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Messages - jmsteele187
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« on: December 22, 2016, 12:02:49 AM »
I use the elite 4 hdi model. I don't know how much different it is to the chirp, but it was pretty easy to set up for ice. I just hooked up the ice ducer and set the fishing mode to ice, then adjusted the sensitivity as needed. I also run it split screen with a flasher mode and graph mode together.
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« on: December 21, 2016, 08:17:34 PM »
Just wondering if anyone know of a promo or affiliate code.
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« on: November 02, 2016, 10:22:31 PM »
And a couple more pics
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« on: November 02, 2016, 10:21:28 PM »
Here are a couple more rods I just finished this week.
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« on: September 30, 2016, 06:54:08 PM »
A few more pics
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« on: September 30, 2016, 06:48:54 PM »
I know it's still pretty early, but I'm thinking about building ice fishing rods again this year. I'd like to see how much interest there is before I start getting supplies, though. Let me know if you're interested. They make pretty good Christmas gifts too.
Here are some pics of two of the ice rods I built last year.
The first (purple thread) is a 28.5" composite microlight panfish rod. It features an EVA foam Tennessee style grip with graphite reel locks, lightweight stainless steel guides, and Hi-vis orange tip. This rod is also available in other lengths and actions. Prices start at $50.
The second (neon green) is a 26.5" fiberglass "power noodle" panfish rod. It features a 4" super grade cork handle, extremely light and durable titanium Recoil guides with hi-vis green tip. These rods can be custom tailored to your specs. Many rod sizes, actions, blank materials, guide types, and handle styles are available. Prices start around $120. Reels not included.
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« on: December 17, 2015, 12:30:26 AM »
Sorry for the delay on a response. In short, yes I can make a medium heavy rod that will handle your 1oz baits. However, that kind of rod could get rather pricy, especially if you go with the nice recoil guides. These guides are very lightweight, but also very durable. They just come at a cost. Message me with what you'd like in a rod and I can get you a quote. With the recoil guides, cork handle, and a 36" for blank the rod would run around $120. Most of the cost is in the guides.
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« on: December 06, 2015, 11:44:25 PM »
I just saw this. I'll send them in the morning, it's a bit late to text.
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« on: December 06, 2015, 12:28:32 PM »
I can also email pics to anyone, just pm me your email address if interested.
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« on: December 06, 2015, 12:25:43 PM »
How short, Quackpot? I can get shorter blanks and they can be cut down.
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« on: December 05, 2015, 11:47:21 AM »
I can't seem to figure out how to load pics. None of the ways I've tried have worked.
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« on: November 24, 2015, 09:09:18 PM »
This year I decided to do something a little different. I wanted to make some of the gifts a gave this year. So I made some ice rods for my girlfriend and a few other ice fishermen I know. I obviously had to build one for myself as well, lol. The rods are turning out better than I ever thought they would. Hers is a 28" composite panfish rod, that I think would also work very well as a deadstick rod for perch. The one I made for myself is a 26" panfish rod, that I built on a solid fiberglass power noodle blank. I used titanium recoil guides and paired it with a black Betty 6061 reel. I don't know if anyone would be interested, but I am taking orders as well. They are built to order, and prices according to your specs. These a very high quality rods. I'm trying to upload pics, but have had trouble with it all day. I'll post them as soon as I figure out what I'm doing wrong. Lol.
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« on: November 06, 2015, 11:45:42 AM »
Uncle Sam decided to take half of my bonus, which I wasn't very happy about. So I had to do what I could to save money where I could. A propane auger just wasn't in the budget anymore. I just ordered an Eskimo mako auger, at a very discounted price. It ended up being around $225.
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« on: November 04, 2015, 03:02:37 PM »
I've had a lowrance elite 4x hdi for a couple years now. Last year was my first year using it on ice, and I had some issues with it. The main issue I found was that most of the time, I couldn't see my lure on the graph. I'm sure I need to make some adjustments to the settings, but I have no idea what to adjust. Does anyone have experience with these units? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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« on: October 26, 2015, 02:10:20 PM »
I like the electric augers, just not the price of most of them. I thought about getting the clam auger conversion kit, but I don't want to burn out drills every winter. I like the idea of the propane augers because of the weight, and for the fact I won't have to carry gas with me. I already carry a couple propane bottles with me, so I'm not carrying anything extra. As far as I've been able to find, neither the Eskimo or the Jiffy have an advantage over the other. I have a couple of nice bonuses coming, and I'm going to use some of it to get some new ice gear. The auger is the only piece of gear I'm not completely sure of what to get.
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