Our 2023 Skidoo Ice Fishing Setup and Overview!

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Жыл бұрын

We had lots of requests to go over what we use for ice fishing so here it is.
What is your preferred method of transportation on the ice?
Snowmobile rack - www.electroforgewelding.com/

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@williamlannon3143 Жыл бұрын

Have a 2017 Ski Doo Exhibition Extreme, I also use it for backcountry and ice fishing in Ontario - Lake Superior; on Black Bay ( where I have a cabin ) and in Mountain Bay I bought it used in 2020. A negative is if ya park it outside and it dips below zero it will not start. No pull cord ( not too intelligent ). So I am limping along right now with a plug in battery blanket. And a battery charge unit which I give the battery more volts. It has a 800 e tech liquid cooled motor. This snowmachine is a beast and oftentimes I look at it as a all terrain vehicle that could pull a pickup out of the ditch in low gear. I have gotten it stuck 2 xs this winter opening my trails and I always keep a shovel on the side strapped in. This snow machine comes up and out of most predicaments of deep snow with a few scoops of the shovel. I pull usually one or more ice fishing houses on Lake Superior often and it’s power is amazing. I live in rural Two Harbors where Electro Forge is located and yes there racks are awesome. I however outfitted my SkooDoo with red Milwaukee tool chests ( many of them actually ) as they snap together and you can really keep organized The bottom crate is where my rope and winch are located. Next box is a completely enclosed tool chest , then snapping into that comes a cooler on one side and on the other a soft side cooler for my fish finder equipment. So everything is organized and snaps together and rides back behind like a dream. I will try and find a picture….

@j.wildoutdoors8483 11 ай бұрын

that first point is why i went with a Polaris titan, i just cannot understand why they are phasing out pull cords on sleds. -35 on the lake alone with a dead battery = a bad time.

@j.wildoutdoors8483 11 ай бұрын

nice set up! that box rocks!

@machew2009 Жыл бұрын

Really i Have had Several Fan Cooled snowmobiles that have lasted just as long if not longer then liquid cooled snowmobiles plus nice about fan cooled no liquide system to worry about leaking coolant all over the ice and then causing your sled to over heat

@chadolander7015 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!!!

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad!!

@Morillon2 Жыл бұрын

The Expedition is the swiss army knife of snowmobile. Really enjoy mine and your setup is making me jealous now. That rack and box is probably what I want to get now. Keep fishing and making videos!!

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment! Agreed, its one heck of a machine!

@j.wildoutdoors8483 11 ай бұрын

no Polaris titan is the Swiss army knife of snowmobiles.

@scottrouwhorst881 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@precisionanglingYT Жыл бұрын

Good set up. I have the Exp 900 Turbo. Will be adding several similar mods to it

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Great sled!!

@wishiniwasfishin8164 Жыл бұрын

Nice set up! Hard to beat a action packer for the storage to weight ratio!!

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Indeed! And we have yet to break one, even in very cold temps.

@ducksp6405 Жыл бұрын

I really want one of these!

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

They sure are nice!!

@ducksp6405 Жыл бұрын

@Superior Angling I would love to see a follow-up video at the end of the season. What your thoughts are after a season under the belt. Seriously thinking about snow checking one this spring.

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

@@ducksp6405 we have put about 300 miles on it so far - Slush, snow, ice, and i cant think how a machine could get better. Always tow about 200 pounds when ice fishing and we havent even come close to getting stuck. The 4 stroke version is a lot quieter, a buddy has one. Both are great sleds. From an engine standpoint, i dont know much regarding the differences in longevity etc but the sound/smell/look/feel of the 850 etec is pretty wicked, I will say that. ha.

@ducksp6405 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperiorAngling All good to hear! I'm leaning towards either the SE or LE Expedition with the 900 Ace turbo. It all depends on what Ski-doo releases next month for the 2024 season.

@3-EnglishLabs Жыл бұрын

I agree with the machine. However the 850 is a two stroke. Powerfull yes, but you're not going to get the longevity like a 4-stroke (like the 900) or unless an engine overhaul is on the list. Also you'd also have to add 2-stroke oil to your belt collection. Wide track is a must!

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! We usually upgrade equipment after 2-3 years anyways so 5-10 years of longevity isn't too much of a concern at this time.

@thegreeninvasion5511 Жыл бұрын

Mark J, New 2 strokes have Come A long way! Fill the oil reservoir and go for 200 miles! Not an issue for an ice fisherman

@FYM555 Жыл бұрын

The nice thing about 2 smokes is if you feel guilty beating on just take the jugs off and slap a couple new pistons in it and back in the game. If you know what you're doing it'll take an hour at most.

@xGR1MxREAPERx 11 ай бұрын

I disagree. 850 is better as it starts better in cold weather and they both can go 7500-8000 miles easy. The rebuild is 5x more expensive on the 4 stroke and you have to rebuild the turbo every 5000 miles they say which is a couple hundred bucks. So all in all it’s a wash for rebuilding. Injector oil is barely used when your doing this kind of stuff. 1/4-1/2 throttle most of the time maybe 3/4 every now and then. The belt life on the 850 is 10000x better Lol. The 900 turbo and turbo R blow a belt every 2000-3000 miles at the very most as the belts get way too hot on the 4 strokes for some reason. Our dealership is full of these 900 r skidoos every year with people yelling as they are buying their 3rd $250 belt of the year.

