Shovel for use with portables

[Guest]

Don't believe I have seen this covered.
What kind of shovel do you bring with you in your portable? Also, where did you buy it?

[Guest]

Alum. "coal" shovel true temper @ Menards $5.00 very light and easy to haul. Plus, I use it at home for the sidewalk.

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I don't drive fast, I fly low.

[Greg Clusiau]

A shovel is one of the most important pieces of equipment that fits into my Fish Trap, therefore it has to be somewhat light. I've been using a "normal" size black-plastic one for the last 5-6 years. Great shovel for around $8. Last week, at Wal-Mart, I spotted a mini-aluminum. Can't remember the price but was it ever light! Sturdy too. I'll be picking one up soon.

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Jaw Breaker Guide Service
Phone: 218 778-0087
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http://fishtec.com/guide.htm

[Fish Toys]

Did you think of the Big Dipper?

http://fishingminnesota.com/bigdipper/

It has lots of uses!

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http://www.icesaws.com/

[irvingdog]

BOOM, Fishtoys just sold a Big Dipper. I've been carrying around both a small lightweight shovel and a hole scoop for 25 years, it's time to stream-line that list. (As you get older, that becomes one of your goals ) I've always wanted one, and I've got them at work. That idea was just enough to close the deal.

Thanks for making my mind up.

[Paul Waldowski]

Dog,

LOL, that was an easy sell. Us fisherman are always looking for another gadget.

All last winter I never carried a shovel, just used the dipper instead. Worked great and I will be doing the same thing this year.

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Paul
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Marcum
Otter Outdoors

[Steve Foss]

I just use a cheapo plastic snow shovel. The kind with the fairly square flat blade, not the kind with the heavily curved narrower blade. Weighs practically nothing, straps on top of the Trap II with the auger and scoops a big scoop.

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"Worry less, fish more."
Steve Foss
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[fishingguy]

I use one of those car trunk shovels. The ones the handle breaks down. It is very compact and light weight, plus it takes up very little room in the sled. Take it where ever I go, works great!

[joshb]

i got the big dipper and it is all i'll need

[Fish Toys]

Thought I would bump this to the top again. Somebody asked me about the Big Dipper & I referred them to fishingmn.com and they could purchase it here. He contacted me again and said he couldn't find it? I couldn't find it again so did the search and found the post again with the link and the link works so it must still be for sale on the site? Anybody else have a problem finding it?

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http://www.icesaws.com/

[big_fish_guy]

the info site still exists, but if you click on the link that says "click here to order", that link is broken.

As for the dipper itself, going on my 2nd year with it. It works slick as both a scoop and a shovel. A good buy, IMHO.

[pj4]

i also have the small break down shovel and it works great. its actualy a emergency shovel for the car trunk. comes in 3 pieces and slides togather. i believe i bought it at menards for 10 dollars.

[big_fish_guy]

but does your shovel scoop ice?

yes i am at work and bored.... killing time til I go to the show.

[cliffy]

I have two words for you HockeyDad: BIG DIPPER! I got mine last year and have found it works great as a shovel, ice scoop, hammer...etc. I coulnt live without it.........

[Duffman]

Cliffy.....
You forgot muskrat smacker!

[the big dipper]

I'm sure glad you guys that have shelled out a not inconsiderable sum for your Big Dippers are happy with their versatility and durability.

thanks for your support: Mark Edevold
Gonvick, MN