When you hang up the ice rods this spring, remember to hang up your power auger too — literally. Continue reading
Mar
24
Store Your Strikemaster® Auger Correctly In The Off-Season
Category Archives: Tips
Mar
24
Sad But True – It’s Time To Store Your Snowmobile
No matter how sad you are when the ice goes out, don’t cry on your snowmobile before storing it away. Those salty tears could damage essential parts. Continue reading
Mar
24
Run And Gun A Lot This Winter? Might Be Time For A New Transducer
If you attacked the ice this winter, running and gunning with speed and agility, you likely kept a step ahead of the fish and have the fillets in the freezer to prove it. You also likely pushed your gear to its limits. So now’s the time to see how your electronics withstood your ice assault and order replacement parts for next season, if needed. Continue reading
Mar
24
End-Of-Season Gear-Care Tips For Ice Anglers
No matter how hard you rode your gear this winter, it should never be put away wet. Continue reading
Jan
28
Upsize Rippin’ Raps, Downsize Jigging Raps
To catch walleyes this time of year, your best bet is downsized Rapala baits. But for slab crappies, consider upsizing. Continue reading
Dec
9
Fishing Guide Gets All The Cutting Power He Needs With StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer Auger
When your job is to help more than a dozen clients catch fish through the ice, you can’t cut corners. But you can cut all the holes you need with a StrikeMaster Lithium Lazer™ — an electric auger. Continue reading
Nov
10
Re-Spool Your Reels With Fresh Sufix Line Before First Ice
Don’t let old line snap your chance for a new record lunker this winter. Re-spool your reels before ice-up with fresh Sufix line and remove weakened line throughout the winter and re-tie. Continue reading
Nov
10
Check It Before You Wreck It
Mice and mold probably pose a greater threat to your Otter ice house than Mother Nature, so before first-ice inspect your fabric for damage sustained during off-season storage. Continue reading
Mar
31
Tips For Storing Your Strikemaster Ice Auger
When the ice season ends – or when you tire of winter, whichever comes first! – it’s time to properly store your StrikeMaster ice auger. Follow these tips to ensure your StrikeMaster remains the fastest and most reliable auger on the ice. Continue reading
Mar
31
Babysit Batteries In The Off-Season To Extend Flasher Lifespan
To avoid damage to your flasher battery during off-season storage, charge it every 30 to 60 days. That will ensure reliable sonar next winter and for years to come. Continue reading