New Equipment

[wormdunker]

What's everyone  want new this year . I have two flip overs but wound like to try a three man shanty this year and a few new jig heads. Never can have enough of them.

[3300]

Great place to get best prices on tungsten jig's. I use their jigs and batteries and they have a 12 amp hour that is same size as standard 10 amp. 1/3 the weight of sla's.

Also a new sponsor here.
https://ampedoutdoors.com/

[fordo]

I've got all the gear I need but I have purchased a few too many new and "old stand-by" lures.

[Gunflint]

I've got all the gear I need but I have purchased a few too many new and "old stand-by" lures.

I certainly have all the gear I need, and likely will ever need.

I even have most of the gear I want.

But there is a "good feeling" that comes with buying additional gear.

The concept is, "If you cannot do it, the next best thing is to spend some money on it."

It is this concept that sells golf clubs and putters in the winter (gratefully I do not golf).

I think that this concept is responsible for the bulk of my purchases lately...I need to be able to get out and fish and stop all this nonsense.

[meandcuznalfy]

A few more rods, and spoons, and I'll start painting some new jigs this week and finish making some more plastics after I figure out what mold I want.

[Iceicemike]

What I want and getting is different things. Unless I win the lotto. lol

[Unclegillhunter]

Got enough to get me through the season. Now if i could just purchase 5" of nice clear ice to lay down over my favorite lake!
Keep it safe! JDL

[Doeslayer]

I NEED a new vex battery... Mine took a crap finally at the end of last season....  Id really like a flipover shanty and another shappell dx3000... I like to sit the shappells door to door to create a long corridor shanty and then id like a flipover on the end so i can cut a spearing hole

[rusty spud]

ive grown quite fond of the Ht ice blues rods,
id love to add a couple 36 inches to the arsenal.

[Jaybes]

The elusive 3-man flip shanty is on my want list this year now that my boys are old enough to fish with me. 

[3300]

you might want to put a request in the best ice deals board so others can keep an eye open for you.
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=331034.0

here's one you might like. black friday deals just around the corner.
https://www.geteskimo.com/Product/ice-shelter-quickflip-3-6853

[Iceassin]

ive grown quite fond of the Ht ice blues rods,
id love to add a couple 36 inches to the arsenal.

I have a couple of 48" Ice Blues that I like as well. But my 36" are Schooley Arctic Ice that I really like. All fiberglass with good backbone. Use them for my Walleye jigging rods. About $20 if I remember right.

[Jaybes]

you might want to put a request in the best ice deals board so others can keep an eye open for you.
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=331034.0

here's one you might like. black friday deals just around the corner.
https://www.geteskimo.com/Product/ice-shelter-quickflip-3-6853

I'm not as concerned with a good deal as I am with actually finding one, hence my "elusive" comment.  The Eskimo Quickflip 3 is what I've been looking for but they seem to be always sold out.

[Doeslayer]

Craigslist is the best place to find sweet deals but you gotta check often good deals go fast

[DLB]

I have a side by side but am looking into getting a snowmobile.

[Crappie 1]

Don't know if I needed it or not, but I bought a Eyoyo underwater camera. Got the 9" screen, seems pretty nice for the $$. Just need some ice now.

[spoofhoundicefisher]

bought an eskimo 450i this year.  will be a first pop up for me as i have always had a flip.  and a few new noodle rods as well.

[Bucket Rump]

Adding a larger flip shanty to the herd in hopes to get my wife out fishing with me more.  Her unspoken requirements have been to stay warm and comfortable while not feeling like a canned sardine, not having to walk far, ice thick enough to drive an M1 Abrams tank on it, and preferably staying on fish.  Logical conclusion: Otter XT Pro Lodge X-Over. Hooked up to the snowmobile it should cover all her ice fishing needs.  Oh, the things I force myself to do for my wife.... 

Have also added the required minimum purchases of new ice lures and tackle to maintain my 5-Flag standing per the Ice Fisherman's Code of Conduct. 

[chilly-willy]

Just bought a small jet sled at lakes area bait and tackle

Now on to out fitting it maybe with a wind break? Ect for hole hopping on the great lakes?

And maybe a rod or two I will build for future use but will see?

[Iceassin]

Sounds to me like she really doesn't want to go!  You can get all the gear to keep her comfortable, great transportation and everything else she want's, but ice thick enough for an Abraham and consistently staying on fish?  Good luck. lol

Kinda my thought too Snitch. Unless the first time you take her out the action is hot, it will be a one-and-done deal. But all is not lost...you'll still have all that nice equipment. 😉

[DR.SPECKLER]

I dont want my wife going!lol thats my relaxation time..i do bring the family out on free fishing weekend but its so much extra work.

[Iceassin]

I dont want my wife going!lol thats my relaxation time..i do bring the family out on free fishing weekend but its so much extra work.

Me either Doc. She used to years ago, once in awhile. Now? She likes to stay home...and LOVES it when I go. Win-win 😁

[DR.SPECKLER]

Me either Doc. She used to years ago, once in awhile. Now? She likes to stay home...and LOVES it when I go. Win-win 😁

same mine tells me to get the f out of the house!!lol win!!

[filetandrelease]

 My wife use to go all the time , but she only wanted to jig eyes ,  then she got neuropathy ,and ice was out for her , but she still goes in the boat
  Never complains about me going

[chilly-willy]

Thinking these are michigan made also might be perfect for me? I have the large sports sled so all I need is the wind break and the seat..


https://sportssled.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffishouses

[DR.SPECKLER]

Thinking these are michigan made also might be perfect for me? I have the large sports sled so all I need is the wind break and the seat..


https://sportssled.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffishouses

interesting i have a large soroc sled already too.the windbreak would be nice but ive got 2 frabill ice shuttles still.

[Iceassin]

Thinking these are michigan made also might be perfect for me? I have the large sports sled so all I need is the wind break and the seat..


https://sportssled.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffishouses

Hmmm...dunno. Similar to the Shappell  FX50...except it has a roof...and only $150.

[chilly-willy]

interesting i have a large soroc sled already too.the windbreak would be nice but ive got 2 frabill ice shuttles still.

Ya it is intresting might be worth for hole hopping?

[Hooked up]

I am going to pick up a couple of I Fish Pro tip ups. Definitely like catching fish on rod & reel more then hand lining.

[EYOYO]

Don't know if I needed it or not, but I bought a Eyoyo underwater camera. Got the 9" screen, seems pretty nice for the $$. Just need some ice now.

Thanks for your support
How about the underwater camera? Does it work well or not for you new ice fishing season?