what you get @ the icefishing show?

[Neiko]

I got a new Marcum VS625SD and a cover for LX-5 as well as a Marcum hat.

[BuckyBadger]

I picked up a lot of smaller items that added up.

Things I purchased

1. Lures - Of course, picked up some from the mom and pop dealers not just the big names.

2. One of those jigging poles with the built in stand and the interchangable rods. Thought about it last year but will give it a try this year.

3. Northwoods Gun Powder Seasoning, bought the 1 lb bulk packs, love that stuff.

4. Magnets from the Ice Hog booth so that I coudl make my Nils auger cover magnetic instead of the stupid straps. I liked how they had the magnets protected by steel. The guy at the booth was really nice, he hadn't had time to make them specifically for Nils but he and I went to that booth and figured out which onces he had that woudl most likely work.

5. 2 for 1 reels from Reeds.

6. And the grand daddy purchase was a "Green Hornet Ice Rod" laying there on the bargain table for $10 bucks.

7. Ice Angel ice Anchors.

8. One of those Pop-it Ice Fishing Strobe light for Jigs. I missed these last year when they came out, pretty cool. I like the gadgets.

9. 2 sets of the artic Military Mittens from the military surplus guy.

Things I didn't pull the trigger on.

1. Leech Lake Fillet knife, I was close but couldn't do it. They had them at Reeds.

2. Single flip over.

3. The Slush Flusher thing, interesting idea for a perm for sure, but I am mainly in a flip over and will scoop.

Things I forgot to pick up.

1. Amsoil packs.

2. Venom bobbers

[peterson99]

I picked up a Frabill Guardian, for $400. I got it about 2:00 on Sunday. I was there on Friday looking at them, and decided to go back Sunday to pull the trigger. I ended up saving another $50 by waiting until Sunday.

[Hookmaster]

Canvas Craft magnum double flip with the Norpak2 insulation with cover, hyfax and tow hitch. Venom bobbers. Couple of led lights and rod holders. Reservation at Wigwams for this coming weekend. I had to laugh at the slush flush. Anyone buy one of those?

[jonboatjunkie]

I picked up a Marcum LX-5 on an awesome deal! I can't wait to use it! It's a bit of a step up from my Zercom Clearwater Classic... Had a great time at the show, especially since it was my first one since moving to Minnesota!

[palisade1kid]

Boy o boy...you guys are all over the map on what was "needed"...

Great to see you all came down.

I know I had a great time chatting with Bro,Jason Mitchell and Chip Leer.

Tak was funny and ole Mr. Walleye was there to let me pick his brain.Yes Dave Genze,Ron Anlauf were also great to chat with.

Matt Johnson was also great to meet.Then again Smitty was there being busy but who could walk by the girls?

[Gator Slayer]

I wanted to buy some Ice Hole Grates, but he doesn't make them to fit catch covers yet. Aren't they by far the biggest seller? He said they should be out "in 2-3 months." Just in time to take the houses off the lake. Oh and his HSOforum from the business card doesn't work either.

Do I sound bitter??