Author Topic: torn what is the new item you have to have this year? (Read 5691 times)

fish-kabob · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 17, 2015, 02:55 PM »

helix 5 and a ice transducer...

a set of 2x blades for my 6 inch nils and a couple extension's for the nils 8 and 6 inch and a set of power drill adaptor for the nils 6 and 8 inch ...

maybe even a Milwaukee fuel drill to boot...

and quite a few ice jigs to go with...

maybe if Santa is nice and I am good I will get a eskimo wide one inferno lol's this year or next lol's

wipike · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 19, 2015, 10:53 AM »

A reliable sled with a trailer.

That's what I really want, to quit walking everywhere and get 10000x more mobile.

Monovasia · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 19, 2015, 08:59 PM »

Indian Hill Tip Ups...ordered them late last year, never got to use them

Loudmouth879 · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 19, 2015, 09:34 PM »

I plan on upgrading from the FL8se to a LX 6 or 7 this year....

Smax · « **Reply #34 on:** Sep 20, 2015, 11:05 AM »

I just got stuck going to a cane full time so I'm thinking some sort of transportation on and off the ice. Limited finances. Anyone have ideas for a diy? For short walks I'll use my Walker 😀

river rat78 · « **Reply #35 on:** Sep 20, 2015, 12:36 PM »

Quote from: RapShack on Sep 07, 2015, 05:11 PM

I'm gonna try jigging up some pike this winter so I'm going for a full selection of the Northland Magnum Airplane jigs and a 10" chipper to make holes to put them through. Will probably need some new Buckshots and Shiver Minnows too but other than that I'm pretty much set.

If you have any lipless cranks for open water I would try jigging those for some winter pike. I tried it this past winter and drew the attention of plenty of pike. Since I was sight fishing for them they would come in so fast that it would scare me when they hit.

panfishman13 · « **Reply #36 on:** Sep 20, 2015, 03:08 PM »

this year's big purchase is gonna be a 6-man hub shelter. my 3-man bit the dust last season, and i fish with large groups often enough to justify it. also hoping to do some overnight trips for catfish this year, and the 6-man will allow plenty of room for cooking and heating gear as well as a cot for when i just can't keep my eyes open anymore.

Thearcher1340 · « **Reply #37 on:** Sep 20, 2015, 07:55 PM »

Well last year was the big stuff just need to get a bunch of the little stuff jigs,poles, tip ups. Would like to maybe pickup a 6 man shelter this year so I guess that would be the have to have for this year.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #38 on:** Sep 20, 2015, 09:22 PM »

I've been kicking around the idea of getting a bait caster type reel but haven't decided one way or the other yet. Other than that I'm looking to get some more jigs, a new spud bar, and go from there.

Woodsman · « **Reply #39 on:** Sep 21, 2015, 07:56 PM »

For me the larger item will be a Can Am 450 Outlander L Max DPS.(Green)

Plan on ordering it in 2-3 weeks.
4-6 weeks for delivery so a early to mid Dec arrival.

Water Wolf · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:25 PM »

Bump.
Just wondering what new lures or other items would you all like to try this new ice fishing season?

For myself it's new lures, and there are a few I hope to find and try this season,lol.

1. Northland fishing tackle eye-ball spoon in the largest size. The sunrise color pike looking eye and walleye eye look interesting.
I think most fish species should go for them, yes, no, maybe so?

2. Pk lures rattling spoon. I have had luck on the other PK products so though this would be a good addition to try as well.

3. PK lures spin-a-jig. I made one myself out of a mack smile blade and had good luck on it this open water season.
It will be interesting to see how the metal blade compares to my home made creation.

3. The Nils Master Jigger - 4. This 4" glide bait should be a real hit for pike, burbot and if they were really aggressive, walleye.
They are a bit pricey and around here only 1 tackle shop that I know of, carries them.

4. I hope to try a few of those vmc bladed hooks and see if they improve my pike and maybe, walleye rigs.
I will also make my own with a tiny colored Colorado blade and bit of fishing line to see which one works better.

5. I purchased Kamooki Smart fish and smart craw to try this season and see how it goes.

6. I purchased a bag of Berkley PowerBait Max Scent in the flatnose minnow.
If they work as good as they say, it might be a hit.

7. SteelShad. I have not really tried blade baits before, but this might be a good one to test.
Good range of sizes and colors.

8. Live Target Flutter Shad. Should be a good one to jig through the ice.

9. Live Target erratic shiner. Although this is more of a casting spoon it should also work through the ice.

10. Live Target slow roll shiner. This one is a swimbait, but should work when jigged on a jig head.
All the live target lures are very life like and this new injected core technology is interesting.

Have any of you tried any of these lures I mentioned.
If so how, did you like them?

