Best Ice Fishing Equipment
An ultra-safe and mistake-proof design with spark-proof technology and reverse polarity protection, which allow it to safely connect to any battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am a garage foreman for a large electrical utility company, in charge of maintaining everything from trailers and forklifts to Ford F550's and Heavy Duty International Trucks. I have been able to jump start 13.0L Navistar diesel engines with ease, something I thought wasn't possible from a battery pack of this size. I love being able to use a cigarette lighter 12V charger on my work truck to charge the battery."
"They are larger to store, have distance limitations, have the possibility or crossing the connection, and are a pain to fold back into their undersized pouch. I like the features that don't allow you to reverse the polarity on the clamps, as well as the ability to recharge anything via two USB ports."
"Whenever a car battery (or any rechargeable battery) drops below a critical open circuit (no load) voltage (for 12 volt batteries this would be around 11 volts) internal damage begins and if one has a vehicle which drains a battery below this critical voltage (called a parasitic draw) you lose capacity every time a (what i call a destructive discharge) occurs. Under these conditions even a new battery may only last a few months and this applies to any type rechargeable battery Current rechargeable Lithium batteries would fail in one destructive discharge if protective circuits did not shut them off soon enough."
"Heading back from Columbus to Cincinnati I pull off the highway to get a drink from a gas station and someone has their hood up and I hear the guy helping them say, "Man, I just lent my cables out to a friend." Update: 03/23/2017 I bought a Land Cruiser for winter time driving and maybe some off-road adventure so I bought a second one of these bad boys for that vehicle."
Opaque Vita-Save exterior helps block harmful light which destroys nutritional content of food being dehydrated. The hot air is forced horizontally across each individual tray, converging on the core for fast, even and nutritious drying.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this dehydrator sort of like many people did: after reading the things you can do with it, I got all excited, thinking, "I'm going to dehydrate EVERYTHING and it's going to be amazing!!!" So far, I've used the dehydrator to make a couple of batches of each of: - Apple chips (thin apple slices soaked for a few hours in a combo of lemon juice and cranberry juice, then dried). - beef jerky (this dehydrator comes with a starter park for jerky, plus I made my own marinade the next time). - chicken jerky. - bacon bits (the ends and "bad cuts" of my own home-cured, smoked bacon, finely chopped, cooked, and then dehydrated. The temperature can be dialed in from 95ºF to 160ºF as printed on the top (remember that problem I mentioned? Well, I have tested the actual running temperature of the dehydrator against the printed values on the dial, and they're not even close. I used several methods to determine the temperature: 1) A Mastercool Digital Infrared Thermometer pointed directly into an exhaust vent (see photo) with the dial set to the maximum 160ºF. 4) A digital metal probe thermometer (Lavatools Thermowand) inserted into both the upper and lower exhaust ports. In all cases (except #3, which responded too slowly) I was able to see the lower temperature at which the heater kicked on, as well as the upper temperature at which the heater turned off (in theory, this would be right around the number printed on the dial). - At the 135ºF setting on the dehydrator, the actual temperature maxed out at around 120ºF, at which point the heater turned off and the temperature dropped slowly until the heater came back on. - At the 160ºF setting (maximum), it was the same story but with an actual temperature topping out at around 135ºF. What concerns me is this unit's suitability for jerky -- the minimum recommended temperature for any meat is 160ºF when making jerky. I'm not too terribly concerned about the beef jerky because I routinely eat beef at a much lower temperature than that (though it does make a good case for refrigerating the jerky in this case), but the chicken jerky could have gone pretty badly!"
"The 3rd reason I love this dehydrator is simple, it produces the best tasting dehydrated foods I've ever had, I'm and avid outdoorsman and have dehydrated everything from deer to turkey, family friends insist I start selling the jerky made with this product. With all that being said, if you have a dehydrator that is getting old/malfunctioning or just want to start making your own dehydrated foods, this product is for you, don't pass this one up, you will not be dissatisfied with your purchase."
"First, lets talk about performance: Only in a few ocasions I could dry something with less than 12 hours using a moderate temperature and thin slices. But a 4,5 or 4,7 stars would be more fair, since this dehydrator has a lot of good points and we live in a very humid area, in the sea coast. I think if you are willing to put some peppers in a dehydrator, you should use very low temperatures, those used to dry herbs and other fragile stuff. I can not believe some people say this dehydrator makes some undesirable noise to the point that they need to put them in a room far from their bedroom otherwise they couldn't sleep! The gray and white marble finish fits incredibly well in any room, like it's camouflaged, hard to explain. Dehydrated fruits leave virtually no residue, they stick very lightly to the trays and can be easily pulled out. Not a single banana or any other fruit like apples got stuck in the trays to the point that they couldnt be removed easily with the fingers, and entire, not in fragments. (Room temperature: 28 Celsius) With 9 trays full of fruits: 1st hour: 650 Watts (average). Explanation: the first hours take more power because the machine is heating the trays so the thermostat rarely turns off. After a few hours, the thermostat only activates ocasionally to refresh the temperature, since the trays are already heated and only need a maintenance to keep the warm air flow. When the electric resistance turns off, the measure of wattage reads 28 watts, that's the power consumption of the fan (negligible). I will update this review if anything unexpected occurs, or if I have any important thing to add, like new food experiences, et cetera. To finish this review, I'd like to apologize for my awful English, I had a hard time writting this because I am not a native speaker, so tell me if something sounds odd or particularly unusual, I can clarify your questions in the comments section."
