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Message Subject: Favorite Things
BrianF.
Posted 1/12/2017 7:18 AM (#845782)
Subject: Favorite Things




Posts: 284


Location: Eagan, MN

Do you outdoor types ever pause momentarily in appreciation of some of the finer gear that you use? Things that make your life a little more enjoyable in the out-of-doors? Things that have exceeded your expectations and shown great dependability over a long period of time?  Something that, even after a lot of use, you think, 'gosh, this thing is awesome'?
 
A few for me:
 
Tranx
Striker Ice floatation suit 
Wool boot inserts 
HB 360 bow mounted sonar
 
What gear stands out as exceptional and you wouldn't want to live without?
 
 Brian
 
dfkiii
Posted 1/12/2017 7:24 AM (#845783 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Location: Sawyer County, WI
401TEs

The best, most reliable reels I've ever owned
mnmusky
Posted 1/12/2017 7:31 AM (#845786 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Love the loud snap of the tranx when engaging the crank after a cast.
DonPursch
Posted 1/12/2017 7:51 AM (#845789 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: RE: Favorite Things




Posts: 540


Location: Leech Lake, Walker MN
Well it isn't gear but it's a great fishing partner !
Glaucus_
Posted 1/12/2017 7:55 AM (#845791 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 135


Cabela's wool WindShear sweater.
vegas492
Posted 1/12/2017 8:06 AM (#845792 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 1023


Spot lock while walleye fishing.
A great boat. Mine is a Ranger 619.
A wife that can back a boat/trailer in the launch.
Kirby Budrow
Posted 1/12/2017 8:32 AM (#845793 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 2255


Location: Chisholm, MN
My Fishhawk
Tranx paired with the Predater
Ipilot
Cortland 100lb
My garage
BNelson
Posted 1/12/2017 8:44 AM (#845794 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Location: Contrarian Island
AGM batteries
Minn Kota on the fly DC charger
Tranx HG
Good electronics...HDS units for me
Ulterra, every guide should own one...not having to either wait for the guys in front to stow/deploy or doing it yourself is awesome and saves your back

Edited by BNelson 1/12/2017 10:35 AM
Musky Brian
Posted 1/12/2017 9:14 AM (#845796 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 1767


Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin
My Ranger

Rudedog
Posted 1/12/2017 9:38 AM (#845800 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: RE: Favorite Things




Posts: 607


Location: S.W. WI
Shimano Reels
MinnKota
Bulldawgs
Ocean Wave glasses- backwater green

Edited by Rudedog 1/12/2017 9:40 AM
ToddM
Posted 1/12/2017 10:00 AM (#845807 - in reply to #845800)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 20173


Location: oswego, il
Shimano reels!
North of 8
Posted 1/12/2017 10:24 AM (#845808 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




The wool boot inserts strikes a chord with me. The first year I deer hunted, we set a record for coldest opener in central WI. 15 below zero at shooting time (1964). My hands and feet were so stiff neither would move by 9:00AM. Couple years later, Sorels became widely available and cold feet were pretty much a thing of the past. The clothing we have today for hunting and fishing is so good compared to what was available when I started, there is no comparison. If you are cold, wet, miserable, I don't care how fine your reel, rod or line is, you won't have fun.
wisskie
Posted 1/12/2017 10:26 AM (#845809 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things


Leinenkugels!!!
Abu Reels
Legend Elites
Pounders
Super Models
Full Roll of TP in the glove compartment

PredLuR
Posted 1/12/2017 10:33 AM (#845810 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 291


Location: Madison, WI
GPS - when driving back to camp at night.
Slamr
Posted 1/12/2017 10:54 AM (#845813 - in reply to #845810)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 6995


Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
-My Shimanos. They just work
-My boat, when it works...stupid Optimax will be retired!
-My rods. I'm a snob in this area, but I bought, traded, sold and worked my way up to my stuff...thanks Frankie!
jaultman
Posted 1/12/2017 11:53 AM (#845817 - in reply to #845813)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 1828


