Author Topic: "bucket" seats. (Read 8880 times)

SPARKYICE · « **on:** Jul 31, 2008, 09:20 AM »

bass pro markets a 5 gal. bucket with a padded swivel seat, styro cooler liner, and tray insert.
they're pretty nice, but does anybody know of another kind that might be better?
thanks

icefisher-45 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 31, 2008, 10:34 AM »

haven't seen anything better.

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 31, 2008, 08:36 PM »

I have a "bucket buddy". No swivel, but has a seat top, styrofoam bait bucket with lid, no tray (mine fits in it though) and it has a nylon bag going around it which you can put all you tip-up's in. The bag also has straps to tighten itself so your tip-up's don't fall out.

Although I always have my sled, I could definently go out on the ice with just the bucket buddy and a spade.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 31, 2008, 08:36 PM »

I went to the catalog site to look at the setup and could not find it. If you have a link to see it, throw it up.
I have seen the swivel seats but not the whole thing as a package.

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 31, 2008, 08:52 PM »

Here you are my friend.

http://fishingminnesota.com/fishbuddy/ice_pac_system_i.html

Ed

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 31, 2008, 08:53 PM »

Also here is the Bucket Buddy II, looks pretty neat.

http://fishingminnesota.com/fishbuddy/ice_pac_system_ii.html

bobb-o · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 01:11 AM »

Menards has a clip on bucket cover that i riveted a cheap plastic boat seat to. works great and is very comfortable

bobb-o · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 01:14 AM »

forgot to mention i throw it together for aboot $5

miket. · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 06:33 AM »

i don:t remember were i got them but i do have these padded tops that snap on to a 5 gallon bucket. they even have a couple of storage doors for bait or jigs. couldn:t find a name or brand on them, i will keep looking though.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 07:36 AM »

http://fishingminnesota.com/fishbuddy/ice_pac_system_ii.html

http://fishingminnesota.com/fishbuddy/ice_pac_system_i.html

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 07:37 AM »

Quote from: bobb-o on Aug 01, 2008, 01:11 AM

Menards has a clip on bucket cover that i riveted a cheap plastic boat seat to. works great and is very comfortable

Send us a picture Bobb-o

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 10:18 AM »

Quote from: miket. on Aug 01, 2008, 06:33 AM

i don:t remember were i got them but i do have these padded tops that snap on to a 5 gallon bucket. they even have a couple of storage doors for bait or jigs. couldn:t find a name or brand on them, i will keep looking though.

As far as having a full package, I think the 20-30 bucks for the different bucket buddies is well worth it. Simply because a bucket at home depot is going to cost you 7$, the seat cover 5-15$, a foam bait bucket 4-8$, plus the nylon bag for tip-up's is valueable and a similar bag for tools will not hold the tip ups in place as the BB will.

As I said before, one of the best things of the BB is that you can pack everything you need for the day in that one bucket. Then when it comes time to goto that secret spot deep in the woods you can hustle through the brush with your BB.. your bait, pliers, a couple cans of soda, a small bag of chips and a jig box all inside. In the nylon bag you'll have your 5 tip-up's, a couple jig rods and your scooper. Top it off with your chopper in the opposite hand and you'll be catching fish while the other guys are still dragging their heavy sleds, and having branches knock all their stuff out.

pooley · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 02:35 PM »

i still like my tripod chair and box, but i would like one of those if i ever get into jigging.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 02:48 PM »

last year I bought a swivil seat that fits ontop of a 5-6 gal pail worked great

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 07:51 PM »

Pooley,
I thought you was all jiggy with jigging...

I like the idea of Bobb-O's seat with the back... just alot easier on the lumbar

pooley · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 01, 2008, 09:09 PM »

me too, but i own the tripod already!

SPARKYICE · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 04:16 AM »

thanks guys

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 08:16 AM »

I guess mine would be the Quad-pod

tip-uptwo · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 08:27 AM »

There is a photo of my 'bucket' ....since I have now moved on to swivel seats

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 08:32 AM »

The only thing that is prettier than that would be beer battered and fried!

tip-uptwo · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 08:33 AM »

but when that time comes, who is really thinking about the camera

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 08:34 AM »

Exactly

tip-uptwo · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 08:59 AM »

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 10:36 AM »

Realistic looking seat cover

pooley · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 10:59 AM »

that ice must be hard on the auger!

miket. · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 02, 2008, 03:15 PM »

nice pic of the cat, tip-uptwo

tip-uptwo · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 03, 2008, 08:39 PM »

He was smilin' for everyone

miket. · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 03, 2008, 08:41 PM »

maybe his lip is still sore from being hooked.

pikeking · « **Reply #28 on:** Aug 04, 2008, 07:10 PM »

I was at Walmart last spring and saw padded swivel bucket seats on clearence for 4 bucks. Thay had 6 of them, and now I have six of them. I got some 6 gallon buckets from the local Dunkin Donuts. They are a little taller than the 5 gallon, so it's a little easier on the knees. Don't know why I got all six but you never know. I took one fishing a few weeks ago, as soon as this guy saw it, he asked me if I was an Ice Fisherman? I guess the bucket gave me away.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #29 on:** Aug 05, 2008, 06:51 AM »

Post up a pic of that bad boy, Pikeking...

I horde any 6 gallon buckets I find now also

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