Author Topic: New Toys???? (Read 12845 times)

YR bender · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 06:40 PM »

Man, I am sooo far behind getting new stuff. I just have to get to Gander Mountain in a hurry!!!

The Darkness · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 06:45 PM »

Quote from: YR bender on Nov 19, 2006, 06:40 PM

Man, I am sooo far behind getting new stuff. I just have to get to Gander Mountain in a hurry!!!

What's on the list for this year YR ?

flagup · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 06:54 PM »

Quote from: Da_Roc on Nov 17, 2006, 10:54 AM

Hi Gang!
Ok I have hit the moth-er load this year!
My wife loves me more than I could ever imagine.
I got a 4x4 quad runner for ice fishing
New skiers snow bibs
A case of those foot warmers
a underwater camera
a trailer already plated
a new scout cover as my scout cover was worn.
she ordered 4 custom new Slick and stick .com ice rods custom built for me.
She did this all on her own! She got everything absolutely right too!
She sent my LX-3 in for a check up and had it up graded to a LX-3tc
This summer she let me buy a skeeter bass boat too!

She is my snow angel and I hope I can figure out what she wants without asking.
She is the best thing I still have period. All the rest is just fun extra stuff to play with!

Happy holidays!
I have my wife for my XMass present thats all I really need. 27 years now to infinity we will walk hand in hand!
Da-Roc

Bro - If you ever decide to trade her in I will take her!!!

taxi1 · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 08:44 PM »

I just want to use my brand new popup that I got last year and never really got to use!

Sitting on the pier with it and fishing over the edge doesn't count!

O.K. maybe some kind of heater this year.

I see the NWS is calling for a mild winter. That means cooooooooooold. I've seen it before several times where you get the reverse of what they say. Let's hope that's the case.

The Darkness · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 20, 2006, 06:54 AM »

Quote from: taxidermist1 on Nov 19, 2006, 08:44 PM

I just want to use my brand new popup that I got last year and never really got to use!

Sitting on the pier with it and fishing over the edge doesn't count!

O.K. maybe some kind of heater this year.

I see the NWS is calling for a mild winter. That means cooooooooooold. I've seen it before several times where you get the reverse of what they say. Let's hope they're wrong.

I'm with ya there Taxi...
How did you end up making out on the perch mount from last year? That thing was fantastic!!!

taxi1 · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 20, 2006, 01:19 PM »

You mean taxidermy competition? I never went to the Indiana show as I had an expensive plumbing bill at the last minute and business was slow that winter for obvious reasons.

The Darkness · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 20, 2006, 05:21 PM »

Quote from: taxidermist1 on Nov 20, 2006, 01:19 PM

You mean taxidermy competition? I never went to the Indiana show as I had an expensive plumbing bill at the last minute and business was slow that winter for obvious reasons.

Yep!, That's the one.
That's a real shame!!!!
That perch of yours would have won hands down!!
Can you enter it this year?

taxi1 · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 20, 2006, 06:40 PM »

Quote from: The Darkness on Nov 20, 2006, 05:21 PM

Yep!, That's the one.
That's a real shame!!!!
That perch of yours would have won hands down!!
Can you enter it this year?

Yes, I probably will along with a few other regional shows. You do realize they don't judge by the size or anything right? It's how accurate your recreation of the fish is i.e. anatomy, paint job etc.

Thank you for the kind words.

The Darkness · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 20, 2006, 09:01 PM »

Quote from: taxidermist1 on Nov 20, 2006, 06:40 PM

Yes, I probably will along with a few other regional shows. You do realize they don't judge by the size or anything right? It's how accurate your recreation of the fish is i.e. anatomy, paint job etc.

Thank you for the kind words.

Totally understand that.I still stand by what I said.
For anyone wondering, that didn't get to see taxidermist1's mount that I am speaking of, here it is:

If you ever decide to sell this one, give me a shout please?

frog eyes · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 10:36 AM »

Quote from: The Darkness on Nov 11, 2006, 06:16 PM

Just ordered a Nils 8" hand auger from Fish307. Heard too many good things about these. Gotta try one out.
More to go!

Russ,
I see your from Portage. Do you have any opinion on where to take a gas auger for repair? I was going to try that place on 700N just West of 149. Looks like you have all the toys and may have been down this path. It probably just needs points and carb cleaning, a change of the plug will last 3 holes. I may need to put another item on my Christmas list.

taxi1 · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 10:57 AM »

Quote from: The Darkness on Nov 20, 2006, 09:01 PM

If you ever decide to sell this one, give me a shout please?

Only if I get a bigger one!

I checked state records and I believe it ties third place for the biggest yellow perch ever caught.

rico · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 05:10 PM »

Quote from: taxidermist1 on Nov 21, 2006, 10:57 AM

Only if I get a bigger one!

I checked state records and I believe it ties third place for the biggest yellow perch ever caught.

Dont tell me that came from Eagle!

Greg2ha · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 05:52 PM »

Is it me or are there 2 similar looking mount at bait stores on 13 near Barbee and
in North Webster? I saw these for the first time Saturday and thought they were
really cool!
Later Greg

Maybe Rico knows?

weidner21 · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 06:25 PM »

yea i saw the one at barbee the other day also

taxi1 · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 07:09 PM »

Quote from: rico on Nov 21, 2006, 05:10 PM

Dont tell me that came from Eagle!

Nope a private pond in the front yard facing highway 33 about 2 miles south of Ligonier. If you see a tall log home south of the high school with a taxidermy sign on the road that's where it is.