US Coast Guard-approved Type V/III life jacket for kids. Adjustable buckle at the back offers a secure fit.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"He's 10 months-old today, weighing about 8.5 kg/ 19 lbs and has decided that he is too big for a baby floatie ring."
"My son has been in the water at a very early age and wants freedom so that is why I purchased this even though it's technically a little big on him. It is important with relying on any floatation device to know what your child is capable of AND you never leave them unattended by water. My son did not like it at first but we made him feel comfortable and honestly at his age and with his determination it's the only way he can be in our pool at the moment. I purchased this 3 months ago and with regular use and exposed to hot sun drying it has begun fading and the design is coming off."
"I bought this product based on seeing a friend throw a 3 year old into the deep end of a swimming pool while wearing this."
"They're easy to put on, my kids (both with sensory processing disorder) don't fight with me when I tell them they have to wear them, and it provides major peace of mind with a child that doesn't know how to swim yet."
"Obviously nothing is a replacement for vigilantly watching children around water but these make it possible for me to introduce my kids safely to the water."
"She's just learning to swim this year and it gives her the confidence to stay in the pool and not clinging to one of us for dear life."
"We initially bought some cheap, plastic arm floaties during a family vacation in Florida but they weren't enough to keep my 2.5 year old's head above water - they weren't that effective at keeping her body balanced so she ended up swallowing a ton of pool water."
Best Ice Fishing Fishing Line
Berkley Trilene Micro Ice Pony Spools offer super - smooth cast and retrieve! the Micro Ice Pony Spool is specifically-designed for fighting finicky fish in ultra-clear water! Low-stretch design for solid hook-sets, better control of your jig.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great ice fishing line with low memory in cold temps."
"great price and great product highly reccommend."
"So far so good dosent seem to have much memory but i've only had it on for a couple of weeks."
"Good main line very visible, recommend a clear leader with it."
"Ties well, strong & great on the ice."
"very silky smooth line and didnt seem toice up as much."
Best Ice Fishing Ice Augers
The 8 inch ION will drill up to 40 holes through 2 feet of ice on a single charge. Auger length is 34 inches, or 46 inches with included 12 inch extension.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This thing rocks!!!!"
"Very satisfied with this product."
"Really came in handy for ice fishing this year."
"Works great."
"Drilled 14 holes in min."
"Purchased this a month ago has performed as good or better than expected."
"Hands down the best Auger on the market."
"25 holes, 15" of hard ice, and still had a full charge."
Best Ice Fishing Ice Spearing Equipment
Kevlar's ultra high strength, low stretch and superior knot retention mean that once tightened, your constrictor knot will stay tight. For a clean finish you can tie an extra constrictor with the knot tails and trim the excess cord flush with the knot. DIA: 1.7mm LEN: (select) TENSILE TEST: 400lb (See important notes about tensile strength and appropriate applications in main description). HEAT RESISTANT TO 900+F - Great parachute cord for model rockets, fire poi and sewing thread for welding garments.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It arrived with both ends knotted."
"I purchased this line for shooting line on my mares."
"I'll see how it stands up to abrasion and ultraviolet radiation next summer."
"I'm using this for tying speargun bands."
"Sturdy line."
"The 1.7 mm Kevlar cord is perfect for high performance shock cords for medium power rockets (through G-engine, and probably higher)."
"Great heavy duty line."
"We purchased this item to use as part of a FIRST robotics robot."
Best Ice Fishing Reels
Summer/Centron's attractive, brilliant finish and its high strength two color anodized aluminum spool, with a power launch lip for farther casting, holds more line. LOOKING GOOD - Summer/Centron's attractive, brilliant finish and its high strength two color anodized aluminum spool, with a power launch lip for farther casting, holds more line than competitor's models that sell for much more.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have caught small bluegill to 30in rockfish and has performed exelent."
"I first laughed when he told me it was a reel that costs less than 30 bucks, figuring it would be broken within the 1st 2 trips on the boat."
"Well built, very smooth, time will tell how they hold up to the abuse of saltwater fishing but I'm guessing I will be very happy."
"AN AMAZING reel for its price .... i got this as a starting reel for my 6 year old son.. he loves it !!"
"Smooth operation and tight component fit, like in reels that cost many times the price."
"I bought this as a back up, surprise its now my go to light spinning reel."
"Caught a limit of fish almost every day--- during it's first week."
