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Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« on: Dec 13, 2010, 08:29 PM »
Does anyone have any of these?  They are a box trap that has a small heater in them (ultra pure lamp oil) and the hole never freezes and keeps the 4  D batteries warm.  This unit jigs for 30 seconds and then shuts off for 30 seconds etc or you can have it jig consistantly.  I have a few of these from Craigslist and they are amazing.  Sometimes we fish places where dead bait is required and they out perform a regular trap by far.  Even with live bait they will out perform the other traps.  They are quick to set up and simply do their thing.  They are hard to find, as the man who made them stopped, but some guy in Wisconsin still has some who knows this guy.  They are expensive new around $90.00, but you can used as I did online.  People always come up to you and ask about them and want to look at them.  The reviews are mostly positive.  I just was wondering if anyone else owned these.  They are a lot of fun.
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #1 on: Dec 13, 2010, 08:38 PM »
My dad has one of these and its pretty awesome.  He likes it because he doesn't need to get too far away from the cooler as often because you don't have to tend it that much  ;D

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #2 on: Dec 13, 2010, 09:01 PM »
You should post a picture of one.

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #3 on: Dec 13, 2010, 09:08 PM »
Caveat Emptor et cum grano salis
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #4 on: Dec 13, 2010, 09:11 PM »
Thanks Noreaster.  I found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h1DMN41ya0

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #5 on: Dec 13, 2010, 10:09 PM »
Wow, now that is bizarre!!!  :blink:
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #6 on: Dec 14, 2010, 02:49 AM »
i used them on little bay denoc in michigan love love love them
yellow perch and crappie are King

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #7 on: Dec 14, 2010, 08:08 AM »
Taking it to whole nutha level! ;D
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #8 on: Dec 14, 2010, 08:19 AM »
Jiggin is an art and my hats off to guys who can pluck fish from a hole with a good old jig stick.

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #9 on: Dec 14, 2010, 08:49 AM »
where can u get one?

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #10 on: Dec 14, 2010, 10:00 AM »
Pretty neat!!! :thumbsup:  Would love to see one in action!!! :unsure:

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #11 on: Dec 14, 2010, 10:45 AM »
google them online with the word craigslist in it and one name should pop up.  I will take a look and get the guys number.  You won't be disappointed.  They are really amazing and work very well.  Minus 20 up to Moosehead and he holes never freeze.  My friend brings a cordless drill with a nut driver on it and winds up his line quickly with his drill. There is a nut on top of the T on the top of the trap which holds the spool inside. We disconnect the wire on the light to save batteries.  Four D batteries will get us through the season.  I have a set of 5 now and they are awesome.  Sometimes with the kids we get sick of the flags and just put a hook down the hole with no bait, as they are happy to snowmobile, play etc.
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #12 on: Dec 14, 2010, 10:49 AM »
The guy is from Appleton Wisconsin, but the posting from Craigslist was deleted on Nov 20, 2010.  There was still some out there from the man that invented them earlier this year.
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #13 on: Dec 14, 2010, 04:56 PM »
I've got one, a good friend gave it to me when he passed away.  I'll be using it this year.  Didn't have it in time to use it last year.  Its a real cool rig.

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #14 on: Dec 14, 2010, 05:25 PM »
If anyone finds them for sale online can you post it I checked out google and seems like they are all sold out. I would like to get one or two to see how they work.

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #15 on: Dec 14, 2010, 08:06 PM »
Try Maverick Manufacturing at 920-446-2703.  I think it may be some guy named J Sorcic.  They may have some or know the guy you could buy them from.  I remember speaking to them and they had some left last year.  You will really enjoy them.
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #16 on: Dec 15, 2010, 08:05 PM »
i would never buy one of those stupid things. there a pain in the azz to set up. there too big. and they catch too many fish. ;D

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #17 on: Dec 15, 2010, 08:15 PM »
Benson, I see you made it on.  Be Good.
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #18 on: Dec 16, 2010, 04:51 AM »
lol im here to terriorize this web site. lololololololol. :P

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #19 on: Dec 16, 2010, 04:56 AM »
hey l will take one of those rattle wheels. i should have pick it up when i was down there the other day.  :tipup:

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #20 on: Dec 16, 2010, 05:51 AM »
I havene seen one of those for a while now....the last one I saw was at Van Raymonds...about 5 yrs ago

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #21 on: Dec 17, 2010, 07:11 AM »
i think i know someone who has one or a few they aren't using. PM me and i will get in contact with them for you.

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #22 on: Dec 17, 2010, 05:39 PM »
I have 2 of these and they work great. We fish in -20 regulerly and with the little oil lamp holes dont freeze and all works great. I also got an extra oil lamp with each as they only last about 5 hours. I have used tea candles also with success and the batteries do last all season. They make a jigger for hard sides as well im going to check out this year..spendy but save your pennies and get one worth the money..


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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #23 on: Dec 17, 2010, 06:18 PM »
Are you Sarah Palin's friend?  Does she and Todd use these finicky fish factory box traps as well?
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #24 on: Dec 17, 2010, 06:46 PM »
wouldnt say friends but they do live on one of the lakes and we have fished in front of there place before. We know her sister molly better than we know her..


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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #25 on: Dec 17, 2010, 07:43 PM »
My wife bought me one two years ago and i love it. it works great on brookies. it will out fish everone. the only thing is it is big. you can pick one up at oldtown trading post in oldtown. he got a few more left. they go for 90.00. give him a call

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #26 on: Dec 17, 2010, 08:00 PM »
Excellent:   OLD TOWN TRADING POST HAS A FEW LEFT.  GO GET THEM AND CATCH SOME FISH.   YOU WILL LIKE THEM!!!!!!!
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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #27 on: Dec 18, 2010, 04:59 AM »
Ive got one, not a bad little toy...

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #28 on: Dec 20, 2010, 05:07 PM »
i would never buy one of those stupid things. there a pain in the azz to set up. there too big. and they catch too many fish. ;D

I couldn't agree more.
Just kidding. I bought two this year for the cold Maine Winter on Moosehead and other places up that way.

Looking forward to seeing you up that way this winter Benson.

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Re: Finicky Fish Factory Box Trap
« Reply #29 on: Dec 25, 2010, 07:57 AM »
thats a cool rig! thanks for posting!
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