@3-EnglishLabs 11 ай бұрын

@xGR1MxREAPERx Is this not a fishing show? When did we get into turbos? You're talking about a racing turbo sled in an ice fishing review. As far as rebuilds go, I can show you several 1200 GSX 4-strokes with 20K+ on them, and they weren't rebuilt. If you're gonna be talking trail riding, I don't think a 20" track is the ideal sled for cornering in the trails. Do you need a 900 Ace Turbo R 180HP engine to tow your shack? NO, you don't. I've never had an issue with my 4-stroke failing to start. However, if a person prefers smelling like a 2-stroke engine and enjoys carrying 2-stroke oil with them, so be it.

@chriscochran9585 Жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to carry a smaller hub house on the side by the chisel? Thanks doing the video. That’s a sweet set up!

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Forsure! They are designed to slide out and accommodate a pop up ice house. Thanks for the comment!

@jasonmorrison-wm2xw Жыл бұрын

Great review thanks for posting. I just ordered a 2024 Expedition SE. Does anyone know if they come standard with a driver heated visor plug or if I have to order it as an accessory?

@Agent_954 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered the 2024 Expedition SE 900 Turbo in Terra Green and the driver heated visor plug is standard. I'm in Ontario Canada though.

@xGR1MxREAPERx 11 ай бұрын

That snowmobile with 0 of your accessories is 720 lol.. my neighbor has one and we had a bet and took his and my sleds to a cat scale. His with full tank of oil and fuel was 720 and my 850 backcountry was 571 full oil and gas. Yours has all that crap on it also which is probably another 150lbs lol. Your sled without you on it is close to 1000lbs the way you have it setup depending what you have in that box. Crazy how heavy those are

@Lol2023game Жыл бұрын

Nice setup for sure. What do you use for navigation? Seems like a nice Hummingbird 10 would be nice at the handlebars.

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

That is something we are lacking yes. In our mind, less accessories/crap mounted all over the better, especially when you happen roll it, etc. But forsure it is something we have thought about and may be an addition in the coming year.

@rite2beararms 7 ай бұрын

@SuperiorAngling Same. Have some buddies that went out last year and a heavy ice fog rolled in. There was no snow on the ice to find their old tracks. Guess it got a little hairy as they were circling and circling, trying to find their way back. I can only imagine how bad it would be on Superior if that happened.

@fisher_man_sam Жыл бұрын

My wheels are turning on putting some of those auger braces on

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Sooo worth it!

@tomk8112 Жыл бұрын

How much does the rack and tote run? Do they only make them as people order them because I didn't see them on the website you linked.

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Around $1200-1300 depending on options

@ericbobbi1 4 ай бұрын

What brand are the ice rod holders?

@dustinlangan1791 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking at getting one of these sleds. Do you think the 600 etec would be enough power? It'd be nice to save a little money but I'm worried it'd be a bit underpowered. What's your experience with the 850?

@crispyfishstick Жыл бұрын

Definitely. I use a '16 600 carb with plenty of gear and am able to cruise wherever. Until the snow gets really deep and powdery, it's perfect. After that just takes a little more consideration and throttle control. You won't get the same flotation as a 20" wide track, but if you're realistic about the conditions you'll encounter, you can definitely save a TON of money.

@blackoak9076 Жыл бұрын

yes for sure the 600 r etec would have enoough power... I hear even the 600 efi is good enough. Id want the 600 r

@hunterstanek1148 4 ай бұрын

Will a livescope fit inside?

@JASON-wz1ix Жыл бұрын

ski doo skandic which do you think is better

@andymcfarlane2966 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find this rack? Is there a website for the guy in Two harbours MN?

@loneranger8293 Жыл бұрын

Check his link above.

@brandoncantrell8571 Жыл бұрын

No GPS unit? I out 12 miles on Saginaw bay and couldn't imagine not having one

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

That is something we need to add yes.

@upnorthkenny9674 5 ай бұрын

If you ever want to sell the sled, let me know I’m interested

@batashtuta8 8 ай бұрын

You going ice fishing or spending all your time worried about if that ski doo is gonna break down or not?

@fishinghunting7275 Жыл бұрын

Does it have reverse

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Yes it does! Comes in handy.

@jacobtobeluk7813 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤗

@kdholtan2646 Жыл бұрын

Choppers!

@cementpro5752 Жыл бұрын

You keep saying efficient, efficient, efficient, but you chose the 850 etec Personally, I would’ve chosen 900 ace turbo That four stroke will outlast that two-stroke easily But great looking sled congrats

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Efficient as in an overall fishing style on the ice. Not the machine itself.

@97evo96 Жыл бұрын

The turbo won't..take the 850 all day

@cementpro5752 Жыл бұрын

@@97evo96 I didn’t say it would I said it will outlast it

@smokeandmirrors482 Жыл бұрын

@@cementpro5752 it would out last the rebuild but when the 4banger needs it, it would be 3 times the amount and would have to have someone else to do it. What’s the weight differences

@kevinskalicky393 Жыл бұрын

There goes any potential Kia sponsorship! 😂😂

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

LOL

@lucasisaacson3241 Жыл бұрын

High windshield and you are all set

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@TravisInCanada1 9 ай бұрын

This video is a sales pitch video for your wives 😅

@matthewbandell4911 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never watched any of your videos before. I think you have a chance at having a really good channel though. But calm down. Stop pacing so much 😅. It’s making me nervous because it looks like you’re nervous to be on camera. Hope this advice helps

@SuperiorAngling Жыл бұрын

appreciate the comment!