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Title: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: bbmonkey on Nov 17, 2011, 10:49 AM
I can't believe there hasn't been a post about this yet.

Who is going?

Is there going to be apparel for sale at the Ice Shanty booth?

I will be heading out there on Friday after the kids get home from school. Hopefully this year there won't be a snow storm.

Who has parking tips. I am not going to pay event parking this year. I need the money to buy plastics and jigs at the show.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: akwawe on Nov 17, 2011, 05:12 PM
I plan on going, will be my first time.  Brining my new Cabelas credit card!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Hard Ice on Nov 18, 2011, 10:37 AM
it will be my 2nd trip down there even if i have ice to fish on i'll be there !!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 19, 2011, 12:46 PM
This will be my 7th year..lots of posts on the main board. Got folks headin down from Ontario, Wisconsin, NH, the Dakotas, Illinois. We'll be posting times/meet spots/cell #'s on the main board. Parking is a zoo, best to head 3 or 4 blocks away to one of the local watering holes...they'll park ya and charge, but ya get it back at their establishment later. If you have a nice vehicle, do NOT put it in the ramp across the street, the spaces are about 1/2 car wide and it's packed. No way would the new F-150 4x4 Hawg fit in there...ain't gonna happen!!! Bring money, if you want a pop and hot dog, that's usually 7 bucks. Burgers are 5-6 bucks each. Expect to wait in ticket line at least 1/2 hour or more...usually stretches down the halls and out the doors. Not really any place for the kiddies...it's elbow-to-elbow, and ya can barely move at times. if you have difficulty standing/walking like I do, bring a small folding chair, because there's no place to sit and take a break. Best deals are on Sunday before close....hope the tips help!!! Any more needed, feel free to PM me.  ;D
Rebel
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SKilo on Nov 19, 2011, 02:07 PM
Have they posted who will be speaking and at what times yet? These watering holes, any chance you can name some and they actually let you park in their lot the whole time your at the show?

I've been wanting to go for the last handfull of years but it seems like something always comes up but hopefully not this year.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: servocam on Nov 19, 2011, 03:34 PM
I'll be going; try for Friday nigt w/ my son.  Was at the FLake GM Ice Expo today.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 19, 2011, 03:40 PM
Have they posted who will be speaking and at what times yet? These watering holes, any chance you can name some and they actually let you park in their lot the whole time your at the show?

I've been wanting to go for the last handfull of years but it seems like something always comes up but hopefully not this year.

This is an expo for the manufacturer's, it's not like the Sports show. I've never seen speakers at it, other than product demos. You'll have to hunt around for your watering hole; it's not "publically noted", since very few spaces are available anyway. Sorry!! Kinda one of those lucky things ya run into sometimes.. ;D
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Beefer on Nov 19, 2011, 04:32 PM
I think your best bet will be to check the parking structure north of the River Center on the corner of Kellogg and Smith.  I would be surprised if many businesses around St. Paul will let you park there while you are not spending your money on them.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: surflizard on Nov 19, 2011, 04:37 PM
Affinity Productions who is putting on the show is only listing Venders, no speakers on the show info page ! There has been a thread on this since September ??
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SKilo on Nov 19, 2011, 04:50 PM
This is an expo for the manufacturer's, it's not like the Sports show. I've never seen speakers at it, other than product demos. You'll have to hunt around for your watering hole; it's not "publically noted", since very few spaces are available anyway. Sorry!! Kinda one of those lucky things ya run into sometimes.. ;D

No problem when a guy finds a sweet deal like that you gotta keep it on the DL. ;) I could of sworn they had different fishing pros speaking at the show over the years but I'm probably confusing it with something else.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 20, 2011, 09:21 AM
Nope, Surfy, I've never seen any speakers at the Ice Show in all the years I've gone, just at the big Sports Show up there in March, which I think folks are getting confused with each other. As I mentioned, this is basically a vendor show for all their new gizmos and gadgets. Best show I've seen up there are the Ice Girls... :woot: >:D
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SKilo on Nov 20, 2011, 01:09 PM
December 3 - 5, 2010 at the St. Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul, MN. This year's show will host more exhibits than ever before. Join us at the St. Paul RiverCentre to shop more than 150 exhibits with products and services dedicated to the die-hard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiast. The show will feature tons of all-new products at a variety of price points to fit any budget. Whether you are an avid fisherman looking for a few new accessories, an experienced angler in need of an upgrade, or totally new to the ice fishing scene, you will find what you are looking for at this show. All-new ice fishing products include: fish houses, augers, underwater cameras, digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle, accessories, apparel, and much more!

