I looked at that as an option. I actually ended up getting Clams new shuttle. I’ll do a video review of it soon. Thanks for watching and commenting! So appreciate it! Tight lines!
Scheels has a universal shuttle kit, bag and base . I use one on my Helix 7 after i pull it out of the boat mount for the winter. I have a vex but the gps on the Helix comes in so handy
Hey Mark nice video. Good to see a guy like me - passionate about ice fishing, and breaking it down as and for the regular guy. So many videos of people who only show top dollar items and I don't know about you, but I can onlt watch so much of those before I feel deflated. I have exact otter sled, and I really like your aluminum rack mount. Do you have any specific info on how that is assembled? Again, thanks for the video.
Thanks man! Appreciate you watching and commenting! You don't have to have all the fancy gear to be successful on the ice for sure. I've slowly through the years upgraded my equipment but started with very little. It definitely does make a difference, and cuts down the amount of time drilling holes. I have a video coming out here soon with some tips on where to start and what to look for even if you don't have electronics. I can get some measurements for you on the aluminum rack and maybe i'll post a video on it, but it's pretty basic. Helps a ton keep stuff organized and secure.
Lake Monster is saying that Little Fort Peck (Nelson) has 3 inches on it. Temps are looking like things will start shifting into build mode starting tomorrow. It would be a great trip to break in that LiveScope! Just sayin'.....
Yeah man! It’s on my radar. Been on the ice once already working a little with it and feeling like we’re getting it dialed in. We’ve got a local shallow lake with 4-5 inches on it so I’ll be out there tomorrow! Tight lines!
I have to laugh back in the 70s or 80s i started using a flasher on ice. Looking back at the flack I caught for hauling to much junk out on the ice to fish . When I watch people today and everything they need to ice fish I just have to smile. Hands down the best I ever walked out on the ice with made his own lures had one rod one bucket and a pack of homemade jigs and spoons. That old man was a bloodhound on ice and he could 0 in on fish like magic.
Good video. I’m in the process of getting more serious about ice fishing this year so I’m watching videos to get ideas. What part of the state are you in? I also have really gotten into the Small mouth bass and Sauger this year on the river. We caught a pile of both this year. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more videos.
New subscriber just found your channel could you do a video sometime this season on how to find a walleye close to our area. I haven't had much luck in the past years. I'll keep my eye out for you this year. Ps you will love the skis I have mine just attached to the sled and it made a huge difference, but it will run you over if your going downhill!!
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I’m definitely no expert, but I will absolutely do some videos on location breakdown and where and when to find walleye.
@ if you are looking for new content in the spring I could take you out on the Yellowstone east of Billings and get you into some amazing Small Mouth Bass action. I put somewhere in the vicinity of 1600 Bass and north of 400 sauger this past year in of my jet boat. Released most.
Just foumd your channel. I have to admit that I was surprised to see an angler from Montana who's interested in walleye. Here in Wisconsin, everyone loves fishing for walleye. I've been all over Montana and will probably retire there. Since I'm a bit older than you, here are a few takeaways from watching your video. Livescope is huge, it will show you how the fish react to a bait/presentation offered to them. Simce I didn't see a UTV or snowmobile, I'm assuming you pull your gear out. The smitty sled is a good idea, but I see a few concerns. For starters, it's not tall enough. The purpose of a smitty is to get your sled off the ground and, if possible, above the snow (less resistance). You should also not have so much flex in your support arms. Keep the structure rigid. Also, put eyebolts in the front of each ski and attach your rope to the ski's. This will alleviate attaching a ripe to your sled and pulling it off. Also, set your sled on top of the smitty and take little pieces of wood and screw it down on the outside of the sled (like a lip on the outer edges to lock it in). After that, extend the supports on one side and build some supports for your auger. If you need a visual, I can send you a picture. I ran this way for years. However, this year, I have a Ski-doo Expedition (smarter not harder I say) for pulling my 1000 pounds of gear out on the ice. Have you ever fished Ft Peck? Mark
Mark thanks so much for the reply and for watching the video! We have a fantastic walleye fishery throughout the whole Missouri River system here in MT. Caught my first walleye by the way in Wisconsin as a kid. Love that state! Appreciate the input on the smitty sled! It's not quite finished yet, still have the eyebolts to put on as you said, and was debating how rigid i needed to make it. We surprisingly don't get as much snow as you guys do so this will only be used a handful of times during the season, so the height is really not as important. Wind blows most of the snow off the big lake anyhow. I'll be using it primarily for my flip over. I plan on using bungee cords to attach it to the smitty sled to pull out and then take it off. Work in progress for sure, but would love to see what you built and how I can adapt it. Ft. Peck is on my list. Hopefully this winter or spring I will plan a trip over there. It's a good 6hrs from where I live.
The blue genz box makes a great shuttle for the 7 works perfectly👍
I looked at that as an option. I actually ended up getting Clams new shuttle. I’ll do a video review of it soon. Thanks for watching and commenting! So appreciate it! Tight lines!
Scheels has a universal shuttle kit, bag and base . I use one on my Helix 7 after i pull it out of the boat mount for the winter. I have a vex but the gps on the Helix comes in so handy
Cool. I’ll have to check it out! Thanks!
