limeyangler Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Its been an expensive year for breakages. 1 totem fibreglass toboggan 1 otter sleigh 1 pair of Sorel boots 1 iceducer 1 electric visor 1 pfleuger supreme reel And now......on the way to a lake this afternoon......the tie down strings on my new Totem toboggan gave way and lost the whole contents on the ice. managed to find it all even though i did not notice it had gone for over 3 miles! Unfortunately 2 x $35 icerods are toast....as is my auger (I think its fixable though)....ho hum.... To top it off i skunked But it was a glorious ride in....love living up here....even if i cant stop breaking my stuff....lol. Ride into the lake this evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Pray you and Terry never get together..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am constantly looking in my mirrors so I don't lose my stuff. I also stop a lot to check my gear. The only thing that broke so far this year is my recoil on my auger (still managed to make it work for the day though). Oh, almost forgot, had a giant pike break my heart when the drag froze!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I had to run back some 9km's on Simcoe a few weeks ago when my sled came undone, lol!! I had $3,000 worth of camera gear in there, not to mention all of my fishing stuff (graph, etc). It was just there sitting on the ice waiting for me.. That could have been bad! I even found the pin that came undone.. Talk about lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I had to run back some 9km's on Simcoe a few weeks ago when my sled came undone, lol!! I had $3,000 worth of camera gear in there, not to mention all of my fishing stuff (graph, etc). It was just there sitting on the ice waiting for me.. That could have been bad! I even found the pin that came undone.. Talk about lucky. Paying close attention were ya Bill? I lot my sled 2 weeks ago and had to run back a whole 100 yards!!!! Yes, I founf my pin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I got the mirrors adjusted properly after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Sorry to hear of your bad luck. This gear we buy is expensive enough without having to purchase it twice. I always tie/strap items down minmum 2 tie down points, then I still stop to ensure nothing has escaped. Just a quick tip. I fabricated an aluminum rack for the rear of my ATV. I have a plywood box for storing all my gear. I hate ratchet straps with a passion. So I mounted turnbuckles on all 4 corners of the box, snug them down, good to go. Make sure you use a lock nut on the turnbuckles, otherwise they will vibrate loose. Hope this tip helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Believe me....i tie down my stuff thrice over and then some. Problem this time was that the rope through the sides which acts like the harness points snapped....it was brand new....just one of those things.....undetectable till it gave way. I too check my mirrors more often than i need....this time though i was on a groomed trail so was a little more confident than usual and probably did not check for 4 or 5 minutes.....not that checking the mirrors would have prevented anything anyway Just one of those things.....never lost a load from a toboggan before, I fish 3 times a week all winter too, one of those things. gonna replace the rope harness things with some better rope than it came with, using individual loops, so if one goes the whole lot aint done! I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Welcome to my world Thanks for being right on top of things Wayne Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Welcome to my world Thanks for being right on top of things Wayne Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikdor Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Sorry about Your streak of bad luck, sounds like it is getting a little costly. Keep those videos coming I could watch them for hours Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Pray you and Terry never get together..... X 2 lol mirrors are good lol glad I am not alone and they think income tax season hurts Like my wife says at the end of every season,,,,,,,,,,,"and those fish cost you a $150.00 a pound?" lol I bet you have already sent a wish list to Santa for next Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I saw one of those scenarios last week on Simcoe, buddy on a sled going about 100 with portable hut in tow. It spent most the of the time in the air after hitting bumps and throwing stuff out. Too bad so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I feel your pain! Last weekend on Gibson, I looked back to see my Auger flying thru the air, along with about $1500 worth of gear. The deep power was a blessing, and a curse. I cushioned the blow, so nothing was damaged. But I spent 5 minutes digging thru the snow looking for my stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I was gonna say, welcome to Terry's world, but Wayne beat me to it! So I'll say, was Randy in the area? LOL Can you imagine the yard sale if Terry and Randy got together for a day's fishing... HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I went to a buddy's place on Family day for a Laker trip. After unloading my sled from the trailer I pulled up to his house. Got all our gear together then took off for the trail. When I backed up in his driveway I found his wife's Volvo. OUCH. $678 was the repair cost for the front quarter panel and paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well this year hasnt cost me to mutch money other than breaking my daughters new rod and my favorate rod But I have had 2 whitefish lost so you might say my confidence is shaken if not broken But we have a few days left on Simcoe so heres hoping Good luck out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler management Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I lost a bunch of gear over the years and flipped a sled countless times... Just invested in a proper tow bar package last year and a good sled with a cover and havent lost anything yet. It was very expensive, but should last a lifetime. Saving one flasher or a nice reel and rod makes it worth it though. And now i fly on the ice at speeds i never dreamed of before while towing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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