Author Topic: Time to get started (Read 5219 times)

icepack · « **on:** Sep 07, 2012, 02:07 PM »

I have a few things that I need for the upcoming season. So I started checking off the list today by ordering a Jason Mitchell Elite Series 36 MH Mackinaw rod from Riverside Outdoors

Looking forward to a great season.

DBK81 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 07, 2012, 03:34 PM »

I have been watching the CT flyer to see if the Jiffy Auger I want will come on sale before I need it in what I am going to say will be late Nov early Dec for walking on traffic! Also trying to decide if I want to get the Humminbird 35 or bite the bullet and get the 55. Either way between getting on the ice last week (Hockey) and the smell of fall in the air I am intching to drop a line through a 8" hole

icepack · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 10, 2012, 05:42 PM »

Quote from: icepack on Sep 07, 2012, 02:07 PM

I have a few things that I need for the upcoming season. So I started checking off the list today by ordering a Jason Mitchell Elite Series 36 MH Mackinaw rod from Riverside Outdoors

Looking forward to a great season.

Checked off number two today with an Abu Garcia BCX 5600 reel.
Also picked up a few Tackle Industries Mini D's and a few one ounce Bionic Bucktails and Air-Plane jigs by Northland.

Here Fishy Fishy

WalleyeTom · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 01:40 PM »

I am looking to purchase an ice suit / sno suit for our climate. What are you guys wearing for -15 / -25 C weather?

I was thinking of the new Striker Ice Hardwater jacket and bibs.

DBK81 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 01:45 PM »

Quote from: WalleyeTom on Sep 13, 2012, 01:40 PM

I am looking to purchase an ice suit / sno suit for our climate. What are you guys wearing for -15 / -25 C weather?

I was thinking of the new Striker Ice Hardwater jacket and bibs.

T shirt and sweat pants usually

always 21*C in my shack, lol. On a serious note I have heard the striker stuff is good, I personally use an old pair of "Ski-Doo" bib snow pants, and an old insulated army jacket, warm as anything out there, not completly water resistant though.

da man cave shack · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 01:54 PM »

Quote from: DBK81 on Sep 13, 2012, 01:45 PM

T shirt and sweat pants usually always 21*C in my shack, lol. On a serious note I have heard the striker stuff is good, I personally use an old pair of "Ski-Doo" bib snow pants, and an old insulated army jacket, warm as anything out there, not completly water resistant though.

Just spray a crap load of camp dry all over them and you should be good.

DBK81 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 02:03 PM »

Quote from: da man cave shack on Sep 13, 2012, 01:54 PM

Just spray a crap load of camp dry all over them and you should be good.

Ya I use the Kiwi brand waterproof spray, it seems to do the trick have to freshen it up once or twice a season.

da man cave shack · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 02:14 PM »

Quote from: DBK81 on Sep 13, 2012, 02:03 PM

Ya I use the Kiwi brand waterproof spray, it seems to do the trick have to freshen it up once or twice a season.

Ya I do all my gloves even when new because you can never be to waterproof.

fish wrangler · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 08:28 PM »

I got an Artic Armor suit last year and it was great. Lightweight, warm(to warm if your moving lots) and good mobility in it. havent used anything else so it's hard to compare but i've liked it so far.

CMMahy · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 14, 2012, 12:33 PM »

I've fished in my Arctic Armour suit down to -30 last season and was quite comfortable. I didn't have to wear nearly as many layers as my old Work King suit at the same temperatures.

Exactly 2 months from now, I'll be drilling my first hole. Better start getting the tackle all organized again!

shackless · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 17, 2012, 09:06 AM »

I got an Ice Armor suit last season at Bass Pro... it is awesome.
I managed to get the clam over to canvas mart and getting them to re-inforce a few things on it that I wasnt' happy with.
Startin to get myself geared up.

Kim · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 20, 2012, 06:34 AM »

Quote from: DBK81 on Sep 07, 2012, 03:34 PM

I have been watching the CT flyer to see if the Jiffy Auger I want will come on sale before I need it in what I am going to say will be late Nov early Dec for walking on traffic! Also trying to decide if I want to get the Humminbird 35 or bite the bullet and get the 55. Either way between getting on the ice last week (Hockey) and the smell of fall in the air I am intching to drop a line through a 8" hole

I have the 45 and its great. If funds available i will get me a top of the line marcum cam.

Go to a 10 hole if your buying an auger. 8" is nice all around but when fishing for pike and whites, 10" is great for the pike for getting them up and the white fish when looking down the hole you will see more and better.

Shotgun · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 20, 2012, 10:48 AM »

I have been scrounging the ads for the past few months and have managed to buy a few goodies.

1: New in the Box Woods 7X7 pop up $150.

2: 1 yr old Strikemaster 2 cw travel bag, 2 sets of blades and a sharpening tool 8 inch $350 (this was a steal of a deal)

Did not need any of the above but come Dec. I will be selling my existing shanty and auger.

