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IceShanty Main => General Ice Fishing Chit Chat => Topic started by: Chris Raymond on Jan 13, 2005, 03:35 PM
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I don't know about the rest of you but I absolutely hate those little plastic or styrofoam cups that you get when you buy waxworms, mousies or some other sort of maggot. The tops are always getting lost or cracked or the container itself gets crushed. If that doesn't happen, then the tops invariably come off in my pockets and I have sawdust and grubs all over the place. I happened across something this season that works pretty well.
There's a brand of breath mint out there called Ice Breakers. While the mints are decent enough, the containers are wonderful for keeping grubs while you're out fishing. The bottoms is a small tin and the top is plastic but it has two flip, hinged style openings. They're a bit bigger around and shallower than a can of chew. I simply fill them up from a bulk box of grubs, toss them in my pocket and away I go. They work pretty well.
Just thought I would share.
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I don't know about the rest of you but I absolutely hate those little plastic or styrofoam cups that you get when you buy waxworms, mousies or some other sort of maggot. The tops are always getting lost or cracked or the container itself gets crushed. If that doesn't happen, then the tops invariably come off in my pockets and I have sawdust and grubs all over the place. I happened across something this season that works pretty well.
There's a brand of breath out there called Ice Breakers. While the mints are decent enough, the containers are wonderful for keeping grubs while you're out fishing. The bottoms is a small tin and the top is plastic but it has two flip, hinged style openings. They're a bit bigger around and shallower than a can of chew. I simply fill them up from a bulk box of grubs, toss them in my pocket and away I go. They work pretty well.
Just thought I would share.
Good idea. I use chewing tobacco containers. But Im sure mints taste better and cheaper. They also stack up pretty good.
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I use those stack jars there called. I carry a variety of grub type baits for tipping. You can screw the jars into each other and keep them in your coat pocket. I take a small drill bit ,and drill small holes into the sides as breathing holes. The stack jars are nice, because you can see what is what in the containers, and there inexpensive, and durable.
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Hey Chris
I use the same thing for maggots, fits in my front pocket.
Sturgeon
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I have found that the "Altoids" metal containers are perfect. Just rinse them out and punch a few holes in the top and bottom. A little pressure on one side opens the top without making a mess and it won't accidently open.
FTD
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I have found that the "Altoids" metal containers are perfect. Just rinse them out and punch a few holes in the top and bottom. A little pressure on one side opens the top without making a mess and it won't accidently open.
FTD
FTD: I used the same thing (Altoids metal container) for alot of years until now.......Lindy came out with a new product called the "Grub Getter" It has a built in divider that has holes in it. When you shake, the sawdust collects to one side, leaving most of the grubs on the other side. This makes it real easy to pick them out. I got it at Gander Mountain ($4.99). It works great (no more spikes and sawdust in my pocket!) ;D
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before you buy a grub getter,open it up and try the lid several times,i bought 2 and had to return them,the lids wont snap shut.when you do get a good one they work awsome.was told that alot were getting returned with this problem.been useing one for 23 days now with no problems,keeps spikes dry,not one dead spike since i started useing it.
stump
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Great ideas guys.....I have always used the old prescription bottles, they fit in my pocket nicely and don't pop open on their own.
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before you buy a grub getter,open it up and try the lid several times,i bought 2 and had to return them,the lids wont snap shut.when you do get a good one they work awsome.was told that alot were getting returned with this problem.been useing one for 23 days now with no problems,keeps spikes dry,not one dead spike since i started useing it.
stump
Stump: Same thing happened to me. I called Lindy and they sent me one free of charge. Worked great!
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Excellent idea! The larger opening is very convenient for grabbing bait through. Nice to keep the bait from freezing by having in your pocket too.
Posted in the invention string, http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=17919.msg150078#msg150078
Paul
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I have found that the "Altoids" metal containers are perfect. Just rinse them out and punch a few holes in the top and bottom. A little pressure on one side opens the top without making a mess and it won't accidently open.
FTD
Good idea. That is just what I was thinking as I started reading this thread. With three boys who all like their own brand of Altoids, I should have a couple of the tins around here somewhere.
I have also bought the 99 cent plastic compartment containers (from the dollar store) that they sell nuts and screws in. I have an assortment of hardware for home improvements "for free" and some jig, hook and lure boxes that fit nicely in the front jacket pocket.
-Reelcharacter
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like like the bigger plastic cylinders with flip tops, dont know what they are used for, but i also put my egg sacs for steelhead in them too.
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I just pour my Waxies into my front Carhart pockets and let them run around in there. They seem quite happy with the freedom and warmth and never complain. When fishing is slow and I'm munching on some peanut butter crackers (you know, the fluorescent orange ones) they just gobble up the crumbs that fall down to them, go figure.
