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IceShanty Main => General Ice Fishing Chit Chat => Topic started by: Agronomist_at_IA on Sep 19, 2016, 06:50 PM
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Was just playing around in my ice fishing cave of gear, and it got me thinking just how much money I've spent on all the different gear. Gear that was suppose to be better only to find out it wasn't really a big deal, and that I was just has happy with the reasonable price gear. So let's see some post on your experience and thoughts on stuff for others guys.
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My LX-7 and Striker suit are completely worth the prices I paid (after sale prices and discounts of course). Nothing has improved the number of fish I land as much as a flasher or given me (and the wife) as much peace of mind for safety as a floating suit.
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I would have to say without a doubt my muck arctic pro boots have been worth every penny. I have cold feet in the middle of summer and have always had trouble keeping my feet warm. They have no trouble doing that and they are literally 100% waterproof. Even wore them steelhead fishing standing in the river up to about an inch below the cuff of the boot, about 4 hours. 100% dry and warm feet. I've only had them since the middle of last ice season but they are the best piece of footware I've ever owned.
Also, my kahtoola micro spikes. Worth every penny for safe reliable traction. At 6' 250#, I can't afford to slip and hurt myself, I'm not worried one bit about slips and falls while wearing my kahtoola's. Coupled with my mucks, cold/wet feet and slipping on the ice is a thing of the past! I couldn't ask for a better setup.
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Little booties for my golden retriever. He's not a pup anymore and when the temperature hit zero a couple years ago he didn't like the snow on his paws. Last year, with the booties, he was playing like a puppy at -20.
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Good afordable reel like shimano's..compared to that junk ht brand sells
but Scholls rods and reels are good old stand the test of time goodNess that works well and are cheap...
then there is stuff like rods I find I do better with those white fiber glass rods I built that I put good spinning eyes on.. they dont break like st Croix does and I have landed more fish on it then any of my st Croix rods..
augers like nils versus mora for easily drilling holes versus having to struggle all the way threw the hole.. on a mora spoon auger..
Then there is shanties like insulated versus non insulated I like my insulated better same with boots coats gloves etc..
Heaters I went with the big buddy heater in my insulated pop up but when I look back on it any thing to organize a bucket is not worth it unless I built it.. some things are worth it while others are not.. cause you can't use them or don't cause to heavy to carry so I minimize my gear.. so I don't get bogged down but some stuff Is nessary like auger rods bucket .. were others are not needed. Like cup holders or even tip up organizers ,coolers etc but they do make life easier.. like hub shanties ,heaters, And fish finders etc..
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Compared to my old Mora, I would pay double for my Nils. My Lowrance M68C has increase my catch rate exponentially. Would fish without it, but my confidence would be lacking.
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Compared to the price of the green 1lb tanks, my 5lb and 10lb tanks are worth their weight in gold!! My 5lb tank only costs less than $2.50 to fill, the same amount of propane using green 1lb tanks $20!
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So you guys with the nils. Did you find it worth it because you hand drill holes with the offset handle.
To be honest, I had an Eskimo shaver auger that I later put the adaptor on to make it into a lazer. Then I sold it to a buddy and bought a nils. I ran all of them with a Milwaukee drill on a clam plate. They all cut holes and did fine. Honestly if I had it to do all over I would have just kept and ran whatever auger I had on hand.. I mean the nils is nice, but on my clam plate setup it doesn't really matter they all cut a nice hole without much work. I just found the lazer blades and nils to be more expensive to buy & sharpen. I've got an 8in nils & and a spare 8in nils power point cutting head I'm thinking about selling with a clam plate adaptor. I will admit the nils and lazer do cut fast.
I'm guessing if a guy hand drilled holes it would set itself apart.
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Compared to the price of the green 1lb tanks, my 5lb and 10lb tanks are worth their weight in gold!! My 5lb tank only costs less than $2.50 to fill, the same amount of propane using green 1lb tanks $20!
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I refill the green 1# tanks off a 20. Fill about 40 of them at the start of winter. The refill adaptor from mr heater paid for itself 10x over. I do use my 5lb and 10lb tanks quite a bit.
