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Yes a 6 inch hole is good for whitefish, I’ve yanked plenty through a 6 inch hole. Bring a gaff with you. An 8 inch is certainly nicer. But if your going to use a hand auger you don’t want an 8 inch or you’ll wear yourself out. If you have a good 18 volt drill then you can get plenty of mileage out of a 6 inch sub zero, or any simple auger. If not, and your plan is to hand bomb then buy a nils master hand auger. Best there is!

I would take a couple trips with an operator. I’ve been heavily invested in ice fishing since I was a teenager, so I don’t mind maintaining all my own gear. If I was just getting into it, I’d take the operator route and see if it was for me. To be fair though, once you have a shelter, heater, auger and some gear you really don’t need to spend a whole lot more unless you want or need to buy an atv or snowmobile.

This won't effect me. I never tow with the plug in, and I can't think of a time I've ever not left launch crap back at the launch where it belongs. It surprises me people don't do this as a matter of course.

Most people with a lot of knowledge don't go in and buy a legend. Yes, there are some that are happy with them, and some find a good value, but I mentioned that. And lets face it, a lot of things made 30 years ago where made better than today. I've known quite a few guys that have owned legend over the years. A lot of them have said hey it was a decent starter boat, but if I knew then what I know now etc etc. So sure, some people are happy with them, but every guy I've known personally with a legend or a tracker has sold it to buy a better rig. But they are for sure a better rig than anything made by tracker. That's just my perspective, and perspectives vary!

Lucky duck… I’ll be at work again tomorrow!

Shoulda got the heated seats. I love the heated seats, and I never thought I’d have loved a heated steering wheel, but when I got up to go to work this morning and hit the auto start, came out to a warm truck with a warm wheel and a warm butt, I was a happy man, or as happy as a guy can be that has to work instead of fish!

I just read that your considering or want a tracker. Don’t do it. They are junk. I’ve seen many complaints of them splitting hulls, and I thought it was maybe just one of those occasional things, all boats have flaws etc etc. Not the case, I know a guy who then bought one and the hull cracked on him within a couple of years of Great Lakes fishing. Not a little crack either. They might be ok for cottage lakes but they are garbage for big water! Stay far away!

This is generally the case with legends. I’ve met the odd legend owner that was happy with their boat, but most I’ve talked to or known have been underwhelmed and eventually moved on! Also, like you’ve already heard the 115 is underpowered.

Best used for locating rocks and gobies!

Whatever you do, don’t buy into that! No corn gas!

That may be so, but I've owned a lot of crappy old sleds in my day and never had a problem getting parts, current shortages aside.

I'm not sure how accurate the 7 years support is. I have never had a problem getting parts, even factory parts many years after production. Case in point we just recently obtained a factory new (from Polaris) water pump for a 1997 Indy touring 500 with just a bit of lead time for delivery Also, while Polaris generally makes garbage ATV's, I've ridden and owned Popo sleds, amongst others and it's about the only thing they do well. The indy lite 340's in particular are gangbuster little fishing sleds! I rode with a hunt camp full of guys that wouldn't touch a Polaris bike if you paid them because every one we had in the camp broke down at some point, but they where all riding polaris in the winter with few exceptions.

Perch killer….. if your selling, I’m buying. Let me know!

I use a helix 5 and a 5AH battery and it lasts me all day even if I charge my phone. I don't have my screen set to max brightness, but you shouldn't have issues. I'm going to take an old 2AH battery out one day just to see how long it lasts.

Whew! That’s a big rig! Love those tracks, and it was nice to find out just how surprisingly easy they are to install!

Your going to love that setup. I carry 2 batteries, a 5AH on the fishfinder and a 9AH on the auger. If I ever run out of gas on the 5AH between my phone and the finder, I just switch out the auger battery. Its slicker than snot on a doorknob! I used it in the tin boat up north all summer too!

Gotcha… was thinking Kitchener and maybe I’d be able to help him out!

What’s K town?

You should send Brian a PM. He kindly offered me all 4, but that is more than I can use so it’d be nice if someone else can utilize them!

Looks good for the top shot!!

They are. We had a giant pike swim into a line of our diver decoys at the top end of lake simcoe about 25 years ago and he attempted to grab a bufflehead decoy. It was the coolest thing ever!

That’s pretty generous buddy, you can archery hunt if you want but it’s in WMU 41 and doe tags are 40 percent draw odds and deer herds are skinny compared to down here LOL. Bears aren’t a problem though LOL Come for a coffee in the spring and I’ll get the map out and show you some things out my way too!

I’ll send you a message…. I’m not looking right now but I haven’t managed to survey the whole place as yet and I might want a couple more once I figure out the right spots!

Thanks for the grimsby tackle tip. I’ll check it out. I don’t use nanofil for float fishing. Not much use for it in that application, I’ve been on the trilene bandwagon for 20 years or so since they stopped making samurai green. nanofil is the cats keester on a spinning reel though!

Have fun, hunting is a rewarding activity even when your not successful!. Marketplace idea is very good as well, also kijiji. I picked up 4 ladder stands in good condition for our place up north this year for less than half the cost of new… Sinker is correct, you don’t need new or latest and greatest to be successful. Just about everything I own, from fishing to hunting gear has been bought used in very good to excellent condition including most of my firearms. There is a deal around every corner if your paying attention!!