Author Topic: The 2009 season is fast approaching..Let's see your ride! (Read 31689 times)

Mainedog · « **Reply #90 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 08:33 PM »

What'cha doing out on the ice, Corny? I thought those SnoBear's had holes through the floors and you
could just fish right inside? That you'd never have to leave that thing. Drive out onto the ice, drill a hole
from inside (using your Gator!--Okay Hazzy?), catch your fish, and then just drive off the lake. Heck,
I heard you wouldn't even have to dress warm, cause they have heat inside. I heard they also had a color TV,
microwave, dish washer, and a wet bar!

Just kidding, Corny. I'm jealous. Please post more pictures, inside and out. What kind of engine in it? Does it raise and lower onto/off the ice? Do you have to register it as a snowmobile or what?

Very jealous,
MD

mainedukblaster · « **Reply #91 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 08:40 PM »

yeah More info please on that thing corny!!
http://www.snow-bear.com/

WOW WATCH THEIR VIDEO ON THIER WEBSITE KOOL!!!!!

mainedukblaster · « **Reply #92 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 08:50 PM »

kool vehicle but check this out!!!

from an online write up on Sno bear

"The SnoBear (below) is a fully equipped fish house that can be driven along the ice on tracks and skis. It lowers itself at the flip of a switch, and built-in power drills cut as many as six fishing holes into the lake's surface. The vehicles, which cost from $33,000 to $50,000,

can be customized with anything from satellite TV to GPS-enabled fish-tracking devices"

BeautifulMamaLacy · « **Reply #93 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 08:53 PM »

Hey MDB, maybe I can get a ride this year??

And I loved the 85 Skido, that's awesome. The year I was born.

mainedukblaster · « **Reply #94 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 09:12 PM »

Quote from: BeautifulMamaLacy on Jan 05, 2009, 08:53 PM

Hey MDB, maybe I can get a ride this year??

And I loved the 85 Skido, that's awesome. The year I was born.

yu need to go and get your brothers sled... since I know its just sitting in his driveway...

corny13 · « **Reply #95 on:** Jan 06, 2009, 08:55 PM »

Ill take some better pictures this weekend when its light outside....go to work in dark come home in dark .....she is a beauty and When went fishing sunday we were the only people fishing on a 20 mile lake.... as no one else can get on except for sleds and it was cold... I got out to try to set some tip-ups but it was a bit tooo cold they froze up. Yes it does lower down to the ice flat, you can drill holes from inside up to 6" with a icegator but I dont have one yet... just my old jiffy. Yes it was 60 deg inside the Snobear and I put on the extra clothes as it was about -12F when the pic was taken. She has a 40 hp Zeinith/Hyundai 4cylinder 4 stroke engine will take pics of. Yes you can add on a lot on her but mine is pretty plain just ready to catch walleyes, here is a pic of one of my three other buddies I took with and the first walleye caught in her....

Yes they are expensive but life is short and as I said... I havent had a sled in a LONG time.... I have friends with Ranger boats just for walleye fishing that cost a lot more than the Snobear... and they dont open up unlimited walleye areas no one else can get to...without freezinn..Plenty of room for 4 big guys to fish in the shortest fishing was 6ft tall. In ND you dont have to registar at all, in minnesota they tax you for a snomobile license.

NYFishFinder · « **Reply #96 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 04:57 AM »

My 07' brute 750 Had her out on the ice twice this year.

Home Wood · « **Reply #97 on:** Jan 08, 2009, 08:26 PM »

Here are my rides.

1995 Ski-doo Formula 670
2004 Honda Rancher 350 4x4
2001 Arctic Cat 500 4x4
2004 Dodge Ram Cummins

Seaweed · « **Reply #98 on:** Jan 11, 2009, 07:12 PM »

I just got my sled...wow talk about being able to hit spots you only dreamed of.

I was all over Petrie today. I did manage to get her stuck once though... but thanks to some fine strapping lads we freed her up and got back into action.

Out4Trout · « **Reply #99 on:** Jan 11, 2009, 08:06 PM »

Hey Seaweed, that looks like my Artic Cat Pantera that I got last year and just love. Your pic is a little bury, is it a pantera?

Either way, you'll be able to hit tons of places with that sled.

corny13 · « **Reply #100 on:** Jan 20, 2009, 09:18 PM »

Here are a couple of more pics of the inside of my new snobear... ive been fishing too much to have time to download any photos.... ran out of bait tonight walleye fishing...what a shame!!!

First are a couple of photos of the power house... a 40hp Huyundai (Zenith) engine.. I get about 20-23mph

corny13 · « **Reply #101 on:** Jan 20, 2009, 09:22 PM »

Here is the tracks

and again what its used for... it was down and we were fishing in it...

Ronbo · « **Reply #102 on:** Jan 20, 2009, 09:35 PM »

must be nice cause here in pa we have to walk

Farley · « **Reply #103 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 12:56 PM »

keep rubbin it in corny

Mainedog · « **Reply #104 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 02:02 PM »

Hey, Corny -
Does that SnoBear ever get bogged down in slush or deep powder? If so, how do you get'er out?

