Got one of these this winter and have been very happy with it. Will likely use boat fishing too during the summer.

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I have used this Cabelas stuff with good results. My favorites are Pepper, Hickory and Teriyaki. I tried the Sweet and Hot but didn’t care for it. Kind of blah. Wasn’t really much heat or sweet.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Jerky-Making-Kits-lbs/715832.uts?slotId=10

That’s the video that made me buy a few of them lol. Haven’t got on a very good walleye bite yet this year so haven’t tried them out yet.

Have the JT Walleye Snare and it is awesome. Paired it with the Okuma Ceymar 1000 size baitfeeder and bought the JT rod holder too. Really awesome watching it load up when a fish takes the bait and then just lift off the rod holder and reel.

I have the JT Shiver Stick and it is definitely a nice rod. Works good for perch and walleye. I don’t have a Gold Digger but have looked at them and kicked around the idea of getting the 34 size. The Shiver Stick does fish nice in a shack since it is a little shorter but wish I had a little more length when outside and hole hopping. Don’t think you can go wrong with either but if you like your fishing rods with a little more length the 34 Gold Digger is probably the route to go.

If you are wanting to start out with some really good equipment I highly recommend JT Outdoor Products rods. I started with a couple last year and have added more this year. The new 35 Panhandler with the tapered spring bobber is a very versatile panfish rod and can work a number of different presentations with it. I went with the Sure Grip split grip model. I have been going with Okuma for reels. The Ceymar C-10 is a real nice size for a panfish rod and doesn’t break the bank. The Shimano Siennas are also nice and some people prefer the 13 Fishing Inline Reels for panfish. All personal preference there though. I run a Marcum LX-5i on a shuttle and am very happy with it but the new digital systems definitely seem to be the new popular way to go. Know a couple guys that run the Humminbird Helix setups and they are very happy with them. For an auger I would definitely look at the Strike Master Lite-Flite. Especially if you have the drill that is capable of running it. Great way to stay lightweight when walking out on the ice and nothing cuts as fast as a Strike Master lazer and I have used Jiffy and Eskimos too. My buddy I fish with runs an Otter flip over shack and got a hub this year too. They are very well made and nice shacks.

Not sure if you are needing anything for clothing or not but I highly recommend Striker Ice Gear. Have a jacket and bib setup and have been very happy with it. Depending on your temps the Trekker suit can be found on sale some places now. It is their lightest set in terms of insulation but sure still plenty warm in most environments. Added Baffin Impact boots this winter and have been super impressed with them as well.