I just use 4, 8, 15lb seagur Icex for leader line. Maybe I should be using true “leader line” but what I’ve tried is s stiff and hard to tie with it leaving coils.

Colt and Kimber’s can be had new for $750-$900…..$1100 for a Springfield. I might be fixing an issue that ain’t broken./ Ruger SR45 is in great shape, shoots well, and costs me nothing. I’d like a 1911 at some point but probably not a need currently.

Bearcat89 wrote:

No laser for me either. Just a pretty useless tool that adds crap and makes a pistol look dumb. Never would you be in a position where a laser will be needed. As for the Kimber I am not familiar with that exact gun, but I own a 1911 of theirs and find it to be overpriced for what I recieved. I have much cheaper 1911s that I’d grab before that Kimber.

Always wanted a 1911. Recommendations?

I was at scheels and looked at a couple of options. I liked the glock g20 10mm and liked the kimber custom lw .45.

Any thoughts on that kimber? Comes with white dot rear sight and red optic front sight. Anyone put a laser sight on this gun?

Any recommendations on a laser for the glock 20 10mm or for my ruger sr45?

By an AMped or Norsk. Spent $2000-$3000-$4000 on the unit, why skimp on the power source?

Interesting…. What is the formula or how do you figure out how much circular area you will see on LVS34 in down mode for particular depths? If in 20 feet of water I can see a circle of what dimension?

ekruger01 wrote:

I think the way you are setting it up is fine, Only thing I would maybe add would be to grab one of the large clam milk crates, stand it on end, put the FFS in it and put the heater on top. Stack them.

I happen to have two of those exact blue clam crates… that may just do the trick! Such knowledge in this group, awesome. I haven’t given up on hanging the heater yet and will toy around while on the ice this year. Some paracord, hung down far enough to not burn the ceiling….hmmmm ;). Thank you.

I have a Sig 365xl w/holosun, I like to keep a larger caliber pistol for those trips to AK (not common anymore unfortunately), Northern MN in black bear country, etc. Maybe I should look into a 10MM. Like that .45 ammo is regularly available.More options if I go to 8 rds?

The Glock is interesting but no thumb safety is an issue for me, personal opinion.

P.S. Let’s please not go into the bear effective deterrent convo :)… I like having a 9mm and the second a larger round piece, personal preference.

Bearcat89 wrote:

Sorry bud I thought you were asking about a new red dots for another gun not another gun equipped with red dot.
I have 3 different fn guns 1 is my edc fn503 and I have nothing but good things to say about them. As for a home gun with red dot, my opinion is night sights are better but that’s just me.

All good input and appreciated. I’m not familiar with FN but will do some looking into that brand.

Bearcat89 wrote:

Another holoson. I have 2 on hand guns 4 on ar platforms and 1 on a shotgun. Never once have I had a issue with any of them.

I like the Holosun, also, BC. I edited my OP, clarified that I would be looking at a new .45 with red dot and trade/sell the SR45 in the process.

Ya….tried using a Frosbite Drench after breaking the tip last year, to no avail. Turned it into a Finniky fooler (hookset version) or jawjacker rod, works well for that.

I’ve had baffins, clam, sorel…now trying korkers. Baffins were good but very bulky. Clab sub zero were good, still bulky but not as much as baffins. Sorels were 15 yrs ago technology. Went to korkers for ease on and off, smaller, ability to change soles, good reviews and personal experience fro a fishing buddy thats on the ice more than anyone I know.

Likely not a great idea….but has anyone hung a buddy heater from the front top poles of a flip shack? Shack would need to have side doors, but this would help weight the front down, get the hater off the floor, etc. Hmm…

JoeMX1825 wrote:

The one thing i’ll say about the gunnel/sport trac mounts for the shuttles is that for whatever reason the small mount securing clips fail, your $2k+ shuttle goes to the bottom of the lake…that’s a risk i’m not willing to make when the tradeoff is maybe a foot higher vs having the shuttle sit on your boat carpet…

I don’t disagree with you. In talking to many of the owners/designers of this gear (Jason at HDI, Tony at Larmac, etc…) I am likely to get the cisco mount that has 4 points of contact on the sport track and has the track attached. I feel much better about this from a secure standpoint. I would plan to take the shuttle down to the floor when “running” to spots. I just bought a new lund corssover and am not reay to drill drack into the gunnels just yet. Wit this boat a shuttle either has to sit on the floor or on top of the gunnel, no side rod locker to set a shuttle on for inbetween.