WW

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:26 PM »

I’d be torn between the Aqua View and a nice flasher....I’d probably go the flasher route

jerryfishing · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:00 PM »

I had to get Armin Panoptix Livescope. I took advantage of Black Friday deal at Cabelas and got Echomap Plus 93sv and used some stashed away gift cards for LVS32 transducer. Now I just need to complete a versitile mount setup and time and ice.

North · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 09:00 PM »

Wow... someone was digging through the archives to come up with a 2015 post! I think its interesting to see how far the wish lists have come in a few years! Most of the stuff we wanted in 2015 is 3 or more generations behind, but man was it cool!

Dave R · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 09:11 PM »

New Ion 3 amp 8", Jason Mitchell 28" Dead Meat and a medium Otter sports sled. I'm done for the season. The rod and sled were on the radar. The Ion I found on sale with an extra battery. Next year I am thinking of upgrading my flasher to a FL 18.

fish_finder · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 07:02 AM »

I wanted to buy some sort of sonar but my shelter finally gave up aftee years of hard use, so i had to buy a new one i have a frabill 6 man already but needed something s little more portable , so i picked up a frabill bro series hub shelter

Ice_Fly_Guy · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 08:32 AM »

I already got myself a like-new Helix 5 CHIRP SI GPS G2 with the ice ducer and ice bag. Other than that, I got a charger and a few jigs from Amped Outdoors. I'm good for the year

mboss13 · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 08:59 AM »

Quote from: Drifter_016 on Sep 07, 2015, 12:33 PM

TIME!!!!

In the end, this is what I don't have.....and struggle to get

4eyeman · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 09:06 AM »

Just bought a Aqua-Vu Mopod 3. Looking forward to trying it.

smitty · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 09:44 AM »

Clam plate set up for my Rigid octane drill and 8" nils auger !
Can't wait to give it a try

smitty

struckus · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 09:51 AM »

I'm new to ice fishing so I bought everything this year. Pop up, drill, auger, sled HD bumper and hitch, pelican sleigh, rods, tackle, tip-ups, heater, seats, etc etc etc..been a lot of money but hopefully worth it.

panfishman13 · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 11:16 AM »

I’ve already committed to a 2-man flipover, my big clam hub is comfortable, but it’s just too bulky for solo or 2-person trips, especially if I want to stay mobile. We’ll see if there’s enough time in the season after that to save up for either a second flasher or a camera. I’m always taking newbies out, so having spare electronics for them to use makes the trip that much more enjoyable for both of us.

JH57 · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 11:46 AM »

Ordered a flasher - Vexilar FLX 20. I've ice fished off and on for 40 + years, never used electronics. Ordered it yesterday - delivery notice for today, carry bag delivers Monday.

Ordered some stuff from Mudhole 2 weeks ago to build a rod - it's all here except the grip. For some reason they waited a week to ship it and it's still a week out on delivery.

Ordered a couple reels from Amazon 2 weeks ago - they haven't shipped yet.

I've mostly fished trout over the years and would like to do more perch fishing - I need some jigs / lures for perch.

Ice_Fly_Guy · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 11:48 AM »

Quote from: JH57 on Dec 13, 2019, 11:46 AM

Ordered some stuff from Mudhole 2 weeks ago to build a rod - it's all here except the grip. For some reason they waited a week to ship it and it's still a week out on delivery.

Mudhole is terrible about shipping. I'm not pleased with them.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 11:53 AM »

Quote from: jerryfishing on Dec 12, 2019, 08:00 PM

I had to get Armin Panoptix Livescope. I took advantage of Black Friday deal at Cabelas and got Echomap Plus 93sv and used some stashed away gift cards for LVS32 transducer. Now I just need to complete a versitile mount setup and time and ice.

I had my finger on the trigger for that setup as well. But the 1500$ price tag was just to much for a marginal gain over a standard fish fit.

JH57 · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 11:56 AM »

Quote from: blakemohr on Dec 13, 2019, 11:48 AM

Mudhole is terrible about shipping. I'm not pleased with them.

I've had good luck with them overall - this one is annoying though. $12 grip is taking almost 2 weeks actual transit time on fed ex. I guess free shipping comes with a cost!

nindo24 · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 03:21 PM »

I purchased both an auger AND a Vexilar FLX-12 this year. I am stoked for some ice!

Northern_MN Outdoorsan · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 03:50 PM »

Quote from: Agronomist_at_IA on Sep 07, 2015, 12:22 AM

Well.....I'm looking at a k-drill auger for under the clam plate......just wish that we had more reviews of it reopening holes.

I own the 8" K Drill and I can say that it can reopen old holes with ease.

BeenPerchin315 · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 04:32 PM »

Quote from: bucktownboy on Sep 07, 2015, 01:57 PM

I'm looking at getting a 5# propane tank . Getting tired of the one pounders.

Bucktownboy

Better yet a 10#. Something on my list.

bootstrap · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 05:12 PM »

6 inches of new ice.

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