Hey Mark nice video. Good to see a guy like me - passionate about ice fishing, and breaking it down as and for the regular guy. So many videos of people who only show top dollar items and I don't know about you, but I can onlt watch so much of those before I feel deflated. I have exact otter sled, and I really like your aluminum rack mount. Do you have any specific info on how that is assembled? Again, thanks for the video.
Thanks man! Appreciate you watching and commenting! You don't have to have all the fancy gear to be successful on the ice for sure. I've slowly through the years upgraded my equipment but started with very little. It definitely does make a difference, and cuts down the amount of time drilling holes. I have a video coming out here soon with some tips on where to start and what to look for even if you don't have electronics. I can get some measurements for you on the aluminum rack and maybe i'll post a video on it, but it's pretty basic. Helps a ton keep stuff organized and secure.
Lake Monster is saying that Little Fort Peck (Nelson) has 3 inches on it. Temps are looking like things will start shifting into build mode starting tomorrow. It would be a great trip to break in that LiveScope! Just sayin'.....
Yeah man! It’s on my radar. Been on the ice once already working a little with it and feeling like we’re getting it dialed in. We’ve got a local shallow lake with 4-5 inches on it so I’ll be out there tomorrow! Tight lines!
I have to laugh back in the 70s or 80s i started using a flasher on ice. Looking back at the flack I caught for hauling to much junk out on the ice to fish . When I watch people today and everything they need to ice fish I just have to smile. Hands down the best I ever walked out on the ice with made his own lures had one rod one bucket and a pack of homemade jigs and spoons. That old man was a bloodhound on ice and he could 0 in on fish like magic.
Ha ha! For sure! I grew up ice fishing in Maine for salmon and we carried everything we needed out in a pack basket. Times sure have changed!
Good video. I’m in the process of getting more serious about ice fishing this year so I’m watching videos to get ideas. What part of the state are you in? I also have really gotten into the Small mouth bass and Sauger this year on the river. We caught a pile of both this year. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more videos.
Thanks for watching! Helena area. We don’t have many smallmouth around us but there are a few in CF. Thanks for subscribing!
New subscriber just found your channel could you do a video sometime this season on how to find a walleye close to our area. I haven't had much luck in the past years. I'll keep my eye out for you this year. Ps you will love the skis I have mine just attached to the sled and it made a huge difference, but it will run you over if your going downhill!!
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I’m definitely no expert, but I will absolutely do some videos on location breakdown and where and when to find walleye.
@ if you are looking for new content in the spring I could take you out on the Yellowstone east of Billings and get you into some amazing Small Mouth Bass action. I put somewhere in the vicinity of 1600 Bass and north of 400 sauger this past year in of my jet boat. Released most.
@ will absolutely be posting more content related to finding and catching walleye on our local waters. Where in MT are you located?
Just foumd your channel. I have to admit that I was surprised to see an angler from Montana who's interested in walleye. Here in Wisconsin, everyone loves fishing for walleye. I've been all over Montana and will probably retire there. Since I'm a bit older than you, here are a few takeaways from watching your video. Livescope is huge, it will show you how the fish react to a bait/presentation offered to them. Simce I didn't see a UTV or snowmobile, I'm assuming you pull your gear out. The smitty sled is a good idea, but I see a few concerns. For starters, it's not tall enough. The purpose of a smitty is to get your sled off the ground and, if possible, above the snow (less resistance). You should also not have so much flex in your support arms. Keep the structure rigid. Also, put eyebolts in the front of each ski and attach your rope to the ski's. This will alleviate attaching a ripe to your sled and pulling it off. Also, set your sled on top of the smitty and take little pieces of wood and screw it down on the outside of the sled (like a lip on the outer edges to lock it in). After that, extend the supports on one side and build some supports for your auger. If you need a visual, I can send you a picture. I ran this way for years. However, this year, I have a Ski-doo Expedition (smarter not harder I say) for pulling my 1000 pounds of gear out on the ice. Have you ever fished Ft Peck?
Mark
Mark thanks so much for the reply and for watching the video! We have a fantastic walleye fishery throughout the whole Missouri River system here in MT. Caught my first walleye by the way in Wisconsin as a kid. Love that state! Appreciate the input on the smitty sled! It's not quite finished yet, still have the eyebolts to put on as you said, and was debating how rigid i needed to make it. We surprisingly don't get as much snow as you guys do so this will only be used a handful of times during the season, so the height is really not as important. Wind blows most of the snow off the big lake anyhow. I'll be using it primarily for my flip over. I plan on using bungee cords to attach it to the smitty sled to pull out and then take it off. Work in progress for sure, but would love to see what you built and how I can adapt it. Ft. Peck is on my list. Hopefully this winter or spring I will plan a trip over there. It's a good 6hrs from where I live.
Let me know how I can get you a picture (email, Instagram, Pony Express, Falcon, etc.) and I'll send it over.
@@3-EnglishLabs Ha ha! Carrier pigeon is still a method here in MT! 😊 My email address is montanawalleyeangler@gmail.com
What sled?
Otter. Thanks for watching and commenting!