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12-11-2010, 12:47 PM
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Ice Fishing Gear - recomondations?
I'm gearing up for Ice Fishing and was wondering if anyone has suggestions for:
- Tent
- Auger
- Heater
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12-11-2010, 01:06 PM
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Costco tent all the way, cheap too!! check out the ones instore and they have a slightly different one on the website as well..
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12-11-2010, 01:40 PM
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Just on my way out the door, trying my costco 3 man tent i got for $170 and a 3000BTU heater I got for $50 for the first time today. I'll let you know how they work after today
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12-11-2010, 01:41 PM
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Fishin hole has an Eskimo 8" manual auger on sale right now for $35.00. Got one, works great.
I bought a tank topper heater the other day for $38 at costco, in store only. Same version as Mr. Heater from FH compares at $50.
I agree on the costco tents, got one this year and they're great, used 5 times already.
Don't forget a shovel as well to get rid of the snow before setting up your tent. I picked up a $20 tobagan from Canadian Tire and is great to haul all the gear out on the ice, won't be driving on it till after xmas.
Hope some of this info helps
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12-11-2010, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Willowtrail
Fishin hole has an Eskimo 8" manual auger on sale right now for $35.00. Got one, works great.
I bought a tank topper heater the other day for $38 at costco, in store only. Same version as Mr. Heater from FH compares at $50.
I agree on the costco tents, got one this year and they're great, used 5 times already.
Don't forget a shovel as well to get rid of the snow before setting up your tent. I picked up a $20 tobagan from Canadian Tire and is great to haul all the gear out on the ice, won't be driving on it till after xmas.
Hope some of this info helps
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Didnt the costco tents have some type of sled with it ?
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12-11-2010, 01:54 PM
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I'm debating on a 4-6 man or the 3 man from costco.... I don't want to buy the smaller one and regret not getting the bigger one, yet I don't want a huge one that I won't be needing or heating.
Can a three many comfortably fit 2 guys who are 280lbs and a smaller guy?
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12-11-2010, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Catch More
Didnt the costco tents have some type of sled with it ?
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Not the one i got. They have a flip one like the Clam for i think $400 with a built in slede and chairs, I just got the collapsable one for $165.00.
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Originally Posted by LacLaBicheNS
I'm debating on a 4-6 man or the 3 man from costco.... I don't want to buy the smaller one and regret not getting the bigger one, yet I don't want a huge one that I won't be needing or heating.
Can a three many comfortably fit 2 guys who are 280lbs and a smaller guy?
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The 3 man fit me at 200ibs and a buddy at 250lbs plus the heater and some gear. Thats with us sitting on camping chairs being comfortable.
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12-11-2010, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LacLaBicheNS
I'm debating on a 4-6 man or the 3 man from costco.... I don't want to buy the smaller one and regret not getting the bigger one, yet I don't want a huge one that I won't be needing or heating.
Can a three many comfortably fit 2 guys who are 280lbs and a smaller guy?
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If you looking for something a little bigger I stepped into this one at wholesale sports. Very Very rommie inside. Could fit an entire family or a bunch of guys.
http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storef...rod275343.html
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12-11-2010, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blackonblackfx4
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I was in this one at WWS yesterday... Was nice!
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12-11-2010, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LacLaBicheNS
I was in this one at WWS yesterday... Was nice!
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Love it, wonder how hard it would be to set up in the wind though.
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12-11-2010, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by blackonblackfx4
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might want to do a search on those in the forum. costco has the same size for 299 Ive used mine 4 weekends now, got a couple issues but tons of space and easy to set up. Havent encountered any real wind with it yet tho.
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12-11-2010, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WayneChristie
might want to do a search on those in the forum. costco has the same size for 299 Ive used mine 4 weekends now, got a couple issues but tons of space and easy to set up. Havent encountered any real wind with it yet tho.
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What issues are you having with the tent?
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12-11-2010, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by blackonblackfx4
What issues are you having with the tent?
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3 of the windows are all cracked, and the black coating inside is coming off in a lot of spots. Havent talked to costco or the manufacturer, shouldnt be much trouble getting the windows replaced, or maybe I will just use it for the season and then exchange it  You need some pretty good heat in it, even a good sized sunflower will only heat half of it. No way after a long frosty day on the lake will it go back into the carry bag but a bungy or two will take care of that problem. I doubt one person could handle it in a strong wind, but its made for more than one anyways. I do like it when Im alone, you can set up your two lines inside and have lots of room in between. No running across the lake for a tipup and both holes are sheltered so they stay open. For the price it will be hard to beat, the material is twice as thick as my 2 man, which I could easily set up inside!
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12-13-2010, 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by LacLaBicheNS
I'm debating on a 4-6 man or the 3 man from costco.... I don't want to buy the smaller one and regret not getting the bigger one, yet I don't want a huge one that I won't be needing or heating.
Can a three many comfortably fit 2 guys who are 280lbs and a smaller guy?
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NO, Its good for 2 people, but not 3, not even 3 little people. once you get a couple chairs in there, a heater, tacklebox and a few holes, all the floorspace has been claimed.
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12-13-2010, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by WayneChristie
3 of the windows are all cracked, and the black coating inside is coming off in a lot of spots. Havent talked to costco or the manufacturer, shouldnt be much trouble getting the windows replaced, or maybe I will just use it for the season and then exchange it You need some pretty good heat in it, even a good sized sunflower will only heat half of it. No way after a long frosty day on the lake will it go back into the carry bag but a bungy or two will take care of that problem. I doubt one person could handle it in a strong wind, but its made for more than one anyways. I do like it when Im alone, you can set up your two lines inside and have lots of room in between. No running across the lake for a tipup and both holes are sheltered so they stay open. For the price it will be hard to beat, the material is twice as thick as my 2 man, which I could easily set up inside! |
Wayne, Take it back now before they run out or take them off the shelf. You can have a nother new one by new years and then take that one back at the end of the season. Order one now online get it and then take the old one back. Saw they have 8" Eskimo Mako augers on sale now for 289.00 N edmonton store, others probly too. No isues with mine except I broke the throttle thumb thingy, my fault, droped something on it. LOL. One season and runs great! 2 pulls and started right up after sitting for the summer.
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12-13-2010, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by blackonblackfx4
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The online costco one is better in my opinion. 600 fabric and a little cheaper.
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