around here.
RG

ChenBassHead · « **Reply #65 on:** Sep 03, 2004, 10:31 PM »

I just bought a new Mr.Heater Portable Buddy Heater, and I got some new jigs (thanks George!). I need (well, want...but to us fisherman, there is a very fine line between want and need

) a flasher, and a new auger. Mine is only a year old, but I hate it...I'm already on my 2nd set of blades! Then I need new tip ups and a couple more jigging rods and reels. Then we gotta build the shanty...I got a portable last year, but we want a sleeper!

Damn, so many things, so little time...or money. Gotta love the hardwater!

-Zach

Augerdogger · « **Reply #66 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 08:24 AM »

Besides tip-ups, rods, & lures, I figure the big ticket items every icefisherman would like to have would be a flasher, a power auger, a shack (portable or otherwise), and possibly a snowmobile or ATV to move around on the ice. I bought a Vex last year, looking to buy a power auger this year. Might be able to swing a portable shack in the future, but a snowmobile or ATV may be a pipe dream

AugerD

richstick · « **Reply #67 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 12:39 PM »

Well, I just got back from Fleet Farm - they had some ice jigs in a clearance bin, so I picked up a couple packs of Custom Jigs and Spins Purests (size 12, pink/white), for $.50 a pack. Cool. They also had the Cajun Red Cast line in 4lb, so I got a spool of that (been dying to try it). Then, they had Silstar Tiny 20 reels for $16.99 - somehow, one of those found it's way into my cart!!!

killitandgrillit · « **Reply #68 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 01:42 PM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Sep 01, 2004, 06:38 PM

Kilitandgrillit,
You're a man after my heart. Sounds like you've got all the necessities for a good day on the ice. If I built one of those, my wife would have to send out the search parties to find me. I'm bad enough with my portable.
RG

Yeah..well, there have been a few upgrades since I last posted.

1. The TV is gone. Too heavy, couldnt mount it securely. In it's place, is my laptop with a USB TV tuner. This will allow me to both watch TV as well as hook in a playstation to my laptop and play via the provided paddles. Power is still provided via 12V deep cycle and inverter. I bought a bunch of snowmobile racing games for it as well.

2. The grill has been made removeable and I built an inside storage solution. Dont need anyone making off with my Keg-O-Que.

3. Roof will be revised for a peak to help condensation, and storage built in the rafters

4. WAN Antenna?

(debating, have to check for open networks on the lake)

Reb · « **Reply #69 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 02:08 PM »

It is a sad (or maybe good) situation when i have to say "I cant think of anything I want or need"

Hmm maybe need to sell some stuff and start over. $:-\$

OTIS · « **Reply #70 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 02:24 PM »

RG how do I get in touch with Tony? I NEED some of his jigs!!!

Bussman · « **Reply #71 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 05:15 PM »

Quote from: OTIS on Sep 09, 2004, 02:24 PM

RG how do I get in touch with Tony? I NEED some of his jigs!!!

Here you go. Please say hello for me

TONY'S NEW HOME

George

billditrite · « **Reply #72 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 05:19 PM »

Quote from: Cider on Sep 09, 2004, 10:39 AM

Plans for Vex this year... got "The Look" from the wife when I even suggested it!

Now it is time to buckle down and start pleading my case!!

Excellent point cider and thanks for bringing it up.for all you guys who may be new to the sport, or marraige, or both,cider has taken the all important first step of "BREAKING THE ICE" way before ice forms !you dont want to be asking for your major purchases too close too christmas or else you may have to go all the way till fathers day with the same sox and underwear that are in your drawer right now!so its scary i know but if you really want it this year...dont wait,start planting some seeds

Thriller · « **Reply #73 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 06:53 PM »

A colleague's father has given up ice fishing due to ill health (I feel for him) and am trying to get the auger...my wife may purchase a portable for Christmas so that she has an opportunity to get out (doesn't like the cold)...of course, then we'll need a small portable heater as well, but we'll take things a step at a time.

Augerdogger · « **Reply #74 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 10:17 PM »

Cider:

I have also seen "the look". (I wanted to insert one of the smiley faces here to imitate it but none of them do it justice). Where do they learn that from anyway?

Billditrite:

Your advice on "planting seeds" early is very good. You should consider starting a new topic asking for suggestions on how to convince spouses that capital outlays for ice fishing equipment are absolutely necessary (right up there with mortgage payments and grocery money

). It could turn out to be one of the most useful and popular topics on this site.

AugerD

Trophy Hunter · « **Reply #75 on:** Sep 09, 2004, 11:59 PM »

I got 200 jigs coming tomorrow.I also want to get at least 2 mabey 3 new ice fishing rods,some 4lb vanish line,a new winter jacket,some new boots,i could go on forever

better get shopping

rgfixit · « **Reply #76 on:** Sep 10, 2004, 03:51 AM »

Trophy Hunter,
200 jigs

Whatcha get...whatcha get!
RG

billditrite · « **Reply #77 on:** Sep 10, 2004, 05:00 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2004, 03:51 AM

Trophy Hunter,
200 jigs
Whatcha get...whatcha get!
RG

usually have to say this to cider but....DOWN BOY!!!

rgfixit · « **Reply #78 on:** Sep 10, 2004, 05:03 AM »

Otis,
Many of those jigs are from Wolfram and Fiskas..check them out at
Your Bobbers Down's website (just search them...can't post a link for some reason)
Fiskas balances are awesome and out perform Rapalas hands down. The Wolfram tungsten jigs are perch and panfish killers for sure.

