Well its a start.......

[MJBaldwin]

Well guys after a lot of thought and looking for used fish houses I went to FF the other day and they had the Eskimo Quickflip 2 on sale for 259 so I ended up just buying it. Wasn't too hard to put together wouldn't want to do it in the weather I did it in today but was not horrible because I knew it was making ICE!!! I have the itch now fellas! I got poles and tackle from the girlfriend for my birthday and just got the house. All that I am looking for is an Ice Auger, and a Flasher...... I am going to try and post some pictures of the Quickflip but I have never done that before. If you guys have any input what so ever on the Auger and Flasher please let me know. I am not looking to buy all new I would prefer used for those two items so I am looking hard now on HSO-Classifieds.....

[BartmanMN]

Nice looking house and for $259, seems like you couldn't go wrong there.

[bigbad401]

I know what you mean by having the itch! Last snowfall I got my snowblower started and my auger! Hurry up good, thick ice, I need to go out and fish.

[CrowRiverRat83]

I seriously thought about picking one of those up from FF too. Great deal, but I just can't seem to leave the comfort of my sleeper on Mille Lacs!

[Rippinlip]

Very Nice, I like the red color and the swivel seats. I have the green/bench QFII.

You will have a blast, good luck.

[MJBaldwin]

Thanks for the comments guys. Those are not swivle seats though they just open up but are still comfortable so far we will have to see what a couple hours on them are like. any comments on the Auger or Flasher???

[palisade1kid]

I'd reccomend a Marcum flasher and a Strike Master Auger.

Both companies make a full line to choose from.

[topcat3820]

I'd reccomend a Marcum flasher and a Strike Master Auger.

Both companies make a full line to choose from.

I suppose everyone is entitled to an opinion, right or wrong ... at least I'd agree with your auger choice.

There's enough threads about all the different brands, models, etc, on this site & lots of others. I'd recommend you go into your local shop & see what you like after reading up on them and go from there, MJB .

Let's see what the deer says...

... I believe have a winner .

[dmichaelm]

^^^^^^

Have a story to go with that picture?

[fishersofmen]

Definetely can't go wrong for that price. I have one that is a few years old and it has served its purpose. I like the new red color as well I was thinking about replacing my canvas with it since I have a bunch of holes in mine. Can get the new canvas for 170.

[topcat3820]

^^^^^^

Have a story to go with that picture?

Nah, just one of the locals, eh .

[Westsidefishing]

Auger: I love mine Strikemaster. Flashers have been gone over and over here on HSO many times. I like my Vexilar FL-18 and my friend like his Marcum too. They both are good units as far as I have experienced.

[mr_jman]

Great picture, and I would have to agree with what the deer chose for a flasher as well... Also like the Strikemasters myself!

[Eric_Kruger]

im a strike master guy so my vote goes there auger wise! but as far as flashers go there isnt any single one on the market that cant do what you will need it to do, from the bottom end showdown to the top end Fl 22, they will all mark fish. head into your local store and spend some time playing with the display models and find one in your price point or one that you just think is cool, then go home and find a used one On C list or HSO classifieds, chances are you will find it a little cheaper!

EK

[Norm1980]

I would agree, go to your local sports store and check out the main brands (vexilar, marcum, humminbird). All three brands make a good product that will do a good job marking fish for you. Once you see them first hand it will be easier to pick which you like.

+1 for the strikemaster auger

[Acemac]

how do you post a pic like that and not tell us what happened great picture!

[tsande00]

+12 for the Strikemaster auger, lol.

The best flasher on a budget is probably the LX-1 - most bang for your buck and that's hardly debatable. If you're not on a budget though any one of them will suit your needs nicely and you will be happy with it.

[MJBaldwin]

Thanks guys for all of the information it has really helped me out. Well up here in the northern part of the state we have snow now but waiting on that ice still. I was talking to a guy the other day and he went out one a small lake by his house said there was about 2 inches of ice....

[The_Diesel]

I just got a Jiffy model 75 today. Can't wait to use it!

I bought a Marcum LX5 last year after much personal debate over which to get. I went with a buddy once who had a Vexilar and I was blown away at how sweet it was fishing with that. Felt like cheating to me. But every time I had gone out after that it wasn't near as much fun to me, and I always felt the desire to be using some kind of sonar. I read a lot of threads on whether to get Marcum or Vexilar and decided on Marcum. I love it, but personally feel that either will do the trick. If I remember correctly the Marcum LX5 may have been cheaper than the Vexilar FL-18 or whatever their top one is now.

I'm pretty much out of money in my fishing account now though, so the next big purchase, a flip-over shack, will have to wait until the lottery or a job. I think between all the left-over army gear I have and my Carhartt bibs and jacket that I don't really need a shack. The sonar and auger were more important to me than the shack, although I really would like one.

[topcat3820]

Sorry for the hijack, MJB ... just listen to the deer!!! The Vex seemed to calm her down... actually came closer when we fired the Strikemaster . She got really annoyed when we wouldn't drill where she told us to, though (pushy native Canadian guides, eh !!!)...

Tell us what you end up buying, then come up here and try them out (I know a guide ... ).