I set up/collapse the same as above. As for poles, I bought those spring clips for hanging broom handles and screwed them into the back of the bench seat of my Otter Lodge. Poles snap in and stay in place instead of bouncing around sled.

Stop your crying, how do you think we feel over here in Ohio where we’ll be lucky to get fishable ice at this point! And that is on small lakes/ponds, optimistic about Lake Erie for sure!

I have an Otter XT 650 Lodge and for one guy with auger, electronics, minnows, rod box it is very hard to pull if ice is snow covered. I often pull with snowmobile but wish I would have went the next size down as I’m only fishing 2 guys and occasion child. As for quality, top notch over the competition. I did buy a Clam Kenai thermal one man this year for run and gun and pull by hand.

Andrew, I would be interested in the Bus option. Please let us know, I’m yet to check flight arrangements.

Wish I was able to make it this year! I wanted to pick up a new TUCR 32″ Commander for Erie Walleye!

What is the nearest airport? Thinking over here in OHIO may be sparse for ice fishing this year, especially on Erie. I may need my fix! 13 hr drive for me or quick flight may be deciding factor.

I’ll wait, ice will be gone in the 3-4 weeks If I wait for custom build!

I am diabetic and once my hands get cold it takes forever to get them warm, so I don’t hole jump to often. Wondering if 32″ is too long but I like the idea of the longer rod/backbone potential. Was using a 28″ Med on Erie last weekend and feel I need just a little more back bone with some more sensitivity in the tip/rod.

IDO Crew, now what TUCR rod would you recommend for Lake Erie? I won a Bullwhip at the St. Paul ice show and it is being shipped this week. Thinking I want to spring for a all around TUCR for Walleye now. Suggestions?

Thanks guys, will give it try if I’m not out on Lake Erie for the Eye’s!

Thanks guys, going for 2X. I can blame it on you guys later…lol