Mean time I keep looking. Also picked up a couple of Shimana 500 at the fishn hole sale last month.

shackless · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 26, 2012, 06:05 PM »

I need to replace my cam... at the end of last season the cam started leaking. (sigh) so.. either find a new fish tv7 compatible camera or replace with a MarCum LX-9 Sonar/Camera Combo (drool).. that one is unlikely so prolly a VS380
have not found 100 feet of cable to be needed except at spray.. and then it was too dark at that depth to be of any help.

icepack · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 26, 2012, 08:02 PM »

Quote from: shackless on Sep 26, 2012, 06:05 PM

I need to replace my cam... at the end of last season the cam started leaking. (sigh) so.. either find a new fish tv7 compatible camera or replace with a MarCum LX-9 Sonar/Camera Combo (drool).. that one is unlikely so prolly a VS380
have not found 100 feet of cable to be needed except at spray.. and then it was too dark at that depth to be of any help.

The MarCum LX-9 Combo would be sweet.
There is still time to save those pennies.

Sloughsharkjigger · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 26, 2012, 08:04 PM »

Quote from: shackless on Sep 26, 2012, 06:05 PM

I need to replace my cam... at the end of last season the cam started leaking. (sigh) so.. either find a new fish tv7 compatible camera or replace with a MarCum LX-9 Sonar/Camera Combo (drool).. that one is unlikely so prolly a VS380
have not found 100 feet of cable to be needed except at spray.. and then it was too dark at that depth to be of any help.

Hey Shack what's happening, hear from Crazy Chef lately. Go for the LX-9 (you only live once)

Long range forecasts say above average temps for Oct & Nov

..... May be longer wait this year!

saltwatercowboy68 · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 26, 2012, 10:37 PM »

Quote from: shackless on Sep 26, 2012, 06:05 PM

I need to replace my cam... at the end of last season the cam started leaking. (sigh) so.. either find a new fish tv7 compatible camera or replace with a MarCum LX-9 Sonar/Camera Combo (drool).. that one is unlikely so prolly a VS380
have not found 100 feet of cable to be needed except at spray.. and then it was too dark at that depth to be of any help.

Hey Shackless I use the aquaview 7 at spray with the flood light that attaches to the bottom of the camera. I found it helps out big time. I think it was only $20 at wss

WalleyeTom · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 29, 2012, 08:49 AM »

I ordered the new Striker Ice Hardwater jacket and bibs direct from Striker. When it arrives I will comment on my first impressions and the sizing.

WalleyeTom · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 05, 2012, 01:15 PM »

Bought a couple of 1 oz. Kramer Lake Stinger Bucktail Jigs today, one yellow and one white.

shackless · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 05, 2012, 11:54 PM »

Quote from: Sloughsharkjigger on Sep 26, 2012, 08:04 PM

Hey Shack what's happening, hear from Crazy Chef lately. Go for the LX-9 (you only live once) Long range forecasts say above average temps for Oct & Nov ..... May be longer wait this year!

heya sloughshark.. nope .. havent heard from crazychef , but I would imagine contact will be established as soon as icve gets thick enough to get out there again.

how was your open water season?

icepack · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 08, 2012, 11:29 PM »

There's an interesting lure by Sebile that's called the Vibrato.
Has any one seen these on the shelf yet?

DBK81 · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 09, 2012, 01:57 PM »

http://www.sebileusa.com/vibrato.php

Interested, I'd check it out, I like the idea of the center mount and hooks front and back, won't miss the bite no matter which direction it comes from.

CMMahy · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 10, 2012, 08:40 AM »

1" of snow on the ground this morning, and a high of +1 today in NB4, the countdown is on!

WalleyeTom · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 10, 2012, 09:48 AM »

Snow up here.. The sky is clearing off and no doubt the snow will melt off. The 270WSM is ready for the deer.
I am lining up the hooks and jigs. Should make some purchases next week from the Fishin Hole.

swampy45 · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 10, 2012, 09:54 AM »

WalleyeTom, I dropped by the Fishin' Hole at West Edmonton Mall yesterday and they are moving to a new location in 2-3 weeks and don't have any ice fishing gear out yet. They have it all open and ready at their new location.

WalleyeTom · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 10, 2012, 10:18 AM »

Swampy45,
Thanks for the info. I usually go to 12719 97 Street, Edmonton location.

icepack · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 10, 2012, 01:33 PM »

Quote from: DBK81 on Oct 09, 2012, 01:57 PM

http://www.sebileusa.com/vibrato.php

Interested, I'd check it out, I like the idea of the center mount and hooks front and back, won't miss the bite no matter which direction it comes from.

I will give the retailers some time to stock their shelves but if I can't find any I will be ordering a couple for sure.

DBK81 · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 10, 2012, 06:53 PM »

Quote from: icepack on Oct 10, 2012, 01:33 PM

I will give the retailers some time to stock their shelves but if I can't find any I will be ordering a couple for sure.

Ya was asking the head at the CT fishing dept and he had no clue, I hope cabellas gets them in for ice season.

WalleyeTom · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 11, 2012, 09:20 AM »

Ice on the bay this morning. -12C / 10F It will warm up and the ice melt off but it is a start.

icepack · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 11, 2012, 12:38 PM »

Quote from: DBK81 on Oct 10, 2012, 06:53 PM

Ya was asking the head at the CT fishing dept and he had no clue, I hope cabellas gets them in for ice season.

I will check with Allan at Riverside Outdoors in Thunder Bay and see if he can hook me up.
I'll keep you posted DBK81.

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Author Topic: Time to get started (Read 5219 times)