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Maine => Ice Fishing Maine => Topic started by: lion on Mar 16, 2011, 06:07 AM
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SO here is the finish product (right in time for ice out :-\) I'm very happy with the out come. These are a hybrid between Jack Traps, Heritage, and 40 Up Traps. I do have a question for Heritage guys.....have you ever felt the need to file the piece that hols the flag down a little bit? Seems like it takes a bit of force to actually release the flag. Just wondering if anyone else had this same issue.
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/lion5294/DSC00650.jpg)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/lion5294/DSC00644.jpg).
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/lion5294/DSC00651.jpg)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/lion5294/DSC00648.jpg)
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Looks good to me. Never had a problem with the release.
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ya i had to bend mine and make sure the spring is facing the release or it wont trip.somtimes it is off to the side i just turn the spring
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Those look nice!
But I don't see where you call them a mix-breed. They look like home-made cross brace Heritage, nothing else.
Heritage release, Heritage grease tube and rod, and generic (?) metal spool. If it's a Jack or 40-up spool, what you have is still a home-made Heritage.
Any old way,,, good job! :clap:
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traps look great and yes I have had to file my heritage traps slightly to make them trip smoother.
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i twisted the point up with pliers, catching percentage went way down when i got those traps until i fixed the release and its easier to twist the sping on the flag if you need more or less resistance. yes, fix the release, its lousy for light biting fish that spook
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Nice set of traps! Ive got to modify mine in the offseason as well. I like the heritage traps for the most part but the reel system is junk. They will all have thru-bolts holding the reels on for next season. Great job. :tipup:
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yes i filed all mine just a little , just that little point. Work alot better now. :)
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Those look great
I made 6 of my own Jack Trap style this winter. May make 6 Heritage Cross style this summer (time permitting).
Thanks for the inspiration. Here are my Jack Trap style:
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/vermonner/tipups/037.jpg)
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But I don't see where you call them a mix-breed. They look like home-made cross brace Heritage, nothing else.
Heritage release, Heritage grease tube and rod, and generic (?) metal spool. If it's a Jack or 40-up spool, what you have is still a home-made Heritage.
I have a Jack Trap Grease tube I had to modify, Heritage Flag set up, and a 40 Up reel assembly. There were things, speciically with Jack Traps and Heritage that I liked that I wanted to use...the 40 Up reeal was just a cost thing....but it seems like a mix breed to me....just sayin. ;D
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I'm glad to hear other people had the same thoughts with the trigger piece....guess I'll be doing a little filing tonight!
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Great Job!!!! I like your design.
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Those look great, hopefully they will increase productivity!!
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Nice job, the look great
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I have a Jack Trap Grease tube I had to modify, Heritage Flag set up, and a 40 Up reel assembly. There were things, speciically with Jack Traps and Heritage that I liked that I wanted to use...the 40 Up reeal was just a cost thing....but it seems like a mix breed to me....just sayin
Well mongrels usually make better pets so they say and so I've seen. So they should work fine for you once you get the trip where you want it.
Consider this if you haven't filed the trip mechanism yet. If you put a thin card or similar under the grease tube up near the release you will change the amount of force needed to push the flag off it's 'perch'. Also is you can increase the distance at the spool from the grease tube you'll increase the fulcrum leverage advantage. Either or both of these will make it trip lighter and if you ever want to use a big bait say, for Pike, you can return it to original if you get bait flags from it being too sensitive.
I think the Heritage grease tube's center line sits further away from the wood and this gives it a slight leverage advantage over a smaller diameter one that would sit closer. This is the way it is between my Thompson's and Moosehead's versus my Heritage traps. Rather than file it down and make it too sensitive for later use with big bait, I'd try to make it adjustable. Then you'd have the best of both worlds. I can understand removing any burrs or rough areas, but altering the actual curve in the release, you may want to approach with caution.
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Beautiful traps lion, good job.
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Nice traps guys! These are my latest creations. I made them for my kids earlier this winter. They are completely homemade.
(http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/wbfmgr/Dan/Mar2011002.jpg)
(http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/wbfmgr/Dan/Mar2011001.jpg)
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Nice traps guys! These are my latest creations. I made them for my kids earlier this winter. They are completely homemade.
Nice! You must have access to metal working tools? I really wanted to make some of my parts but I have nothing in terms of that stuff
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Very nice traps Lion, looks like mahogany? Almost too pretty to put to use.
Great looking traps in all the other posts also.
