Author Topic: How many setups? (Read 2886 times)

bronvike21 · « **on:** Dec 07, 2017, 05:15 PM »

Digging out hard water gear and was wondering if it's just me or does everyone have as many setups as I do. Not including tip-ups or jaw jackers, I have 10 rod/reel combos. Also running out of room in my Cabelas soft rod case. Any suggestions?

Cooey22 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 05:17 PM »

sounds like another case is in order

WYIfish · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 05:32 PM »

Any suggestions?
I had a yard sale this last summer, worked for me.

ice dawg · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 05:45 PM »

Quote from: Cooey22 on Dec 07, 2017, 05:17 PM

sounds like another case is in order

C3

FG Steve · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 05:49 PM »

Oh, it's not just you. Ten rod/reel setups (here we can use 5 each and I have a his/hers set), plus tip ups, plus plus. And rod holders. Ten fold-ups, 8-10 screw-ins, and an AK Salmonbear AK Fish Trap.

Mrpike1973 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 05:56 PM »

8 total combo's for me. 4 for her and 4 for me I want her to have the same quality and set ups I do. Although she does have a pink one I don't seem to ever "borrow"

HardwaterPiker · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 06:02 PM »

Well, I guess you could admit you have a problem, sell all your equipment, and deactivate your iceshanty account. Or, like Cooey22 said, buy another rod holder like the rest of us would

quackpot · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 06:12 PM »

I just set up a larger soft side bag with 8 combos. To ensure rod safety I installed foam tubing for water lines to slide the rods into. Worst thing is I have others that will end up in another case. No yard sale for me, 2010 Chevrolet crewcab that seats one.

Baetis62 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 06:44 PM »

Sometimes I'll take people out who don't fish often so I have a lotta gear...20 plus rod setups, 14 or so reels and another 30 tip ups (20 or so beaver dams cuz I like to refurb em). Couple of jackers too. I normally only drag out (if alone) 4 different rod setups for the species and fishery I'm on that day. 95% are either trout, pans or macs. I like to have them strung up in advance with the different jigs, spoons, raps etc that should work that day for that fishery. You can move quicker and prospect faster than if you have to keep switching rigs. Once I'm on fish I'll retie one or two of the non producers to try and dial it in even further. Playing with sizes, colors, plastics, bait etc.

32footsteps · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 06:47 PM »

8-10 rods, 2 rattle reels built onto a sled, 60-70 tipups.

Baetis62 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 06:53 PM »

60-70 Tippies?? Sweet!! Everybody gives me crap for 30! Well done sir!

Cooey22 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 06:55 PM »

You can never have too many setups
I have lost track of the rods/reel combos I have and the number of tip ups
But every year something catches my eye and i need a new setup

fishyholes · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 07:00 PM »

I don't have as many as you YET but give me a few more years and I most definitely will

. I have about 6-7 real setups with 10+ Ice Blue rods with Schooley's De-Ma for the friends. I have 60+ more setups rods for bass, trout, ocean, travel, surf etc. $:-\$ I know, its a problem.

quickco · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 07:07 PM »

lol , the wife and I have 13 ugly stik's set up in differing weights that cover EVERYTHING we need them to. thats just open water.

FG Steve · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 08:54 PM »

Quote from: quickco on Dec 07, 2017, 07:07 PM

lol , the wife and I have 13 ugly stik's set up in differing weights that cover EVERYTHING we need them to. thats just open water.

Oh! I wasn't including my open water gear!!

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 09:05 PM »

On ice I bring 4 or 5. Thats all I feel I need. rarely use more than 2 or 3 in a day. Only allowed 2 setups in Colorado anyway.

quickco · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 07, 2017, 09:23 PM »

not to mention those of us who flyfish.

Fishslayer3 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 09:50 AM »

Guess I need to step up my game, I only have 7 tip ups and 7 rods. But I guess thats acceptable since I just started ice fishing a few years ago and we are only allowed to use 5 tip ups at a time. I'll be buying some more soon for when the kids start going along. Now don't get me started on my summer fishing stuff especially my bass rigs... let's just say the wife thinks its excessive and she owns a lot of shoes and purses lol!

slipperybob · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 10:07 AM »

If only baitcaster reels weren't so expensive for the good performing ones, I would own more. Then again there aren't any baitcasting rod set up that get's into the ML or L power so I have to go custom-made that way.

So I have been transitioning for years switching over my spinning set ups to baitcasting set ups, plus I have a few fly UL reels too. I know what I want in a custom rod now and it's a hefty price tag.

To answer the question: I've lost count after 10 set ups. I typically only bring out 3-6 combo's for what I'm fishing. I mostly use a three combo system trying to figure out the pattern. As one rod is typically a deadstick set up and the other two are jigging with different lures. I am legally allowed two lures under the ice, so one is deadstick and other is jigging.

hnd · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 10:18 AM »

while i have a good number of rod and reels sitting in the garage, i generally take 4/5 out wiht me.

i carry

custom 26" noodle w/ spinning reel - my go to. usually with tungsten
custom 22" noodle w/ 6061 - rarely used. but there if for some reason inline is called for
clam power noodle 26" w/ spinning - secondary color tungsten
no 8 snitch with spinning - spoon
17" L StCroix w/ spring bobber with spinning - usually has a gill pill on it.

jethro · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 10:20 AM »

I have 2 setups, one for panfish and one for lakers. And that is only until I break one or both of them.

SHaRPS · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 10:50 AM »

8 jigging rods and unlimited tip ups. I make my own so I have about 5 sets in different colors that I use yearly. 1 set is made from a cherry board that I had used as a seating placement card holder for my wedding. I have sold a good amount as well so its pretty cool to see them out on the ice randomly.

Here is the Cherry board I used.

Unclegillhunter · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 03:16 PM »

Getting ice gear is like getting drugs, when I ask my wife about another set up she just says no.
Keep it safe! JDL

Papa Sly · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 03:48 PM »

Same problem here

Light liner · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 05:25 PM »

60-70 Tip ups 10-12 poles
8 jaw jackers with 8 poles.
Going to try a couple salmon bears this season.

Light liner · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 05:28 PM »

Quote from: Papa Sly on Dec 08, 2017, 03:48 PM

Same problem here

Those heritage or Indian hill knock offs when you store them release the flags or the springs won't last.
Only time mine are set is when they're used for fishing.

Papa Sly · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 05:40 PM »

The Indian Hills?

Buckmaster7600 · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 05:56 PM »

Too many and sometimes not enough of the correct ones. I probably have 25 setups. And 20 tipups.

Dave R · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 06:02 PM »

I fish mostly for panfish, so I carry 4 or 5. I have a total of seven, but can't see taking all of them with me.

slipperybob · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 08, 2017, 08:24 PM »

So I went to count some of my rods. I just found out that I have forgotten that I own two of the St Croix Premier 42" M spinning rods.

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