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Yes the off set handle is 1000 times more worth it.. oh ya if you think the nils in a 8 inch is good what about a drill aND a 7 inch mora throw on a mora to laser adaptor and run laser blades..
that's is if your looking for a auger that won't bind at the end of the hole like a 8 inch laser will..and still have room to pull pike threw it and walleyes, bass, trout,and etc..
the laser blade cost 7.50 to 20 to sharpen if you can get it done locally for like 7.50 then your that much better off...
compared to the nils and it's high maintenance price tag.. 100 for a auger head and 30 to sharpen it every year just Is not worth it... I got three heads for mine one un used.. I paid 69.99 for 2 of them ... and 150 for the auger..
any how that off set handle is so worth it for effortless cutting main reason I bought a 6 inch off set handle mora.. and am in the process of converting it to laser blades if using a drill convert a mora to laser for sure then use handle for if the battery dies...
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I refill the green 1# tanks off a 20. Fill about 40 of them at the start of winter. The refill adaptor from mr heater paid for itself 10x over. I do use my 5lb and 10lb tanks quite a bit.
I bought a big buddy heater that can run two 20#tanks at once it has a regulator hose that connects from a quick connect.. well any how my point is be careful refilling those one pounders.. seen and read about a few people that had them explode on them the #1cylinder bottles did.. cause the tanks went bad expired in other words cracked and exploded.. hence why I do the propane exchange and use the bulk hose and tank..
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Yes the off set handle is 1000 times more worth it.. oh ya if you think the nils in a 8 inch is good what about a drill a 7 inch mora throw on a mora to laser adaptor and run laser blades..
that's is if your looking for a auger that won't bind at the end of the hole like a 8 inch laser will..and still have room to pull pike threw it and walleyes, bass, trout,and etc..
the laser blade cost 7.50 to 20 to sharpen if you can get it done locally for like 7.50 then your that much better off...
compared to the nils and it's high maintenance price tag.. 100 for a auger head and 30 to sharpen it every year just Is not worth it... I got three heads for mine one un used.. I paid 69.99 for 2 of them ... and 150 for the auger..
any how that off set handle is so worth it for effortless cutting main reason I bought a 6 inch off set handle mora.. and am in the process of converting it to laser blades if using a drill convert a mora to laser for sure then use handle for if the battery dies...
Yeah the Eskimo was a 7in shaver I turned into a 7in lazer it was a beast. I thought I had to get the nils from cabelas for $125 shipped and picked up a used freshly sharpened nils power point for $40 off craigslist. Sharpened by the legendary frank deluca to. Lol. I used my jiffy model 30 mostly last year since it was mounted on my 4 wheeler. So the nils only got used early ice, but now with my ice castle I'll be cutting a lot more ice with it. Sounds like $45 a pop to have the cutting head sent/sharpened/returned........not sure what to think of that. I can buy a brand new shaver style auger for that.......
I just notice that on the clam plate the nils is a lot heavier built auger and just seems to add weight vs the other hand augers. Think I might try to find a used 8in lazer of craigslist to put on it, since the lazer augers can have a nice cold snap cover on the blades. The shaver blade covers suck and I had it cut up a canvas creel in the portable when the cover would come off.
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In my opinion, the price ($250 MSRP) of latest generation FX-100 for a one man flip is unbeatable for price/weight/durability...
Striker products are actually pretty much priceless too...
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I bought a big buddy heater that can run two 20#tanks at once it has a regulator hose that connects from a quick connect.. well any how my point is be careful refilling those one pounders.. seen and read about a few people that had them explode on them the #1cylinder bottles did.. cause the tanks went bad expired in other words cracked and exploded.. hence why I do the propane exchange and use the bulk hose and tank..
10-4 on the refills, I do it outside & weigh them on a scale. Also toss rusty tanks & replace with ones in good condition I find at the lakes and accesses. Never seem to be short finding any. I went from 2 milk crates to filling 3 crates after last season. That's after I threw out the bad ones. I find I toss about 9 tanks a year & pick up about 18 empty tanks a year on the ice.