Show Hours
Friday: 1pm – 9pm
Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Ticket Prices
Adults: $8
Children 6-12: $4
Children 5 & Under: Free

Visit the Team Iceshanty in booth 414


Entertainment / Seminar Schedule ***SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

Friday, December 3, 2010
Show Hours: 1:00pm-9:00pm
 
2:00 pm “Ice Formulas for Sunfish & Crappies”  “Tackle Terry” Tuma 

3:00 pm “The System” Ice Fishing for Success  Dave Genz 

4:00 pm ”Ice Trolling” Find more fish, cover more water, and put more fish on the ice!  Tony Roach 

5:00 pm ”Tactics for Early Ice Success”  Scott Peterson 

6:00 pm The First 30 Days” Prepping for the Season & Early Ice Walleyes James Holst In-Depth Outdoors 


Saturday, December 4, 2010 
Show Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm

11:00 am ”Tactics for Early Ice Success” Scott Peterson

12:00 pm “Kids on Ice” Ron Hustvedt

1:00 pm The First 30 Days: Prepping for the Season & Early Ice Walleyes James Holst In-Depth Outdoors 

2:00 pm ”The System” Ice Fishing for Success Dave Genz

3:00 pm ”Walleyes on Ice” ”Tackle Terry” Tuma 

4:00 pm ”Ice Trolling” Find more fish, cover more water, and put more fish on the ice!  Tony Roach

5:00 pm ”Women on Ice” Holly Chow
 
 
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Show Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm

4:00 pm ”Ice Trolling” Find more fish, cover more water, and put more fish on the ice!  Tony Roach

1:00 pm “Walleyes on Ice” ”Tackle Terry” Tuma

2:00 pm ”The System” Ice Fishing for Success  Dave Genz

3:00 pm ”Women on Ice” Holly Chow

 
 
Click here to visit the 18th Annual St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show (http://www.agievents.com/shows/display.cfm?showID=56) website.

I guess I meant seminars not speakers and I might be wrong here but according to Ice Shanty they had the following seminars last year. Now I haven't made it to a show yet so I can't say for a fact that they had them but I would like to find out if they are this year because if not I'll only head down for the day rather than make a weekend of it.

Not trying to get in a pissn contest here just really confused at this point.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 20, 2011, 03:35 PM
No contest going, SKilo!!! I'll be danged!!! I watch the seminars at the Spring Show, but have never seen one in the winter!!! They have to be upstairs in the seminar halls, where they are in the Spring...and to think I thought they were closed up there in the winter!!! How did I miss these? Come to think of it, I WAS talking to Ted Takasaki a couple years ago about a presentation....hmmmm. ..!!! Thanks for posting this!!! I stand corrected and admit I made a mistake!!! Everyone, ya can blame me!!!!  ;D

PS...Where did you find it?!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Nov 20, 2011, 07:20 PM
This is an expo for the manufacturer's, it's not like the Sports show. I've never seen speakers at it, other than product demos. You'll have to hunt around for your watering hole; it's not "publically noted", since very few spaces are available anyway. Sorry!! Kinda one of those lucky things ya run into sometimes.. ;D
they have seminars and speakers all weekend, if you go to there website they will have a list, I know Dave genz does speakings every day
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 20, 2011, 07:25 PM
Did you bother to take the time to read my above post?
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: surflizard on Nov 20, 2011, 07:34 PM
On the original st paul show thread, we were discussing where to meet up at the show seeing there isn't a IS booth there this year and stumper suggested the Otter outdoors booth at the bottom of the escalator, any thoughts ?
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 20, 2011, 07:38 PM
That would be ok, but it's usually so packed  down there...how about at the doors straight out from the escalator on the first floor? Kinda in the south corner (ticket window end) of the floor? That would be at the "head of the line" area, off to the left side....
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: rickl1968 on Nov 20, 2011, 07:43 PM
Im not sure what time I may get into town, so if you PM me your cell # I can give you a call when I get in.  :)
Then we can meet up somewhere they sell beer.  ;D
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SKilo on Nov 20, 2011, 08:15 PM
No contest going, SKilo!!! I'll be danged!!! I watch the seminars at the Spring Show, but have never seen one in the winter!!! They have to be upstairs in the seminar halls, where they are in the Spring...and to think I thought they were closed up there in the winter!!! How did I miss these? Come to think of it, I WAS talking to Ted Takasaki a couple years ago about a presentation....hmmmm. ..!!! Thanks for posting this!!! I stand corrected and admit I made a mistake!!! Everyone, ya can blame me!!!!  ;D

