Visit the Team Iceshanty Proshop
I went to Bass pro in Auburn the other day abd there was nothing out yet either. They said end of October. It was like 80 out, I'm in there in sandles and shorts asking about ice fishing gear.
Gonna get a flasher this season, 10 years without one and I am going to finally pop on one. Looking at the Marcum VX-1 Pro, dont want to spend to much in case I dont like fishing with it. Other than that, I am going to build a Smitty sled.