Author Topic: whats the new must have gear for '08? (Read 4938 times)

sled-in · « **on:** Sep 07, 2007, 09:42 AM »

Is there anything out there thats a must have for this Ice season?

Bobberstop · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 07, 2007, 06:35 PM »

Icegator auger drive. Ron

ice dawg · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 07, 2007, 06:40 PM »

ICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1MOFISH · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 07, 2007, 06:48 PM »

gasoline -petrol-go go juice and clear ice mo

ducky · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 07, 2007, 07:09 PM »

I would like to win something at the Brainerd tourney this year

Skipper · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 07, 2007, 07:29 PM »

An LX-5 would be sweet, I have kinda outgrown my FL-8.

southend517 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 07, 2007, 08:27 PM »

I think I'm going to go with a x-67

IceholeFisherman · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 01:29 AM »

Some new ice rods are on my list this year. Check these out, let me know your opinions. Especially those of you that might own one. These might be an alternative to a St Croix and other higher end rods.

http://www.scottyscustomrods.com/index.html

Chucker · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 06:26 AM »

4" of hard, clear, black stuff.

Coastie · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 07:03 AM »

Hooks!

ice dawg · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 10:27 AM »

A mattress for the bunk in my wheel house. These tired old bones need something softer.

holehawg · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 01:50 PM »

one more auger (gas 8")...6" of ice in DEC. ...and a kind & understanding wife...well...I'll take 2 out of the 3.....

Hardguy · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 02:20 PM »

New Marcum camera. I wonder if they have anything new?? I know I will buy their VS 560 and they will improve it the day after! Would like to see it in color! It seems to be a very good product.

zamboni · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 06:48 PM »

Well, a Sno-Bear. Does anyone have $30,000 laying around I can have?

saranacjoe · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 10:14 PM »

ice ice ice and more ice thats all i want early dec would be GREAT!!!!!!!!!

Big Burk · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 02:29 AM »

a new 10" auger, flasher, another shack

ice mid novemeber

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 09:17 AM »

hopefully a new to me sled already bought everything else
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=58639.0

primepin65 · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 05:27 PM »

a decent 2 man shanty or maybe an ice auger...

crappie_attitude · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 10, 2007, 12:27 PM »

A new Jet Sled and a set of 26" standard Jack Traps.

icy mike · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 10, 2007, 01:50 PM »

time, time, time...

esox13 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 10, 2007, 07:06 PM »

I am looking for a new underwater camera and a 4 wheeler and I should be set - I got the ok for both from my wife so I am quickly going to pull the trigger before she changes her mind.

IceholeFisherman · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 10, 2007, 09:16 PM »

Quote from: esox13 on Sep 10, 2007, 07:06 PM

I am looking for a new underwater camera and a 4 wheeler and I should be set - I got the ok for both from my wife so I am quickly going to pull the trigger before she changes her mind.

Be afraid. Be very afraid. If she approved a 4 wheeler AND a camera without a fight, she is either going to commindeer them when your not looking or has plans for her own purchase. WATCH YOUR CREDIT CARDS.

Just kidding ladies......

esox13 · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 11, 2007, 05:17 PM »

I had a momentary lapse of reason and let her quit her job to stay home full time with the kids (even though they are in school full time now - I may have to rethink this after I make my purchases) so I guess she is repaying me the favor. Funny how it works when all the cash comes from my pocket. Either way - I dare not comment.

holehawg · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 11, 2007, 05:40 PM »

Quote from: esox13 on Sep 11, 2007, 05:17 PM

I had a momentary lapse of reason and let her quit her job to stay home full time with the kids (even though they are in school full time now - I may have to rethink this after I make my purchases) so I guess she is repaying me the favor. Funny how it works when all the cash comes from my pocket. Either way - I dare not comment.

hmmmmmmmm...so i'm not the only one with this problem....

TUSH · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 09, 2007, 04:12 PM »

I just found out that my vexilar ice transducer is broken. I am going to order another one but was not sure what to order. I have a 19 degree now. I mainly fish 30ft. or less. It been working well. I have heard about a suppressor cable that reduces the signal that is sent out. It is suppose to supress signal around 50 percent. If so could i buy a 9 degree transducer and use the suppressor cable. My theory is buy reducing the power by 1/2 it would make my degree wider. Does anybody know what I mean and can they help me. TUSH

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 09, 2007, 06:45 PM »

Quote from: TUSH on Nov 09, 2007, 04:12 PM

I just found out that my vexilar ice transducer is broken. I am going to order another one but was not sure what to order. I have a 19 degree now. I mainly fish 30ft. or less. It been working well. I have heard about a suppressor cable that reduces the signal that is sent out. It is suppose to supress signal around 50 percent. If so could i buy a 9 degree transducer and use the suppressor cable. My theory is buy reducing the power by 1/2 it would make my degree wider. Does anybody know what I mean and can they help me. TUSH

Im sure it doesnt work that way mostly to just cut power to the ducer ( see Im learning) for shallow water the transducer degree angle doesnt change I bought the fl12 with a 12 degree then ebayed a 19 degree transom mount can use the 19 for shallow water

wider cone

hard_water · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 09, 2007, 08:37 PM »

Quote from: IceholeFisherman on Sep 08, 2007, 01:29 AM

Some new ice rods are on my list this year. Check these out, let me know your opinions. Especially those of you that might own one. These might be an alternative to a St Croix and other higher end rods.

http://www.scottyscustomrods.com/index.html

I would love to give one of these babys a try. They are not to highly priced................ ....I am gonna get me the perch\crappie in 28 inch, let you know how she feels.

water

ejensen · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 09, 2007, 09:17 PM »

Quote from: Hardguy on Sep 08, 2007, 02:20 PM

New Marcum camera. I wonder if they have anything new?? I know I will buy their VS 560 and they will improve it the day after! Would like to see it in color! It seems to be a very good product.

Check out Marcums color camera here.http://www.marcumtech.com/products/product_detail.php?ProdSKU=10825&ProdCat1=2

Ed

munchy71 · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 10, 2007, 09:15 AM »

Quote from: TUSH on Nov 09, 2007, 04:12 PM

I just found out that my vexilar ice transducer is broken. I am going to order another one but was not sure what to order. I have a 19 degree now. I mainly fish 30ft. or less. It been working well. I have heard about a suppressor cable that reduces the signal that is sent out. It is suppose to supress signal around 50 percent. If so could i buy a 9 degree transducer and use the suppressor cable. My theory is buy reducing the power by 1/2 it would make my degree wider. Does anybody know what I mean and can they help me. TUSH

Nope power doesn't affect the cone angle.....only reduces the number of watts being pumped thru. Dropping the power clears up a lot of the clutter if you're fishing in brush or heavy weeds, and eliminates double echoes when fishing shallow.

If you've got the extra cash, I'd recommend the dual-beam transducer. the 19 degree setting gives GREAT bottom coverage when fishing shallow.

-Munchy

TUSH · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 11, 2007, 06:23 PM »

Thanks for the info on my ice transducer.
TUSH

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Author Topic: whats the new must have gear for '08? (Read 4938 times)