I tried a big buddy heater and had really bad luck with it. First one the threads got cross threaded putting on a tank. Got it replaced and the thing would blow out and never started for crap. It took up a bunch of room in the tub & shack. Didn't heat all that well. I Hated it so bad I gave it away after it took a tumble out the back of a truck, and went to a MR. Heater cooker couldn't be happier now. The guy I gave it to about 7-8yrs ago said it has worked perfect and he never had one issue with it.....go figure. Guess the tumble fixed something.
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Vexilar-18: though I run a 28, I think the 18 is the best value to features in the fleet
Trekker insulated ice shack: at 52 lbs, fully insulated and on sale under $300, worth every penny
Striker predator ice suit: can fish outside all day and feel safe while doing it, worth it's weight in gold to me
Honorable mentions:
Big buddy heater with 8lb tank
Nils 6in auger
Hard case for rods and tackle
Tungsten wolfram jigs
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Pretty much any spud bar fits this category...
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Marcum LX-5 and Fenwick Aetos ice rod. I really like the Frabill 371 reel but it's a bit too expensive with that not too smooth drag at the start up.
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Almost forgot Schooleys!
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I have to say my Artic Armor flotation suit was the best item worth the money spent.
Wolfram jigs are next. There sticky sharp hooks are amazing and worth the money.
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. Sounds like $45 a pop to have the cutting head sent/sharpened/returned........not sure what to think of that. I can buy a brand new shaver style auger for that.......
Been thinking same my self.. even though it is a really good auger it is expensive... Basically all the nils is a laser with a off set handle....
blade vs. Blade they cut the same I think.. till you add in those so called ice breaking bars they put on the 8 inch laser..and 7 inch lasers then the auger binds at the end of the hole..
that why if you get a mora or Eskimo and convert it your better off... I am thinking you take the handle off a nils or laser they cut the same on a drill. . At that point its all about torque from the dill..
Me I think they would destroy gear boxes on the clam plate with 8 inch laser or 7 inch laser..
that's why those conversions are a big hit.. mora to laser etc..cause they don't have those ice breaking bars..
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My tanaka (nils)hand screws 4&6", my striker suit , micro spikes , and my flasher and graphs , the adapter to fill my 1# tanks that I use in my 1 man , thermal tent I bought for my 08-X2 ,and my 1 man Kenai pro thermal last year for a great price
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I would definitely say my striker ice suit. I wish I would have got the lighter jacket because it is way to warm in the shack. But that's a good problem I guess.
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Yeti 30 oz. cup. Used every day.
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My........... Vexilar FL18 ...since 2003 keeps on going ...gets me on fish and keeps me moving
Kahtoolas ...I've had many "ice creepers" ...hands down the best for me/back hardly know they're on
Tungsten ....Jumped on the band wagon last year ..heavy for their weight ...adds to the action I'm a convert
Muck Artic.....stomp through slush like never before ..slip on and off.. no laces priceless ..warm
Ice fishing suit ...I started with the Clam blue suit and now have an SI Climate and Predator jacket and
Climate bibs...the cut/fit design made for the ice fisherman ..no hut need most days
beats your snow suit ...hunting gear... its the right tool for the job
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So you guys with the nils. Did you find it worth it because you hand drill holes with the offset handle.
I'm guessing if a guy hand drilled holes it would set itself apart.
Exactly right. I live in the lower part of the ice belt and on a good year we get maybe 10-12" of ice. On average, it is around 6". No walleyes or pike in the farm ponds either, so I only need a 6" hole (cats can be a bit of a challenge sometimes). If I lived 200 miles north, I would be chasing walleye and would own a gas or electric auger. Until that happens, I am happy chasing bull 'gills and crappie with my 6" Nils. Cuts ice like butter.
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Tungsten ....Jumped on the band wagon last year ..heavy for their weight ...adds to the action I'm a convert
Add this to my list. Love the benefit of bombing tungsten jigs during a hot bluegill bite.
