Author Topic: Ice Institue (Read 4565 times)

sodakdave · « **on:** Oct 30, 2017, 08:28 PM »

Who all is planning on going? I'm planning on being there Friday and maybe Saturday.

http://www.dakotaangler.com/about/ice-institute-2017-pg231.htm

rundrave · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 31, 2017, 12:32 PM »

this event gets bigger and bigger each year and this year looks to be fantastic. unfortunately ill be hunting instead and have to miss it

chrispeters · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 31, 2017, 05:02 PM »

My wife and I will be there all three days, we cant wait. We are really looking forward to listening to the speakers. I'm sure we will have to buy a bunch of stuff as well.

rags · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 31, 2017, 08:14 PM »

I will be there on Sat.

sodakdave · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 31, 2017, 08:26 PM »

I'll be there Fri and Sat. Still undecided on Sun

poot_818 · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 31, 2017, 10:17 PM »

I'll be there Saturday!

Soclose2far · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 01, 2017, 09:14 PM »

Friday for sure, maybe Saturday as well! Always a great event!

niok285 · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 02, 2017, 11:43 AM »

I'm thinking about buying a portable shelter while I'm there Friday. Are there pretty good discounts to be had?

sodakdave · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 02, 2017, 02:42 PM »

I haven't been, and this is supposed to be the biggest one yet. I keep hearing there's going to be some good deals.

brittlab · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 02, 2017, 09:54 PM »

I've been there few times and always had a good time and found some great deals.

poot_818 · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 02, 2017, 10:15 PM »

Got a few small items im holding out on buying until I go to the show, be the first time going but can't wait!

sodakdave · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 02, 2017, 10:21 PM »

I'm really excited for it. I've been trying not to jump on every sale on what I still need until then.

Herms · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 03, 2017, 04:32 PM »

My plan is to go on Friday and Sunday hope to see a big crowd of new and old fishermen and fisherwoman

dbleshock · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 07:19 AM »

I've been the last few years. Great show and this year will be big. Seminars are always great and yes you will find great deals on everything from tackle to shacks to augers to clothes etc. Everything you need and some stuff you didn't know you needed. Seminars are awesome...Brad Hawthorne, Bro Brosdahl, Dennis Kassube, and one of my favorites Tom Gruenwald.

Walleye_Fanatic · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 07:22 AM »

I plan on going, always a good time. Good speakers and good deals

chrispeters · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 09:48 AM »

My wife and I will be there Friday though Sunday. We are very excited we went last year and it was awesome. The education part of this to is hands down the best part of this event.

sodakdave · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 09:54 AM »

The kid is getting REALLY excited. Every morning we get a breakdown of how many days, hours, school hours, and meals till the institute from him.

drillinforgold · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 05:29 PM »

Looks like the real deal, so drivin' up from Blair, Ne Sat. Meeting up with some buddies from the homeland, NESODAK.

HammerPike · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 10, 2017, 03:32 PM »

Father in law and I are headed there for a few hours Saturday. Always good to see what's new out there even if we both have too much stuff the way it is!

sodakdave · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 10, 2017, 06:20 PM »

Was out there for a couple hours tonight. Got several free things, a good deal on a chair, a 29" no8 Snitch rod for $13.

Striker is having 20% off their suits so probably going to get predator bibs and coat ($380 for 3x top and bottom) unless I can find a better deal.

Most of the big names (Marcum, vex, eskimo, etc...) are doing 20% off for the show.

Some prices are not so good. I've seen cheaper prices on some of the 13 fishing rods at scheels.

rundrave · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 13, 2017, 08:21 AM »

what was everyone's thoughts on this event? Sounds like it was well attended.

sodakdave · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 13, 2017, 09:47 AM »

I got some great deals and loved getting to meet some of the local vendors I didn't know existed.

Missed out on getting my spud because I waited till Sunday and they were out of stock.

Got there early enough Sunday that I got one of the free buckets, so that's a plus.

All in all I was very impressed with the show and it seemed to run very smoothly for being the first time in the Arena.

2bobbersdown · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 13, 2017, 09:48 AM »

I missed it again, wife's family was in town this weekend for pheasant hunting, so yes how was it and what is new that you purchased?

sodakdave · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 13, 2017, 09:52 AM »

I grabbed a Striker Predator suit in 3x for $380, some plastics from Slayer Custom Jigs, a bunch of line, rod holders, and other misc tools, some venom jig heads and rattle spoons, a new chair, and a couple of hyperglides.

Walleye_Fanatic · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 13, 2017, 08:43 PM »

Been going for many years, thought this was best yet! Good deals always fun to see it all, and so many new dealers there, definitely a good time!

rags · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 13, 2017, 09:14 PM »

I dropped a little $$ LOL striker bibs for the wife , Marcum M1 , satellite dish for the camper ( for next summer) , eskimo grizzly shack , and a few more jigs and lures

poot_818 · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 13, 2017, 09:32 PM »

Was a great show, first one I attended, got a vexilar flx12 propack 10% off, a rapala jig case they had a bunch for 10$ instead of 20, after seeing everyone walk by me with one I had to join the gang and I also got a venom jig light! Can't wait to go again next year!

Herms · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 14, 2017, 01:54 PM »

I was really happy with the show. They had a great variety of stuff to look at about a dozen wheel houses which was nice to see some of the differences in the sizes. I picked up some of the crystal eye jigs and an Aqua-vu 715 they had 15% off the camera and got the mo pod out the door for $300. It was nice to talk with some of the larger vendors and the local ones. I hope in the future it keeps growing.

sdkid · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 16, 2017, 12:54 PM »

Anyone know when they will release dates for next year? We had other plans and could not attend.

sodakdave · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 16, 2017, 03:50 PM »

Quote from: sdkid on Nov 16, 2017, 12:54 PM

Anyone know when they will release dates for next year? We had other plans and could not attend.

It will always be the second weekend in November

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