Author Topic: Best purchase this season (Read 75175 times)

gitthegaff · « **Reply #120 on:** Feb 18, 2014, 08:08 AM »

Alimony Payments, no more listening to her complain!

cylegreen · « **Reply #121 on:** Feb 19, 2014, 01:00 PM »

Quote from: scrambler1 on Feb 19, 2014, 12:41 PM

http://deepfreezefishing.com/product/one-shot-pro-skimmer/

much faster setting up.

Interesting! Haven't seen or used one of those before.

thomasthepikehunter · « **Reply #122 on:** Feb 20, 2014, 05:30 PM »

Honestly, an 11" needle nose pliers with a curved tip. Long enough to fit down most pike mouths for deep hooks. The curved tip is so nice, I never even had a clue until now. It has helped me so much this year, I don't know how I ever got along with tiny needle nose pliers and forecepts before.

Here is the size and brand I bought...

But the tip is curved like this...

haydo601 · « **Reply #123 on:** Feb 26, 2014, 02:52 PM »

Vexilar flx-28
Strikemaster honda lite auger
Mass amounts of jigs and tackle haha

It's been a great ice season!

kpd145 · « **Reply #124 on:** Feb 26, 2014, 03:31 PM »

Arctic armor bibs, vex fl12, and a cabelas 360tc hub

Dakota Angler · « **Reply #125 on:** Feb 28, 2014, 01:36 PM »

Marcum LX-6 off craigslist and Jason Mitchell full thermal hub off ebay. Saved mega bucks on 2 brand new items always makes me

Allfishinnocatchin · « **Reply #126 on:** Mar 01, 2014, 12:58 PM »

Quote from: scrambler1 on Feb 19, 2014, 12:41 PM

http://deepfreezefishing.com/product/one-shot-pro-skimmer/

much faster setting up.

I pull my auger out, kick the collar away, put the auger back down the hole and let er rip. Hardly leaves any slush in the hole at all.

PRICE COUNTY STRIKE ZONE · « **Reply #127 on:** Mar 01, 2014, 10:13 PM »

Jiffy model 30!!!!

fisher42 · « **Reply #128 on:** Mar 19, 2014, 09:50 PM »

I would say the Otter pro ice resort first the vexilar f18 second

4x4elk · « **Reply #129 on:** Nov 26, 2014, 04:45 PM »

I am going to have to say this year was my Eshimo 949i.

oneal · « **Reply #130 on:** Nov 28, 2014, 04:39 PM »

Normally I roughed it with my old eskimo hand auger,2 pole's and tackle.This summer I scored a nice condition,cheap good running stikemaster magnum 111,bought a shappell 5500 last month,built me a cheap sled and 3 auto hooksetter's and a new DB showdown will be at my step's monday...Going to be a totally different season this year!

Bucket Brigade · « **Reply #131 on:** Jan 02, 2015, 07:43 AM »

Aaua-Vu 715 camera! I've only used it prepping for a local tournament in shallow water, 7' and under. I don't even turn on my Vexilar...

Skawdee · « **Reply #132 on:** Jan 03, 2015, 09:30 PM »

It seems like every year I always tell myself I'm set with the gear I have and I'll never need more. Yet here we are in that time of year again (and it happens before every deer and elk season, too!) when things are on sale and you see products that will just make life so much more comfortable, easy and fun.

Because of this site, I did a little researching and got to learning what people were liking about shelters and the pros and cons. I never use shelters... in fact, here's a tip: sit in your chair with the wind at your back and place your ice sled vertical on end right behind you so that you fit inside the sled and the wind gets blocked. But that isn't enough sometimes when you want to cook or warm up or be in the dark.

So now - even though I shouldn't have spent the money but won't regret it - I have an Eskimo FatFish 767i coming from Cabela's and Amazon is sending a Mr. Heater Portable Buddy with the hookups for a 20# propane tank (which I won't take fishing on the ice due to size and weight, but instead use to refill the little bottles and for hunting camp). I also scored a "Lowrance ppp-18i Elite/Mark Icefish Bag W/Transducer" so that I can use my boat depth finder (Lowrance Mark-5x Pro) on the ice! I'm excited to try this little conversion kit.

