On this episode of Review Your Gear Radio episode 7-15), we talk mostly about ice fishing, coyotes, and yes we cover the new Vexus 23s fishing boat that just came out days out. Enjoy!
I Finally Got Out Ice Fishing in South Central North Dakota…
- About 5 inches of Ice on the lake I fished, consistently
- Almost Got Stuck BIG Time When I Took a Wrong Road ( Chevy Power baby )
- Caught dink walleyes
What are Essentials for Traveling the Prairie in the Wintertime?
- Shovel
- GOOD Jumper Cables
- Tow Strap
- Extra Warm Clothes
- High-Calorie Snacks and Waters
5-Gallon Buckets – Don’t Buy…Go Ask for Soy Sauce Buckets at Chinese Joints…
Why Hasn’t Someone Came Out with a Commercial Smitty Sled Design???
- We already have enough snow on the ice making it tougher to pull sleds
Clam Watchtower Tip Up Is Out – Let’s Just Say We’re Not Impressed
Clam has come out with a new ice fishing tip-up, with really no advancement other than a light (4 colors though!)
What we really didn’t like, is it came out with a retail well over $100 ( $119.99 retail ). It’s really just their Pro Thermal Tip Up ($29.99 retail) with a light on it ($119.99 retail). Sounds like you’ll need to pack A LOT of AA batteries on your ice fishing trips, too.
- $119.99 Retail (seriously)
- Runs on AA batteries (24 hours it claims)
Our take? If a 4-pack runs a guy $500 for tip ups, it’s simply not realistic for the average angler.
Seal Craft Ice Airboat – New to the Ice Scene
- An Airboat Basically Designed for Ice Fishing – with a few twists…
- Starts at $30k
- Literally Filled with Air – They Claim it’s SERIOUSLY Puncture-Resistant ( serious rubber ha! )
- Could Use This for Waterfowling – Especially Spring Snows
- Basically JUST for Transportation While Ice Fishing – No “Holes” to Ice Fish IN it
Comparing to WilCraft
4WD Wilcraft – $27,930.00 – $32,746.00
2WD Wilcraft – $23,834.00 – $28,650.00
How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon? – Hearing 4-6”
2nd Half
Vexus 23s Fishing Series Boat Released
Vexus has just come out with a new model, the 23S (DVX23s). This is a brand-new, flagship multi-species fiberglass fishing boat.
Vexus Boats went all out on this one, featuring an extended 23’2″ length, a new vented (step up) hull for better performance, and room for up to 500HP outboard engine. The Vexus 23s offers increased fishing deck space, massive storage areas and compartments, advanced electronics integration (16″ flush graphs), and cool features such as jump seats and a redesigned dashboard for serious fishermen.
- First Look – Nice Obviously but Interior Has a 70s Leather Coach Vibe (all joking aside, it’s nice)
- 500HP outboard engine capability which is nuts (hearing some guys going 425hp)
- I assume this would be the first $200k+ boat (maybe $250?)
- 16-inch Graphs Built-In at Console and FLUSH MOUNTED at the Bow ( Super Cool )
Qwack is Wack – Winter has Hit the Prairie and It Keeps Snowing
We’re in late season waterfowl mode out in Central/Western North Dakota. Canada geese and mallards, as always if you know where to look.
- Still Snow Geese In a Couple Areas Where Open Water Is Present
- Canada Geese are Here, Per Usual ( a tad late )
- Good Chunk of Drake Mallards Around
Facebook Fiddle Faddle – People Publicly Torching Small Businesses ANONYMOUSLY
Adding the “Anonymous Feature” was one of the worst ideas from the Facebook/Meta peeps. Facebook is arguably the most toxic social media, and adding the anonymous factor just steps it up even more. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS – I don’t care what you say!
Coyote Hunting Season in Full Swing
- Follow Mitchell Kvernum on FB ( yote killa )
- Uses Killer Night Optics
Have You Ever Experienced a Straight Edge Shave? ( with a sharp knife, essentially )
Glamping Up Classic Alcohol Drinks
- Ol Fashions
- Moscow Mules
- Martinis
- Long Island Teas
- Hurricanes
Is It Possible to Stop Liking Sushi? (my bank account wants to know)
