Ice Fishing Mods

[Thorney]

Hi all. I know it's the heat of summertime, but I am starting to think about ice fishing. I have a new 700-4D and am going to put some mods on it for ice fishing. I have set up several ATVs in the past with auger mounts, custom rod holders, storage, etc. but never a UTV. I would like to see some of your mods to get some ideas before starting in on mine. Pics would be great and part numbers or links to things you have purchased would be helpful.
Please keep in mind I'm looking for UTV mods, not pics of your fish or stories about the big one (although I like those too, in a different thread).
Thank you!!

 

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[rickoshea]

other than tracks,not much is done to my 1000-5.this winter i'm going to experiment with tire studs on my shot bighorns before i retire them next spring.if they work ok on the lake and plowing the driveway they may just stay on for the winter.all my icefishing gear just gets thrown in the bed.i have a very short drive to get out on the lake.like 200 meters short.

 

[Thorney]

other than tracks,not much is done to my 1000-5.this winter i'm going to experiment with tire studs on my shot bighorns before i retire them next spring.if they work ok on the lake and plowing the driveway they may just stay on for the winter.all my icefishing gear just gets thrown in the bed.i have a very short drive to get out on the lake.like 200 meters short.

Yep, I have studs on my Foreman tires and they do make a difference. However, the studs really scratch the concrete floor in the garage. I also ride right from my cabin onto the lake for ice fishing so my mods, and most of my ice fishing gear just stay on the machine all winter. If the snow is too deep, I just plow a road out far enough (I have a 30hp Kubota tractor with a loader and blade). Tracks aren't really necessary for me.

 

[rickoshea]

Yep, I have studs on my Foreman tires and they do make a difference. However, the studs really scratch the concrete floor in the garage. I also ride right from my cabin onto the lake for ice fishing so my mods, and most of my ice fishing gear just stay on the machine all winter. If the snow is too deep, I just plow a road out far enough (I have a 30hp Kubota tractor with a loader and blade). Tracks aren't really necessary for me.

i did that last winter.went out on the lake and plowed a half dozen spots for my shelter.the neighbours helped themselves to the spots instantly 🤣 ,i had to get my shelter out really early in the morning.

 

[rustyneversleeps]

I've got 2 sets of these clam rod holders im planning on putting on the inside of the dump bed for quick rod storage. Ive used cases for traveling in the past, but trying to get back to doing more running and gunning and hole hopping.

Digger auger mount would be something to look into if you haven't heard of them, but I'm still undecided on how the augers going to be riding in the 520

Digger Ice Auger Carrier Rack Mount for ATV Snowmobile UTV

Digger Ice Auger Carrier Mount for ATV or Snowmobile heading out to go ice fishing on your snowmobile or ATV, you have a lot of gear to bring with you. Weeders Digest can help.

weedersdigest.com

 

[rickoshea]

does the 500/520/700 have a receiver hitch?

 

[Thorney]

Here's my current rig. The auger is on a Kolpin ATV rack mount. I might try to mod it to fit the P700-4. I might also make another custom rod holder to fit the pioneer...

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Does anyone have any ideas on a front auger rack for the 500/520? I've been wanting to mount a digger carrier to the front of the machine, but not quite sure on how to go about doing it. Wondering if anyone has any ideas?

Amazon.com: Digger Ice Auger D-40 Carrier Fishing Auger Holder : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Buy Digger Ice Auger D-40 Carrier Fishing Auger Holder: Post Hole Diggers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[ThunderChicken]

Mine's for surf fishing.

 

[Smitty335]

Does anyone have any ideas on a front auger rack for the 500/520? I've been wanting to mount a digger carrier to the front of the machine, but not quite sure on how to go about doing it. Wondering if anyone has any ideas?

Amazon.com: Digger Ice Auger D-40 Carrier Fishing Auger Holder : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Buy Digger Ice Auger D-40 Carrier Fishing Auger Holder: Post Hole Diggers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Never been ice fishing or drilled a hole in the ice, but it seems it would be pretty cool to make a bracket for your snow plow and just drive around and drill holes without unloading your auger? Probably need a long throttle cable?

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Never been ice fishing or drilled a hole in the ice, but it seems it would be pretty cool to make a bracket for your snow plow and just drive around and drill holes without unloading your auger? Probably need a long throttle cable?

Like this?

Haha - it does seem like a good idea, but when you're trying to find perch and drilling 50-100 holes...lots of times only feet apart, it would get pretty tiresome doing the stop and go with the machine.

 

[Smitty335]

Like this?

Haha - it does seem like a good idea, but when you're trying to find perch and drilling 50-100 holes...lots of times only feet apart, it would get pretty tiresome doing the stop and go with the machine.

YEP!

 

[Smitty335]

YEP!

Kinda I would try to come up with something that you didn't remove from the blade.