PS...Where did you find it?!

Cool! I didn't want to step on anyones toes around here. You had me thinking I was loosing it  :cookoo:so I searched last years show but without having been there I really couldn't figure it out.

I sure hope to make it this down this year!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: bbmonkey on Nov 20, 2011, 08:46 PM
Could someone link to the other thread? I can't seem to find it.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: surflizard on Nov 21, 2011, 07:06 AM
Here is the earlier post.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=197622.0
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: zip7111 on Nov 22, 2011, 01:12 AM
Does anyone know if they have deals on portable ice shacks at the show?  I need a new 1 man before ice.  Thanks,
steve
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: philk on Nov 22, 2011, 10:07 AM
Here is the seminar schedule

2011 Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show
Seminar/Entertainment Schedule
Friday, December 2, 2011
Show Hours: 1-9pm
Time Topic Guest Speaker
2:00pm “Ice Formulas for Sunfish & Crappies” “Tackle Terry” Tuma
3:00pm “Bass Fishing 101” Keith Johnson
4:00pm “Power Ice Fishing” Tony Roach
5:00pm “Time Tested Tournament Tactics” Tony Boshold
6:00pm HOT ICE CHALLENGE CONTEST
7:00pm “Power Ice Fishing” Tony Roach

Saturday, December 3, 2011
Show Hours: 10am-7pm
Time Topic Guest Speaker
11:00am “Walleyes on Ice” “Tackle Terry” Tuma
12:00pm “Bass Fishing 101” Keith Johnson
1:00pm The First 30 Days: James Holst
Prepping for the Season & Early Ice Walleyes
2:00pm “Power Ice Fishing” Tony Roach
3:00pm “How to effectively use Spring Bobbers” Greg Wilczynksi
4:00pm HOT ICE CHALLENGE CONTEST
5:00pm “Power Ice Fishing” Tony Roach

Sunday, December 4, 2011
Show Hours: 10am-5pm
Time Topic Guest Speaker
12:00pm “Power Ice Fishing” Tony Roach
1:00pm HOT ICE CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP
2:00pm The First 30 Days: James Holst
Prepping for the Season & Early Ice Walleyes
3:00pm “Bass Fishing 101” Keith Johnson
***Please note that all times and topics are subject to change***
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 22, 2011, 02:58 PM
Thanks, phil.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: slabkiller on Nov 22, 2011, 09:04 PM
FYI- I have worked the show for the last number of years, even before affinity took it over. They tried to merge the powersports (snowmobile show) with the ice fishing show and since then most of the sled vendors gave up on it so it is pretty much all ice fishing now except for a few strays. The stage is in the back (Roy Wilkins) area across from where Korkys Outpost's big booth is. The speakers talk for 20-30 minutes pretty much hourly. Some repeat. After listening to virtually every one over the last 3-4 years I can tell you that some are sleepers and others are quite good. Dave Genz isn't flashy but he can be informative. The electronics reps always do a good job. If you get tired, go sit in this area when there is or isn't a speaker. It is a little quieter here. There will be mfgrs booths and retail booths where you can buy just about anything. Friday is OK, Saturday is a zoo and Sunday is a little quieter. Some things might get a little picked over by Sunday, mostly in apparel. Otter, Clam and Eskimo drag down a semi load of product to be available for the retailers handling their lines so you won't see every retailer having shelters set up due to limited space. If they run out, they will ship to you for free. So if you are coming in a mini Cooper and you are looking for a big Otter shelter, go on Sunday and chances are that you can get yours shipped to you for free. I know that there will be shelters, augers, tackle, apparel, boots and trailers at the show. Some prices are fixed by the mfgr and others are not. I think the better deals tend to be in the back (Roy Wilkins) where it is not as crowded, but it depends what you are looking for. Shop the whole thing before buying. Also, many mfgrs will give you something for free like a cap if you buy their product from a retailer at the show. Just ask! As for parking, if they have the Kellogg lot with the shuttle again it only costs $5 and the buses run frequently. There is plenty of room there to park pickups there. I too would avoid the ramp across Kellogg. I hope this helps.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 22, 2011, 09:57 PM
Great post slabkiller!!!! YAY!!!  :clap:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Guinea on Nov 22, 2011, 10:03 PM
Oh, that sounds like so much fun!!!! I'll be there in spirit. 