I really like homemade stuff. Here's a post of home made traps my neighbor made for me years ago.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=16039.msg133684#msg133684 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=16039.msg133684#msg133684)
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wow all these home made traps i love them all . some really nice nice work out there . I love fishingwith my home made traps its just like fishing with a fly that you tied yourself . It just adds a little satisfaction .
Out for trout I have seen that post in the past and love it everytime I see it . Those have to be the coolest traps ever .
Here are my traps i made . Mahogany uppers, rock maple crosses . I found somespring steal in mcmaster carr . Copper tubing grease tubes with trippers made from stainless steal welding rod . The spools I made at work from solid billet aluminum .
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1323a.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1366a.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1374.jpg)
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Nice work! I'm jealous.
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Lion. Great job they do look fishy... good luck with them.
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This is the trap I made in action I call it the Laker Taker. 48 '' Tall and over 7 feet high when flag up. all Plastic construction with herritage mechanics.
;D
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff452/sadchandler/IMG_0689.jpg)(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff452/sadchandler/Fishing%20pictures/IMG_0706.jpg)
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;D ;D
That would put a whole new take on the 'Unattended trap' issue if it went to court. Just drag one of those into the courtroom with you. I'm sure the judge would take one look and say, "Case Dismissed!" :woot: :woot:
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Here are my traps i made . Mahogany uppers, rock maple crosses . I found somespring steal in mcmaster carr . Copper tubing grease tubes with trippers made from stainless steal welding rod . The spools I made at work from solid billet aluminum .
I Love those reels man! How much are you charging for them? ;D
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This is the trap I made in action I call it the Laker Taker. 48 '' Tall and over 7 feet high when flag up. all Plastic construction with herritage mechanics.
;D
You could put a strobe on top and it could double as a lighthouse!
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Nice job- maybe you've found a side biz.
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Nice looking traps lion!
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Blaster -
I drool every time I see pics of those reels.
MD
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I drool every time I see pics of those reels.
MD
X2 ;D
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wow all these home made traps i love them all . some really nice nice work out there . I love fishingwith my home made traps its just like fishing with a fly that you tied yourself . It just adds a little satisfaction .
Out for trout I have seen that post in the past and love it everytime I see it . Those have to be the coolest traps ever .
Here are my traps i made . Mahogany uppers, rock maple crosses . I found somespring steal in mcmaster carr . Copper tubing grease tubes with trippers made from stainless steal welding rod . The spools I made at work from solid billet aluminum .
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1323a.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1366a.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1374.jpg)
How do they attach to the wooden upright?
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How do they attach to the wooden upright?
1/4 -20 bolt with lock nut
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1317a.jpg)
the x on the back are the trippers
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1320a.jpg)
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these just have to get a bump up. too well done. perfect way to stop the rocking on a heratige laker. most sweet home made reel.
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i'm not from maine but, the flag holder on the heratige laker needs modification no matter the fish you are after. i went after the spring holder with a set of wire cutters, file and sand paper. got them to trip with only the mildest of pressure = walleye. still not as sensitive as i'ld like but, usable under comon conditions. no pictures just read and apply
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I have to say those are the most beautiful reals I have ever seen! you guys are doing an awesome job! It's an awesome feeling catching fish on traps you made. I fish with a set my father made a few moons ago now. I have also made several sets for people over the years. Great Job! :tipup:
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those are nice reels...if I could find a machine shop around here that'd make 'em for me, I'd have a set of 5..or maybe 6...
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A salut to fine Yankee craftsmen.
I've given some thought to retrofiting a fly fishing reel to a trap.
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I've found that by twisting the spring on the flag I can get it to trip either really hard or really soft.
Gasblaster those are some mighty fine looking traps, you may need to get in on your on business and give jack traps, heritage a run for their money. ;D
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Nice work guys!!! Traps look better than store ones ;D Anyone welling to build me 2 of em ill pay cash :)
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i filed the release at the top where it comes to a point. i just rounded them off a little and it pulls much smoother and trips more easily.perch can trip it now compared to before it took suttin hard hitting to jerk it free
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1/4 -20 bolt with lock nut
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1317a.jpg)
the x on the back are the trippers
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/GasBlaster21/Picture1320a.jpg)
Those reels look amazing!
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my moms fiance is looking to get the hardware for the hearitage traps. anyone know where to get it?
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my moms fiance is looking to get the hardware for the hearitage traps. anyone know where to get it?
You can order it right from their website and I know Dag's had some in house when I was but my hardware
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You can order it right from their website and I know Dag's had some in house when I was but my hardware
ok thank you!
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nice looking traps ;D
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The next thing should be to get those reels anodized ! They have some nice colors and it makes for a better finish .
Warbonnett