I use a Shappell heavy duty hitch when towing my Hideout. Installed 3/8″ eye bolts in the sled rope holes with backer plates and nylon lock nuts. I use two 5/16″ dia. spring clips to make the connection between the end of tow hitch and the eye bolts on the sled. I use this method for towing my shelter because I didn’t have to drill any additional holes in the sled. When pulling by hand I clip a 20′ section of poly rope to the eye bolts.
Purchased my Hideout at Runnings.
one of my favorite you tube channels is tom boley
nils to clam adapter, sold on ebay
The soft pack for the genz box has a non-slip bottom, store hand warmers in the mesh pockets, protects your investment during transport and use.
soft pack for genz box
http://www.glensoutdoors.com/trophy-angler-ice-guide-square-bottom-flashers-soft-pack.html
cable support arm, trophy angler soft pack
kitty litter bucket
I use round stock to support the Vexilar in my hole hopping bucket
Tired of ratchet straps as tie downs, my next purchase
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Cargo-Control/Packem/PK-WTD.html
Vexilar, FS 0011 cable support arm on my FL-18 Genz pack.
Purchased a Suoaki G7 on Amazon, power for my phone or jump start my atv.
https://www.amazon.com/G7-18000mAh-Portable-Starter-Charging/dp/B015O7AIIC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480279262&sr=8-2&keywords=suaoki+g7
pool noodle and gun mount, the rack supports the engine and gear box
Marine General has the rod case,
http://www.marinegeneral.com/productdetails.asp?productid=1645463
Use gun mounts on my rancher, cable tie a pool noodle to the rack to support the auger engine and gear box.
Sometimes it seems like portables are a generational thing. As if its necessary for the sport. Even when its warm enough out to fish outside.
The IDO guys use electric augers at first ice, is that a generational thing, @ 62, I’m still drilling holes by hand & moving my FX 100 on foot.
The first thing I do with any sled or shelter is to ditch the stock tow rope. Install eye bolts in the sled, use a poly rope that won’t absorb water. My FX 100, 20′ section of rope with carabiner clips.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Mudshark wrote:</div>
I have a Shappell FX100….Under $200,light-37lbs…. Going to line it with refletex for thermal.
I like it so far.Where did you find one for under $200?
Purchased my FX 100 @ Sportsman’s Guide, member discount sale with free Fed Ex shipping, $183.00
I’m a Shappell guy, easy to pull by hand @ 37 lbs. Zip front door, deep sled, 600 D fabric, sliding bench seat, my FX 100.
Fish with a Shappell FX 100, experience wind problems at a fraction of the price, expecting more from Otter in a instant one man flip.
another take on the smitty from iceshanty.com
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=307619.msg3216903#msg3216903
Shappell FX 100, deep sled, easy to pull by hand @ 37 lbs., sliding bench seat allows for different fishing positions, just flip and fish.
I like it. I made a similar mod for my old vex. I made extensions between the base and the part you look at so it sits higher. Perfect for walking around. I get a stiff neck on hole number 15.
My FL-18 bucket, travel on foot and only take the minimum of equipment, small jet sled & 4.5″ hand auger.
I like it. I made a similar mod for my old vex. I made extensions between the base and the part you look at so it sits higher. Perfect for walking around. I get a stiff neck on hole number 15.
My FL-18 bucket, travel on foot with the minimum of equipment, small jet sled & 4.5″ hand auger.