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Digger Auger Mount. I love knowing that my auger is not bouncing around when I'm hole hopping.
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Eskimo Mako auger - looks and runs like the day I bought it back in 2003.
Showdown Dual Beam - works as advertised and has given me lots of information and increased my catch a lot.
Omni Tech Super Stud Sandal Cleat - the most comfortable cleats I've ever worn and the studs are replaceable.
Striker Hardwater suit - VERY warm, heavy duty material, and the peace of mind that they float.
Eskimo I949 pop-up shelter - Breaks the wind very well, warm, no condensation issues, and blacks out the light very well.
Jet Sled XL - Heavy duty and hauls all my gear no problem.
Eskimo Redneck One piece ice chisel - Great for checking for safe ice, reopens holes easily, and reasonably priced.
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Compared to the price of the green 1lb tanks, my 5lb and 10lb tanks are worth their weight in gold!! My 5lb tank only costs less than $2.50 to fill, the same amount of propane using green 1lb tanks $20!
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Yep, I have an 11lb tank that I use all year round. Great for tailgating at concerts and ball games. The other thing is my Clam BigFoot 4000XT. Knowing what I know now I would pay double for the value of that thing. It's amazing.
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So you guys with the nils. Did you find it worth it because you hand drill holes with the offset handle.
To be honest, I had an Eskimo shaver auger that I later put the adaptor on to make it into a lazer. Then I sold it to a buddy and bought a nils. I ran all of them with a Milwaukee drill on a clam plate. They all cut holes and did fine. Honestly if I had it to do all over I would have just kept and ran whatever auger I had on hand.. I mean the nils is nice, but on my clam plate setup it doesn't really matter they all cut a nice hole without much work. I just found the lazer blades and nils to be more expensive to buy & sharpen. I've got an 8in nils & and a spare 8in nils power point cutting head I'm thinking about selling with a clam plate adaptor. I will admit the nils and lazer do cut fast.
I'm guessing if a guy hand drilled holes it would set itself apart.
I am a hand driller. I will never buy anything other than a nils. Even so, i have noticed that the blade has lasted me about 3 times as many holes as my eskimo, however, the nils blades cost more too. So i would say it comes down to having to sharpen less/ buy less blades, and much much less muscle to hand drill a hole.
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Been thinking same my self.. even though it is a really good auger it is expensive... Basically all the nils is a laser with a off set handle....
blade vs. Blade they cut the same I think.. till you add in those so called ice breaking bars they put on the 8 inch laser..and 7 inch lasers then the auger binds at the end of the hole..
that why if you get a mora or Eskimo and convert it your better off... I am thinking you take the handle off a nils or laser they cut the same on a drill. . At that point its all about torque from the dill..
Me I think they would destroy gear boxes on the clam plate with 8 inch laser or 7 inch laser..
The nils blade is a lot different. it is shaped like a drill, so it pulls the auger into the ice instead of scraping the ice.
I have a guy here in michigan that sharpens nils blade for $15, and is registered through nils to do so. no having to ship it anywhere for me.
that's why those conversions are a big hit.. mora to laser etc..cause they don't have those ice breaking bars..
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IDI Arctic Armor, Kahtoola Microspikes, Mr.Heater Portable Buddy heater, Clam Fish Trap Pro, 8" Nils with the tanaka power head and the 6" hand auger, Marcum VX-1 and LX-5. Also my Arctic Cat F570/ Ice Fishing Machine, without it Oneida wouldn't be possible for me...
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Bart I feel the same way about my tundra on Oneida Lake , for several reasons ,
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I would say my striker suit and baffin impact boots. If I have a hard time keeping warm then having the best of everything else whether it be rods, tackle, auger, electronics will be pretty much uselsess cause I would spend less time on the ice and not enjoy it that much.
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well I'm getting older and think everything is over priced and cheaply made now a days.but my vexilars have changed my fish catching rate tremendously and if one of my vexs goes down I will get another one in a heartbeat.even tho I have 2 back up vexs,haha.
