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Thanks RedWolf,I have been inspired. I may just have to grin and bear it for the rest of this season and prep one for next season.
I've gotten to the point where carrying all the gear has gotten old. I've been looking around at the plastic sleds and found several different makes and models. They appear to be pretty much the same. Any preferences; Jet Sled, Viking, etc? Large or small? Modifications. Is there anything that makes one stand out? Thanks in advance for the advice.
I started with an old toboggan ,cobbed crate box sides on it and I was off to the races 30 years ago. Now older and wiser,I like to make it as easy as I can. I got a look at the new otter sleds this year and I was really impressed. Thicker plastic and deeper than my jet sled. The jet sleds bottom is toastanyway.I'm gonna pick up the otter.
Just recieved an Otter Mini sled for $30 @ Sportsman's GuideTo buy direct from manufacturing would have required $30 shipping
Thanks everyone for your input. I couldn't wait until next season. I was carrying my pop up Clam on my back, but then I realized that if I fall through the ice, it's going to weigh me down. Not being the athletic type, it would take me a few precious seconds trying to get that bag off. So off I went in search of a sled. I looked around and most of the sleds were gone. I noticed that the Otters were thicker, but I couldn't find the size I wanted. I ended up with a Viking. It works for now and my arms aren't sore and I don't have to keep stopping to rest my arms. If the sled makes it through this season, I'll have to modify it (after seeing the other sleds on this site; I can't have a plain sled).
I have a GLide lite by Strikemaster. Alittle pricey but I am glad I spent the 70bucks for it. Small enough to transport easily (you could throw it in the back of a hatch back if needed) but plenty big to hall enough gear ( I hole hop and am a bucket sitter so I dont take much to begin with). I made rod holders, an auger mount for my lazer hand auger and fashioned up a lid for the small front comparment. it has done everything I have wanted it to do and more this past year.I'll post some updated pics when I get home from work. J-
................... ............... ................... ...................... . ...................... . ...................... ... .................... .................. Excellent Fix" jjc155" What you have done with your Glide is great.. I looked at them a long time ago but I always thought my rod handles wereway too long..( which would have them dragging in the snow and ice) Like what you did with rod holder area and really like that fact that the plexi-glass lid is clear for your new closed in storage area, easy to get at stuff and see where everything is , in a fast glance. On the part that holds the Auger in place.. Did you drill a hole in the Flute of the Auger ? Too hold it is place ? Nice. I have the same Ice auger.. ( the strike-master auger works well for me.)I like that you took a item and made it work well for you. Your so right the size if awesome also.Good Job . AltaIce 8)
Hey " J " I see it Now.. I should have looked closer.. I forgot there was the other prong to the fork....Sorry bout that...lolIt all works well though together. 8)