Sportsmen's Direct and Ice Hopper

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I just wanted to take a moment and showcase some of the things we have to offer everyone that ice fishes. We opened our 1st retail store two years ago on Lake St. Clair. But before that we where online only company which is major part of business in the winter so there is two way fro everyone to get a hold of the products we offer. So without further to do let talk ice fishing products.

I want to 1st showcase our Ice Hopper brand and some of the items we have this year.


We just got our 2014 Shipment of the Tight Line Reel from Ice Hopper in. They are on Speical right now also. Regular retail $19.99 right now you can get them for $15.99


Here is a short video talking about the reel and how to change it from left to right hand.
http://youtu.be/jcK1JM23KlM

Flat Line Rod "1st of its kind!"
New from frozen the mind of the Ice Hopper: The Flat Line Rod combines the visual sensitivity of a spring bobber and the near indestructibility of fiberglass.

The key feature of the Flat Line Rod is it's uniquely tapered Flat-Plas-Tech (FPT) blank. This rod starts out near the handle like any other soild, round rod blank. But as you near the tip of of the rod, it transitions into a unique flat, spring bobber profile. This ultra sensitive tip was tuned to detect the most subtle of all bites yet be incredibly durable. Try twisting the tip of any other rod nearly 360 degrees!

Unlike traditional round profile ice rods designed with ultra fine, sensitive tips, the Flat Line Rod also has tremendous back bone for eye crossing, deep water hook sets. Now you can detect super soft bites in deep water and set the hook with a simple snap of the wrist. Let everyone else telegraph where the fish are or slam their rods into the shelter roof with over their head hook sets.

The Flat Line Rod sports light weight, yet durable stainless steel guides and an oversized tip to prevent tip freeze up during long deep water battles. These rods even sport quality cork handles and matching sliding ring seats to complete the package.

Now available in 24" and 32" models to meet your in-shelter and run-n-gun needs!

Pair up the Flat Line Rod with either the 1:1 simplicity of the The Tight Line Reel or the ultra fast Tight Line Extreme Reels for a high performance, value priced ice fishing combo.

Tight Line Extreme
The Tight Line Extreme (my personal favorite reel for ice fishing period)

This is the next logical step in the evolution of ice fishing reels. It addresses all of the issues that ice fishermen experience when ice fishing. The Tight Line Extreme Reel is an ultra-light weight, durable,  geared “fly reel”, with a uni-directional or one-way ball bearing drive, that won’t twist your line or break the piggy bank!

The Tight Line Extreme Reel has a slightly smaller frame than most of the conventional fly reels that are currently on the market. Yet, it retrieves line faster than most micro sized spinning reels and won’t twist the line. Furthermore, it’s unique gear box design supports the center shaft and allows the line to come off the top of the reel vs. off the bottom like a traditional fly reel. This gives the Tight Line Extreme true Straight Line performance right through your 1st guide for increased sensitivity right down the axis of your rod and guides. Add the fact that you get Zero Twist and this reel will actually help you get bit more often and detect more strikes!

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We also just got a load of the 13 Fishing Ice fishing reels.You can get them on our website and in our retail store right now

6061 Left and Right Hand(which hand you reel with)


Black Betty


Wicked Long Stem Spinning Reel


[url=https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_85_307_650&osCsid=431b5e421070054694982cb9af2639fd]Wicked Ice Spinning Reel


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We also carry many of the major brands like:
VMC
Trigger X
Shappell
Eskimo
ION
Otter Outdoors
Marcum
Vexliar
Rapala
Jammin Jig
Northland
Sufix
Gamma
Sunline
Trilene

We also offer one of the largest selection of Tungsten jigs in the country,we are the originators of the "Heavy Metal Tungsten jig. We also offer jig colors in our pro series that are hand painted right here in the USA.

I know Scott is a huge fan of our Epoxy Crystal jigs also which feature a genuine Swarovski crystal epoxied flush into the head.


All of these products and more can be seen on our website @ Sportsmen's Direct or you can come on up to our shop here on the shores of Lake St. Clair 36072 Jefferson Ave, Harrison Twp Mi 48045

[TURKEY09]

I'm interested in the 13 fishing tear drop real. I notice you don't carry it. Anybody have any thoughts on this reel.

[OIM]

Yes we do carry it, it should be listed with the rest of the 13 fishing reel on our website. I forgot to add that into the list.

[Banker]

I have one -from sportsmensdirect.com and although pricy and heavy, it is also sexy and slick. Should be fun to try with the Lakeofthewoodsoutdoorsman.com this winter at LOTW in 20-30 ft of water

[OIM]

We got new stuff flowing in every week and we just got some of the stuff that came in late last week up on the site. We got more of the Versa-Mites in.
https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_355_358_657


We also got some of the Cold Snap Auger Covers in also.
https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_362_660

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So last year we painted up some custom paint jobs on our Jiggin Minnow. I never got a chance to list them online last year. But this year I was able to get them up for everyone to have a stab at them. Every color that is in stock right now can be seen here:

https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_68_328_661&osCsid=krf6i0ouaqoob4k2bq8boea747
They feature super bright long glowing super glow paints.



