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Offline Flint

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Built it and the ice will come.
« on: Feb 24, 2014, 05:18 PM »
As you all know we don't get good ice every year in Kansas but I love to fish it when we do. Last July I bought a new gas powered auger since I have had two shoulder surgeries, I also bought a couple new ice rod/reels. Along with that I decided I needed something to carry it all in, so I built a sled from some used 15/32 plywood. My brother though I was crazy and would never get to use the stuff ::) So far I have drilled about a hundred holes with the Eskimo S33, some being 15" thick. I also bought two more rod and reels for a total of 5ea, I have been using a bottom line fishin buddy and it's sure better than noting but now I should be getting a Marcum LX-5 this week. The sled will be going to the shop for a couple of mods in a few weeks hopeing for good ice next year. Hopefully some day I can go somewhere and get some of them pretty yellow perch ;D So far this year I have caught some decent crappie and a few short walleye :icefish:
Here are some pics of the sled, hope you all like em. 
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Offline kpd145

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Re: Built it and the ice will come.
« Reply #1 on: Feb 24, 2014, 07:04 PM »
need to add in a link from photo bucket or similar site.

Glad to hear your getting some use out of your ice fishing gear.

now post up some pics  ;)
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Offline Idahogator

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Re: Built it and the ice will come.
« Reply #2 on: Feb 24, 2014, 07:16 PM »
Your thinking is right on, Flint.

Just bring the "img" code from PB and post it.       ;)2

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Offline Flint

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Re: Built it and the ice will come.
« Reply #3 on: Feb 24, 2014, 08:09 PM »
Ok I just made a PB acount but am haveing a fit getting pics to load to it. Might have to read the instructions :o

Ah ha!!! I got it.
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Offline ASATMillerbluegill

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Re: Built it and the ice will come.
« Reply #4 on: Feb 26, 2014, 08:03 AM »
nice work
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Offline JiggerDan

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Re: Built it and the ice will come.
« Reply #5 on: Mar 01, 2014, 05:05 AM »
Nice! :thumbsup: It sure is fun to design and build your own gear.
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Re: Built it and the ice will come.
« Reply #6 on: Mar 01, 2014, 05:52 AM »
Good looking rig!  :clap:

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Offline Flint

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Re: Built it and the ice will come.
« Reply #7 on: Mar 01, 2014, 05:49 PM »
Thanks guys. Looks like we are getting another blast of sub zero weather so round three of hardwater fishin might be on with a chance to try the LX5 for the first time.   
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Offline Capt J

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Re: Built it and the ice will come.
« Reply #8 on: Mar 01, 2014, 10:49 PM »
Thats really sweet
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