Author Topic: New gear (Read 7438 times)

MT Hank · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 12, 2015, 10:57 PM »

Quote from: MT Hank on Oct 12, 2015, 10:13 PM

Vexilar FL20... So far anyway.

Hopefully I get to use it pretty soon!!!

ICE... ICE...ICE...ICE...

staggerin · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 12, 2015, 11:24 PM »

I'm getting an remote control submarine with a Gill net to tow around. I'll get them tight lipped fish one way or another

Perch-Eye · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 13, 2015, 08:24 PM »

I'm going to get one of those 5 amp 20 volt Dewalt batteries to go along with my 4 amp. That should last a long day on my Clam Ice drill.

Ken.......

PerchPounderMT · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 14, 2015, 03:11 PM »

Eskimo Evo 2 shelter,pre-ordered from Cabelas should be here around Thanksgiving!

SchmittyMT · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 14, 2015, 11:24 PM »

picked up an eskimo 6120i and a SM lazer 6" that was new in box for $30

Mtwolfer · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 17, 2015, 05:16 PM »

I'm definately in the market for an auger, I been using hand power for decades, age has got me , alot of new stuff out there, I'm interested in some of those battery powered ones but I do catch some Very Large northerns, and Lakers and need a good sized hole, also go through alot of ice , I fish Ft.Peck alot, in some remote areas like Devils creek so no power to recharge batterys , alot to consider.

MT_Boy · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 18, 2015, 11:18 AM »

Got a new Anorakk ice suit from L & M for my birthday. Picked up a brand-new-in-the-box Eskimo Quickfish 4 at a garage sale for about 1/2 of what they sold for new (when they still made them) and picked up $470 worth of new in the package jigs, line, and accessories (lowest MSRP I could find online later) at the same garage sale for $73 even. I guess I single handedly caused this ice-less El Nino cycle we are in....we'll never have ice! I can't decide weather to keep the QF4. I already have a QF2 and a 949I...........I think I have a problem.

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 18, 2015, 06:23 PM »

Think no further MT_Boy.....It's not a problem you have there.....It's an acceptable addiction !!!!!

ColdHole · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 19, 2015, 10:33 AM »

Amen Spitzo!! Cool to see all the new gear and exciting to see others as anxious as me for the upcoming season. As for me.....no new gear. But a new lady....who loves to fish! That counts, right?

gillsonice · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 19, 2015, 10:57 AM »

maybe the best find ever Coldhole

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 19, 2015, 04:45 PM »

Quote from: ColdHole on Nov 19, 2015, 10:33 AM

Amen Spitzo!! Cool to see all the new gear and exciting to see others as anxious as me for the upcoming season. As for me.....no new gear. But a new lady....who loves to fish! That counts, right?

Good for you ColdHole.....That absolutely counts !! Everybody's getting anxious & with the upcoming forecast it won't be long now. You & your new lady have a great season !!

BackCountry Kyle · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 20, 2015, 12:23 PM »

Yeah way to go Coldhole, good catch

I often wonder what it would be like if my "old" lady liked to icefish as much as the boys and I do. But I think our arrangement, of her either at home with a warm house ready for us to return or sitting in the warm hut reading magazines and eating bon-bons, works best for us. I know others, Mike and Cindy for example, that are a great team on the ice. I think I just need a support team,... if not a support group

(iceshanty.com)

Fortpeck1 · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 23, 2015, 09:41 PM »

got a GoPro hero3+.
Only 199.99 at Cosco.

missoulafish · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 23, 2015, 09:57 PM »

I was eyeballing that camera too Peck;)

JohnMcN1 · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 23, 2015, 10:01 PM »

I got a new rod to try this year that I'm stoked about. It's called a Tickle Stick. 23" long with the last 6" or so with a flattened taper tip similar to a spring bobber.

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 23, 2015, 10:42 PM »

Quote from: Fortpeck1 on Nov 23, 2015, 09:41 PM

got a GoPro hero3+.
Only 199.99 at Cosco.