"I haven't had a chance to catch anything big but the 2000 series handles small trout like a dream."
Best Ice Fishing Rod & Reel Combos
VERSATILE: Perfect for freshwater bass fishing, trout, perch, salmon, pike, catfishing and even saltwater surf fishing (Recommended only on 6000 size and above). AFFORDABLE INNOVATION: Amazing water intrusion resistance system, sealed rubber o-ring spool, shielded one-way clutch, creative body lube retention grooves, helps prevent water and dirt from getting into your fishing reel.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a great spinning reel."
"Bought this for my wife and must say it satisfied my expectations, just landed 2 five pounders with no problem at all."
"Great Reel!"
"Best real I've ever owned simply love it."
"I fished the rest of the week with it and between the line and reel I had virtually no looping and the drag functioned smoothly several other times when I caught small mouth bass."
"I have been using my sharkies for 2 and a 1/2 years now I have a 10,000 class and use it for jigging I have caught 30 LB yellowtail Jacks And grouper With this reel."
"I also wanted a robust and highly durable pair that could take the abuse of being in the back of my vehicle ready to go while not in use! For as heavy duty as it is it still does a fine job on the easy every day taking the kids to the lake trips too!!"
"I continued working the fish without the foam handle and the reel worked superbly !!!!"
Best Ice Fishing Rods
An ultra-safe and mistake-proof design with spark-proof technology and reverse polarity protection, which allow it to safely connect to any battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am a garage foreman for a large electrical utility company, in charge of maintaining everything from trailers and forklifts to Ford F550's and Heavy Duty International Trucks. I have been able to jump start 13.0L Navistar diesel engines with ease, something I thought wasn't possible from a battery pack of this size. I love being able to use a cigarette lighter 12V charger on my work truck to charge the battery."
"They are larger to store, have distance limitations, have the possibility or crossing the connection, and are a pain to fold back into their undersized pouch. I like the features that don't allow you to reverse the polarity on the clamps, as well as the ability to recharge anything via two USB ports."
"Whenever a car battery (or any rechargeable battery) drops below a critical open circuit (no load) voltage (for 12 volt batteries this would be around 11 volts) internal damage begins and if one has a vehicle which drains a battery below this critical voltage (called a parasitic draw) you lose capacity every time a (what i call a destructive discharge) occurs. Under these conditions even a new battery may only last a few months and this applies to any type rechargeable battery Current rechargeable Lithium batteries would fail in one destructive discharge if protective circuits did not shut them off soon enough."
"Heading back from Columbus to Cincinnati I pull off the highway to get a drink from a gas station and someone has their hood up and I hear the guy helping them say, "Man, I just lent my cables out to a friend." Update: 03/23/2017 I bought a Land Cruiser for winter time driving and maybe some off-road adventure so I bought a second one of these bad boys for that vehicle."
Best Ice Fishing Shelters
Constructed with sturdy hubs, strong poles, ample storage pockets, reinforced bottoms, YKK zippers, self-tapping ice anchors, and removable windows, the quick fish is built to last season after season. 2 person capacity with set-up size of 60 x 60 and 67 high and Elbow room of 76 x 76. Includes 6 self-tapping ice anchors that are easier to grip and will not Bend under pressure.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I looked at some of the cheaper off-brand shelters, but decided to just spend a little more to get this Eskimo Quickfish 2. I show you how it pops up, and set up gear inside of it so you can actually get an idea of what it looks like. On the 2nd attempt of setting it up, it took me just over 2 minutes to totally assemble it, and that includes removing it from the bag. Putting it back into the bag is a little tricky, but it only takes a couple of minutes. I highly recommend anchoring a corner of the shelter into the ice before setting it up. Although its not insulated, a Mr. Heater Propane Buddy keeps this very warm, and retains the heat very well even after you shut it off. Although I have only used it a few times, I am really enjoying the shelter, and it totally changes your ice fishing experience for the better if you have never used one. If you want to see a video of it, and get an idea of it's size, copy and paste the link below, or just search "Maine Angler" on YouTube and you should find it."
"just what I expected.works nice .just wish that the bag had full length zipper for easer storage."
"Door is small and storage bag is way too small."
"Easy to set up/take down, perfect size for 2 adults!"
"great quality!"
"Awesome little shack, not a huge shack but great for 2."
"Excellent quality...easy to open and close."
Best Ice Fishing Tip-Ups
Polar Therm Extreme Tip-Up Freeze-Proof The EXTREME'S patented trip mechanism is freeze-proof so you'll never have to worry about below-zero temperatures affecting your success again. Convenient The EXTREME's design allows the entire tip-up to fit in a 5 or 6 gallon pail. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I like this item, though a slight design flaw."
"given as gift."
"Great unit, but could be 2 in."
"this is an absolutly fantastic tip up, hole doesn't freeze back up, and it is so handy to carry, 5 of them fit right in a 5 gallon bucket."
"This is a great product."
"I've got lots of different tip ups but none compare to ht polar."