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Does it pay to keep the plow on the wheeler when ice fishing?

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I pull a one man flip over or a yukon behind my wheeler and I guess I have always taken my plow off when I go fishing. I do have chains on the wheeler and am wondering if anyone plows their way through some of the drifts and deeper snow? I noticed the posting about the comparison between a sled and wheeler and maybe the plow would make the wheeler that much more efficient. What do you think?

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I have found a plow will hinder travel through deep snow. I think its because the clearance is less. I always take my plow off before I hit the lake. Its tough to plow your way onto a lake because of the lack of traction, chains might help a little.

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i have tracks on the wheeler and keep the plow on while out on the lake. i like to use it to scrape off some paths to walk and also set up. i guess if u had front tire chains it would help but if u have rear its just all the less weight on the rear tire when the plow is up. my plow also goes to 28 inches high.

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A sled is not in the budget so I thought the plow might be an option. I guess it comes down to the size of the lake you are fishing. I would love a set of tracks on the wheeler, but do I need it, yes I want it, will my wife approve? Regular tires work well too.

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Last year I plowed a trail to my fish house on the lake I live on. It was nice to have a plowed path. As time went on it drifted in and it was much easier to take the plow off. Either went through the snow, or on top of it when you get a good crust. This year I won't be plowing a trail.

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I see a lot of plows on wheelers on the lake I fish. Its nice because they keep pathways open for those of us without them. Plus the resort uses them to plow out to there rental houses. I am getting a plow as soon as I can afford it. For now though I will ride others paths as far as they can take me, and tough it out from there. I also think it would be nice to keep the area around the shack cleaned off. Makes it that much easier to manuver when its time to move.

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