ya, with that much weight how about a sled with a 24 inch wide track lol all that weight and a person behind you do you get stuck much? sweet set up man, i have the same sled and shes been a trooper but i travel way light
Thanks a bunch, Mike! I’ve tried a few different things with this sled and this is what I’m sticking with for now! Always looking for more ideas though!
Ok …,, thanks much again…. Have a cabin in the P.R. Area thought I might be able to become a new customer!!!!! Loved the Rainy River video …. Good Luck …Stay safe.
Oh awesome! What lake are you on? While I’m not guiding anymore, there are some great guides in the area that I would be more than willing to connect you with!
Great video! I have basically the same exact sled (21 Indy LXT, which i believe they changed the name now to the Voyageur), so seeing how you did this is VERY helpful for me. I love what you did with the Arclab bracket for the graph and I just may do that considering our handlebars are the same. Currently, mine is attached using the boat mount and heavy-duty zip ties. It works/looks good, but the Arclab mount looks much better. Just might go with that. Hopefully it works for a Garmin unit. Also liking the Otter Monster Box idea as I plan on buying my first LiveScope unit this year and was brainstorming ways to safely haul it out on the ice on a machine. Again, great video and thanks for posting this!
Love this sled! The arclab set up has been awesome for me for ice and open water. The monster box is the deal! So much space in there. I just hope we have more snow and ice this winter! 😂
@@tjsguideservice According to the "reports", we should be back to normal winters. Fingers crossed. I can't mentally take another season with little to no ice fishing.
Frickin amazing setup TJ. You should look into Quad Lock for your phone. Super secure mounts, and they are able to charge when mounted. Sent jealous. Sent from my frozen igloo in Central Alberta, Canada. 🎣
I'm really loving my Rapala mounts on my smitty sled. If my snowmobile was running, I'd definitely want some on that, too. At this point, if I bought a new snowmobile I think it'd be like a guarantee that we'd have 5 more years of no snow. Ha, ha, ha. I'll probably look into a wheeler just for you, TJ. Guaranteed snow if I went that route. Do you have studs on your track?
They are sweet! I have always wanted to make a smitty sled, but for how much I would use it I feel like it wouldn’t be worth it for me! This one doesn’t thought about adding them but again, other than this year, usually don’t have a need for it!
You’re welcome, Brian! Up until just recently I was. I am actually in the process of transitioning out of guiding and focusing more on UA-cam and other content.
Hi…. TJ, really like your set up. Thinking about purchasing same sled! Can I ask what size your monster box is? I think they sell a small, medium and large size? Great video thanks for all the info.
Thanks, Brian! I loved it this winter, just needed more snow! 😂 I’m not 100% sure as I guess I didn’t realize they had more than one size. When I looked on the website it looked like there was maybe just one size? I could be wrong, but would assume this was a large if there are sizes
Hey I ordered the Arclab graph plate based on what I saw on your setup... Dumb question, but how did you know what size screws to use to mount it? Or are you supposed to use the screws that are on the handlebar where its mounted? Thank you!
Like your video question did you have to modify your 2 up seat to get the monster box on the seat, add on shows a storage compartment attached to the seat .
I did not have to modify the seat. I bought the base snowmobile and then ordered the two up as an add on later. Not sure if that makes a difference? Mine did not have a storage compartment
I haven’t noticed a ton. My old Indy trail sucked some gas, but this one seems to do better than that, so it may not be a great comparison! 😂 I also haven’t put it though a ton yet because I got it last March!
I do actually! I have never had them bounce out. If im going long distances I put them in the rod case, but otherwise they are fine! This is a 2023 model
Anything else I missed!?
Awesome setup
@@LeeRiverGuy Appreciate it as always, Gord!
You have the otter rod box mounted incorrect. I like the plate on the blue cover so it open up flat.
ya, with that much weight how about a sled with a 24 inch wide track lol all that weight and a person behind you do you get stuck much? sweet set up man, i have the same sled and shes been a trooper but i travel way light
@@tonyholland5590 I like that idea, but does that put too much on that hinge or does it do okay?