Builditrite,

RG

Iceshanty · « **Reply #79 on:** Sep 10, 2004, 06:13 AM »

Sorry Bob,

Darn spammers

-Scott

Quote from: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2004, 05:03 AM

(just search them...can't post a link for some reason)

OTIS · « **Reply #80 on:** Sep 10, 2004, 07:08 AM »

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO the prity shapes and colors!!!

THANKS RG!

richstick · « **Reply #81 on:** Sep 10, 2004, 09:11 AM »

FL-20? Oh, don't even start that! I'm drooling just thinking about it!!! Although, the rumour is they are coming out with adjustable zoom to compete with the LX-3 in that area.

OTIS · « **Reply #82 on:** Sep 10, 2004, 02:01 PM »

RG I'm looking at these Wolfram jigs, what size do you recommend for panfish (Perch, Sunfish, Crappie)?

Thanks,
Otis

rgfixit · « **Reply #83 on:** Sep 10, 2004, 07:07 PM »

Otis,
You're askin' the wrong guy....when I'm in doubt I buy them all $:-\$

Can't help myself

I like the 3,4,5 mm for shallow water. I do a lot of sight fishing and on those fussy days when they're really picky, a 3mm with a single spike will get the lookers biting.

I don't have many of the 6 and 8mm but I have used them with success to 50 fow for perch. They drop like you won't believe and have plenty of room on the hook for a minnow or waxworms.

Don't forget to buy some Marmooskas as well. I think the beads make a difference at times.

Tungsten Rules

RG

Trophy Hunter · « **Reply #84 on:** Sep 11, 2004, 10:04 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2004, 03:51 AM

Trophy Hunter,
200 jigs
Whatcha get...whatcha get!
RG

Well my jigs arrived yesterday @20cents a piece(good around here) I got a colourfull assortment of 1/8oz 1/16oz and my favourite for perch under the ice 1/32oz jigs.Just a start I want to get some acme kastmasters too they are deadly for everything pike walleye perch tullibee burbot i even caught a bullhead on one ;DThinking about trying tip-ups this year but don't know squat about how to use them.Also what is a good flasher for extreme cold weather I would really like to have one of those presently fish the run and gun method drill a hole no bites in 10mins see ya on to the next spot would be nice to see what is down there instead of just guessing.

Thriller · « **Reply #85 on:** Sep 11, 2004, 10:50 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2004, 03:51 AM

Trophy Hunter,
200 jigs
Whatcha get...whatcha get!
RG

I'm betting he got them here - http://www.geocities.com/agassiztackle/Agassiz_tackle.html?1081981816180

Trophy Hunter · « **Reply #86 on:** Sep 11, 2004, 12:01 PM »

Quote from: Thriller on Sep 11, 2004, 10:50 AM

Quote from: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2004, 03:51 AM
Trophy Hunter,
200 jigs
Whatcha get...whatcha get!
RG

I'm betting he got them here - http://www.geocities.com/agassiztackle/Agassiz_tackle.html?1081981816180
Thriller you are dead on great looking jigs and the man delivered them for free and threw in a few extras to boot. 8)

Thriller · « **Reply #87 on:** Sep 11, 2004, 08:08 PM »

Last winter before Stevie had the web site up I asked him to put together a package for me for $50...good hooks on those jigs and unique paint scheme. I got a few other odds and ends in with it too.

Mr.Seaguar · « **Reply #88 on:** Sep 11, 2004, 11:55 PM »

I bought some Wolfram jigs from Cabelas last year. They are high quality and very heavy. But I didnt like the colors and didnt cacth fish like I do with marmooskas. If marmooskas would take their hooks it would be a wonder jig.

Bussman · « **Reply #89 on:** Sep 12, 2004, 06:58 AM »

Quote from: Trophy Hunter on Sep 11, 2004, 10:04 AM

Quote from: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2004, 03:51 AM
Trophy Hunter,
200 jigs
Whatcha get...whatcha get!
RG
Well my jigs arrived yesterday @20cents a piece(good around here) I got a colourfull assortment of 1/8oz 1/16oz and my favourite for perch under the ice 1/32oz jigs.Just a start I want to get some acme kastmasters too they are deadly for everything pike walleye perch tullibee burbot i even caught a bullhead on one ;DThinking about trying tip-ups this year but don't know squat about how to use them.Also what is a good flasher for extreme cold weather I would really like to have one of those presently fish the run and gun method drill a hole no bites in 10mins see ya on to the next spot would be nice to see what is down there instead of just guessing.

I would start with the links below for answers and then if you have more questions I am sure someone on here would be able to answer them for you.

Tipup

Flashers

Good Luck

George

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Author Topic: anyone planning on any new equipment?? (Read 15634 times)

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