Shaun_300 Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 It just seems like a month ago I was freezing my butt off in -30 temps out on the ice bringing in the northerns! If the ice freezes the same time as last year, its only about 7 weeks until I'll be back out there!! I can't wait! Last year our total was 81 Northern Pike.... man I'm lookin' forward to winter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! I was just thinking the same thing yesterday. I'm looking forward to it this year. Hope we get some solid ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! I've been thinking about this a lot lately. I'm considering getting a vexilar, anybody use one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! Is the Vexilar the underwater video system or a fish finder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! [ QUOTE ] Is the Vexilar the underwater video system or a fish finder? [/ QUOTE ] I think they have both Bill. I know they make a flasher unit for finding and seeing fish. Not sure about the video part though. Yeah!!! Maybe Ill get out fishing this year!!! I use an Eagle Ultra II Depth finder. I can set this thing to even see my bait and lure under the ice! Once the echo gets smaller, that is telling me the bait is off the hook! I have had guys say I am seeing things until I had them on the ice and showed them! I like to set the zone alarm when I am fishing with tip-ups. If I hear the alarm go off, I just keep a good eye on my tip-ups! Dont dismiss some of the better LCD's for ice fishing! My Eagle's never left me down when searching for fish on the ice. I never used the transducer directly on top of the ice, always below the water line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! I'm ready to, but we will have awhile to wait here in PA, if were lucky. The vexilar is the flashing unit, the aqua vu is the underwater camera. By the way anyone interested in buying a used aqua vu camera, used it 3 times, good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! How much for the aqua view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! I had the opportunity to try out an Aqua View this past summer. My buddy from Ohio was up and brought his, I took it out to an underwater island in the middle of the lake that I always catch 4+ pound smallmouth at. It was really cool to see the structure of the bottom and the BIG fish, I saw some smallies that had to go over 6 pounds. It was just like watching TV! He said that it cost about $300 US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! Going to bed after opening day....I am shot: However, I had to check in; Vexilar is the best out there for a flasher for ice fishing: THey do not make the underwater ice cameras : ie. Aqua view: I am pumped for ice fishing, and have houses booked for Mille Lacs, and Lake of the Woods in Minnesota, plus we ice fish all winter in our portables: If you are looking for the #1 tool: Get a vexilar....the FL-8 works great for most fisherman: If you are a walleye guy, and have fish on the bottom: The FL-18 is the greatest tool for helping your fishing! I fish a lot in the winter, and have offered and will again offer an open invite to any realtree member to come on a fishing trip with me! All you need to do is get here: We pursue walleyes and crappies pretty hard all winter! This ice talk gets me excited! Buy a Vexilar and get the advantage....It is the best thing out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyrod64 Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: Won\'t Be Long til Ice Fishin\' Time!! I've never done any ice fishing but it sure sounds like you all have some fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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