Nothin better than nerdin out on ice rigs!
I could (and have) spent a lot of time watching vids on ice rigs! People are so creative you can always learn something! 👊
It’s clear you’ve put some thought into this setup. Great job, TJ!
Thanks a bunch, Mike! I’ve tried a few different things with this sled and this is what I’m sticking with for now! Always looking for more ideas though!
Ok …,, thanks much again…. Have a cabin in the P.R. Area thought I might be able to become a new customer!!!!! Loved the Rainy River video …. Good Luck …Stay safe.
Oh awesome! What lake are you on? While I’m not guiding anymore, there are some great guides in the area that I would be more than willing to connect you with!
Awesome set up, Super efficient! Must be a pleasure to fish from!
Joe!! It’s been awesome man! Looking forward to more of your camping vids! 🔥
Good well thought out setup!! Always appreciate you going thru your setup!! Nice rig!
Craig! Always enjoy seeing your name pop up on here! Thanks for the kind words man! Hope you are well!
Love seeing a machine that's set up properly. Awesome rig!!
Thanks man! It has been incredible! This jive weather also makes it pretty dang nice to run and gun!
Great video! I have basically the same exact sled (21 Indy LXT, which i believe they changed the name now to the Voyageur), so seeing how you did this is VERY helpful for me. I love what you did with the Arclab bracket for the graph and I just may do that considering our handlebars are the same. Currently, mine is attached using the boat mount and heavy-duty zip ties. It works/looks good, but the Arclab mount looks much better. Just might go with that. Hopefully it works for a Garmin unit. Also liking the Otter Monster Box idea as I plan on buying my first LiveScope unit this year and was brainstorming ways to safely haul it out on the ice on a machine. Again, great video and thanks for posting this!
Love this sled! The arclab set up has been awesome for me for ice and open water.
The monster box is the deal! So much space in there. I just hope we have more snow and ice this winter! 😂
@@tjsguideservice According to the "reports", we should be back to normal winters. Fingers crossed. I can't mentally take another season with little to no ice fishing.
The monster box is a game changer!
Those things are awesome! Worth every penny for sure!
Frickin amazing setup TJ. You should look into Quad Lock for your phone. Super secure mounts, and they are able to charge when mounted. Sent jealous. Sent from my frozen igloo in Central Alberta, Canada. 🎣
You bet!! Appreciate it man! I’ll have to oook into quad lock for sure! Hope you’re getting into some fish, brother! 👊
Let’s see the new Elliotts!
The Elliot’s will be getting some live in the coming videos! Been loving em! 🔥
Great video! Giving me lots of ideas for upgrading my setup!
You bet! That was my intention! Take a little from here little from there and you’re set! 👍
I'm really loving my Rapala mounts on my smitty sled. If my snowmobile was running, I'd definitely want some on that, too. At this point, if I bought a new snowmobile I think it'd be like a guarantee that we'd have 5 more years of no snow. Ha, ha, ha. I'll probably look into a wheeler just for you, TJ. Guaranteed snow if I went that route. Do you have studs on your track?
They are sweet! I have always wanted to make a smitty sled, but for how much I would use it I feel like it wouldn’t be worth it for me!
This one doesn’t thought about adding them but again, other than this year, usually don’t have a need for it!
I thought I had my sled dialed. Sweet setup!
Appreciate it man! Been very happy with the set up so far, but always looking for ways to improve!
Great info Tj! Looking forward to the lake trout content!🎣
Evan! Appreciate it, buddy!! I am so jacked for lake trout fishing! Seriously my favorite thing to do through the ice!
@@tjsguideservice never been lake trout fishing period but definitely something I would like to do in the future!🎣
@@evanmalison4489 if you can at all make it work, I highly recommend it! Especially though the ice! 🔥🔥
Nice rig
Thanks Troy! Hopefully this ice stays so I can use it 😂
Thanks T.J. Also are you a fishing guide in the Park Rapids area?
