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Offline Joe in T.C.

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Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« on: Jan 13, 2017, 04:49 PM »
I do metal art as a hobby.

So I thought I would combine that with ice fishing

The frame is 1.5" x 1.5" Aluminum and the rest is 304 Stainless

I have a harness, but I still need to get a long pull rope and a couple of bungees to strap on the shanty

I've never used a Smitty Sled before. But if it makes it as easy to pull my shanty as I've heard, I will be very pleased.

Good Luck All  :tipup:





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Offline beeverfishing

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #1 on: Jan 13, 2017, 04:53 PM »
Very nice !..  Bet you could sell those  :tipup: :tipup:

You will love it, saves a lot of work. 
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Offline FishDoc_1

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #2 on: Jan 13, 2017, 04:54 PM »
Very nice.
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Offline hays47

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #3 on: Jan 13, 2017, 04:55 PM »
That is sir is a beauty to behold. If it pulls as half as great as it looks. You will be well pleased.
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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #4 on: Jan 13, 2017, 05:05 PM »
that is awesome! how did you get the stripes on the sides of the perch and gill?
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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #5 on: Jan 13, 2017, 05:14 PM »
WOW, BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
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Offline Sprocket

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #6 on: Jan 13, 2017, 05:24 PM »
Love it - thanks for the share
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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #7 on: Jan 13, 2017, 05:25 PM »
Awesome...wish I was that talented
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Offline coldfish

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #8 on: Jan 13, 2017, 05:26 PM »
Very nice
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Offline rivereddy

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #9 on: Jan 13, 2017, 05:39 PM »
A hobby you say???  You are an artist.......

fish on,

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #10 on: Jan 13, 2017, 05:44 PM »
Cheers and Raves for JOE !!!

You da man.       :thumbsup: :clap: :bow:
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Offline Eddie Spaghetti

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #11 on: Jan 13, 2017, 06:06 PM »
Beautiful sled!
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Offline Fishing Buddy

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #12 on: Jan 13, 2017, 06:09 PM »
Very nice sled
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Offline winnisquam guy

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #13 on: Jan 13, 2017, 08:03 PM »
very nice sled sir
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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #14 on: Jan 13, 2017, 08:13 PM »
Me thinks you need to turn that hobby into a business sir!! ;)
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Offline WI Tiger

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #15 on: Jan 13, 2017, 08:15 PM »
That rocks!
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Offline Townie

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #16 on: Jan 14, 2017, 02:22 AM »
C'mon! You know that is a sweet piece o' art. Well done
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Offline fishinagain

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #17 on: Jan 14, 2017, 04:00 AM »
That's awesome!
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Offline omartruck

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #18 on: Jan 14, 2017, 07:19 AM »
very nice art work
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Offline river_scum

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #19 on: Jan 14, 2017, 07:54 AM »
thats killer man!   very nice job :clap:
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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #20 on: Jan 14, 2017, 10:52 AM »
WAY COOL!!!  awesome build. you've definitely raised the bar brother!!
hope it brings as much luck as it does style  :tipup: :tipup:
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Offline chevy rotbox

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #21 on: Jan 14, 2017, 01:04 PM »
wow very nice,i bet you could sell them,think about it :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Offline Fishalittle

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #22 on: Jan 14, 2017, 01:13 PM »
Very nice artistry
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Offline fishm_n

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #23 on: Jan 14, 2017, 08:14 PM »
Cool
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Offline Joe in T.C.

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #24 on: Jan 14, 2017, 08:32 PM »
WOW! Thanks for all the positive feed back! it is much appreciated!

I draw The fish on the computer from photos of actual fish to get the most realist look I can.
Then I have to convert the drawings into programs to be laser cut. The parts also have to be formed on a press brake.
Right now I think they would be too pricey to produce and sell, but I'm am working on some things that may not be.
I added a close up on the gill to see that the stripes are small scale shaped cuts.   

I got to use it tonight for the first time. the difference is amazing! it is so much easier to pull now.
If any one is still on the fence about how much a Smitty Sled helps, you need to get one tomorrow.
Luckily we can contact the original Smitty on this web site. He has plans and/or kits available.
The sooner you get a Smitty Sled, the sooner you can kick yourself for not having one years ago :)

Good Luck All :tipup:




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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #25 on: Jan 14, 2017, 08:38 PM »
Quote from: Joe in T.C. on Jan 14, 2017, 08:32 PM
WOW! Thanks for all the positive feed back! it is much appreciated! ........... 

Good Luck All :tipup:

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #26 on: Jan 14, 2017, 08:46 PM »
Awesome work on that Smitty..
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Offline crappie_eyes

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #27 on: Jan 14, 2017, 08:52 PM »
that's awesome!
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Offline Perch dude

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #28 on: Jan 14, 2017, 09:13 PM »
One of the coolest things I've seen in a long time.  Thanks for sharing.
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Offline scooter1112

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Re: Smitty Sled Art...Too Much?
« Reply #29 on: Jan 14, 2017, 09:41 PM »
Thats Awesome!
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