MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
I would say follow your states towing regulations . I would use a ridged tow bar for the first sled tub ..if you can get away with one big sled then great . But sometimes dividing your gear up some helps . Even when I transport my 2 man flip over atop my ATV I bring a small Jet Sled to divvy up my gear to keep my flip over clear/less cluttered . I also made some chain extensions that work really well. Having a cover helps for long hauls. I have choo choo trained several sleds and shanties pretty EZPZ.
I am always trying to minimize. Storing all that stuff, loading it in the truck, out of the truck, back in,... takes the joy out of fishing. I will pull a small sled if we are walking, but if not, all our stuff fits in a box on the back of the sleds. If it is really nasty, I sometimes wish for a shelter, but most days I am glad to be out. I walked for many years, and the thin ice days I walked this year were my favorite. Keep your load focused on catching fish, and you will catch more fish. P.S.I did try a pack basket and manual auger once this year- that is too primitive for me. I hole hop, and picking up that basket was a back breaker by the end of the day.
I agree with you. I used to have my traps in the back pack and lugged the bait pail and ice chisel. That was it back when we had 48" of ice normally. I used to bang out 7 holes and then sit on my bucket and I had a great time. Jen is not having any of that old time rock & roll LOL
She sounds like a smart woman!
So....I have been away from a sled or anything to do with sleds for 40 years now. Back in the day, I simply carried everything in a wood slat back pack and strapped my bait bucket to the rear bumper. Worked great for years.Back 20 years ago, I got back into ice fishing (moved back north) and having no sled and not needing one to get to good places, I ended up with simple tub sleds which I secured skis to the bottom of. I also have amassed a ton of stuff that comes with me anymore. Tents, heaters,auger, chairs, etc. A LOT of stuff Anymore, Jen and I are pulling 2 sleds full of stuff and now I am wondering... Is is wise to put a solid arm on each sled and end up pulling a tandem behind the snowmobile OR should I just get a larger sled OR stick those ideas and simply scale down?I must say.... It was a lot easier to fish when I was young, tough and single LOL!