lets have an ice fishing contest

[double trouble]

i know we don't have much ice to fish on right now and we may not have any all season so i thought ,why not have an ice spending contest. all of us already spent thousands on our useless ice fishing junk this year so lets have a contest as to who spent more. you will have to be on the honor system. vehicles do not count unless they primarily only to be used for ice fishing. just give an itemized list and a total. we will crown the king or queen on feb 5 (super bowl day). i do not have any gifts or goods to offer the king or queen yet , but if all goes well i may be able to offer a ride on my boat, the heat seeker ,either this spring or summer fishing the detroit river or lake erie. any other offers for the winner would be welcome too.side bets can not be allowed due to the family nature of this site. and let the follies begin.:lol:

[William H Bonney]

First things first,,,, how do enlarge that pic in your avatar?

[double trouble]

i swiped it off another thread of a bass boat in saginaw offering ad space on his boat on ebay.what a bass.

[brianroy6]

Ill start.
1. A new Fishtrap Yukon $500
2 Aqua Vu Zt 50 $300
3 Fl8 Vexilar pro pack $300
4 New mr buddy heater $70
5 (4) new pole combo's $85
6 misc. tackle $100
7 New lazer 6" $65
8 (20) 1 lb propane bottles $35
9 500 moussies and 1000 waxworms $25
10 2 otter pole holders $30
11 New blades and gas cap for jiffy auger $35

There may be other things but I think thats about all. If I remember anything else i'll update later.

Theres some things money cant buy(ICE), for everything else there is CASH;)
I figured I better buy everything this year, because next year Ill be going to school in the yupper.:lol:
GRAND TOTAL $1545.00:yikes:
W/ Tax $1637.00:help:

[Little Roober]

I know I didn't buy all of this this year, but I don't remember what I bought when.

HT Two Man Shelter-330
Some frabill sled-100
mad dog 4 rods-20
jammin jigs (misc jigs)-approx 50
reels-approx 75
HT Polar tip ups(2)-13 ea
Marcum VXR Flasher-300
bait(misc)-approx 25
minnow bucket W/ bubbler-approx 15
gas auger-idk...300-400

And a lot more, I just cant remember it all...$1342...

[brentgoblue]

ummm, r u that bored......



Also why would you buy a New lazer 6" $65 if you own a Jiffy?

[brianroy6]

Nope not bored.

I bought one because it doesnt weigh 30 pounds, and I dont need a gas auger for ice under 8 inches;)

[fishindude]

brian, how are those mousies and waxworms holding up???

[brianroy6]

The moussies are better than the wax worms. I keep the moussies in the fridge and the waxxies in the basement. Ive probably lost 50 waxworms compared to zero moussies. Ive had them for over a month btw.

[Rich Baker]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/rbfree/hot1.jpg SHes alright but I like this one better http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/rbfree/Niceblond.jpg :yikes:

[William H Bonney]

Sorry DT, I don't think I wanna do this,,,,I'm about to be :sick:

[zx10r2004]

vexilar 18 pro pack $350
vexilar propack 2 $400
vexilar propack2 $400
marcum lx3 $240
strickmaster power auger lazer mag $400
shappell 3000 $210
spud $20
(10) tip-ups $100
vexilar fl-8 slt $220
(2) rod and reel combos $60
(3) lantern's $120
heater $50
portable grill $50
300 ice jigs $75
boots $70
2 minnow buckets $35
most of the stuff is still brand new:lol: you can thank me for no ice. :confused:

[ih772]

Do I get to include the price of my cabin in Houghton Lake? It has been a necessity to go ice fishing this year.

[explodingvarmints]

just had to make us think about one thing we are all trying to forget! i figure i'm in it for $1,200.00 if i forget about the quad. now i just keep thinking of how much my short supply of perch fillet's cost per pound!!! I think i'm gonna have a break-down now....... thanks!

[Raf]

1. clam 2000 shanty-$220.00
2. st crioux rod-$50.00
3. shimano reel-$20.00
4. mr. buddy heater-$55.00
5. new tip up-$10.00
6. jammin jigs and rods-$32.00
7. tear drops/line-$40.00
8. ice armour waterproof gloves-$30.00

almost 500 bucks and im sure i missed a bunch of stuff.
oh yeah the mr buddy heater was on sale at home depot, i think i got a real good deal on that.