But since I can't be there, I'm sending a Lizard from the east coast. I'm hoping he brings me back a keychain or something. (Hint hint...I know they have freebies at those things!)
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 23, 2011, 05:06 PM
I'll pick ya up a bobber.  ;D  (Actually, very few freebies that I ever see)
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: TEAMGRIPPER on Nov 23, 2011, 08:00 PM
This will be my 7th year..lots of posts on the main board. Got folks headin down from Ontario, Wisconsin, NH, the Dakotas, Illinois. We'll be posting times/meet spots/cell #'s on the main board. Parking is a zoo, best to head 3 or 4 blocks away to one of the local watering holes...they'll park ya and charge, but ya get it back at their establishment later. If you have a nice vehicle, do NOT put it in the ramp across the street, the spaces are about 1/2 car wide and it's packed. No way would the new F-150 4x4 Hawg fit in there...ain't gonna happen!!! Bring money, if you want a pop and hot dog, that's usually 7 bucks. Burgers are 5-6 bucks each. Expect to wait in ticket line at least 1/2 hour or more...usually stretches down the halls and out the doors. Not really any place for the kiddies...it's elbow-to-elbow, and ya can barely move at times. if you have difficulty standing/walking like I do, bring a small folding chair, because there's no place to sit and take a break. Best deals are on Sunday before close....hope the tips help!!! Any more needed, feel free to PM me.  ;D
Rebel

Holy crap REB I couldn't have summed up the show any better and I too am there every year.  Everything from the parking, food and the people to the deals on sunday. 

The only thing I can add is that the vendors definitely WILL bargain.  It Doesn't matter what the price tag says throw them a number, its like a giant used car lot in there!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SKilo on Nov 25, 2011, 10:32 PM
Great post slabkiller!!!! YAY!!!  :clap:
Thanks, phil.

yep that is awesome thanks for the info!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SPADED on Nov 27, 2011, 03:15 PM
now the only question is do i go on sat before everything gets picked over.... or do i go sun while they are giving deals and more willing to bargain..... when is the majority of the ice members going to be there?
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2011, 03:30 PM
 :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!: I'm not!!!! Three buddies can't make it now....guess I'll go play with my bobber... >:(
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Guinea on Nov 27, 2011, 04:31 PM
What Reb? I was expecting a Minnersoter bobber from the show!
Guess I'll have to use my New Hampsha bobbas instead.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2011, 04:40 PM
I know, I know, Guinea, but ya know Surfy's coming later, Rick's truck blew up in Canada, a buddy in Wisconsin's wife is sick, and now my neighbor friends wife is working and says he "has to babysit"...go figure.  ::) I'm low on cash anyway, nothing I was going to buy in the first place, and the F-150 Hawg sucks the gas...I just wanted to meet all the guys and have a good time, maybe a snort or two and some good food after the show. Been to it 6 times now, probably not much new...*sigh* If ya PM me your address, I'll send ya a Minnesota keychain AND a bobber... :woot:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Skipper on Dec 01, 2011, 08:34 PM
I sat at that through that entire show for several years at the Iceshanty booth....

Here are some tips for you from my experience..