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Good clothing including boots. And a good auger. I can make do with a bunk shelter, rig up some suspect tipups, use cheap rods, but nothing like getting out to your spot and have an auger malfunction. There you are, ready with all your gear lacking ONLY a hole through the ice. Most of us have been there, it sucks. It's enough to make me lose my cool lol. And obviously dry warm feet and good waterproof bibs make the day 110% better.
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This is a great topic! My list is a lot like others...
My Polaris Sportsman Twin 600 is my best purchase. Bought it brand new back in 2004 for $5200. Have never had any problems with it, and I wouldn't fish nearly as much if I didn't have it! I absolutely love my Marcum LX7, I bought it last year, and it definitely helped me catch a lot more fish! I love the graph and vertical views! My Striker Ice Hardwater bibs are priceless! I love them for the warmth, comfort, and knowing they float is peace of mind! My Jiffy Model 31 Legend auger. I bought it "used" 12 years ago for $200, and it still runs great! Although it's heavy! I also bought an Aqua Vu Scout underwater camera 12 years ago, and it still works great. That was well worth the money! Tungsten jigs the last 2 years have been excellent for me. 2 years ago I started to get into plastics, and once you find something you like and have confidence in, they are worth the money vs buying live bait every trip out on the ice.
Reading this topic, and seeing how many people like their Kahtoola's, I just ordered a pair of them online for $46, can't beat that price for Brand New! I also bought a pair of Cabelas Trans Alaska III Pac Boots. My feet easily get cold in the winter, so I'm looking forward to see how well these boots work. I also want to go thermal this year with a shack, I've used a Frabill Solo Ranger for over 13 years, and it's been a great shack, well worth the money, but with kids and a wife now that like to go fishing, I'm going to upgrade to the Otter XT Pro Lodge. I'm just waiting to find a great deal before I bite the bullet on it! So if you know of any good deals on one, please let me know!
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Vexilar FL-18 and FLX-28
Vexilar Cold Snap Bibs
K-Drill
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There are many items that have been a game changer towards my ice fishing .
1. I started out using an ice bar to chop holes , graduated to a blue mora then a jiffy-30. Can say the nils 6" was worth every penny over the above
2. Sat on a bucket in the worst conditions , graduated to a pop up shanty and now a shappell flip over . Worth every penny over the above being mobile .
3. Started just setting tip ups and waiting , graduated to a vex fl-18 and worth every penny , seeing what's happening down there , now I focus more on jigging and it seems far more productive.
4. Got a buddy heater = being warm and comfortable
5. With all the above additions I am able to take my grandkids out for an enjoyable day on the ice = PRICELESS !
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for me it was the power auger, then my vex. I know I have spent way to much on ice fishing gear but it like a drug, one fish and your hooked
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Striker predator ice suit.
Sorel glacier XT boots with Stabilicer max cleats.
LX5
Finbore 3
Good spring bobbers
#8 CGI reel
Walmart Bubba brand coffee cup, the black barrel looking one.
62s garmin
My homemade sled.
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Would that be angler point marina?? Or some one else?
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Robinsons saw service in Shelby two on van duke.
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I guess I might have to call to see if nils recommends them..cause they don't list them on their Web site..
This is the recommend list by nils..
http://www.nilsmaster.com/web2008_031.htm (http://www.nilsmaster.com/web2008_031.htm)
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Maybe Robinson's is no longer recommended? Started using them 5 years ago after nils sent me a pdf with their info after I asked for a local sharpener recommendation. Been going ever since.
Thanks for that link!
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Add 50-80ft of good poly rope to this list..
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Striker suit, flasher, Baffin titans, quality rod/reel combos
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Striker Hardwater Suit
Beaver Dam tip-ups
ATV with tracks
Lacrosse Winter Pac 1200g boots
Under Armor Base 4.0 undies
Garmin GPS
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Compared to the price of the green 1lb tanks, my 5lb and 10lb tanks are worth their weight in gold!! My 5lb tank only costs less than $2.50 to fill, the same amount of propane using green 1lb tanks $20!
