Ice Show Deals

[WallyGader]

I ended up getting another polar box from thorne bros., some pole slide clips, more plastics, $20 strikemaster hoodie, and my best deal of the show 99cent tungsten jigs, unfortunetly there was only one box they had and there was only about 30 something left this was around 3:00.

[BehindtheHead]

i got camo ice armor bibs for 90 from 150. thats a deal. i hope i like them.

[BassKnuckles]

I wonder if I can bring my Cabelas receipt and get a free cover for my Jiffy Pro4. I didn't realize there were deals like that there. This will be my first year.

[minnangler]

Anyone find a great deal on a humminbird ice 35? Been planning on going for months but now this snow/ice has me wondering if its worth it to drive 100 plus miles to save maybe 20 bucks???

[fishwater]

Did anyone pick up any tungsten jigs? Specifically from fiskas or the new custom jigs and spins.

I didn't really notice much aside from JR's options and some way overpriced HT stuff ($6 2packs.). I came home with a surprising amount of $ considering my intentions. Had fun, lots to look at. I feel bad for the Marcum folks, hope it comes together soon. If they work half as good as they say it's a steal of a unit just for open water use. It's huge!

[NCLaker]

Anyone find a great deal on a humminbird ice 35? Been planning on going for months but now this snow/ice has me wondering if its worth it to drive 100 plus miles to save maybe 20 bucks???

I think one of the bigger stores (thorn brothers maybe), had like $50 off and they also threw in a humminbird carrying case to go with it (normally only comes free with the Ice-55.

I got an Ice-55, after discounts & mail-in rebate it came to $385. Throw in the $75 gift card that has burning a hole in my pocket for 2 months and I was a very happy camper

It was tough not pulling the trigger on a Fatfish 949i for $250, but needed a flasher more.

[CigarGuy]

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The Frabill FXE SnoSuit jackets are short (snowmobile-style, according to a Frabill rep I talked with). That's why I didn't buy one and only picked up the bibs. Either are only $179 at Marine General.

[LindellProStaf]

Hookncook is right. I used to have a booth there every year and it sucks packing all of the stuff up and not selling it. I bet Reeds will have some real deals the last day... Check out the Lindell Ice Rigs there.. :-)

[CrappieNight]

Anyone know if I can find a smoking deal on a Vex fl-8? Looking for a backup so I wouldn't need any bells and whistles. I may head down Sunday afternoon if anyone knows of an opportunity to score a deal.

[amateurfishing]

strikemaster suit 190, thorne bros had Lindy jigs 20% off & stuff was going fast, almost out by 11, i went back twice, then head over to Lindy booth for free ice line spool for every $10 retail spend. Lindy, HB, HSO, Thorne Bros, all awesome places to stop & talk. BTW, TB it was standing in line only (& long ones) for ordering those rods @ 62, they sold out very early & were hand writing orders as fast as they possibly could....super crazy that a rod that expensive has that kind of a following. i am not near good enuff to spend that much yet, maybe someday

[Ziesmer]

BK...They hardly even looked at my reciept. I bought the 8" propane at Reeds for $420 and the receipt said misc fish items. Jiffy was out of covers so they wrote my name and address down and said I would have it in a week. They gave us 3 hats(kids sizes). I raced home and drilled a hole in the lake I live on just north of Cambridge. 3" of really good looking ice. Looked accross the lake and saw 3 people out there fishing! I will have my permy out by next weekend with this cold weather!

[BassKnuckles]

Wow that sucks. The Jiffy deal was so busy I didn't even bother to ask. I figured they wouldn't because they didn't seem like they were selling and they were just promoting the product. I guess I'm SOL. I wish I could go back now.

[Ziesmer]

Wow that sucks. The Jiffy deal was so busy I didn't even bother to ask. I figured they wouldn't because they didn't seem like they were selling and they were just promoting the product. I guess I'm SOL. I wish I could go back now.

That's how the HSO booth was when I went there. I couldn't get within 50ft with all the people!

[mww24]

hey amateurfishing. Don't sell yourself short on your skills in terms of purchasing a spendy rod. Often times putting the right stick in your hands makes a world of difference in catching fish you previously thought uncatchable.

[fisherman-andy]

Picked up a Frabill straighline reel for what I thought $30 bucks at Thornes but ending getting charged $40 for it instead? LOL, my fault for not looking at the receipt. Could've gotten the reel and rod together for that price pretty much. My cuz got an awesome deal on a Marcum 825sd cam for $629.

Went in with the intent to buy an arctic armor or Striker brand bib but ended with the Strikermaster bibs instead.

[blackdog1101]

I just got the thumbs up from SWMBO to buy a new auger. I have a torn rotor cuff, and pulling the cord on my old Jiffy 31 last season was a killer. Hoping to find a nice deal on a StrikeMaster.

[Ice_Fishin07]

I got good deal on otter rod case $65 and clam hitch for 50 at reeds. Tica ss reel for 39.99

[dougger222]

As soon as I got to the show went to the Marine General booth to score the FXE bibs for $179. When I got back to the booth after seeing everything the Frabil rep said they raised the price on the FXE's.

Ended up wheeling and dealing on a couple rod cases from MG and went from $22 each to two for $30.

[1johntimm]

Anyone buy a Strikemaster Lazer? Mind telling us your if you got a deal?

[Poutmaster]

I got 5 Lindell rattle reels for my new fish house for under 15 each at Reeds. Then saved $110 on a marcum 825 camera. I also bought 40 jigs for $1 each at JR's, and they threw in 2 hats for free! Score!

[whitebassman]

Wanted a Nils power auger. Reeds sold out, but would send one free shipping for $540 from $599 and with an free full auger cover too.

But declined that, on the way home, stopped at Cabelas in Rogers, and saw they had 4 Nils hand augers in the Bargain Cave for $119. So snatched that up instead. Gonna try that Strikemaster adapter for Nils mentioned in another thread and see how that works.

Still happy, got an early season hand auger (best on the market) and can still adapt it for power use. Plus still get to keep my current Strikemaster 10" Magnum for the wheelhouse.

Now if it only will stay frozen and make some ice!!!!

[morepower02]

So what's the deal with this stuff. I ended up with a 9 inch propane from reeds for 450 shipped. Every dang employee I spoke with gave me a different price and when I went back to purchase the one reeds employee said there is no way we told you 450 shipped they are 475!!!! Finnaly found the guy that quoted the 450 and got him to write it up while the employees argued on price . Nevertheless myself or any one in my group will never buy from Reeds again after the way we were treated.

[whitebassman]

Oh yeah, and I scored that Marcum 825sd for $629. Better be worth it...

[L_Cappo]

got a 10 inch yesturday for $450 right out the gate,plus 2 covers and a hat.plus i went back and bought few lures and the extension i needed all at a discount price.cant beat reeds on certains things.but i got a great deal on a fl20 2 yrs ago from marine general.just have to shop around before you buy.

[morepower02]

I did shop the auger. When I went back to reeds booth to purchase the guy said we never sell them for 450 shipped and would not honor the price until we found the employee that quoted me. After we found him the guy that told me they were 475 acted [PoorWordUsage] off.