A specific vehicle for fishermen in winter is a snowmobile. Its use allows for a quick change of location, as well as the transport of a significant amount of a variety of fishing equipment. The indisputable advantages of this type of technology include ease of operation and simple maintenance.
Choosing a Snowmobile for Fishing
In the winter season, in the conditions of the fallen snow, it is quite difficult for fishermen to get to the coveted reservoir through the forest, overgrown bushes or fields. Serious help in this they can provide a snowmobile. On the river, chained with ice, it provides an opportunity to visit the most distant corners, which are inaccessible in the summer.
The classic snowmobile is the chassis, control system and cargo compartment. The movement of this type of transport is carried out by transmitting torque from the motor to the track system. Management is carried out using ski guides.
Snowmobiles are usually distinguished depending on their area of application. These are sports, utilitarian, tourist, mountain, children’s and mini-snowmobiles.
Utility Models
Experienced anglers are advised to use the so-called utilitarian models with optimal parameters. They have wide and long caterpillars. They have a high cross. This type is optimal for moving on virgin soil.
The utilitarian have a large lineup, which has a variety of characteristics. It is possible to choose options for carrying capacity, which makes it possible to apply sleds and other loads on skis (skids) in addition to a snowmobile.
This type is represented by two types of suspension, telescopic and lever. Their use is determined by the specifics of the ride and the terrain on which the snowmobiles will move.
However, products of this type have a relatively low speed. They also have significant dimensions, which can cause problems when moving through thickets and dense forests.
Recommended Snowmobile Performance Preferences
Before you buy a snowmobile, experts suggest an analysis of the available models. The parameters of snowmobiles are similar to conventional vehicles. However, they also have their own differences, which are determined by the conditions and features of operation.
It is recommended to pay attention to the following parameters:
- Typically, the volume of the snowmobile engine is from 170 to 930 cm 3 .. Recommended and optimal - within 500 cm 3 ;
- Snowmobiles, as noted earlier, have two types of suspension, telescopic and linkage. The first is distinguished by high reliability characteristics; it rarely breaks. The second type of suspension is a lever, it is more convenient when driving a snowmobile.
- Availability of seat transformation capabilities. As a rule, in modern snowmobiles, you can install additional seats for passengers or the trunk.
- The function of heating the seat and steering wheel. Such an option is desirable if the snowmobile is to be operated in prolonged movements when the air temperature is below zero.
- Design features of the windshield. These are usually high or low profile options. High profile designed to protect the driver from the wind. Low-profile windshield - for snowmobiles that require high speeds.
- The function of access of warm air to the ribbed steps in order to prevent icing.
- The ability to change tracks and skis from wide to narrow and vice versa.
- It is advisable to consider options for folding folding snowmobiles.
However, usually the main factor when choosing a snowmobile is its cost.
Selection of the snowmobile according to the parameters
Snowmobiles, as mentioned above, are different. However, for the fisherman, their choice is distinguished by its specificity, in which certain characteristics of this type of equipment can be safely neglected.
Weight. For sports models, this feature is important. In relation to a snowmobile, which has to work hard on an ice-bound reservoir, it is necessary to find out whether the fisherman will ride it on the first or last ice. In this case, the weight of the snowmobile will be of paramount importance, as thin ice can be very malleable with a significant load on it.
Power. The power characteristics of the snowmobile are important for sports cars. However, for a snowmobile that will be used by fishermen, this parameter is not relevant. He can perform tasks successfully and at low speed, with low engine power. Its main goal is to transport loaded sledges and fishermen.
Track Width If the snowmobile is to be operated only on the river covered with ice, then the width of the tracks is not important for him. However, if you have to move between water bodies, along snowy fields and forests, then this parameter goes into the category of critical.
Reliability. The reliability characteristics of a snowmobile for fishing should be taken seriously. The fisherman’s conditions on the river suggest that he needs to get to the place of fishing and get out of there. As a result of this, the technique should never let him down.
Profitability. Almost all modern engines that are used in snowmobiles have the same parameters in fuel consumption. It is only necessary to determine the power characteristics.
Mini snowmobiles
There is currently a large selection of mini snowmobiles on the market. This type of transport is considered the most suitable for winter fishing. Especially for those regions where there is a lot of snow, creating a high snow cover.
The advantage of mini-snowmobiles for fishing lies in the fact that to start their management does not require special training. Moreover, their cost is very affordable. Fishermen authoritatively declare that such vehicles can travel considerable distances in any snow.
The design of mini snowmobiles allows you to easily disassemble and reassemble them without much difficulty. They are freely placed unassembled in the trunk of a car. No registration required for standard snowmobiles.
The mini snowmobile for winter fishing is lightweight and small in size. One adult is able to easily get it out of the trunk of a car and load it back. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, when the snowmobile in the direction of travel falls into a depression, a hole, one person will freely rescue him from there.
Design features of mini snowmobiles
The mini-snowmobile is structurally composed of individual modules. They are easily mounted in one piece. And just as easily, he understands. This feature greatly simplifies the transportation process.
The modular design makes it possible to significantly save on repair work and maintenance.
The storage process of the mini-snowmobile is greatly simplified. In disassembled form, it is very compact, takes up little space, you do not need to look for any special rooms for it.
A mini snowmobile for fishing is capable of moving with one driver at a speed of up to 35 km per hour. Practice shows that such speed of movement is very convenient when moving on ice or snow. Moreover, it is optimal for a person to feel safe and confident.
Advantages of Mini Snowmobiles
The advantages of mini snowmobiles include the following:
- They have a sufficiently large trunk under the seat, allowing you to transport the necessary fishing gear.
-Mini snowmobiles for fishing are equipped with durable metal skis. They are reliable and stable. Replacing them in the event of a breakdown is not difficult.
- The positive qualities of the mini-snowmobile also include the fact that they are able to move at a speed of about 20 km per hour, if two people are placed on the seat.
Disadvantages of Mini Snowmobiles
However, snowmobiles of this type also have drawbacks that must be known and remembered in order to foresee all possible negative situations, namely:
- Mini snowmobiles are not very capacious fuel tank. If you have to travel long distances, the driver needs to take care of the transportation of additional fuel tanks.
- Despite the fact that the standard mini-snowmobiles for fishing are designed for two passengers, the ride process is not comfortable. This affects when you have to travel long enough distances.
- The legs of the driver and passenger of the mini-snowmobile are not protected in any way, so care must be taken when moving through the undergrowth.
Snowmobiles for fishing and hunting
Standard snowmobiles of Russian assembly, which include Irbis, Stealth, Taiga, Buran, are much cheaper compared to their foreign counterparts. Their price starts from 200 thousand rubles. The most expensive of this series are the Stealth model snowmobiles. Depending on the configuration, their cost varies in the range from 300 to 500 thousand rubles.
The cost of mini-snowmobiles is in direct proportion to their characteristics, the manufacturer, as well as the functional purpose. Typically, the price ranges from 60 thousand to 150 thousand rubles.
The best mini-snowmobiles for fishing in the mini category are: “Burlak”, “Blizzard”, Snow Fly, “Husky”, “Fish”.
The cost of snowmobiles of foreign manufacturers is much higher. However, their quality is quite high. The most popular models: Canadian Bombardier; Yamaha Motor Corporation from Japan; Italian Alpina Snowmobiles; American Polaris Industries. The cost of these machines is from 750 to 900 thousand rubles.
There are also BRP models on the market - LYNX and Ski-Doo snowmobiles. Their price is from 900 thousand rubles to one and a half million.