1)DO NOT attempt to be the first one there! You will fight to park, stand in line, and be crowded out. This is especially true on Saturday. Show up a couple hours after open after the first wave of crazies goes through. You will not regret it. No one starts running out of stuff till late Sunday.

2)Buy your beer and food from the folks in the Roy Wilkins side. It is better chow and cheaper.

3)The River Center Ramp is not that bad unless you ignore tip #1! I got my X-cab long box GMC in and out of there no prob. The Smith/Kellogg ramp works good too. You can sometimes grab a spot in the lot between the excel center and the Smith/Kellogg ramp too. There is sometimes weekend parking at the travelers building, there are two lots behind Dorthy Day Center, Google "lawson ramp" and "victory ramp" too. St. Paul is about the most parking friendly big city I have ever been in.

4)The seminars and speakers are worth listening too. Watch the clock and walk over to the wilkins side before they announce it. The seats fill up fast!

5)There is always a snow storm on Sat night.... :D


I'm not sure if I will head down or not. I may have to sit a year out to make it fun again. ;D
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: servocam on Dec 01, 2011, 10:12 PM
Anyone too excited to sleep?   ;D

I see there is a Wild game tomorrow night... think I may pick my son up from school and get down there by 4pm to get a parking spot.

DATE                    VISITOR   HOME  TIME (CT)
FRI DEC 2, 2011   DEVILS    WILD   7:00 PM   
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 02, 2011, 02:07 PM
BIG STORM SATURDAY!!!!! 6-8" BLOWING SNOW!!!! Never fails, does it, guys?! :%$#!: Be careful out there!!! Watch for the yayhoo's!!! SPADED, maybe ya BETTER take that monster mudder outta mothballs..... :woot:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: rickl1968 on Dec 02, 2011, 02:30 PM
BIG STORM SATURDAY!!!!! 6-8" BLOWING SNOW!!!! Never fails, does it, guys?! :%$#!: Be careful out there!!! Watch for the yayhoo's!!! SPADED, maybe ya BETTER take that monster mudder outta mothballs..... :woot:

See there's always a reason.  ;)
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 02, 2011, 04:10 PM
You're right, Rick!!! I'm just gonna gonna put my feet up and enjoy some drinks with the buddies....got WAY too much stuff anyway!!! Here's to ya!!!!  ;)
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: rickl1968 on Dec 02, 2011, 06:40 PM
You're right, Rick!!! I'm just gonna gonna put my feet up and enjoy some drinks with the buddies....got WAY too much stuff anyway!!! Here's to ya!!!!  ;)

LOL im drinking a Canadian! Cheers buddy!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: servocam on Dec 02, 2011, 06:46 PM
At the show right now. Not very busy.  Didn't find anything yet other the the concessions, have my 7yo son with who will eat $40 in food if I let him.  The CB honey brandy shots are good.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Skipper on Dec 02, 2011, 07:07 PM
BIG STORM SATURDAY!!!!! 6-8" BLOWING SNOW!!!! Never fails, does it, guys?! :%$#!: Be careful out there!!! Watch for the yayhoo's!!! SPADED, maybe ya BETTER take that monster mudder outta mothballs..... :woot:

HA!! you can set your clock to that snow storm!!!! Every year I would close down the show on Sat night and fight a snow storm all the way home. I think I usually rolled in the yard at about 2am!! St. Paul to Milaca is about 1.5 hours on a sunny day with the radar detector on....
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SPADED on Dec 03, 2011, 12:29 AM
haha rebel, i think i might be heading up tomorrow.. but i will be in the new trail blazer i picked up, just signed a 3 year loan for it so i hope i dont freakin put her in the ditch!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 12:53 PM
Servocam....you went to the show last night, right? How was it?
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: servocam on Dec 03, 2011, 06:26 PM
Servocam....you went to the show last night, right? How was it?

