09-05-2014, 05:05 PM
[quote sharksugar101]Definitely going to have a snowmobile to pull that thing. I'm getting too lazy when it comes to fishing now. The easier the better.[/quote]
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Glad to see I’m not the only one that’s getting the hard water itch, even though this is truly my favorite time of year to be on the water.
I hope you don’t mind but I’m going to offer some constructive criticism in hoping you don’t have to waste a bunch of time, money and rods like I did. The rod holds, chair, and auger mounts all look good but you overall height is going to give you MAJOR problems if you attempt to pull that beast behind a snowmobile or quad.
Two years ago I build a “Clam Sled” with the idea of trying to keep the snow, ice and water out of my ice sled that was continuously kicked up by my snowmobile. I was tired of taking my ice tent out and having it get soaking wet whether I used it or not. Essentially its two jet sleds hinged together in the front to create a “Clam” with my auger mounted on top. For the most part the sled worked great. Almost no snow was able to get in and all my gear stayed nice and dry. The problem was that even with this being a low profile set up (much lower than yours), once I mounted the auger on top it made it way too top heavy. Even at low speeds and using a solid tow bar that thing would flip over in a heartbeat. Any rods secured in the holders were snapped and I even ripped the heat shroud off my power auger. Do want you want but I see major problems with your overall height and I’d hate to see you wreck a bunch of rods and gear. I’ve sense moved to the Otter Pro and never looked back. Steady as a rock even at 65 MPH. But I did add a six place rod holds like you, NICE!!! Tight lines and good luck friend.[/font]
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Glad to see I’m not the only one that’s getting the hard water itch, even though this is truly my favorite time of year to be on the water.
I hope you don’t mind but I’m going to offer some constructive criticism in hoping you don’t have to waste a bunch of time, money and rods like I did. The rod holds, chair, and auger mounts all look good but you overall height is going to give you MAJOR problems if you attempt to pull that beast behind a snowmobile or quad.
Two years ago I build a “Clam Sled” with the idea of trying to keep the snow, ice and water out of my ice sled that was continuously kicked up by my snowmobile. I was tired of taking my ice tent out and having it get soaking wet whether I used it or not. Essentially its two jet sleds hinged together in the front to create a “Clam” with my auger mounted on top. For the most part the sled worked great. Almost no snow was able to get in and all my gear stayed nice and dry. The problem was that even with this being a low profile set up (much lower than yours), once I mounted the auger on top it made it way too top heavy. Even at low speeds and using a solid tow bar that thing would flip over in a heartbeat. Any rods secured in the holders were snapped and I even ripped the heat shroud off my power auger. Do want you want but I see major problems with your overall height and I’d hate to see you wreck a bunch of rods and gear. I’ve sense moved to the Otter Pro and never looked back. Steady as a rock even at 65 MPH. But I did add a six place rod holds like you, NICE!!! Tight lines and good luck friend.[/font]
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