Anyway, if you believe this ... I have some realestate for sale right there where my tip-ups are set!
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I just pour my Waxies into my front Carhart pockets and let them run around in there. They seem quite happy with the freedom and warmth and never complain. When fishing is slow and I'm munching on some peanut butter crackers (you know, the fluorescent orange ones) they just gobble up the crumbs that fall down to them, go figure.
Anyway, if you believe this ... I have some realestate for sale right there where my tip-ups are set!
That sounds like the one we told our wives about how we kept them little wiggly Mousies and Spikes from freezing before we put them on a hook. (We were young, and had a lot to learn about the married life back then) . . . They believed we did actually keep a few between cheek and gum at all times when ice fishing.
Took some time to get them to actually believe we were just pulling their leg. Took mine even longer before she would actually give me a kiss again. Needless to say I have learned a lot more about the married life since then . . . ;)
-Reelcharacter
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If you know any electricians ask them for their empty 3M electricical tape containers. I've been using them for over ten years without a problem. They are semi-clear, snap shut and all you have to do is drill a hole or two in the top.
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like like the bigger plastic cylinders with flip tops, dont know what they are used for, but i also put my egg sacs for steelhead in them too.
Those ones are of a lot higher quality than most of the other shops' tartar sauce containers. ;) (Sorry about the advertising, my bad :-\)
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try asperin containers, with the childproof caps they work great!
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I bought a box of altoid mints the other day just so i could have the container and thought i would try the mints. :oHoly cow those things are the worst things i ever paid for to put in my mouth. I hope the container works good.
Jim
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If you know any electricians ask them for their empty 3M electrical tape containers. I've been using them for over ten years without a problem. They are semi-clear, snap shut and all you have to do is drill a hole or two in the top.
Thats what we've been using for years. Virtually indestructible...unles s you run over it while playing hockey with said container... :wacko:
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I bought a box of altoid mints the other day just so i could have the container and thought i would try the mints. :oHoly cow those things are the worst things i ever paid for to put in my mouth. I hope the container works good.
Jim
Imagine doing a "double header" (two at once)???
There is quite a variation between the different flavors. (I know second hand. Have some boys here at home that like several of the flavors). You should have one box of each flavor (color), so you can color code the contents . . . :D
-Reelcharacter
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i like to use the MMs flip top containers they work well. ::)
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i like to use the MMs flip top containers they work well. ::)
Those are the same type thing that BigRed and I are talking about, very similar. ;)
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My wifes Tupperware rules for keeping spikes but she doesn't know that.
packerbacker
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I use a plastic chew can. Just wash it out and put them in there it dont break spill. Fits in pocket easily. But there are a lot of things that work well.
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i like to use the MMs flip top containers they work well. ::)
Kron,
Sorry, but am going to go wayyyyy off topic for a minute . . .
Tried to Google surf some, to find out what the flip top M&M containers looked like, have not seen them before. After several unsucessful tries went right to the M&M site. Still haven't seen what the container looks like. Found you can custom imprint M&M's with a "small" :) message.
For my graduating senior, I may do up a few for his party . . .
(Too sort of keep this on topic) You could send some to your favorite fishing partner . . .
"I catch" "More Fish"
"You are" "A keeper"
"What" "A Whopper"
You can see them at:
http://us.mms.com/us/about/products/mymms/
There could be some interesting possibilities . . . ::)
-Reelcharacter
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I just bought a grub getter. I noticed that it does not have any holes in the top. Is this OK or should I put a few in it?
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My wifes Tupperware rules for keeping spikes but she doesn't know that.
packerbacker
Same here. I use the small flat ones and she doesn't know that they are missing.
They fit flat in your pocket, never crack, they won't pop open when you drop em, and the flat ones give you a big enough opening to easily find your bait.(and they look like food when I keep them in the fridge)
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i forgot to add, the reason i like the flip-top mini m&m style containers is that with one hand i can get the container out of my pocket, pop it open, shake a couple out, close the container, and put it back in my pocket - again, all with one hand - when the bite is hot it is a HUGE timesaver for me.
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Bigred -
Same reason I like them. I can unhook the fish and bait the hook without ever taking my right hand off the jig. That, and the fact that I have a good excuse for eating m&m's.
kc17
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Bigred -
Same reason I like them. I can unhook the fish and bait the hook without ever taking my right hand off the jig. That, and the fact that I have a good excuse for eating m&m's.
kc17
Still want to see what these M&M containers look like . . .
