Author Topic: Newest addition to the Fishin Machine! (Read 2975 times)

duck doctor · « **on:** Feb 06, 2008, 04:16 PM »

I think I have my sled all set up now. I have added many additions to the sled and there is nothing else I can think of that I need (maybe a Vex) for ice fishing!

No more late night "45 minute quick jaunts" across the lake in snowstorms to set the cusk traps!

I think I need to name my sled.....any ideas?

salmonfighter · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 04:23 PM »

Don't have a name for you, but how do you like the etrex legend? How precise can you get with a location?

Joppa-flat · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 04:25 PM »

How about "The GPS Sled" or the "Satilite Sled". Was it hard to wire it up?

hamadog · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 04:27 PM »

I was thinking of buying a PDA that will take my navionics chip. I think you can get wireless gps antenna's for them.

duck doctor · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 04:35 PM »

Quote from: Joppa-flat on Feb 06, 2008, 04:25 PM

How about "The GPS Sled" or the "Satilite Sled". Was it hard to wire it up?

Nope, my sled has a cig lighter built in!

duck doctor · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 05:13 PM »

Quote from: salmonfighter on Feb 06, 2008, 04:23 PM

Don't have a name for you, but how do you like the etrex legend? How precise can you get with a location?

For what I use it for, it is perfect. I have seen it accurate down to 11'. I use it to get me to a general location that I will recognize. I use it more when I can't see (in the dark) or in the woods and am wondering how far I have to hike back out.

For $150 you can't go wrong.

possumilk · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 05:34 PM »

"beast"

duck doctor · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 05:38 PM »

Yup, I like everything I have added. With the auger rack and now the GPS, I am almost unstoppable. If you guys ever see this thing on the ice, be certain, it is the Duck Doctor!

I do have to get a pic of the sled running at night. The red "reflectors" on the sides are actually LED marker lights. It is kinda neat to see on the ice. I look like a UFO!

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 08:01 PM »

Nice Machine, You awtta be good to go!!

BrianF · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 08:20 PM »

dd love your auger mount. I picked up an old sled this year and have been trying to rig it up for ice fishing. 1st thing that got mounted was my gps on the dash. Gotta love the RAM mounts for them (and everything else).

The sled came with a rack in the back and small storage box but could be bigger. I mounted some atv gun racks to the back for the auger but love your setup. Did you make that?

I have some decent chunks of aluminum that I will be playing with and trying to rig it up better. Lacking a bucket holder. I bungeed one to the side but clipped a snowbank with it a couple of times and think it needs rethinking.

-Brian

butchy54 · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 08:27 PM »

The One with the most toys wins way to go duck doctor

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 06, 2008, 08:34 PM »

Ha Ha. Now that I think of it have you guys ever seen the "Snow Fox" They've had them down at the Hunting/ Fishing Expo at Rockinham Pk. the past couple years. Talk about Ice Fishing Tanks if you have an extra $30,000+ you could own one. Maybe when I win the lotto

duck doctor · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 03:21 AM »

Quote from: BrianF on Feb 06, 2008, 08:20 PM

dd love your auger mount. Did you make that?
-Brian

Ya the rack is custom built. I gave my father the idea and he went with it. (he is a tool and die maker) It works great. I have a mile ride on a snowmobile trail from my camp to the 1st CT and the auger rides perfect!

cSpike · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 05:38 AM »

Quote from: duck doctor on Feb 07, 2008, 03:21 AM

Ya the rack is custom built. I gave my father the idea and he went with it. (he is a tool and die maker) It works great. I have a mile ride on a snowmobile trail from my camp to the 1st CT and the auger rides perfect!

You got to love those tool & die makers. They are some smart people!

Guess why I am saying that? LOL.

Spike

duck doctor · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 06:21 AM »

Quote from: CaptSpike on Feb 07, 2008, 05:38 AM

You got to love those tool & die makers. They are some smart people!

Guess why I am saying that? LOL.

Spike

Because you are an engineer? LOL joking..........I never worked with an engineer (I worked with my dad for 4 years) that I thought could engineer his way out of a wet paper bag!

longbeardking · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 08:44 AM »

Quote from: duck doctor on Feb 07, 2008, 06:21 AM

I never worked with an engineer that I thought could engineer his way out of a wet paper bag!

Than why do you think I'm dummeranabagorocks?

?

duck doctor · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 09:17 AM »

Quote from: longbeardking on Feb 07, 2008, 08:44 AM

Than why do you think I'm dummeranabagorocks??

You really want me to answer that?

longbeardking · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 09:27 AM »

Quote from: duck doctor on Feb 07, 2008, 09:17 AM

You really want me to answer that?

Naahhhh!!!! Nevermind. I just thought there was hope!!!!!!

cSpike · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 11:40 AM »

Quote from: duck doctor on Feb 07, 2008, 06:21 AM

Because you are an engineer? LOL joking..........I never worked with an engineer (I worked with my dad for 4 years) that I thought could engineer his way out of a wet paper bag!

Nope not me. But I have worked with two good ones in my over 20 yr career, lol. The rest fall into your category.
I was a Toolmaker for over 20 yrs also. Designer now. One step below the engineer, lol.

Spike

knurren · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 05:38 PM »

awww... when I first saw this title I was hoping to see studs on the sled

But a GPS is useful none-the-less.

Those etrax are pissah.

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