Would you buy from an admitted non icefisherman?

[stuckinohio]

I became an expect in the building of Mopar engines long before I ever had the opportunity to work on one. I learned everything through print from direct connection. I had every pamphlet they made which was a truck ton.
Yes... You can be an expert without doing it hands on.

[Noon]

If the product looked sound and the seller seemed decent, it would be an option, but I do like buying products from people who are passionate about what they do. If this guy is just in it to make a buck off of a sport and population I enjoy while being a jerk and not contributing in other meaningful ways he can go kick rocks.

I agree with Monger.
I’ll also add that I don’t care if someone is an ice-fisherman who makes my stuff. I repurpose things all the time that aren’t even built for what I am using them to do. But I try not to buy from people who are trying to make money. I prefer to give my business to people who care about their product/craft not the return.