Just have to remember when you are out on the ice, which pocket has the M&M's and which one the Spikes -
- a mouthfull of M&M's good, a mouthfull of Spikes . . . :sick:
-Reelcharacter
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here's what the containers i use look like, i get them empty at "fat nancy's" tackle shop in Pulaski, NY, and put my spikes in them (which i purchase in bulk)
(http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/049160.JPG)
the one on the left is the same size as a mini m&m container, the one on the right is a bit bigger.
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They're just a simple tube. About 3" long and about 1" in diameter with a simple little flip top with a plastic hinge. I've found them at Wallyworld (at the "impulse buy" section near the checkout) and most gas stations around here. I originally started using the same thing a couple years back when a friend of my dad's ran a milk truck. They use the same thing for sample containers. Got a bunch of them for free then, and thought they were great.
If you can't find them, PM me and I'll send you some. Of course, I'll have to lower the shipping weight by "removing" the m&m's first.
kc17
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Thanks Kero and BigRed,
I do have a couple of similar containers, that I got Spikes in a while ago from a bait shop. You never throw something like that away, some day you may think of another use for it . . .
Now, just have to remember where I put them :-\
-Reelcharacter
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just sitting around waiting for ice... read through some of inventions post...wax worm containers...I been using for the last few years... pill bottles from walgreens,any drug store...now days they never use your old container always give you new ones every month...drill a few holes in the lid...different size bottles....I prefer larger size..... ;)
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The only thing I found while using a leftover Skoal container was one day I wasn't paying attention and I started to grab a pinch.....the tobacco started moving....I had to look :o Luckily, I didn't get close to putting it in my mouth!
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:woot: :sick: :blink:
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i get them empty at "fat nancy's" tackle shop in Pulaski, NY, and put my spikes in them (which i purchase in bulk)
Does a Nancy really own that place? And is she fat? I think about that everytime I am going up 81! Never been in there!
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I use pill bottles for years, don't tell my insurance company, if they find out they may charge me another deductable. LOL. ;D ;D
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altoids container works well 2
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i get them empty at "fat nancy's" tackle shop in Pulaski, NY, and put my spikes in them (which i purchase in bulk)
Does a Nancy really own that place? And is she fat? I think about that everytime I am going up 81! Never been in there!
Fat Nancy is a Salmon not a person. As you enter the store she is hanging up right in front to greet you! ;)
Before the store got remodeled, they use to keep her outside.........that is until someone stole her! Fortunately, she was returned "anonymously" unharmed.
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didnt read all the posts here but has anyone said a grub getter yet?
they work awesome!
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thats a new form of catch n release
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i just purchased the grub getter and the only this is that its hard to keep the bait warm and active :tipup:
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has anyone purchased any bait from ebay, they seem to have great deals but how do you keep all that bait for the whole season
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i have found many other sites that sell live grubs go to ask Jeeves n search
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I got a half dozen of these on Ebay.'
Load 'em on the large side. Get 'em on the small side.
Seller was JLDiller
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/getdanet1/wormBox.jpg)
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I use the strikemaster Ice Pucks. Their insulated & small and I put spikes in the yellow one and waxworms in the red one.
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I use the strikemaster Ice Pucks. Their insulated & small and I put spikes in the yellow one and waxworms in the red one.
Agreed. Lids don't come off unless you want them to. Bait stays dry and won't freeze even on those unforgiving days.
dc
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I use the Bait pucks from strikemaster. They feel bulletproof so I think I will be using them forever. Keep something larger in the fridge and then transfer what you need for the day into the puck.
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The flat aspirin bottles are great,they fit flat in shirt pocket or in pants pocket,small lid opening let one bait out at a time.
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I use the strikemaster Ice Pucks. Their insulated & small and I put spikes in the yellow one and waxworms in the red one.
Same here only I put the spikes in the red one, and the waxworms in the yellow one.
Have you tried the large bait puck? I have two of the large bait pucks for storing bait in my basement fridge at home, then when I go ice fishing I transfer from the large storage bait pucks to the smaller bait pucks that I take fishing.
These things are durable to. Droped one and ran over it with the truck, and couldn't even tell it.
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Same here only I put the spikes in the red one, and the waxworms in the yellow one.
Have you tried the large bait puck? I have two of the large bait pucks for storing bait in my basement fridge at home, then when I go ice fishing I transfer from the large storage bait pucks to the smaller bait pucks that I take fishing.
These things are durable to. Droped one and ran over it with the truck, and couldn't even tell it.
Exactly what i do, minus the whole running it over with the truck thing! ;D
Cant go wrong with the SM bait pucks; solid product from a great company!
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I've shifted off the mint canisters I orignally posted about and have gone to Strikemasters as well myself. Have a couple of big ones for bulk storage and then a couple of the smaller ones for on the ice.