I found t a bit dull  :(  Maybe because I really wasn't there to buy anything or look at anything specific.  Was not very busy. Got down there around 4:15 and left at 8.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SPADED on Dec 04, 2011, 10:37 AM
dull???  i found it overwhelming... we got there around 11 am or so.. and it was packed! there wasnt any new space age jigs or anything i havent seen before but it was still cool to experience the whole thing.. i think i spent more at applebees on the way outta town then i did actually at the show. but i will be going again next year thats for sure
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2011, 11:28 AM
WHERE'S MY KEYCHAIN??!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:   Was it what ya expected? First time is usually overwhelming, just like...er, never mind.  :whistle: Easy way to spend bucks, isn't it? See many bargains, or was it like we figgered?
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2011, 03:25 PM
I'll agree, too. Six years or so in a row...I just wanted to hook up with some folks. I guess if you've been there a lot, have a lot of gear, it gets kinda like "regular shopping", at least to me. Never have seen a great bargain there, except on lures. Just my opinion.  :unsure:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SPADED on Dec 04, 2011, 09:06 PM
i got your a free keychain from Christian brothers rum of something another lol i was going to get you a ice fishing bikini team calender but the girly wouldnt even let me get one  >:(

and yeah, there were a few deals to be had, i got some rapalas for 2 bucks each,and i bought this camera flash flashlight thingy ma-bob to charge your jigs, the guy offered to give it to me 5 bucks off, but i offered to pay full price if he they in a 15 dolla decal for free.. he took the bait.. hook line and sinker- sucka! lol
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: minntrapper on Dec 05, 2011, 03:06 PM
My son and I enjoyed the show.  Even the wife tagged along for the first time.  We berely beat the snow storm home...not that we had all that far to go.  I think Santa is bringing me an eskimo 9416 this year.  Nice sized shack for the $$.  Saw a lot of Jiffy propane augers leaving.  Personally, I was eyeing up the Eskimo shark Z71 10".  Seems like a nice auger.  But it is hard to justify replacing my Mag2000 after this many years of abuse and never missing a beat!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: OldSailor on Dec 05, 2011, 03:15 PM
My son and I enjoyed the show.  Even the wife tagged along for the first time.  We berely beat the snow storm home...not that we had all that far to go.  I think Santa is bringing me an eskimo 9416 this year.  Nice sized shack for the $$.  Saw a lot of Jiffy propane augers leaving.  Personally, I was eyeing up the Eskimo shark Z71 10".  Seems like a nice auger.  But it is hard to justify replacing my Mag2000 after this many years of abuse and never missing a beat!

 Any idea what the wanted for the Jiffy propane augers? They're pretty pricey normally, no discounts I've seen. :icefish:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: minntrapper on Dec 05, 2011, 03:19 PM
I honestly didn't look.  Just saw a bunch leaving.  Probably should've checked, but really wasn't in the market for an auger this year.  The Eskimo auger just caught my eye while I was waiting for my wife to get a pop at the concession stand by Joes sporting goods... lol 
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Hagigun on Dec 05, 2011, 04:44 PM
The propane augers I saw were the identical price you normally see. 520 for the 9 and 10" and 500 for the 8". I went to Joes on Saturday and saw them about 20 bucks off of that, cheapest I have seen them 480 and 500.

The show didnt seem to have any great deals. Ice armor suit for 220 was about the best. After you figure in parking and entry, i almost felt entitled to buy otherwise it was all for not. I just picked up a few lures and jigs. Nothing crazy.

Looking back, not sure i'd go again unless i really wanted to look at something. You can find better prices almost everywhere on the net or with our sponsors.

I went Friday and can't speak to the deals you may find on Sunday.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: minntrapper on Dec 05, 2011, 04:50 PM
The Snobear girls were worth the price of admission  ;)
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SPADED on Dec 05, 2011, 06:17 PM
The Snobear girls were worth the price of admission  ;)

AMEN!!!!!!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: yoslick on Dec 05, 2011, 07:09 PM
Made er there around noonish on saturday and stayed till 5 or so, was kinda dissapointed in the prices, no deals to be found, Aqua Vu booth was a joke, no parts or cameras, they just wanted to brag about the new cell phone sized viewer.. Picked up a few glow jigs and headed for home, course it snowede like crazy and took me 2 1/2 hrs to get home....  Some of them ice girls need to lay off the tanning booths a little, looked like smoked tulibi !!   lol
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 06, 2011, 10:47 AM
AMEN!!!!!!

