Author Topic: Vehicle choice for hardwater traveling (Read 4423 times)

icefisher-45 · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 03:07 AM »

Foot power

Northern_MN Outdoorsan · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 10:36 AM »

Arctic Cat Bearcat.

Mittenman · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 10:45 AM »

Arctic Cat Z570

bart · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 10:52 AM »

Arctic Cat F570, strictly a ice fishing machine. I added a tank bag and a couple of rod holders this summer...

Mncrappie · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 11:00 AM »

99 Silverado 1500 with no tailgate. Was my first truck as a kid now it's my hunting and fishing rig!

tree-on · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 12:23 PM »

After 8 inches Honda foreman. I have chains for it, but I have not used them the last 2 seasons.

pmaloney86 · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 12:29 PM »

The good ole shoelace express unless there is a ton of ice and I'll venture out in my truck.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 12:42 PM »

I use my Honda Pilot and Yamaha sled fer running around on the lakes.
Smaller lakes are good for sledding now and are usually safe for driving on by Christmas.
Ice roads generally open in January.

jethro · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 01:49 PM »

I trail ride a couple thousand miles a year so it's convenient to use my sled. Might not need 164hp to ice fish with but I can get back to the truck quick if I forget something!

joemx1825 · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 03:17 PM »

Grizzly 700 ATV with 28" mudzilla tires, can go through anything...

kasilofchrisn · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 02:19 PM »

2011 Expedition sport 600ACE.
I also have a 2008 Tundra 550f for guests.

Woodsman · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 03:08 PM »

8" plus:

14" plus:

Last year neither got on the ice.
This year is looking more promissing.

splaker · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 03:24 PM »

1. Truck. 1st choice on accessible lakes when ice and snow conditions allow.
2. 700 Grizzly quad. Typically use early season and late season on remote lakes. Load in truck no trailer needed.
3. Tundra 600 ACE LT. when snow conditions negate first two choices. Requires trailer.

fishermantim · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 03:34 PM »

walk until ice is at least a foot think, then the ford ranger.

Remember, it's not the destination, it's the journey....and sometimes the journey can be a bear!!!

nocod · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 10:07 PM »

Arctic cat

GourdneckGills · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 10:46 PM »

old yamaha enticer 250. just a little feller but always starts right up and will tow over 400 lbs of gear in heavy snow!

eriksat1 · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 02:25 AM »

Ford F-150 4 wheel drive preferred. If thinner ice my Polaris Indy 500 snowmobile. A lot of years with a lot of snow guys with atv' are S.O.L.

Fishmon · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 07:47 AM »

Arctic Cat ATV with chains on rear. Goes just about anywhere. I wait until 8 inches of good ice. Just remember to leave it in two wheel drive. If deep snow or slush, add front wheel chains and put in 4 wheel drive. Earlier post by Redneckdan is a really good tip for getting chains tight. Jack your ATV up, take the wheel off, deflate tire a little, put chains on snug, inflate to correct pressure, and they are tight. I still use the tension springs just because I have them.

Duke M · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 07:59 AM »

Fishing the Mississippi R. in SW WI, NE IA, SE MN, we have unique conditions best handled with either a hover craft or an air boat. I use a Star Cruise hover craft.

Duke

MBDiesel · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 08:24 AM »

Polaris 600 Sportsman for me

52isntbigenough · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 11:08 AM »

2014 Polaris with Prospector II track set.

Trapper-Randy74 · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 02:27 PM »

My 2 Feet! Not allowed to drive on most of the lakes here.

T-R

luv2fish2 · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 04:35 PM »

Quote from: Duke M on Dec 15, 2016, 07:59 AM

Fishing the Mississippi R. in SW WI, NE IA, SE MN, we have unique conditions best handled with either a hover craft or an air boat. I use a Star Cruise hover craft.

Duke

always wondered how well they would work how much gear can you carry ?

Duke M · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 08:57 PM »

Quote from: luv2fish2 on Dec 15, 2016, 04:35 PM

always wondered how well they would work how much gear can you carry ?

Easily haul two people, a couple of 5 gallon buckets, two flashers, auger. They do not work well on rough, jagged ice, powdery snow, or deep snow unless frozen and smooth. On the other hand, my wife and I came of one of our last ice trips way back up in the back waters and ran over a mile of open water with small white caps. So.......

Duke

mikemc · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 09:20 PM »

thinking about a fat tire electric bike for next year. No registration, no fees, and can get for about $1,500 new
thoughts?

conesuscrab · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 06:52 AM »

I just picked up a 2011 SkiDoo GSX 600. Can't wait to get out.

pooley · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 07:48 AM »

Shoe leather express.

steak91 · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 07:49 AM »

I got tired of digging my side by side 4 wheeler out of the snow drifts and now have a ski-doo skandic.

Salmonquest · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 08:43 AM »

I think a studded snowmobile is the best option. vehicles not withstanding.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 09:08 AM »

Quote from: 52isntbigenough on Dec 15, 2016, 11:08 AM

2014 Polaris with Prospector II track set.

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That's cool.

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Author Topic: Vehicle choice for hardwater traveling (Read 4423 times)

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