You’re welcome, Brian! Up until just recently I was. I am actually in the process of transitioning out of guiding and focusing more on UA-cam and other content.
Hi…. TJ, really like your set up. Thinking about purchasing same sled! Can I ask what size your monster box is? I think they sell a small, medium and large size? Great video thanks for all the info.
Thanks, Brian! I loved it this winter, just needed more snow! 😂
I’m not 100% sure as I guess I didn’t realize they had more than one size. When I looked on the website it looked like there was maybe just one size? I could be wrong, but would assume this was a large if there are sizes
Awesome video! Just got two of these sleds and wasn’t sure how to deck them out, until I saw this. What ice mount do you use for your livescope?
You bet! Sweet little machines for sure! It is the 5200 series shuttle from arclab with the quick dock plate from arclab!
Awesome set up!
Thank you! I have been absolutely loving it! Wish we could get a little more snow and ice! 😂
Sure would be nice!
@@joshgregersen5633 seriously! 🤦🏻♂️
Nice!
Appreciate the comment
I don’t think there’s a better tricked out sled than yours.
All I know is I am absolutely loving it! I’m sure I’ll find some other mods somewhere along the line and make some tweaks, but for now, it’s awesome!!
Thank you for the consistent quality! Respect 👍
Appreciate it! 👊
Hey I ordered the Arclab graph plate based on what I saw on your setup... Dumb question, but how did you know what size screws to use to mount it? Or are you supposed to use the screws that are on the handlebar where its mounted? Thank you!
Sweet! setup. What head unit do you use for the Livescope.
Thanks a bunch, Sam! I have the GPSmap 8610. Used to run the 106sv
Like your video question did you have to modify your 2 up seat to get the monster box on the seat, add on shows a storage compartment attached to the seat .
I did not have to modify the seat. I bought the base snowmobile and then ordered the two up as an add on later. Not sure if that makes a difference? Mine did not have a storage compartment
@@tjsguideservice Ok thanks.
very nice setup for $5000!!!!
The snowmobile itself is more expensive than that, but the mods certainly aren’t that much!
Which ram mount did you guys use for your phone??
Do you notice yours is pretty hard on gas? My 22 Voyageur 144 is really thirsty
I haven’t noticed a ton. My old Indy trail sucked some gas, but this one seems to do better than that, so it may not be a great comparison! 😂 I also haven’t put it though a ton yet because I got it last March!
@@tjsguideservice 👍
Do you run with the rods in the external rod holders? They don't bounce out?
Also, which model Voyageur sled is that?
I do actually! I have never had them bounce out. If im going long distances I put them in the rod case, but otherwise they are fine!
This is a 2023 model
Electroforge, Two Harbors, MN
Is that a fabricator? I think I have heard of that one before!
@@tjsguideservice Yes, builds the best ice fishing racks in the business. Veteran owned
@@ernieferguson9513 awesome! I’ll have to look into that one. Appreciate the insight! 👊
Heat that end pc with a heat gun and slowly bend it to conform with the seat.
Are you talking about the smart hub rail around the monster box?
@@tjsguideservice yes
@@LeeRiverGuy got it! Good idea! Do you think that it would make it more fragile and might break?
@@tjsguideservice do it slowly don’t force it.
@@LeeRiverGuy got it! May have to try it!
Is it pretty easy to wire in the helix 7?
Very easy depending on the snowmobile. Just ran it to my snowmobile battery and zip tied the wire out of the way
What size are your reals
The ones in this video are carbon XII 2000 for lake trout. Typically I’m running 1000 or 500.
@@tjsguideservice thanks for your reply
Your phone holder is mounted wrong, that’s why it’s not as secure as nicks.
Appreciate the insight! Do I need to open it up on the springs and put the phone in, or what am I doing wrong?
Hey TJ! Nice content. Dropped you an email.