If ya woulda told them I WAS coming, they probably woulda given ya that calendar... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SPADED on Dec 06, 2011, 12:00 PM
If ya woulda told them I WAS coming, they probably woulda given ya that calendar... :roflmao: :roflmao:

yeah..... or they would have gave me the same restraining order they gave you~ ! lol  :whistle: :callcops:

so how much longer till we are walking on water you think?
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 06, 2011, 12:17 PM
I believe I've always walked on water.... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: I think it will be a lot sooner this year than any others....if we talk "Zumbro", "LOTW", (not Lake of the Woods, "lake of two walleyes") I'd say right after Christmas....  :whistle:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: dcso3009 on Dec 06, 2011, 01:32 PM
Any idea what the wanted for the Jiffy propane augers? They're pretty pricey normally, no discounts I've seen. :icefish:

I got mine at Reed's for $440 for the 10".  I heard they where sold out by 1:00 Saturday.  I tried to shop around, but Thorne Bro's told me to go buy the one from Reed's for that price.  They would not match it.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SPADED on Dec 06, 2011, 07:25 PM
I believe I've always walked on water.... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: I think it will be a lot sooner this year than any others....if we talk "Zumbro", "LOTW", (not Lake of the Woods, "lake of two walleyes") I'd say right after Christmas....  :whistle:


 :roflmao: :clap: lake of two walleyes will forever be its name to me now!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 07, 2011, 09:58 PM
Better than "Lake of Two Women", now THAT would be scary.... >:D
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: SPADED on Dec 08, 2011, 06:43 AM
pssshhhh i will have two women in my boat at all times, you know.. just in case the fishing sucks ;)
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: servocam on Dec 08, 2011, 08:13 AM
Better than "Lake of Two Women", now THAT would be scary.... >:D

Thank God for ice fishing. I have 4 girls in my house and another on the way.  The dog is even a girl, but at least she listens!  My son and I, along with the dog have our pop-up 6x12 ice cave to hide away from time to time.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Guinea on Dec 08, 2011, 08:24 AM
Better than "Lake of Two Women", now THAT would be scary.... >:D

I know it Reb. Don't ya hate it when the women out-fish ya?  :P :flex:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2011, 02:07 PM
Couldn't tell ya. Never's happened here. Seems most of 'em in this town are too busy runnin' up to the MOA to get more bling to wear at the Ten-dollar-a-drink niteclub.  :whistle:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: jascpa099 on Dec 08, 2011, 03:42 PM
Since no show here, and no iceshanty booth... I sure missed all the pictures that I used to see from that show!
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Guinea on Dec 08, 2011, 08:11 PM
Couldn't tell ya. Never's happened here. Seems most of 'em in this town are too busy runnin' up to the MOA to get more bling to wear at the Ten-dollar-a-drink niteclub.  :whistle:

Bring it on!!!!!!! My bling consists of rabbit fur and sheep (fur? hair? lol).
Challenge accepted.
If we ever get ice.   ;D
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Skipper on Dec 08, 2011, 08:17 PM
Since no show here, and no iceshanty booth... I sure missed all the pictures that I used to see from that show!

They didn't do a syracuse show this year?
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2011, 08:18 PM
I have new BLING coming tomorrow on the UPS truck , I hope....a "Mad bomber" type Bunny fur hat....courtesy of The Sportman's Guide... ;D
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2011, 08:19 PM
They didn't do a syracuse show this year?

In my understanding, yes, they did.
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: jascpa099 on Dec 09, 2011, 07:06 AM
In my understanding, yes, they did.

First, I live in Syracuse.  Second, it would have been today.  Third.. there is NO show.  It was cancelled by the promoter...  >:(  And now I have to order my thorn bros stuff online, AND not get the discount...
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 09, 2011, 07:23 AM
Cancelled?! That sucks!!! I wonder why? Kinda like Ice Shanty not being at the St. Paul show... :whistle:
Title: Re: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
Post by: jascpa099 on Dec 09, 2011, 07:36 AM
The Syracuse show seemed to get bigger every year.  Granted, it was slow growth, but it still seemed to grow.