It would be a state record but since I feed fish in that pond it's a no go. Never mind the IDNR says in a pond management manual that feeding fish is a waste of time.

Very few of the perch in that pond feed on pellets anyway. The pellet trained bass won't let them.

taxi1 · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 07:10 PM »

Quote from: Greg2ha on Nov 21, 2006, 05:52 PM

Is it me or are there 2 similar looking mount at bait stores on 13 near Barbee and
in North Webster? I saw these for the first time Saturday and thought they were
really cool!
Later Greg

Maybe Rico knows?

That's because I did those mounts.

Same technique smaller fish.

The Darkness · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 07:41 PM »

Quote from: frog eyes on Nov 21, 2006, 10:36 AM

Russ,
I see your from Portage. Do you have any opinion on where to take a gas auger for repair? I was going to try that place on 700N just West of 149. Looks like you have all the toys and may have been down this path. It probably just needs points and carb cleaning, a change of the plug will last 3 holes. I may need to put another item on my Christmas list.

Let me check with my Brother In Law. He does small engine repair, as well as the really BIG stuff.

Greg2ha · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 08:12 PM »

Hey Taxidermist! I AM IMPRESSED!

I've seen mounts before but you tying it in with the season that just awesome! Maybe someday I can afford a mount
like that. Great Job!!!!

Later Greg

Tommyboy18769 · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 08:15 PM »

Quote from: jigginstick on Nov 01, 2006, 06:45 PM

Ok guys lets here what new toys you have for this season. I know guppy got a new FL-18 and only got to use it once last year, because of the crappy ice!! Or lack of it LOL.

Patches to repair what the mice ate...

also gettin a Marcum vs560

Rotney72 · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 12:25 AM »

Im Livin on the wild side...Bought some new jigs and didnt even ask...

frog eyes · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 23, 2006, 11:56 AM »

Quote from: The Darkness on Nov 21, 2006, 07:41 PM

Let me check with my Brother In Law. He does small engine repair, as well as the really BIG stuff.

That would be great. Last year it acted up during a road trip and that puts a hurt on the action. I ended up buying a hand 8" as a back up but that's for the birds up North w 36" of ice. Keeps you out on the ice though.

Ken

TeethKeeper · « **Reply #51 on:** Nov 23, 2006, 03:42 PM »

FL-20

The Darkness · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 23, 2006, 09:48 PM »

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So far.....
Ice Armor
Strikemaster Strike-Lite 4 stroke
6 more St Croix Legend Ice rods 11 total now
4x4 to haul all my stuff around in
Some soft plastics
P-Line CXX moss green in 2 and 4 lb
Bait Pucks
a couple of new skimmers
3 new reels
Got an LX-5 last year, but couldn't pass up on getting an FL-20 Ultra Pack as well this year.
Aqua-Vu DT 100
Lots of jigs, and some chubby darters
Aqua-Vu DVR
Glow Hali's and replacement glow chains
More soft plastics: Poli's, Rocki's, Maki's
Another set of Ice Anchors Now I'll have 2 on the front and 2 for the back
Fish Trap Tackle Storage Bag
A set of the new runners for the Pro
Nils 8" hand auger
1 Windlass tip up to try out
2 Beaver Dam tip ups

New Tip-Up line
more to go

We need to get some ice here soon or I'm going to be broke!!!

Hoosier · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 03:05 PM »

2 man shanty
aqua-view
3 medium heavys (for the sag bay wallies)
2 new noodles
still tryin to find the rest of my stuff the ex didnt take from the divorce,will be like new stuff since I dont know what she took,,LMAO

The Darkness · « **Reply #54 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 03:14 PM »

Quote from: HoosierBassin on Nov 27, 2006, 03:05 PM

still tryin to find the rest of my stuff the ex didnt take from the divorce,will be like new stuff since I dont know what she took,,LMAO

pletch · « **Reply #55 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 03:46 PM »

Ice Armor, Cajun Red jig rod with ice line, many many jigs, already have the aqua-vu zt and a lowrance x-67c. Just got my ICE SHANTY ball cap and patch today thats the best toy i got yet.

The Darkness · « **Reply #56 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 01:15 PM »

Just ordered 1000 mousees, and 2000 multi-colored spikes.
This weather coming in has me hopeful that we'll be on ice soon.

The Darkness · « **Reply #57 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 01:16 PM »

Quote from: frog eyes on Nov 21, 2006, 10:36 AM

Russ,
I see your from Portage. Do you have any opinion on where to take a gas auger for repair? I was going to try that place on 700N just West of 149. Looks like you have all the toys and may have been down this path. It probably just needs points and carb cleaning, a change of the plug will last 3 holes. I may need to put another item on my Christmas list.

What model auger is it, and what engine?

IceMan74 · « **Reply #58 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 10:49 PM »

I just picked up a new Aqua-View at Gander in Merriville and the lady checking me out rang it up wrong so I got it for $75 instead of the original price of $125.

Any tips on using one of these things?? I tried to use it on Lake Michigan when I was perch fishing but the waves were too much I think.

FXjohn · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 05:24 AM »

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Russ,
I see your from Portage. Do you have any opinion on where to take a gas auger for repair? I was going to try that place on 700N just West of 149. Looks like you have all the toys and may have been down this path. It probably just needs points and carb cleaning, a change of the plug will last 3 holes. I may need to put another item on my Christmas list.

Hmmm "points"? I really doubt it. points went out with leaded gasoline. Probably too rich, you can adjust the carb screws without danger of seizing. If you don't run stabilizer in your gas it could be varnished up. Maybe undo the carb bowl and see what it looks like.

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