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How are you filling your 5# tank? Do you have a hose to fill it off a 20#?
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I picked up a Striker Hardwater Jacket for $219. For a mens waterproof parka that floats that's good value. I also bought a flasher last year, and didn't think it was worth the price until I thought it over a bit. I went from catching no fish to catching tons, and average the price over multiple years of use it's pretty good. Steger Camuksxtreme are pretty awesome too.
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How are you filling your 5# tank? Do you have a hose to fill it off a 20#?
Just take it to where they fill 20# tanks and they fill a 5lb on up the same way.
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Just take it to where they fill 20# tanks and they fill a 5lb on up the same way.
Yep! Sometimes it's only $2.00 to fill...
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You can get all fancy with accessories but for my money, $$ spent on quality outer wear is priceless. I can make do without fancy rods n reels, locators, cameras and even GPSs. Tungsten jigs, hi-tech line and every size and color are not necessities.
Get me on the ice with a stick, some string, some weight and bait (don't forget a spud) and an auger (hand is fine) and I'll A.) have a great time and B.) catch fish.
Whet else do you need? Wait, maybe a bucket to park my butt on...... ;D
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Yep! Sometimes it's only $2.00 to fill...
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I donate fish to our local fish fry fund raiser, guy who runs it works at the coop & fills tanks. When I go in to fill before season he fill my 5lb, 10lb, & 20lb tank up once and wont take a dime from me,
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1st my vexilar fl-20
2nd my idi arctic armor
3rd my Baffin impact boots
4th my frabill recon deluxe
Definitely all must haves
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Vexilar
Snowmobile
Good clothing
Good auger
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I donate fish to our local fish fry fund raiser, guy who runs it works at the coop & fills tanks. When I go in to fill before season he fill my 5lb, 10lb, & 20lb tank up once and wont take a dime from me,
Can't beat free no doubt.. But $.40 /lb is pretty easy to swallow too..
I'll still sometimes take a 1lb green bottle if one of my other bigger tanks are really low..
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1 - Kahtoolas (keeps my big butt off the ice)
2 - Striker gear. Buy it. My wife actually smiled when I said it floats, proof she loves me
3 - Lx6 (You may not agree, but take what you currently catch without one and x10, theres your proof)
4 - tungsten jigs
5 - my portable grill
6 - Smitty sled. Went from a heart attack to a leisurely stroll
7 - Eskimo 3 man upgrading to a insulated 949i, anyone in Maine/NH needs my other $100
Poles arent that big a deal, reels and all screw up when its cold, I do need a sled.
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I donate fish to our local fish fry fund raiser, guy who runs it works at the coop & fills tanks. When I go in to fill before season he fill my 5lb, 10lb, & 20lb tank up once and wont take a dime from me,
hope corporate doesn't find out. But probably will by you posting this on the Internet. Hope corporate doesn't find out so you can keep a good deal going.
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Was just playing around in my ice fishing cave of gear, and it got me thinking just how much money I've spent on all the different gear. Gear that was suppose to be better only to find out it wasn't really a big deal, and that I was just has happy with the reasonable price gear. So let's see some post on your experience and thoughts on stuff for others guys.
What are some of things you find not worth the price tag then?
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What are some of things you find not worth the price tag then?
Underwater camera, ION auger , over priced rods , any flasher over $400, well ok $450
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I've never used one, but have heard from several people the same feeling on the underwater cameras
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Was just playing around in my ice fishing cave of gear, and it got me thinking just how much money I've spent on all the different gear. Gear that was suppose to be better only to find out it wasn't really a big deal, and that I was just has happy with the reasonable price gear. So let's see some post on your experience and thoughts on stuff for others guys.
That's really a great question. Generally, I like to think of myself as a pretty level headed guy but when it comes to ice fishing I can get very stupid and dreamy. The responses to your thread are interesting. Guys believe in their suits, boots and Vexilars. Guess it all depends on where you are and how you like to fish. Personally, I leave about 60% of my ice fishing gear at home. Been at it over 35 years so I've accumulated a lot of junk from half baked enthusiasms. As for what's good value I'd say:
Kahtoola ice spikes-- spendy but worth it.
