Planning for the ice season in full swing

  • James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 21, 2015 at 4:39 am #1560648

    Koonce and I are driving to Texas to look at a 4-passenger hovercraft that will help us get around out on the ice this winter, assuming it passes the sniff test and follows us home. We left last night from PDC around 7PM and we just rolled past Joplin, MO!

    With a little luck we’ll be able to get on some bites this winter that previously had only been accessible during extended cold snaps during the most bitter winters. woot

    Phil Bauerly
    Walker, MN - Leech Lake
    Posts: 866
    August 21, 2015 at 5:39 am #1560649

    Now that’s awesome!

    Eelpoutguy
    Farmington, Outing
    Posts: 10440
    August 21, 2015 at 5:45 am #1560650

    That’s taking it to the next level! Good job James.

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13478
    August 21, 2015 at 7:07 am #1560659

    We’ll need to see how that works with the Lake MI ice pack this winter wave

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 21, 2015 at 9:53 am #1560680
    Eelpoutguy wrote:

    That’s taking it to the next level! Good job James.

    Dave gets all the credit with this deal. He’s been wanting a Hovercraft for as long as I’ve known him. I’m along for the ride to make sure he transitions from wanting one to having one!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 21, 2015 at 10:04 am #1560681
    Randy Wieland wrote:

    We’ll need to see how that works with the Lake MI ice pack this winter wave

    Should work well as long as the heaves are minimal.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    August 21, 2015 at 10:30 am #1560689

    waytogo
    We will see what it is when we get there..
    But I feel I did my homework the best I could before committing to a 20 hour drive..

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    belletaine
    Nevis, MN
    Posts: 5116
    August 21, 2015 at 11:01 am #1560701

    Finally…an answer to the question, “what do you get the guy that has everything?”

    That would be a blast!

    tucrs
    NW Metro
    Posts: 999
    August 21, 2015 at 4:31 pm #1560796

    Dave do you sell pre season tickets for rides?

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    August 21, 2015 at 6:49 pm #1560815

    Hitched up and heading home !!

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    Dave Koonce
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    Prairie du Chien Wi.
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    August 22, 2015 at 5:02 pm #1560899

    My girls are home and parked side by side !!

    Thanks James !!
    I could not have done it with out you !! bow

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    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    August 22, 2015 at 5:29 pm #1560901

    Congrats Dave! Can’t wait to see her make her big IDO debut.

    FDR

    chuck100
    Platteville,Wi.
    Posts: 2629
    August 22, 2015 at 6:17 pm #1560903

    nice looking set Dave. Must have been tough to try it out ice down there.

    troutbum
    St. Paul
    Posts: 524
    August 23, 2015 at 1:33 pm #1561001

    This is amazing.
    Cant wait to see what kind of fish this is going to let you catch.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 23, 2015 at 1:38 pm #1561003
    Dave Koonce wrote:

    My girls are home and parked side by side !!

    Thanks James !!
    I could not have done it with out you !! bow

    That was one heck of a drive! I left my house 4 PM on Thursday. I was back to my house 5 PM Saturday. 2850 miles down and back! I will be looking forward to hearing how your first runs up the WI River go!

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    August 23, 2015 at 7:46 pm #1561062

    So I’m going to get to see how well my TUC DK 48 handles Big Lakers !!!

    Yea Buddy !!!

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    August 24, 2015 at 2:14 pm #1561262

    It’s a whole new world now boys! I was thinking of a tow-behind option to include me as a stowaway on all these trips, but as much as I like how my voice sounds when talking through a fan, I’m going to try and dream up a push sled or other float-able option to ride out in front. Promise not to back-boat you guys!

    Joel

    Nic Barker
    Central WI-Northern IL
    Posts: 380
    August 30, 2015 at 5:40 am #1562837

    I think it needs a good IDO inspired paint job. (if that’s even possible)

    Huntindave
    Shell Rock Iowa
    Posts: 3088
    August 30, 2015 at 9:46 am #1562855
    James Holst wrote:

    Dave gets all the credit with this deal. He’s been wanting a Hovercraft for as long as I’ve known him. I’m along for the ride to make sure he transitions from wanting one to having one!

    Hehehehe,,,,,,,, always fun helping a friend spend HIS money on something YOU lust for. woot

    trekr200
    Red Wing, MN
    Posts: 260
    August 31, 2015 at 6:53 am #1562922

    Come pick up Slab Hunter and I so we can ice fish Goose Lake this winter.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    September 3, 2015 at 3:58 pm #1563855

    Getting this HC all detailed out…
    Hope to do some serious exploring soon !!

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    September 3, 2015 at 5:47 pm #1563872

    Congrats Dave looks like a very fun piece of equipment. First guy with the Squeeler and now first that I know of….HC.

    I think we need a name!

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