I recently went down this path of a boat and ice setup. Here is what I have:
Ultra I 106 screen
93UHD2 screen
GLS 10 box, lvs34 transducer
Amped 52AH battery
HD Innovations Shuttle and bag, and ducer cover
HD Innovations Ice pole
Brew City boat pole on Cisco mount

I plan to buy the HD Innovations docking plate for the shuttle and mount that on my Lund Sport Track via a larmac 360 on a cisco mount.

Bought the LVS-IF bundle and 106 through Cablelas with the 10% off and 1`% back Rakuten deal. Purchased the battery and brew city pole at scheels, 10% back rakuten. The HD stuff was at the Sioux Falls Ice show.

On the boat I use the shuttle and 106 for me at the helm, the 93UHD2 via network cable at the bow with my son.

On ice I keep the 106 on the shuttle.

Went with the 52ah versus 32ah as running two screen on the boat has some draw. I have a Gen 4 helix 12 on my boat that I use for SI, DI, and Maps/GPS; don’t use the Garmins for anything bu livescope.

Think that’s about it. Took lots of reading, asking, and considering to get this far, good luck.

I did a deep dive into headlamps last year and am currently doing the same with flashlights. last year I bought the Nitecore HC65E with extra cold weather battery. Great unit, long life, lots of light, red light option was important for the ice shack, as was the cold weather battery. I am considering an Olight Perun 3 headlamp this year. Good sale on, very bright, strong warranty, options to remove and magnet to metal or carry in other ways.

Olight has 40% off….hooked me on a few tings already

Ripjiggen wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>acarroline wrote:</div>
365xl with a Holosun 507 red dot….awesome little setup. Had the Hellcat, Sig is night and day better IMO

Why is that? Curious.

Probably a personal thing, but the fit in my hands and how solid the build feels for one thing. Second, the Hellcat came with a red dot installed and the first time out at the range it came off when I fired a round and cut my forehead. After some research and conversation with the company this was a common issue with that gun/sight, known issue to the company, and they didn’t do any recall. They were more than happy to take the unit back and provide my with a different unit of my choice, from another company…to bring the matter to a close.

The first two episodes of Landman seem interesting. I didn’t care for the storyline with the daughter….creepy.

365xl with a Holosun 507 red dot….awesome little setup. Had the Hellcat, Sig is night and day better IMO

Don’t put too much downward pressure, let the machine do the work.
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That could be it, try not to press down much but who knows. I personally think its from bouncing around in transit on and off the ice that the blades get out pf alignment.

Array of BBQ sauces and rubs

OTF Knife (Grinworx has the “Lighting Elite” on a good sale right now. Nothing flashy but I’ve had a couple for over 5 years and they work great to this day. Simple tasks, not heavy duty battoning or anything, but are handy.

Rhino tow strap (stretchy)

Rhino auto retracable ratchet straps

Flashlight *See my string on the subject

Gift Cert for a Nice Dinner at an area restaurant

Love the Lite Flite but I go through blades with it faster than others I’ve had. Maybe its me, type of ice…dunno but do know I go through more with this unit. I buy new as I’m not aware of a place that sharpens these.

A ploy to get me to buy the new tungsten line of thumper spoons-buckshots-slim spoons??? I jest.

I hope it works out for the workers, pro staff, and consumers….I’d be fibbing if I said I wasn’t concerned for all listed.

For the Ultra2 head unit it seems like a very good deal, but not the steal I thought it was. $2100 + $250 for a shuttle, $150 for ice pole (possible $350 for boat pole unless one pulls double duty as some do +$75 for a bag + $350 for a battery…you’re still likely $3000 in for a boat/ice unit. Which for the ultra 2 seems to be a very good deal still.

I’ll wait for Black Friday sales and see how I like the Olights I ordered but could use one more…..

Olight has the Warrior Mini 2 Compact EDC Tactical Flashlight with the i3T 2 EOS on sale for $55. I think I’ll get a couple of those sets and give them a try.

Got it, TillrLife. Since you spent the time and effort to respond I thought it was a serious response. I’ll assume you aren’t serious moving forward. Appreciate your input

I can’t believe you haven’t heard about the new latest and greatest trend. Buying the most expensive flashlight to show how cool and important you are to a forum group.
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Has nothing to do with it, not sure why you would make assumptions, tough times?

I view this as a tool. I want something that works when I need it and am tired of grabbing flashlights from drawers and glove boxes to find out the batteries are dead or the operations of the light have stopped working. I am asking for peoples experiences to make an informed purchase. Many great options have been shared and also tings I didn’t originally consider. I appreciate that from the posters and this forum, and try to reciprocate.