Lake Riding??

[ishoot308]

21" lake trout... Please note what's called the "the fishermans stretch" making the fish appear 3 feet long!! It takes a lot of practice to perfect this move!

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A typical Winni 19" cookie cutter laker...

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We do eat good at the bob house. On the menu this day was marinated bison tips!! They were awesome. That's my friend who does most of the cooking. He does a great job!

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Just a shot showing that you can walk on the snow, or at least you could yesterday....

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Just a shot showing that you can walk on the snow, or at least you could yesterday....

Thanks Dan. Awesome photos as usual. You have all the toys to maximize the experience!

[dt5150]

nice dan! i haven't been out since the derby because of all the snow. hoping for a warm stretch and maybe a little rain to compress the snow down some.

love that ranger.. always wanted one of those. what do you have for sleds? i'm toying with the idea of getting a 2nd one, a rev chassis skidoo, but i've never ridden one. some people say they take time to get used to.

[Lakegeezer]

On Sunday, the warm day last weekend, my sled started bogging down pretty good in slush, near Smith Cove (in M'boro bay). I gunned it and didn't get stuck, but there were a few interesting moments. Other places that I've been on the lake have been fine.

[SAB1]

There was a lot of slush around last weekend. We were in and out of it everywhere we went Melvin thru Wolfeboro.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by dt5150

nice dan! i haven't been out since the derby because of all the snow. hoping for a warm stretch and maybe a little rain to compress the snow down some.

love that ranger.. always wanted one of those. what do you have for sleds? i'm toying with the idea of getting a 2nd one, a rev chassis skidoo, but i've never ridden one. some people say they take time to get used to.

Hey DT!

I have a Ski Doo Renegade Adrenaline 600 HO Etec, which is on a REV XP platform. It is the best sled I have ever owned! It's a great trail sled, lightweight and nimble and gives a great ride with tons of power to spare. Starts right up without hesitation even after sitting all summer and fall. When and if it ever dies, I would get another in a heartbeat!

My backup or loaner sled is a Ski Doo MXZ 550 Fan. Good, simple dependable sled but simply doesn't compare to the Etec.

Most Ski Doo sleds put the rider in a more forward and upright position and yes it does take a little getting used to but not that long! I always thought the lounge chair approach I had with my previous Arctic Cats was best until I bought a Ski Doo. I can ride a lot longer on the trails with the Ski Doo than I could on any of my Cats. For me anyway, the Ski Doo is a way more comfortable ride. To each his own I guess.

Dan

[dt5150]

that's exactly one of the machines i had in mind, minus the etec, i think those newer etec ones are out of my price range. i was thinking 04-06/07, either the 600ho or the 500ss (same 600 motor). what year is yours? do you know if the renegade has a longer track vs. the other models (gsx,x, etc)? a longer track machine might be useful on the lakes with all the deep powder. definitely want electric start and reverse too, i know some models don't come with that.

right now i have an 01 ac panther 440 2-up. nice machine, great fishing rig and fun on the trails too. i'll bring my 7 yr old daughter out with me sometimes, she loves it. solo riding, it's not bad. it does a decent job, but i find myself often wishing i had a little more power and better handling. it does ride nice though, and it stays on top of the deep, virgin stuff pretty well. but those revs seem to have quite a following.

oh, btw.. i found a couple jig boxes. should arrive today or tomorrow.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by dt5150

that's exactly one of the machines i had in mind, minus the etec, i think those newer etec ones are out of my price range. i was thinking 04-06/07, either the 600ho or the 500ss (same 600 motor). what year is yours? do you know if the renegade has a longer track vs. the other models (gsx,x, etc)? a longer track machine might be useful on the lakes with all the deep powder. definitely want electric start and reverse too, i know some models don't come with that.

right now i have an 01 ac panther 440 2-up. nice machine, great fishing rig and fun on the trails too. i'll bring my 7 yr old daughter out with me sometimes, she loves it. solo riding, it's not bad. it does a decent job, but i find myself often wishing i had a little more power and better handling. it does ride nice though, and it stays on top of the deep, virgin stuff pretty well. but those revs seem to have quite a following.

oh, btw.. i found a couple jig boxes. should arrive today or tomorrow.

I think my Etec is a 2009 and my 550 a 2008 or 2009...can't remember.

I believe Renegades can come with a longer track. Mine is not a long track. While a longer track will certainly give you a smoother ride, don't get hung up on it and refuse a good short track sled. My sleds go just fine in the deep fluffy snow that is on the lake. If you can find a good used, low hour, 600 Etec, I would jump on it. I would stay away from a used 800 Etec however.

Dan

[dt5150]

yeah i don't want an 800.. that motor seems to be hit or miss reliability wise. plus, the trails that i ride are pretty tight in spots. you can't really go over 40 or 50 mph tops so i don't need that much power anyway. a 136" track would be nice, but i wouldn't not buy a machine if it had a shorter track. i don't know if i'll do anything this year.. there's still plenty of riding left but prices seem to still be a their peak right now. lots of people looking to get $4500 for a $3000 sled. tough to find a lower mileage one too, say under 3k miles, or one that hasn't been modified or molested by previous owners. i would want a basically stock sled, not something that's been hot rodded etc.