Author Topic: Homemade jigger totter replica (Read 13772 times)

Reel trouble · « **on:** Dec 18, 2012, 11:37 PM »

I liked the idea but wanted to make a few changes so i set out to build some. made a jig for the bends and a jig to hold in place why welding. First thing is i wanted some different way to anchor the pole to the cross bar and i didn't want to pinch on a wire to my cork handles. so I made a saddle the idea was to use o rings to secure the rod and they did work but at the end of the day with frozen fingers they were hard to remove $:-\$ . Second option was double sided Velcro at harbor freight 35 foot for 4.99. worked fantastic easy to remove and also secures a clip that will hold a paper plate or card for the days where there is a breeze so the pole auto jigs

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second thing i wanted round ends on the cross bar as to not snag on anything why reeling so i opted to weld on 1.25 washers and they worked pretty good. only took about 2 hours to bend and weld together 8
what do you guys think ? video link

Those of you who don't want to build your own get a hold of rob at http://jiggertotter.webs.com/ He is also on here and goes by the name icehogger84

muskyon46 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 11:45 PM »

looks good, i really like the card for "W" autojigging

Walleye Assassin · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 11:46 PM »

That's a great idea!! Let us know how it works for you!!

Icefisher40 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 12:19 AM »

Quote from: Walleye Assassin on Dec 18, 2012, 11:46 PM

That's a great idea!! Let us know how it works for you!!

X's 2!

maddogg · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 08:11 AM »

Couldn't you mount a piece of thin pvc tube to the cross bar and put your rod into that?

Utahman22 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 08:15 AM »

Very nice!!!

Moonman · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 08:23 AM »

That's awesome! Love the wind jigging option. Real creativity there. are you planning on removing everything (velcro), before reeling in the fish or just pulling up the rod with everything still attached?

Moonman.

Reel trouble · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 08:47 AM »

Thanks guys, I cant claim the idea for wind jigging as i read somewhere about people using a paper plate and a cloths pin. I could have used pvc tube but then i would have had to figure out how to mount the tube to the cross bar and then anchor the rod in it so it was solid. Nope you just pick it up and reel the fish in that's why i used a washer the traditional jigger totter just has a 45 degree bend at each end of the cross bar and its pretty close to the reel handle and with heavy gloves or coat there was a chance of a snag.

slipperybob · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 10:20 AM »

Nice work.

icebucketjohn · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 10:57 AM »

We got a GENIUS on the ice fellas! Nice Idea!

Reel trouble · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 06:25 PM »

Thanks guys but hardly im just trying to catch a few more fish. There was a little breeze blowing when i got home this afternoon so i had to try it out the ice was 25 miles away so i improvised. I pretty happy with the results of the test. here is a video It should be uploaded here in about an hour

Utahman22 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 20, 2012, 08:10 AM »

Very nice!!! looks great!

IDbasser · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 20, 2012, 02:11 PM »

I need 1or 5 of those

beeverfishing · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 20, 2012, 06:13 PM »

Reel trouble · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 20, 2012, 11:13 PM »

Idbasser The wind jigging option will work well with jigger totters also if you decide to go that route if you want to build your own your more than welcome to use my jigs to bend some up

IDbasser · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 20, 2012, 11:37 PM »

Quote from: Reel trouble on Dec 20, 2012, 11:13 PM

Idbasser The wind jigging option will work well with jigger totters also if you decide to go that route if you want to build your own your more than welcome to use my jigs to bend some up

Thanks, I might just have to do that when I have time.

muskiewrangler · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 20, 2012, 11:51 PM »

Looks alot more easier to set up than the actual thing.

Reel trouble · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 21, 2012, 08:40 AM »

They go together real easy and adjust so you can position your rod tip and balance at your preferred height according to what jig weight or bait, I have never seen the real one other than pics or used one but the idea and balance and design is a winner

Reel trouble · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 10:43 AM »

I added some surgical tubing to the holder last night it helps grip the pole and adds a layer of compression to help keep the Velcro tight. added up all of the materials and ended up being just a little over 3.50 per holder

wiskers · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 05, 2013, 12:09 PM »

these are nice ideas, but they look bulkey to carry around, meaning they need to fold up somhow

lexman2 · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 05, 2013, 12:16 PM »

I have the mr. jigger. its nice that you can take it apart for transporting. but yours still look pretty sweet. nice job!

Reel trouble · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 05, 2013, 07:32 PM »

Yea i guess they are a little, I just stack them up and put them on top of everything else in the sled. I have had some time to use them and i can tell you i would leave other things home if there wasn't room they simply work fantastic.

IDbasser · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 04:37 AM »

Was wishing I had made some the other day while fishing Magic. Soon we will be between hard and soft water and I will be looking for something to do.

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 04:42 AM »

Nice work!

WS

appleye · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 08:13 AM »

Very nice. I've used a Mr jigger which is close to this and it works great. I really like the wind vain. I have buddy that welds now we have a new project! Thanks for sharing!

Reel trouble · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 08:37 AM »

Quote from: IDbasser on Feb 06, 2013, 04:37 AM

Was wishing I had made some the other day while fishing Magic. Soon we will be between hard and soft water and I will be looking for something to do.

Oh dont say that im not quite ready to have the ice go away lol. They work fantastic at magic daughter was having a blast

Reel trouble · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 08:43 AM »

Quote from: lexman2 on Feb 05, 2013, 12:16 PM

I have the mr. jigger. its nice that you can take it apart for transporting. but yours still look pretty sweet. nice job!

I seen those in the store and they look like they would work pretty good

thank you

Quote from: Whopper Stopper on Feb 06, 2013, 04:42 AM

Nice work!

WS

Thanks

Quote from: appleye on Feb 06, 2013, 08:13 AM

Very nice. I've used a Mr jigger which is close to this and it works great. I really like the wind vain. I have buddy that welds now we have a new project! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks there really easy to make and the wind jigging is a plus when dead sticks just arnt working

IDbasser · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 05:01 PM »

nice video. Makes me want one all the more. I guess I will be making some. I think I will heading to Magic on Monday.

Reel trouble · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 11:20 PM »

Thanks i wont be using mine Monday if you want to give them a try your more than welcome

Reel trouble · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 21, 2013, 12:47 AM »

Daughter had to have her own this year and it had to be pink and black to match her new uglystik

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