All,

I thought I'd share this option for anyone who has space constraints and wants to store ice fishing gear. I installed this RACOR storage solution (Photo below) about 6 weeks ago and have to say that I'm very impressed with it. The shelf winds up and down using a winch that can be driven by a battery drill. To load the sled I just back my truck into the garage and slide the sled off the shelf and onto the tuck. Unloading is as simple - just the reverse. The shelf can hold up to 200lbs and cost $130. It took 2hrs to install the unit however; this time was extended do to installing 2x4"s  to accommodate joist spacing issues.

I modified the shelf by cable tying a sheet of plexiglass to the shelf - this will help sliding the sled on/off (especially when I get runners for the sled).

A good solution if you have space issues like I do.

Andy

Hi All,

New to the site and to ice fishing. Started dock fishing at Alum last year and did some ice fishing on local ponds during the freeze. I live in Powell, OH and fish all year round now that I'm hooked on ice fishing. I'm a Limey (weird accent) originally from England but I've been in the U.S for 15yrs now (Just in case you hear me at the Alum sessions and wonder who's the guy with the funny accent). Looking forward to fishing with you at the Alum tourneys this year...

Andy