Ardisam is the parent company of “Cage Blinds”.
I ordered a Cage blind and 6′ foot platform and the platform had multiple missing pieces.
I had to work with them on 2 different occasions for the same order and they were nothing but awesome. Sent me the missing pieces and I was able to get evertything up and running by hunting season and was able to hunt with my kids and get 2 deer.
I’ve used both at the same time along with plain gold and on Red Lake I’d say gold works better.
My brother has a lot of luck with a UV Buckshot in red on Red Lake though.
I can’t honestly say that UV or glow have worked better for me on Red Lake.
I’ve used them all and had success and lack of success with everything.
I will say gold always seems to be a winner.
Never been a problem for me either.
What I do when I get a fish is lift up the entire Finicky Fooler which makes pulling the rod out smoothly because of the angle, then I set the hook.
I love mine and use them inside and outside of our permanent icehouse.
I like using them over rattle reels.
I use thse.
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Garmin is still the best over Active Target and Live Target I believe.
Get the biggest display you need UNLESS you’re gonna use it a lot in a shack. In that case get the higher end model with HDMI that you can plug into a TV in your iceshack.
I’d buy a unit and then attach it to an ARC Lab shuttle and get a bag for it.
Here’s another update on the Fuel Keg. 15% off at Menards right now. I think these are going to work well, but some further testing is needed.
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What do you recommend, the Flame King or the Flame Keg?
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If anyone wants any, the Flame King ones are on a great sale from their website.Normally over $100 for the 4 pack with caps you can get it for $59.
I just ordered them last week.
Can you refill these with those cheapo refill adapters you can get off Amazon?
I believe so.
I ordered the Flame King brand so they should be compatible.
Apparently the Flame Keg ones must use the Flame Keg tanks.
If anyone wants any, the Flame King ones are on a great sale from their website.
Normally over $100 for the 4 pack with caps you can get it for $59.
I just ordered them last week.
Here’s another update. I did a quick comparison burn with 3 tanks.
This was the first time I actually used the Fuel Keg in my heater and I really wasn’t happy with how much it leaked while I was screwing it in.
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I can’t watch the video at work, which one is the best?
semper Fi, remove handle, drill 2 holes, make a yoke of sorts, then your longer rope,
I meant do you tie right to the handle of the bucket or do you dril a hole and run the rope through the hole in the bucket?
How many MPH do you think you can slow your boat down with the buckets?
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Semper Fi, too you too.
I can’t remove my cleats, need them to tie to the dock.
I use 1 or 2 buckets tied off the front cleats, works very well, when not in use, good for storing things, pee bucket, dogs water dish. Cheap, I use the smaller 3.5 gallon gallon size
Do you tie to the handle and they don’t break off or do you cut holes and put the rope thru?
I have an Alumacraft too and it has bolts that go all the way through.
For my boat running against the trolling motor the trolling motor is usually set somewhere between 2 and 4. In my case it doesnt take a lot of push to slow the boat down just a few tenths of a mile per hour. Keep in mind that if you kick the main motor out of gear to fight fish you may want to hit the trolling motor to so you dont end up getting pushed backwards.
While trolling this way I do not steer with the bow mount either. It is just pushing straight back towards the main motor all the time. This is on a Minnkota power drive. Have had one guy tell me he wasnt able to do this with a cable drive due to the motor wanting to turn all the time.
Anyone ever get their bags in the prop yet? Had it happen a couple of times in my boat. My dad was trying to help out the one time and thought the rope for the bag was hung up so he loosed it up to get the rest of the line out. Cant remember how it happened the other time. Both where night trolling on mille lacs. Not the best place to be trying to pull a bag out of your prop.
Did your bag or outboard get damaged?
I know this is an old post.
You can add a drift sock to the boat cleats without any worry of stressing or damaging the cleats?
My brother has a Wen.
Worked great all season.
Only problem is that it gave interference to the Livescope which could not be resolved.
I wonder if adding bait to the Pinhead Minno changes the action and flash which is why sometimes not adding bait is better.
Also, you guys are talking about the Pinhead Minno, Pinhead Pro Minno, or Pinhead -Jointed?
Agree. Only thing is with those homemades you don’t know what your getting. At least with the name brands you know you’re getting crap 
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This is 100% correct. lol.
Although Legend is probably one of the few quality houses.
I have all 2B rods including the Noodle.
My bro has all Mags.
The Mags noodle is incredible and I believe I’ll be changing out my 2B Noodle for the Mags Noodle.
I’d say any single axle.
Resorts do not seem to care if you have a steel or aluminum frame, they go by axles and truck size.
Single axle and 1/2 ton truck will always get you out there first maybe even 2 to 3 weeks earlier.
So, depends on what you want.
If you don’t mind missing a potential 2 to 3 trips than you could go dual axle especially if you have a larger family.
Personally I’d go with a single axle, 17′ footer.
If I’m correct on the BWCA areas you have to use a hand auger, not electric or gas, correct?
usmarine0352 I really like the way Mags look; they build their own blanks, right?
I think they make everything from scratch but I’m not sure.
I got all 2B rods this year and love them…..however, my bro loves Mags rods and I tried his rods……amazing.
His Mags pre-built Carbon rod is very similar to a noodle rod and incredbile.
Try them out.
Anyone ever try this line?
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Paid $1.25 per Shiner about a month ago.
Used both on Red last weekend and guys did better with Suckers but the allure of Shiners is always there. lol
Funny you posted I have been wondering about this. Mine is about 10 years old but the instruction manual does not mention this. I’ve read the manual twice.
So dumb question. What do you do with the right side? Leave an empty 1 lb tank on it? Or doesn’t it need anything?
My bro has a Big Buddy and we run it with a hose and no tank on the other side.
Just saw this on FB.
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Didn’t bank the icehouse last week and the holes kept freezing up.
Sufix Ice Braid did pretty decent but did get 1 ice bead where the line met the water.
It was a statement not a question. HDMI plugs don’t like multiple connections.
Ah.
How do you resolve that?
I have a larger Amp battery, not sure what size but it’s been great for 2 years.