MD

wally-eye · « **Reply #105 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 07:01 PM »

Think I posted my griz a few weeks ago but I now have a new shanty (trekkerII) and the dog sled. Glad I still have my commercial drivers license.........

corny13 · « **Reply #106 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 08:06 PM »

Mainedog it will go anywhere a short base sled will go. I was fishing today with her in significant slush.. about 6" under the snow, I only broke thru in one place and got out of there, If stuck will shovel the front out, it has a manual differential lock to use both tracks together and back out...I did get her stuck the first time out in deep snow going down a hill, I just backed up with the manual diff. the snow was about 3-4 ft in the valley I tried to drive into.

Mainedog · « **Reply #107 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 08:15 PM »

Quote from: corny13 on Jan 21, 2009, 08:06 PM

Mainedog it will go anywhere a short base sled will go. I was fishing today with her in significant slush.. about 6" under the snow, I only broke thru in one place and got out of there, If stuck will shovel the front out, it has a manual differential lock to use both tracks together and back out...I did get her stuck the first time out in deep snow going down a hill, I just backed up with the manual diff. the snow was about 3-4 ft in the valley I tried to drive into.

That's an amazing vehicle/fish house/people hauler.....Do you have a vested interest with the company or are you just a customer?

Melbs7 · « **Reply #108 on:** Jan 22, 2009, 05:36 AM »

Quote from: wally-eye on Jan 21, 2009, 07:01 PM

Think I posted my griz a few weeks ago but I now have a new shanty (trekkerII) and the dog sled. Glad I still have my commercial drivers license.........

Yeah, let me double check that liscence for a doubles endorsement..........

sbfPA_Mike · « **Reply #109 on:** Jan 22, 2009, 06:01 AM »

I will speak up on Corny's behalf; He gets nothing but enjoyment from his Sno-Bear. He does not benefit financially from Sno-Bear. He is just happy to have a really cool ice machine. I have chatted with Corny on several occasions and find him to be a really nice guy. He has worked smart in his life and is reaping the rewards. Have fun Corny, I know another guy in SD who laments all the snow and cold, doesn't want to be out fishing. Good to see you can persevere.

Mike

Mainedog · « **Reply #110 on:** Jan 22, 2009, 07:29 AM »

Sorry Corney. My last question didn't sound right. Personally whenever I am giving a product review/endorsement on this site, I try include a standard disclaimer of not being associated with the
company. There are some folks here on other forums who are, so I try to filter what I read.

I really appreciate honest customer feedback of any product (hence the poorly worded question in my last post). I have been hearing/reading about those SnoBears for a couple years now, and am thrilled to be getting some first hand, unbiased feedback. I hope to it read more about your adventures out in your totally amazing vehicle. Your honest opinions are highly appreciated, and will no doubt help others decide if the investment is appropriate. In the mean time, please keep the reports coming!

Again, sorry if I offended.

MD

corny13 · « **Reply #111 on:** Jan 22, 2009, 08:14 AM »

MD No offense taken... I do have the Sno-bear logo on my signature..but I just swiped it from their website...prob should have asked....I have no vested interest in the company..

sbfPA_Mike · « **Reply #112 on:** Jan 22, 2009, 08:38 AM »

Mainedog,

Obviously you did not offend as Corny said. I was just standing up for Corny and giving my personal and MOD endorsement. I guess I got a little wordy.

All is good.

Mike

wally-eye · « **Reply #113 on:** Jan 22, 2009, 09:59 AM »

Quote from: Melbs7 on Jan 22, 2009, 05:36 AM

Yeah, let me double check that liscence for a doubles endorsement..........

Too funny. Actually I'm rated for doubles and triples..........just about need it for this rig, well for turning anyways....lol...

Farley · « **Reply #114 on:** Jan 22, 2009, 09:55 PM »

sorry corny is was only joking about the"keep rubbing it in" I want one but it not in my budget

Seaweed · « **Reply #115 on:** Jan 23, 2009, 02:00 PM »

My sled is an Artic Cat 550 ZL

saskman · « **Reply #116 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 03:28 PM »

she is ready to roll
<a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Saskman/?action=view&current=readytofish.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Saskman/readytofish.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

saskman · « **Reply #117 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 03:29 PM »

why can I not get this to work?

sbfPA_Mike · « **Reply #118 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 06:27 AM »

Quote from: saskman on Jan 28, 2009, 03:29 PM

why can I not get this to work?

You need to turn the key and press start.

Mike

Farley · « **Reply #119 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 03:26 PM »

Quote from: sbfPA_Mike on Jan 29, 2009, 06:27 AM

You need to turn the key and press start.

Mike

Polaris doesn't have a start button you just turn the key to start.

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Author Topic: The 2009 season is fast approaching..Let's see your ride! (Read 31689 times)