Here are the links I used in just the past couple days. Looks like the sales are still going:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Shelters-Sleds%7C/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/104561280/Eskimo-FatFish-767i-Ice-Shelter/1661926.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1100505%26WTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd1661926&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd1661926%3Bcat104561280

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G51BZU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

http://www.hodgesmarine.com/Lowrance-Ppp-18i-Icefish-Bag-With-Transducer-F-Eli-p/low000-10209-001.htm

striperman · « **Reply #133 on:** Jan 04, 2015, 05:24 AM »

1)eskimo fatfish 949
2)pair of Mickey Mouse boots
3)1 dozen assorted pk flutterfish
Now just need ice

Cotacatchers · « **Reply #134 on:** Jan 06, 2015, 01:43 PM »

Pro4 Lite, Flx28

best sell was my frabil predator im mean TANK !

shake · « **Reply #135 on:** Jan 06, 2015, 02:23 PM »

So far this season it's a pair of wool lined Duluth Trading Co. chopper mitts......awesome.

ADK11 · « **Reply #136 on:** Jan 06, 2015, 07:57 PM »

2015 Can-AM Outlander MAX 650 xt, haven't got it out yet but cant wait!

tr7 · « **Reply #137 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 02:17 AM »

Being as though I can't seem to stop buying stuff, thus far this year my best purchases have been;

Frabil 30" scoop - Really saves the back!
Lacrosse Alphaburly 1600G rubbers - Old 1200's were worn out. These new ones are sweet!
Sullivan Tip Down - Very new purchase with minimal use, but when I have used it it has worked and is just another tool in that preverbial tool box.
Aluminum Transducer Swing Arm - There is a guy on FB selling billet aluminum transducer arms for $25. Very, very nice product. Keeps that transducer right where you want it and eliminates any of the spin.

tracksnorth · « **Reply #138 on:** Jan 11, 2015, 09:31 PM »

Crankshaft you'll be happy with the striker suit I love mine! My best purchase. a strikemaster laser pro

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #139 on:** Jan 12, 2015, 04:04 AM »

Vexilar FLX-28 Ultra Pack. I've only used it once, but so far I love it !!

Hyland33 · « **Reply #140 on:** Jan 17, 2015, 07:06 PM »

I'm hoping my Marcum showdown 5.6 will be my best purchase. Should be here in a couple days

ICEROGUE · « **Reply #141 on:** Jan 18, 2015, 11:20 AM »

Quote from: Hyland33 on Jan 17, 2015, 07:06 PM

I'm hoping my Marcum showdown 5.6 will be my best purchase. Should be here in a couple days

You'll love it. Take some time to get use to the sensitivity and zoom settings...can be a bit confusing at first...but once you get it, it wonderful

Susky · « **Reply #142 on:** Jan 18, 2015, 07:57 PM »

Hands down my hummingbird ICE 35. First year using a flasher and it is unbelievable how much this unit has helped me. Never leave home without it!!

saskbucks · « **Reply #143 on:** Jan 18, 2015, 10:40 PM »

Quote from: Susky on Jan 18, 2015, 07:57 PM

Hands down my hummingbird ICE 35. First year using a flasher and it is unbelievable how much this unit has helped me. Never leave home without it!!

Totally agree on this one. I bought one too and Absolutley love it.

icemaniac82 · « **Reply #144 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 09:46 PM »

Frabill 101 straightline 27 quicktip hand down best Gill rod I own. Northland's tackle UV glow flashlight works pretty sweet .

blacker · « **Reply #145 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 11:42 AM »

no doubt its my a marcum vx1-pro. i dragged my feet for a long time, but I couldnt be happier with it.

it's a huge help being able to see how fish respond to your presentation in real time. makes me feel like an idiot for all the days i spent dropping a dozen different jigs down a hole; not knowing if fish didnt like my jig color, my presentation, my bait, or if there just werent fish down my hole.

panfishman13 · « **Reply #146 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 10:53 PM »

just bought a gas auger. i must say, i can't believe i went as long as i did without one. that thing cuts holes like a cookie cutter, about as fast too.

youp50 · « **Reply #147 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 02:20 AM »

I bought a small airboat. It had been neglected. I imagine a permanently attatched flip over on the bow. Too tall for my garage, guess it will be ready next first ice season. I am waiting on replacement blades now. Lots of work to do on the trailer. I did have it on a ''maiden to me'' run. I may not fish much, it is a hoot to drive.

HudsonRiverRat · « **Reply #148 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 07:38 PM »

Handheld Garmin GPS. Takes the guess work out of fishing the last time you were on to them.

Woodsman · « **Reply #149 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 12:45 AM »

My Muk Lite CKX boots by Nat's.

- 118 F, - 85 C Comfort rating

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Author Topic: Best purchase this season (Read 75175 times)