I hate to admit it but the smartphone is a huge game changer.

real time weather updates (barometer, radar), check sun/moon rise/sets if you forgot them, access to satellite imagery and depth contours, get your GPS location, call home to tell your wife to put the pizza in the oven as you make your last cast, take pics of your fish, take release video, enter quick notes about the catch, etc. etc. and then check MuskieFirst to see what color cowgirl you should be throwing.
Will Schultz
Posted 1/12/2017 11:56 AM (#845818 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Lexa 300 reminds me constantly how great magnetic cast control is on a muskie size reel. It continues to amaze me when I can hand it to someone that's never touched a baitcaster, give them a one minute explanation of how to cast and have them casting long, backlash free casts all day. Game changer!

Edited by Will Schultz 1/12/2017 11:57 AM
NickD
Posted 1/12/2017 11:58 AM (#845819 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 296


Tuffy G-series tiller boats
Custom Predator Rods
TranX is the most durable and well built reel I have ever owned. That said mine sat in a compartment all of last season because I didn't hate muskies enough to put a 20oz reel on a custom rod. Not sure if the hatred will return.
RunNGun
Posted 1/12/2017 5:00 PM (#845854 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 132


My Lund Pro Guide
Predator rods
Erieboy75
Posted 1/12/2017 5:40 PM (#845859 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 171


My BWaldz was my best hi-tech tool this fall.
BNelson: you might know what I mean.
tolle141
Posted 1/12/2017 6:24 PM (#845861 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 1000


Honda 4 stroke - starts every freaking time regardless of the conditions or how long it has sat
Red Wing Chukkas
LL Bean Upland pants - worth their weight in gold out in the grouse woods

Bondy
Posted 1/12/2017 6:32 PM (#845864 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 718


Good boots and a survival suit.
Masqui-ninja
Posted 1/12/2017 6:36 PM (#845865 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 1193


Location: Walker, MN
My F200 Yamaha
My 4 yr old Xi5 when it's windy (I throw on my Ulterra on calm days, love the PS&D)
Knipex
Ronix
Posted 1/12/2017 6:55 PM (#845866 - in reply to #845865)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 977


long sleeve spf shirts for my irish skin, autopilot for trolling motor
JakeStCroixSkis
Posted 1/12/2017 7:53 PM (#845872 - in reply to #845866)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 1425


Location: St. Lawrence River
Marb reds
Kirby Budrow
Posted 1/12/2017 8:47 PM (#845884 - in reply to #845872)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things





Posts: 2255


Location: Chisholm, MN
JakeStCroixSkis - 1/12/2017 7:53 PM

Marb reds


Lol! Cope
Pepper
Posted 1/12/2017 9:11 PM (#845887 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 1516


Amodium AD don't leave to dock without it
Musky_Mo16
Posted 1/12/2017 9:30 PM (#845892 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 735


Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't
Well for fishing, my original carrot stix that I have for bass fishing. They have held up great, even smashed the butt end, blank and everything (only about the last 1-2 inches) and I still use that rod!!!

I know it's a fishing forum but I can't leave out my breathable banded insulated waders, keep me warm and dry in the duck blind.

Edited by Musky_Mo16 1/12/2017 9:30 PM
TheShow
Posted 1/12/2017 9:46 PM (#845895 - in reply to #845892)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 347


Location: Vilas County, WI
2017 Lund Impact 1775 I bought in September. With a couple nice Humminbirds and a Terrova. Finally after all these years I have the rig and features I wanted (and could finally afford).

Mag dawgs and soft tails
Stowmaster net (but with a Frabill bag)
Oakley Maritime Prizm shades
Abu reels

My next purchase will be a float suit
ffib
Posted 1/12/2017 10:31 PM (#845905 - in reply to #845782)
Subject: Re: Favorite Things




Posts: 79


HDS units in my boat and on the ice.
Xi5 trolling motor.
Knipex cutters.
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