Anyone start buying yet?

[chez]

I know what a Trapper hat is...
But one on Perry's Head??
I think he will tip over with it on.lol.

[RuttNutt]

LOL!     I really like the fleece hat I bought last year, but I miss having a nice brim like the trapper hats have to keep the sun off my face on those really sunny days!

[ActiveTrapChecker]

8" auger being delivered today, an upgrade from the 6" auger I get started ice fishing with 6 years ago. Can't wait to throw it on the clam plate

[CowDawg]

LOL!     I really like the fleece hat I bought last year, but I miss having a nice brim like the trapper hats have to keep the sun off my face on those really sunny days!

RUTT........ One of these?? 

[esox_xtm]

I'm sorry. I don't get this..... does anyone ever quit buying  ?? ??     

[CowDawg]

I'm sorry. I don't get this..... does anyone ever quit buying  ?? ??     

NEVER!   but it's a new upcoming season......so we gotta buy MORE new stuff!!!!   

[icehound67]

That's crazy talk!

[icehound67]

Ruttnutt, I know they redesigned the predator this year, don't think it's much different than the look. Hopefully you can find a deal on last years?

[RuttNutt]

RUTT........ One of these?? 

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No, that's the other kind of trapper hat! This is what I'm talking about:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/STIKER-ICE-MENS-TRAPPER-HAT/2574409.uts?slotId=9

[Chris338378]

Cowdawg's right, the hat in his picture is the real trapper's hat.  You could get a Stormy Kromer, they're nice and warm and have a brim.  I even got Chez to buy one.   

[CowDawg]

Cowdawg's right, the hat in his picture is the real trapper's hat.  You could get a Stormy Kromer, they're nice and warm and have a brim.  I even got Chez to buy one.   

    Thank you Chris!!!

[chez]

A mad trapper hat Rut???  hehehe I won't even question that one!!!

Got my package today!!!  LED lights for my Shappell !!  Now to do some wiring in this nice warm weather!!!

I saw Cowdawgs LED LITE SETUP.
ITS AWSOME.HE GAVE ME SOME GREAT IDEAS FOR MINE.
GOOD JOB COWDAWG.
RUTNUT IN A MADD TRAPPER HAT.
I CANT WAIT TO SEE IT.
I DO LIKE MY STORMY KROMER HAT.THUMBS UP TO CHRIS ON THAT ONE!!

[cwavs1982]

I have a Clam Bigmouth. It's basically a Scout with the expandable front bar. I usually don't set my flasher on a bucket but I could if I wanted to. There's plenty of room for my flasher, a bucket on the side for "stuff" and still have room for my little buddy heater. All with room to maneuver. And that's before I expand the front bar.

Spider - wondering how you like that Bigmouth?  I saw one on Facebook marketplace awhile back, and considered buying it.  It was the same price as a new Blazer, so I went with the Blazer.  Cabelas had it on sale for $199.  So, I grabbed it, and figured now I have free money to spend on other items for this year.  Or, I could put this money into savings for next year, but probably won't. 

[perchnut]

Does anyone ever STOP buying ice fishing gear.  I seem to always be on the lookout for a good deal....

[cwavs1982]

That's a good point.  Seems I am always thinking about the hardwater fishing.  Didn't get as much normal fishing these last couple years.  Now I seem to be thinking about what I can do to my sleds for the ice season and always seem to grab something that gets my attention. 

[geo315]

Well, I picked up a pocket stove that runs on a mix of propane and butane.  A lot lighter than the double burner propane I have been using to make a cup or two of hot choc. I hope it holds up. Geo.

[Junkie4Ice]

Ordered the Milwaukee 2703-22 today, should be here by mid next week. $226 with shipping included. Might buy the 9ah battery down the road.
Next week I'll swing by scheels to pick up the 6" k-drill. Can't wait to try it out!

[Chris338378]

I never stop buying stuff for ice fishing.  Marcum has really got me wanting one of the LX7's, that looks like a great machine. 

[3300]

some one stops buying?

I never stop buying stuff for ice fishing.  Marcum has really got me wanting one of the LX7's, that looks like a great machine.

it's a colored showdown with a refined sonar engine. and you don't pay for the updates. and it's future proof.
i know you like your showdowns, so i know you'd like the lx7 even more!

[CowDawg]

Still buying here too!  Damn it just doesn't stop!!!

Got the LED project going on but temporarily on hold cause of work schedule... but looking good as well!!!  Thanks Chezster!!

Purchased another Marcum battery online to replace the 3 year old battery in the LX5... the older one is still going strong and will be used for the LED power supply, the new one goes in the LX5...


Also just purchased a new soldering iron to complete the LED project.  I was using a soldering gun and it just was giving me issues...  I think its in the neighbors back yard about 4 houses away....

[Chris338378]

some one stops buying?
it's a colored showdown with a refined sonar engine. and you don't pay for the updates. and it's future proof.
i know you like your showdowns, so i know you'd like the lx7 even more!

Thanks for the info, I already like it a lot and only seen the info and pictures of it online.  The down side is the price.  As for the Showdowns I'm still scratching my head wondering what the heck they were thinking when they decided to discontinue the Dual Beam version.  I certainly would've kept the dual beam since it's more versatile. 

[missoulafish]

[Chris338378]

Don't feel bad, you're definitely not the only one like that.

[PaddyO]

just received my new Marcum VS485C camera - cant wait to try it out.   Adding on to my LED lighting.   New Bluetooth speaker for tunes.  Modifying my Smitty Sled for the 13th time.... (like to keep the hut on the sled sometimes when scouting - end up sitting on it and the sled bottom actually deforms because it's not supported out to the end with the cross board)

[Chris338378]

That's a nice looking camera, I'm curious to know how easy or hard it is to turn the camera.

[CowDawg]

RUTNUTT......  A trapper's hat is fur without a brim...   What your looking at and want is an ELMER FUDD cap... (you just need to find it in the red plaid color)
 

[hardwater diehard]

RUTNUTT......  A trapper's hat is fur without a brim...   What your looking at and want is an ELMER FUDD cap... (you just need to find it in the red plaid color)
 

http://www.geteskimo.com/buffalo-plaid-alaskan-fur-hat

https://www.amazon.com/Stormy-Kromer-Array-Peninsula-Cap/dp/B0128IPEP2

so far got a cover for my jet sled.. another AV flex camera mount ...a Stanley cooker with nesting cups ...considering and 8 in auger option for my Clam plate set up ....K-drill or Clam gear box ? not much more do I need as far as lures as I made some heavy purchases the last several seasons ...some of which haven't seen much use due to are shortened seasons.

[RuttNutt]

RUTNUTT......  A trapper's hat is fur without a brim...   What your looking at and want is an ELMER FUDD cap... (you just need to find it in the red plaid color)
 

Hey, I'm just going by what they called it!     And they probably couldn't call it an "Elmer Fudd" hat because they'd get sued by Warner Brothers! 

[CowDawg]

Hey, I'm just going by what they called it!     And they probably couldn't call it an "Elmer Fudd" hat because they'd get sued by Warner Brothers! 

LOL, gotcha Rutt....

[Chris338378]

Hey, I'm just going by what they called it!     And they probably couldn't call it an "Elmer Fudd" hat because they'd get sued by Warner Brothers! 

More like they are afraid of being accused of not being politically correct.