Hi, Been ice fishing once, and would like to do some this year, too. I'm not springing for a shelter or heater this year, but I have a couple of spinning-reel ice rods. My questions are... What sorts of jigs, etc. should I pick up on a VERY limited budget for crappies-n-gills-n-perch & such?
Is a tip-up the preferred method for taking northerns, and if so - how do I use them?
Is there any basic gear that I shouldn't be on the ice without?
Is there a significant difference in how much energy it takes to drill an 8" hole vs. a 10" hole with a hand-auger?
My partner is gonna be a 5 year old boy who is of exceptional patience - but is still a 5 year old boy - any pointers?
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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Aquaman01
Hi,
Been ice fishing once, and would like to do some this year, too.
I'm not springing for a shelter or heater this year, but I have a couple of spinning-reel ice rods.
My questions are...
What sorts of jigs, etc. should I pick up on a VERY limited budget for crappies-n-gills-n-perch & such?
Is a tip-up the preferred method for taking northerns, and if so - how do I use them?
Is there any basic gear that I shouldn't be on the ice without?
Is there a significant difference in how much energy it takes to drill an 8" hole vs. a 10" hole with a hand-auger?
My partner is gonna be a 5 year old boy who is of exceptional patience - but is still a 5 year old boy - any pointers?
Thanks -
Rob
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