Quote from: missoulafish on Nov 23, 2015, 09:57 PM

I was eyeballing that camera too Peck;)

Great cameras guys, you won't be disappointed. Hero 4 Silver here.

whiptail · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 23, 2015, 10:57 PM »

Got a new 48" Clam Meat Stick and a Penn Fierce reel. can't wait to rip some lips and freeze the beard.

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 23, 2015, 11:32 PM »

The wife & I have been purchasing new gear for the season over the past 10 days & I think we're finally done.

ION 8" Electric Ice Auger
Spare ION Battery
ION Battery Storage Bag
19* Ice Ducer for the Vex
2 - Clam Hardwater Chairs
2 - Clam Hardwater Mats

Can't wait to put this stuff to use !!

Buckammo · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 07:13 AM »

WOW! Nice 10 day upgrade!

missoulafish · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 10:05 AM »

Holy cow Wayne!!!!👍👍👍👍

BackCountry Kyle · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 12:10 PM »

Real nice Spitzo, I'm turning from Eskimo red to Ion green with envy

What was the cost on that if you don't mind me asking. I just bought a new throttle lever for my mako and a bucket style rod holder, a couple real big investments I know but that should keep me held over for a bit!

roygpa · « **Reply #51 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 03:00 PM »

Not really gear, but my wife and I bought a small cottage on Pymatuning Lake in Northwest, PA. Plan to use it as our headquarters for ice fishing. Instead of getting up hours before daylight and driving two hours, I can get up at a more reasonable time.

-Roy

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 06:04 PM »

Quote from: Buckammo on Nov 24, 2015, 07:13 AM

WOW! Nice 10 day upgrade!

Thanks Buck !!

Quote from: missoulafish on Nov 24, 2015, 10:05 AM

Holy cow Wayne!!!!👍👍👍👍

Yes, maybe a bit overboard Mike. The wife helped with the buying this time & I wasn't gonna argue with her about getting more ice gear - LOL.

Quote from: BackCountry Kyle on Nov 24, 2015, 12:10 PM

Real nice Spitzo, I'm turning from Eskimo red to Ion green with envy What was the cost on that if you don't mind me asking. I just bought a new throttle lever for my mako and a bucket style rod holder, a couple real big investments I know but that should keep me held over for a bit!

Hey Kyle. I got the ION for $455 @ Scheels in Great Falls. Regular price was $530, but I had (2) $25 gift cards & there was an additional $25 discount for customer appreciation days. $75 off, I was happy with that !!

trout hounder · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 09:25 PM »

eskimo quick flip 2

doublehaul · « **Reply #54 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 09:51 PM »

Spitzo-

WHat is the purpose of the Clam mat? Kneeling on them?

PerchPounderMT · « **Reply #55 on:** Nov 26, 2015, 11:56 AM »

Picked up the evo2 and spent half a day assembling it,the wife isnt as excited as I am...

PerchPounderMT · « **Reply #56 on:** Nov 26, 2015, 12:11 PM »

built a set of heavy aluminum runners for towing...

PerchPounderMT · « **Reply #57 on:** Nov 26, 2015, 12:27 PM »

Setup takes about 2 min if you take your time

BobberdownMT · « **Reply #58 on:** Nov 26, 2015, 02:24 PM »

Somebody stole my tackle box that contained all my ice fishing tackle out the back of my truck this summer while I was out on a fire. Shouldn't have left it there but excited to go buy all new tackle

IllRaider · « **Reply #59 on:** Nov 26, 2015, 08:24 PM »

Quote from: SpitzoMT on Oct 14, 2015, 09:37 PM

I've been seriously considering an electric auger. Leaning toward the Ion. We'll see..........

I have a ION 8" auger and drilled through 24" of hard ice all day up in Wisconsin last year. Love mine. I do think I will get an extra battery just to be safe though.

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Author Topic: New gear (Read 7438 times)