[zx10r2004]

vexilar 18 pro pack $350
vexilar propack 2 $400
vexilar propack2 $400
marcum lx3 $240
strickmaster power auger lazer mag $400
shappell 3000 $210
spud $20
(10) tip-ups $100
vexilar fl-8 slt $220
(2) rod and reel combos $60
(3) lantern's $120
heater $50
portable grill $50
300 ice jigs $75
boots $70
2 minnow buckets $35
most of the stuff is still brand new:lol: you can thank me for no ice. :confused:anyone want to buy my *****?:lol:

[bucknduck]

Trap Guide - $300
Aqua Vu Battery - $20
4 new rod/reel combos - $70
2 Frabil tip-ups - $30
jigs - $50+
minnow bucket - $10
minnow scoop - $2
Line - $10
Quick Strike Rigs - $5

Been on ice every weekend since ealy Dec, Priceless!:p
Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Fishfoote]

Frabill Ice Cruiser 300 $330 (spring 05)
Bait $25.00
Propane $19.00
Power head for Auger $180
Auger Blades $24.99
Jigs $22.00
Boots $89.00

Aside from the power head, I'm doing pretty good this year. Of course, if it were divided into the 20 blue Gills, 11 perch and 3 walleye I've caught:dizzy:

[Burksee]

Hey ZX, Why do or would anyone have three Vex's? :dizzy:

Ian, I was thinkin about the price of the new snowmobile but now if I can add the cottage it could be even better! ;)

[bucknduck]

vexilar 18 pro pack $350
vexilar propack 2 $400
vexilar propack2 $400
vexilar fl-8 slt $220

4 vexilars?

[notmuchtime]

Fishtrap Yukon from Trailfndr - $400
Tow bar for same - $50
4 rod/reel combos - $85
Bait for HL trip - $20
Materials for new equipment box for ATV I'm building - $80(so far)
New line for rods and tip ups - $15

[scottyhoover]

4 vexilars?

Yeah, i mean don't we all have 2....one for each hole :)
I never hit the ice with less than 4 sonars :corkysm55

A fisherman's need to say 'i have more than you'

[zx10r2004]

Hey ZX, Why do or would anyone have three Vex's? :dizzy:

Ian, I was thinkin about the price of the new snowmobile but now if I can add the cottage it could be even better! ;)i just sold the fl-8 and the propackfl-18 so all i have now is 2 fl-18propac 2's and a marcum lx3.i got the vexilars pretty cheap so i had to buy them.

[zx10r2004]

i have a vexilar 19 degree transducer for ice fishing im selling for $50

[morefuninajeep]

Clam 2000 (last dec) $211
ice anchors $3
get a grip ice cleats $20
rod case $20
3 rod real combos $75
Countless gigs and tackleboxes easy $75 +
jig lights x2(lost both:sad: ) $20
minow buckets $13
suckers,shiners,fatheads,mousies,spikes,waxies,wig glers $45 and counting
minnow net- $.99
lazer 6in $70
eskamo mako 8in auger out the door with one gal gas can and quart of 2stroke oil. $274
aqua view scout $199
aqua view pod $14.99
2a fuse for aqua view $.79
five gal bucket x2 $4
steel leaders about $10
tip ups- 2 new 5 old new $25 old $40 total $65
tip-up line $10
boots- $34.99
lowrance x67c- last yr- $379
pliers (droped last pair downt the frikin hole) $6.99
mr buddy heater- dont know took it from my dad = free ;)
leather gloves to use with the auger so no gas smell on the hands $5.99
30 packs of beer x2 $20 plus deposit
ice scoop $4
sportsmans guide lake maps $20
grand total $1601.75
im sure theres more but thats all I can think of off the top of my head to lazy to go look out in the car. no wonder im broke

[FYRE926]

Vexilar FL-18 - $ 399.00
Ice Armor "Blue Suit" - $ 299.00
Trap Pro fish house - $ 279.00
New tires for ATV - $ 274.00
Lazer Mag 8" Auger - $ 249.00
New muffler for Quad - $ 202.50
Rear Quad rack for shanty - $ 150.00
Front rack for Quad - $ 120.48
Mr. Heater Big Buddy heater - $ 119.93
Magellan Meridian GPS - $ 107.94
Winter Helmet - $ 88.94
New pipe for Quad - $ 67.99
Auger Holder mount for Quad - $ 46.94
Travel cover for Trap Pro - $ 39.99
Rod storage bag - $ 39.99
4- new reels - $ 35.96
Hose for propane tank - $ 23.31
Vexilar FL-18 soft case - $ 29.99
Vexilar mag shield - $ 12.99

SUBTOTAL $ 2586.95
MI 6% Sales Tax- $ 155.22
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GRAND TOTAL $ 2742.17

Wishing I had an extra 3 or 400 for an Aqua Vu SV series....PRICELESS :cool:

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