Author Topic: This season's purchase... (Read 7831 times)

Uncle Grump · « **on:** Oct 30, 2009, 10:49 AM »

Each year, I try to aquire an additional piece of ice gear, or to upgrade something I already have.

This years purchase is a Fishtrap Pro - found a used one locally for $200. I need to put the wear strips
on it and find a tow bar, so I can pull it w/ my sled.

How about the rest of you?

UG

two_fish_tommy · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 07:39 PM »

thats a great portable, I bought my lx-3 marcum last april so I have the itch for ice so I can put it to use instead of looking at

icejunky · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 07:42 PM »

Shhhh, don't tell my wife but I have spent nearly $500 already this season on jigs, a couple rods, a few reels, a ready rig bag and various other goodies

I'm off to the BPS tomorrow so this can only get worse

two_fish_tommy · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 07:46 PM »

Quote from: icejunky on Oct 30, 2009, 07:42 PM

Shhhh, don't tell my wife but I have spent nearly $500 already this season on jigs, a couple rods, a few reels, a ready rig bag and various other goodies

I'm off to the BPS tomorrow so this can only get worse

thata boy

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 07:54 PM »

I got a Clam x suit. Now I just need to sew on my IceShanty patch!

Skipper · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 07:55 PM »

I bought a snowmobile and overhauled the engine last summer. Nothing can stop me now!

I think an Ice Armor get up is in my future, I need some cold weather wear for sure. I have the UHMW on its way from US Plastics to make runners on my Voyager too.

I bought a Garmin GPSMAP 60Csx with a Lakemaster MN card. Tom and I have used it a little for soft water, but I really bought it for the ice.

two_fish_tommy · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 08:00 PM »

Quote from: Skipper on Oct 30, 2009, 07:55 PM

I bought a snowmobile and overhauled the engine last summer. Nothing can stop me now!

I think an Ice Armor get up is in my future, I need some cold weather wear for sure. I have the UHMW on its way from US Plastics to make runners on my Voyager too.

I bought a Garmin GPSMAP 60Csx with a Lakemaster MN card. Tom and I have used it a little for soft water, but I really bought it for the ice.

I think you could use two ice armor suits

icejunky · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 08:01 PM »

I bought a 60csx but since it also for geocaching I did not countbit as an ice purchase

nubote · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 08:02 PM »

What's BPS?

bart · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 08:05 PM »

Quote from: nubote on Oct 30, 2009, 08:02 PM

What's BPS?

Bass Pro Shops

Skipper · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 08:08 PM »

Quote from: icejunky on Oct 30, 2009, 08:01 PM

I bought a 60csx but since it also for geocaching I did not countbit as an ice purchase

How do you like it so far?

icejunky · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 08:18 PM »

I love it, it is by the fastest and most accurate GPS I have ever owned (I use to use an etrex legend). Can't wait to getcit on the ice

Skipper · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 08:25 PM »

I came from a GPS 72, a good unit but bare bones. I cant imagine a GPS working any better or being easier to use than the 60csx. You can see the screen quite well in bright sunlight, some units you cant.

Hard Ice · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 31, 2009, 09:15 PM »

After getting my fl 20 stolen this summer i will be getting a new fl 18 this year and maybe a few more jigs...

Sven936 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 31, 2009, 09:17 PM »

Quote from: Hard Ice on Oct 31, 2009, 09:15 PM

After getting my fl 20 stolen this summer i will be getting a new fl 18 this year and maybe a few more jigs...

Ouch!!!!!

Skipper · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 31, 2009, 09:18 PM »

Scummy people abound.

Sorry to hear about that.

splakeshaker · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 31, 2009, 11:28 PM »

After 10 years of hand drilling with an OLD 7inch mora, I finally broke down and got the power auger. A 2hp 8" magnum with the solo engine. I'm just glad the hand drilling days are over.....hopefully $:-\$

icejunky · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 01, 2009, 07:46 AM »

i loaded up with a $125 worth of jigs yesterday at the BPS, mostly new things and a couple success stories from last season. Still waiting on a few things to make my shopping list compelte this season

bart · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 01, 2009, 07:54 AM »

Jigs, 5" skimmer! And a rod & reel combo, either for lakers, panfish or both??? That what is on my mind now, we'll see what happens when I start trolling through local shops, Gander Mtn, Syracuse Show...

dcso3009 · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 12:32 PM »

Vexilar Cold Snap suit is on my list, as well as a new pair of boots. I love my old Rocky Snowstalker Extremes, but they are shot after 12 years. I'm looking now at the Blizzard Stalkers.

splakeshaker · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 01:22 PM »

Look into baffin boots. I bought the "impact" and they are just awesome!!! $150 at GM.

bigred1974 · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 04:28 PM »

3 wheeler -$900
3 new tires for wheeler-$250
Battery-$60
hitch -$40
Marcum camera -$100
new mods to fish house-$200
jigs-$100
tackle box -$15
Knife -$20
lights for house total -$100
Deep cycle battery -$50
odds and ends -$100
Battery charger -$45
Cold weather stuff- $40
Tire chains -$50
vex light for Humminbird -$30
new St Croix Legend rod and Abu reel -$85
DVD- boombox -$120
Clam fan-$25

Holy jesus, Thanks for making me add it up, lol. Didnt really wanna know but I guess I do now. UGGGHHH. I sold my old 4 wheeler and used a lot of money from our scrap runs at work, so I only spent 300-400 out of pocket. Im still looking to buy a H20c and lakemaster chip, cover for the portable, and either buy or make uhmw runners

Skipper · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 04:34 PM »

If you are set on the H20c, compare the Navionics and Lakemaster lake lists before you buy. I just went through the whole lake chip ordeal, and it can be a bit confusing....

mags459 · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 07:18 AM »

a marcum lx3 and i also started making fishing rods last spring so i built myself 4 so far with plans for a least 2 more. just have to figure out the best way to put spring bobbers on them

Skipper · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 06:55 PM »

Like THIS

Or THIS, or are you thinking of something different for a spring?

PigPen · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 08:12 PM »

Vex fl-18 ultra pack (no more borrowing the buddies!)

canoesota · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 09:57 PM »

I got a IceShanty Team Minnesota patch! Skipper you need to get those jumbo perch spots logged into your new Garmin!

Skipper · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 10:04 PM »

Hey, welcome back!

Tom and I, and maybe Hard Ice (I hope) will do some scouting this year before the GTG. We will find thos gall darn perch if it kills me! We will have to get planning the get together again for this year. As always, it will all be up in the air and all suggetions are welcome. Let me get this dang ice show done first though.

HawkEyeman · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 05, 2009, 08:07 PM »

Updated my Ice Clam Yukon with some bells and whistles..... now if i just had a truck that I could put it in.

bigred1974 · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 05, 2009, 08:15 PM »

picked up 3 more salmo darters today. -$26 bucks
oh and got my H20C and lakemasterchip-$350 bucks

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