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Any one else getting their ice fishing tackle together yet?


Borch

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I've been doing a quick inventory and put in orders for my required tackle inventory. Just got my first order from Little Atom with optic jigs, optic stealth jigs and nuggies in white, motor oil, green and chartruese.

A couple of new smaller chubby darters, fishing line and rod/reel combos and I should be ready. Now if the next couple of months could move along a little quicker I'd be set. wink.gif

Anyone else checking out their ice fishing tackle boxes and new offering from manufacturers?

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Anyone else checking out their ice fishing tackle boxes and new offering from manufacturers?


Ummmm.... Duh!!

-I've been running some jigging spoons for a few years now and will be replacing treble hooks on them soon!

-I'm gearing up for the Portable Mod GTG! I promised Matt I wouldn't miss this year, at least not for the same reason as last year. blush.gif

-New tackle? Definitely have some restocking to do on Little Atom jigs. I have to reacquaint myself with my plastics but still feel like I should be good, maybe a couple more packs of glow/chartreuse Power Minnows though! grin.gif

-New rods? I say this every year, no more rods but I can't resist. Gotta add a couple more Thorne's!

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Together yet? Mine was together at the end of the season... hehehe.. Never know when the ice will set in and you have to run on out onto the ice to catch some fish...

I just need to add some line to my rod/reel set-ups, throw some gas into an auger, and I am set to go...

Tackle.. Man, I need more like a I need a nail in the head. But I am sure there is some room in the tackle boxes.. Or I will just add a few more... smile.gif

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I'am with you Jim. Its all ready except for the [portable but I put that away with new lights and she's ready to rock. Maybe a rod or two and lets go. The NILS has been started a few times this summer and the cutting tip is new. I do have to send in two tips to get re sharpened.

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I love this time of year...

I picked up a bunch of stuff at the Maplewood store that was liquidating there stock. I have also run the auger a few times recently. I have been sorting all my stuff that always gets messed up during the season.

However...still have some open water fishing left in me. I try not to think about ice until December 1 because I seem to get dissapointed when it isn't safe around where I live.

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Well, There is a freeze warning in effect for tonight up here! He He He...I have to go out and slap a fresh coat of paint on the old fish house before it gets too cold. I also have to replace some of the exterior luan and install a new seat inside.

Other than that, the 4-wheeler still has the tire chains on it. I haven't used it since March. I have a lot to do to get ready....but, I am getting pumped!!! grin.gif

Justin

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Oh this is my favotite time of year for open water fishing. Although I did use my Scotty's deadstick paired with Little Atom optic stealth jigs and nuggies for big gills in deep water my last trip out. It just fired me up for ice that much more. wink.gif

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Tackle.. Man, I need more like a I need a nail in the head.


Jim... come on now. smile.gif I personally need 2, or maybe 3, more nails in my head. Looks like I have some more tackle coming my way. grin.gif

I'm thinking Chequamegon again this year, think we can work something out?

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Tackle.. Man, I need more like a I need a nail in the head. But I am sure there is some room in the tackle boxes.. Or I will just add a few more...
smile.gif


That's why you wear the cap on your head, right? wink.gif

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