New ice fishing stuff

[johnr]

Maybe you had it with for another reason but those little lithium jump packs are pretty slick. Mine stays in my boat and then gets transferred to the ranger for the winter.

I have the heater, fog/flood lights, and all the excess whatnots hooked to that little ranger battery, a good cold day makes that battery pretty week. I would guess if I could fit a regular car sized battery under that little hood I would be golden. I have always wanted one of them jumpers, but years back had one(as big as an air compressor), and when I needed it it was dead. Of course it isn't the fancy ones of today

 

[lunkerslayer]

Well instead of bringing back a tri beam ducer vexilar produces a fish finder that can do that plus more. But for 800 clams I can't seem it a new must have
https://store.vexilar.com/pro-pack-flx-38-w-li-and-bb-ice-ducer.html

 

[lunkerslayer]

For those who a looking for ffs but want something budget friendly

 

[johnr]

What do you guys use to light up an area for low light tip ups?

I like to fish into the dark a bit, and it really sucks trying to see if I have an array of tip ups, jaw jackers spread out.

I have some head lamps I set next to them now, but its not ideal

 

[Bill]

What do you guys use to light up an area for low light tip ups?

I like to fish into the dark a bit, and it really sucks trying to see if I have an array of tip ups, jaw jackers spread out.

I have some head lamps I set next to them now, but its not ideal

I use a small rechargeable spot-light. Works great.

 

[Bacon]

What do you guys use to light up an area for low light tip ups?

I like to fish into the dark a bit, and it really sucks trying to see if I have an array of tip ups, jaw jackers spread out.

I have some head lamps I set next to them now, but its not ideal

Just pull one of those generators with lights that they use at construction sites.

 

[johnr]

Just pull one of those generators with lights that they use at construction sites.

I have actually thought about that. It would run the lights, the heaters and fans, the microwave, and all the gadgets one would want to bring. But guessing the rent of it all would be prohibitive.
Maybe if one was to have a weekend shenanigans event with a few dozen it would be worthy.

 

[Kasey]

Dewalt Flashlights. Aim them at your tip up or rod. DCLO4O Amazon has them on sale today for $35. I have been using these for the last few years and they work great.

 

[Traxion]

Individual led tip up lights are awesome. When the red light comes on you go. No worry about lighting a whole area. Mine have lasted for years.

 

[lunkerslayer]

I have actually thought about that. It would run the lights, the heaters and fans, the microwave, and all the gadgets one would want to bring. But guessing the rent of it all would be prohibitive.
Maybe if one was to have a weekend shenanigans event with a few dozen it would be worthy.

Take pics or it doesn't count

 

[wslayer]

Individual led tip up lights are awesome. When the red light comes on you go. No worry about lighting a whole area. Mine have lasted for years

Are those rechargeable or lithium batteries ? ( lith batts are expensive but last better than alkaline in cold weather)

 

[701FishSlayer]

I always set them close enough to base camp that I could reach out with a super bright flashlight to check em. Also always had the tip up lights that go off once it's tipped up.

 

[Traxion]

Are those rechargeable or lithium batteries ? ( lith batts are expensive but last better than alkaline in cold weather)

Mine use tiny watch batteries and have lasted for years with original batteries.

https://www.scheels.com/p/082271616...eBPvmqKxHCSSD33e-qLL4PdkvqvHKLgxoCJUUQAvD_BwE

 

[Freedom]

Mine use tiny watch batteries and have lasted for years with original batteries.

https://www.scheels.com/p/082271616...eBPvmqKxHCSSD33e-qLL4PdkvqvHKLgxoCJUUQAvD_BwE

Those or the slightly bigger orange ones are usually for sale at near give away prices end of season at Walmart.

 

[muzzyhunter]

I use the blue tipzs transmitters,sends a signal to your phone(with app) or to their receiver and also flashes a red light when tripped,they work great,no more up and down looking out the windows to check tip ups.I like the receiver,you have to keep app updated,to keep up with software updates on phone.
A great company,the owner of the company called me on a Sunday night answering an email I sent regarding software updates.You don't get that kind of service from anywhere these days.

 

[lunkerslayer]

I was looking at making my own Bluetooth alarm for tip ups on my hook set tip ups, I see you can buy Bluetooth door alarms for around 13 bucks a piece. There are youtube video where guys used just the regular ones that use a magnetic tag that when tripped it sounds out an alarm sound. The Bluetooth ones use an app just like the blue tipz or vulture ones, I'm a cheap ass but handy at making things work with some ingenuity.
https://www.minewstore.com/product/bluetooth-5-0-door-sensor
These are deadly on eyes, northern

 

[tikkalover]

Holy cow...........get off your drunk asses and check them once in a while.

 

[Slappy]

What do you guys use to light up an area for low light tip ups?

I like to fish into the dark a bit, and it really sucks trying to see if I have an array of tip ups, jaw jackers spread out.

I have some head lamps I set next to them now, but its not ideal

Put high vis reflective tape on both sides of the flag (works best with the rigid insulated tip ups). Position the tip up so the reflective tape will be broadside from where I'll be looking. They stick out like a sore thumb when panning with a headlamp or flashlight. Don't require batteries or maintenance.

 

[Retired-Guy]

I set a propane fueled Coleman lantern in the area and it does a pretty good job of illuminating the tip-ups. Those reflective strips would be the cat's meow!

 

[NDSportsman]

Looking for a new hub house, needs to have a full door not one of them damn triangle shaped trip hazards. at least 6 feet high inside. Big enough for 3-4 adults and well insulated. Recommendations?