Pflueger President reels-- learned about them on this forum. Now I leave my Shimanos at home.
Nils hand auger-- I've used all brands and these are tops. I only use it for early season up to 12" ice and then go to "Little Pokey", my famous IceGator powerhead mounted over an 8" LazerMag w/ rippers. Way overkill but it shuts people up.
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Well most people on here have hit the nail on the head. Favorites are:
Vexilar- started with an FL-8 and now have a newer model that I haven't tried yet
Floating ice suit- makes fishing on 4" a little less nerve racking
ION auger- love it. converted it last season though. Took the 8" bit off and put a 6" lazer bit on it, no modifications needed. Much more holes
Clam flip over shanty- use to have a 1 man but gave that to my son and now have what is called a 1 1/2 man. More room to put my sh*t in lol
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After falling through the ice a couple times when by myself, I have to say that eskimo spud bar I bought a couple seasons ago has been my best purchase, a good stiff jab will run it through 4'' of ice, and as long as its good clear ice I feel safe on that. There were a couple times last year that due to some drifting, thawing and refreezing on first of season ice that im glad I had it, was trekking on ice that could go from 6'' to 1'' in just a couple feet, had it not been for that bar I may have gotten myself in a bad spot. My next best is probably my Cabelas Saskatchewan Pac boots, first boot ive found to keep my feet warm all day, nothing worse than cold feet for me.
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Enjoy reading all the replys...good stuff!
Throw rope, safety picks, spud bar....cheap insurance, takes up very little space.
Floatation suit
Eskimo 949i
Marcum Showdown 5.6 dual beam. Had 4 of us in the Eskimo last year lake trout fishing and we all could see where we were in the water column....that was a blast!
Marcum LX5 added for this season....Old Goat helped me out with this one... :thumbsup:
JawJackers?....$40 is a little steep....can make several for that price....but they worked well
Smitty sleds
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Anyone know if a Little Buddy heater can be mounted on a 5 gal. tank?
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Anyone know if a Little Buddy heater can be mounted on a 5 gal. tank?
Anything that runs on a 1lb tank can be run on a 5lb+ tank with the right adapter hose a recommended filter...
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Anyone know if a Little Buddy heater can be mounted on a 5 gal. tank?
Could try one of these they come in 15 and 30 inch lengths plus 5 pounder height. I know it will work...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stansport-Distribution-Post-2-Piece-3-Outlet-Distribution-Post/10899101 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stansport-Distribution-Post-2-Piece-3-Outlet-Distribution-Post/10899101)
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My bud hooks his 20 lb tank in a rack on his snowmobile to a hose right to his buddy heater , so a 5 ,or 11 could be used
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My bud hooks his 20 lb tank in a rack on his snowmobile to a hose right to his buddy heater
He's got a.little buddy not a regular buddy or big buddy haters after that being said how would you hook that hose to a little buddy heater?? Sure can do it the way you said with a regular buddy or big buddy heaters but not the little buddy.. by the way the little buddy is just as strong as the regular buddy heater on setting one kinda point less to own it.. now if you want to adjust Temps check out the texsport sportmate heater which is adjustable from low to high and is 3000 btu's max .. but that's personal what some one wants and what some one gets .. some time it does not help guiding the horse to water.. lol's
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Your right on the little buddy CW
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A hose will connect to a little buddy heater too, but how to mount the heater or stand it up is the real issue..
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I guess you could build a stand
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it works on a little buddy
I need to buy a spud bar this year
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Potatoe , good little spud and reasonably price is the red neck chisel by Eskimo around $18.00 And it won't wear your arm out
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I just picked up the Eskimo spud bar. It's the one that has a gaffe built into it. It also collapses down when you push the button. Really nice to be able to easily collapse it and stow it away. Best $20 I've spent in awhile. Last season was very sketchy ice. I didn't have a spud bar. Most local shops were sold out or never stocked any. I hated drilling holes every few feet to check the ice as I walked out.