Author Topic: So what are you buying this year? (Read 8732 times)

matfalk · « **on:** Sep 15, 2013, 10:49 PM »

I know it's middle of September and you're probably thinking about your deer stand at this point but what are you planning for early December when first ice hits? (note my optimism) I'm pretty set for rods, augers, and electronics, but there's always new products that come out after ice out that everyone gets excited about. I haven't seen anything yet, but I'm planning on a new pair of boots and possibly a new ice suit. My buddy Gary got me turned onto them last season and I'd like to put that on my list. What are everyone's preference? I want something that's going to keep me safe, warm and confident during the season and is going to last me a few years. Also got my eyes set on a pair of Baffin Crossfire boots. I've just been using my insulated hunting boots the last few years and have been let down by cold toes and broken shoe strings. Got all my deer stuff situated, time to start thinking about my hard water stuff.

Hoosier · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 16, 2013, 04:55 AM »

You should check out Pro Tackle Outfitters. Jim has his Artic Armor Suits on sale.Be the best time to buy before the season gets started and the prices go back up..

Pro Tackle Outfitters Artic Armor Suit

filetandrelease · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 16, 2013, 06:41 AM »

I'm getting older and fish on my own a lot so wife thinks a float suit would be nice my old outfit is wore out away , and another 6061 reel and another 28" med. wicked rod

ice--cube · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 16, 2013, 07:43 AM »

I'm in search of a new power auger this year.

lyonboy · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 16, 2013, 08:45 AM »

Snowmobile finally!!

SoDakdick · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 16, 2013, 08:55 AM »

A Frabil straight line 261. Cabala's says they will get their ice fishing gear around 10-19-13. Also its great when you ask a sales person about a new product coming out and they give you the deer in the headlights look.

Hoosier · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 17, 2013, 12:55 AM »

And don't forget about the 10% coupon.

Top Secret IS Discount

Chris338378 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 17, 2013, 04:54 AM »

So far on my want to get list is another jigging rod, a new spud bar, and some marmooskas, Hali-jigs, and forage minnows. I'm sure as stuff hits the stores the list will grow.

marmooskapaul · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 17, 2013, 07:10 AM »

BAIT...I'm going to buy lots of bait. It was hard to get last year...lol
Paul

matfalk · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 17, 2013, 08:43 PM »

Quote from: marmooskapaul on Sep 17, 2013, 07:10 AM

BAIT...I'm going to buy lots of bait. It was hard to get last year...lol
Paul

Lol I'd rather have your problem than what I had last year... Too much bait and not enough ice to use it on!

Den58 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 18, 2013, 05:07 PM »

I'm looking for a new power auger, having trouble with my strikemaster mag 2000 won't stay running going to take it in to see if they fix it if not a new one maybe a propane.

stripernut · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 18, 2013, 06:17 PM »

I plan on picking up a 6 inch FIN-BORE ICE AUGER, if I can find one!!! And some Jumbo Chubby Darters...

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 18, 2013, 06:27 PM »

im gonna give the eagle claw inline reel a try.maybe some more fiskas.nothing major this year..i still have to break in the new fl20 I bought last year.

justjiggin83 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 19, 2013, 06:49 AM »

Den58, I bought the propane jiffy as soon as it came out and i love it. First pull of the day takes two pulls then the rest of the day it only takes one pull to fire up! Plus those ripper blades are pretty much unbeatable!!

Redneck Fishfinder · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 19, 2013, 07:41 AM »

I saved up for a few years and bought the Jiffy Pro4 last year- I get a lot of satisfaction when I hear someone across the lake pulling and pulling to get their loud gas auger started, only to take twice as long to drill each hole! By far the best $500 I've ever spent. On anything.

This year I'm buying new rods and reels and improving my arsenal of tackle. And probably an ATV...

Den58 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 19, 2013, 08:08 PM »

Hey thanks for the info on the propane auger I think my mind is made up

matfalk · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 19, 2013, 11:59 PM »

I wish I had the ice to justify a powered auger of any kind. Living in Central Indiana I'm lucky to be able to cut through 4 inches of ice the last few years. Can't justify spending the money on a powered auger when I may get 3 weeks of good ice. I think my money may be better spent on a floating suit since we get thin ice at best lately.

Turk · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 20, 2013, 11:00 AM »

I upgraded to a Jiffy Propane at the end of last season. Went on a late trip to Northern Wisconsin were they had about Two feet of Ice and the thing ran and cut like a dream. I'm very happy so far. The one thing to remember is that everyone in your fishing party knows that it has to stand upright or laid on a certain side so the oil doesn't leak out. (wouldn't hurt to bring along spare oil just in case) Never had to worry about that with the old 2-stroke.

Jigmup · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 20, 2013, 11:41 AM »

Probably a 28 so I can tune out the Marcum clan!

Redneck Fishfinder · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 20, 2013, 11:54 AM »

Quote from: matfalk on Sep 19, 2013, 11:59 PM

I wish I had the ice to justify a powered auger of any kind. Living in Central Indiana I'm lucky to be able to cut through 4 inches of ice the last few years. Can't justify spending the money on a powered auger when I may get 3 weeks of good ice. I think my money may be better spent on a floating suit since we get thin ice at best lately.

Sounds like a great idea! They cost about the same anyway...

muskiewrangler · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 20, 2013, 12:32 PM »

A Strikemaster, heater, tons of lures and a camo-suit that I had my eye on.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 21, 2013, 04:32 AM »

More jigs (hali-jigs, marmooskas, and forage minnows to name a few) then maybe a new rod and a pop-up. Oh and another tackle box to put the new jigs in.

icecrappie · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 23, 2013, 07:58 PM »

looking to buying a marcum ice flasher any feed back good or bad would be helpful thanks

GOOSE_EGG · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 23, 2013, 08:58 PM »

Quote from: icecrappie on Sep 23, 2013, 07:58 PM

looking to buying a marcum ice flasher any feed back good or bad would be helpful thanks

only way to go.
I need/want 2 or 3 more reels and maybe a few rods. You just have to buy new jigs every year, no way around it.

rcjim · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 24, 2013, 03:49 PM »

replacing my Humminbird Ice 35 with a marcum LX-3TC, hope it's a wise move, never seen one in action

slymer83 · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 24, 2013, 04:40 PM »

Already bought my LX-7 i think that will be enough

high_flags · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 26, 2013, 07:50 PM »

http://vexilar.com/products/index.php?prodNum=UP28PV

400watts is that enough Jigmup?? Looks cool the first I have seen of it

Jig_Head · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 29, 2013, 01:24 AM »

Quote from: icecrappie on Sep 23, 2013, 07:58 PM

looking to buying a marcum ice flasher any feed back good or bad would be helpful thanks

Absolutely worth the money. Do it!!

Jig_Head · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 29, 2013, 01:42 AM »

Quote from: rcjim on Sep 24, 2013, 03:49 PM

replacing my Humminbird Ice 35 with a marcum LX-3TC, hope it's a wise move, never seen one in action

Thats the marcum i have, i like it

wiskeyfish · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 29, 2013, 07:05 AM »

Lx-9, clam lift suit, couple 13 fishing wicked combos, 2 Tony Roach inline reels. 1 13 fishing 6061 reel. Done!! I hope.

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