We also have a killer price on some of our Walleye rods.They are the Ice Slammer Rods they came out last year. These rods have a huge following up on Lake Winnipeg. The guys up there think they are has good of better then the St. Croix Ice Rod.  They are all only $12.99 right now.

https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_85_304_309&osCsid=krf6i0ouaqoob4k2bq8boea747

http://youtu.be/7POIUFv2QLQ

We also have some great deals on lead jigging Spoons right now. The Kickin Minnow and Snowman Spoons are only $0.79 right now.You check those out here.

https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_68&osCsid=krf6i0ouaqoob4k2bq8boea747

[Banker]

Justin,

Love the participation- thanks for the shout out on the epoxy crystals-they are magical and I don't know why- for those of you who haven't seen me excited watch this video:

SportsmensDirect

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We have expanded our Ice Rod building supplies even further this year. 3 New blanks, more micro tip tops then you can shake a stick at, hook keepers, guides, cork and even winding check to match our Extreme Taper and Solid Carbon blanks.

https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_312_96

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Here is a link that will take you to our site so you can see all of the "Original Heavy Metal Tungsten Ice Jig"

https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_68_64&osCsid=iotuble0q1jggma8rdjs14c940

This is a pic of just ho bright our glows are in the Pro Series, KUU, and Smoothies.Sometimes I think there is micro light bulbs in side these things:lol:

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I know I have talked about and shown off the all new Versa-Mite. I have been toting just how deadly this micro plastics is. Now you can see it for yourself! If you like what you see click the link below or swing on by the shop and see them in person.

https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_355_358_657

Click the link to see the bait in action.
http://youtu.be/vjRseOhFIcU

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Limited Edition Sonic Ice Hopper Brackets are now in stock!!

https://www.sportsmensdirect.com/store/index.php?cPath=23_73_35

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Are you looking for the latest and greatest in ice line??? Well you don't have to look any further then michigans own Blood Run Tackle Co there new Cadence™ Fluro and Cadence™ Mono are designed for the diehard ice head!

Check out their line today at the link below:

BLOOD RUN ICE FISHING LINE



Cadence™ Ice Fishing Mono Main Line from Blood Run Tackle is the next step in ice fishing line technology.

Drawing from mountains of feedback and wishlists from our ice fishing pro's, we have put together the complete package of lines to keep the action hot on the ice.

Our Cadence™ Solid Gold is the perfect opaque (solid) color to allow for high visibility inside dark ice shelters or for tightline techniqued fisherman. The problem with standard (translucent) mono lines in dark shelters or when you are detecting sensitive bites is that they are difficult to see. 

Cadence™ Solid Gold allows for even the most subtle bite detection without the need for ultra sensitive rods or spring bobber tips.   Simply drop your line, and if it coils down to the surface, you are hooked up!   If your line drops straight down, nobody is home!   Most anglers miss 90% of bites because of undectection, even with spring bobbers.

The fluorocarbon coating on this buoyant-neutral mono main line allows for great abrasion resistance protection cutting across transducer cables and sharp objects inside the shelter and during transport.

The natural buoyant neutral mono core allows for the perfect drop off ice fly reels, completely controllable by the fisherman. Tipped with a small section of our Cadence™ Ice Fluorocarbon Leader, line drop speeds are under perfect control for taking suspended fish on the fall.

Our Cadence™ Arctic Blue is a hi-vis blue anti-freezing mono line, perfect for fishing outside the shelter in sunny conditions. The anti-memory non-freezing aspect of this line is perfect outside of the heated ice shelter where other lines tend to become more brittle.

Cadence™ Solar Yellow is a hi-vis yellow mono line perfect for outside in dark conditions.   The "light-piping" effect of this translucent solar yellow allows for high visibility in cloudy and overcast conditions.

The neutral buoyant capabilities of Cadence™ Arctic Blue and Solar Yellow again allow for complete drop control with no line twist. Perfect for ice fly reels.

Cadence™ Solid Gold available in 3lb test 100 yard spools.

Cadence™ Arctic Blue available in 2lb test 100 yard spools.

Cadence™ Solar Yellow available in 2lb and 4lb test 100 yard spools.

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Manufactured with precision control with diameter consistencies of 2 microns, Blood Run Cadence™ Fluorocarbon Ice leader takes the ice fishing leader game to the next level.

Increasingly clear bodies of water on many inland lakes have taken a toll on catching leader shy fish. The right balance in knot strength, low brittle factor and hook-setting strength are what makes the perfect ice leader.

High sensitivity and controlled-sinking speed balanced with Blood Run's Cadence Ice Mono Main Line are the perfect match for dropping jigs into heavy cover fast or slowly lowering with zero line twist off ice fly reels.

Available in 1/2lb, 1lb, 2lb, 4lb and 6lb test 25 yard spools.

Ross Robertson Pro Staff Ice Fishing on Vimeo

Click the Link below to check out the all new Blood Run Ice Line
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