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I've tried a few different variations. One of the better "recycled" ones I use is the small plastic cups from Jack Link's jerkey chew. You just have to be careful when you're hot on the bite and dig in for a quick bit of jerkey...jerkey shouldn't squiggle in your mouth. :o One of my all time favorites, though, is the bait puck from Strikemaster. Well made, easy to use, and not too high priced.
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Go with the Strikemaster Bait Pucks.
-They come in packs of 2
-Have a foam insulated inside to keep the waxies warm.
-They are water proof.
-Screw on and off easy
-You cant crush them
-Cheap 6 bucks for two i think.
They can be found here http://www.strikemaster.com/store/icefish_accessories/bait_pucks.html (http://www.strikemaster.com/store/icefish_accessories/bait_pucks.html)
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LOL take and grab the wrong can for a dip and you will enjoy mousie grub chew!
Bend over the bait bucket and the bait will get a good whiff and jump at ya.
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Picked up the new Ice Troller Bait Puck Plus at Dicks for $7.99, I like the Dbl ended opening feature and the increased size, less refilling !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/baitpuck_pluslg.jpg)
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Good ol' Skoal can is what I've used for years. Maybe it's just cause they're so handy. I do hate pullin out a can and it's the wrong one though. Tough puttin tobacco on a hook. :)
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I go with the skoal myself.
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I tried the bait puck last year, I think I like them better than the pill bottles I have used in the past.Cost difference is a bummer tho
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yea...the bait puck is the way to go, if your buddy needs a waxy or 2 you can just throw the bait puck at him from 20 ft. away with no intentions of him catching it and everything will be fine. ;D
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I usually use a snuff can or bait pucks.I had a couple 3M tape containers that I used for bait but somehow they are full of jigs now.I also have a Lindy Grubgetter but one day while fishing in the rain the container was in my pocket and got waterlogged from rain running into a pocket.
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Bait pucks :thumbsup: Yellow - waxworms, Red - spikes/ mousies
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Good idea. Last year I started using chew containers. Two of my brothers dip so they are no cost to me. The ice breaker containers are a good idea because you can flip up a side instead of opening the whole thing though.
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I use an old pill bottle. One for spikes, and one for waxies.
Cheap and simple.
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small tupperware cont. here or 35mm film cont.
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I like the puck a lot!
WS
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I bought three bait pucks at dicks on clearance they work great. So much better the the plastic they come in.
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For what it's worth, in the eight years since I originally started this thread, I too have switched over to the bait pucks...not that I was dissatified with the mint cans. It just happened.
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Good ol' Skoal can is what I've used for years. Maybe it's just cause they're so handy. I do hate pullin out a can and it's the wrong one though. Tough puttin tobacco on a hook. :)
I'd rather try to bait a hook with my dip than try a dip of my bait!!!
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I have used a skoal can to carry spikes. But usually im fishing minnows but I like to have them on me for the what ifs.
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I use an Altoids Mint container, works pretty good. Chew containers or the jerky chew containers also work well. Might have to try the bait pucks out.
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Bait pucks yellow for waxes and red for red Maggie's
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I stole one of the wifes really small tupperware containers. ;D Works great!
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prescription bottles work for me, come in different sizes and best of all they are free.(sort of) so many products today come in great plastic container packaging, its not to hard to find something that will work for what your needs are. use your extra money on the bait.
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I picked up a "baitpuck plus" last weekend and gotta say thanks a bunch to all of ya and Chris for posting this in 05 and it getting brought back from the dead. Best thing since sliced bread and the $6 didn't hurt too bad; I usually spend more on bait.
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I got a wicked deal on a bait puck at the "end of the year sale" at a local sporting goods shop. I think I paid a couple bucks for it. I love it and it makes the wife feel a little better knowing the spikes won't get loose in the fridge, (trust me, BAD experience!!) :sick:
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Bait puck with a twist. used a grinder to make 2 slots on either side of the puck (it's insulated/2 thichkenesses, remember?). Used a knif to take alittle of the insulation out. Threaded a double-sided velcro strip through the slots long enough to wrap around my upper thigh. Now, I have a bait puck that rides on my upper thigh, never falls off my leg when I unscrew the lid to get a spike/waxie, and stays there when I walk from hole to hole.
BTW, the guys giving seminars at the fishing show last month were giving out some of the pucks.
Dave
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speciman jars with screwtop lids work real well; I prefer the unused ones! Also the larger Tupperware containers are great for minnows. It beats the large, heavier bait bucket and are more compact.
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That's a good idea.
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The bait pucks work great! pretty well crush proof and you don't have to worry about chew cans opening up in your pocket. I don;t know how many times i have filled up my pocket with waxies and sawdust!