Author Topic: Customizing the traps. (Read 1666 times)

Swampdonkey · « **on:** Dec 09, 2010, 03:05 PM »

Well I finally started a project I have been wanting to do for a few years now. Took my Heritage Lakers all apart and sanded down the wood. Stained the uprights in Minwax golden oak and the crossmembers in Minwax red oak. One more coat before bed then a coat of poly. Gonna put new Forrest green felt flags on em and paint the copper tube the forrest green as well. Once they are done I will post some pics. Think I am gonna make a bunch of traps this year.

jiml · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 09:07 AM »

Cool.....would like to see pix! I'm planning to modify my jet sled this weekend with my son. Trip to Lowes to get some PVC and plywood.....trying to make racks for teh tip ups and a stand for my camp stove and bait bucket. We'll see how it goes.

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 20, 2010, 09:45 PM »

Just put the last coat of poly on. Re assemble them tomorrow and hopefully catch some trout with em Wed.

Bigtrout131 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 20, 2010, 10:08 PM »

Waiting for the Pics? I bet they look sharp. My heritage lakers are due for an upgrade too!

Thumber · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 05:34 AM »

Here are 5 tip ups and 1 jig stick I made this fall, the wood is mahogany, the spools are brass that I found on the web

GraniteBass · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 07:04 AM »

Quote from: Thumber on Dec 21, 2010, 05:34 AM

Here are 5 tip ups and 1 jig stick I made this fall, the wood is mahogany, the spools are brass that I found on the web

Thumber, these are awesome. Where did you get the spools? Also, did you just hand-bend the wire-trigger thingies?

james · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 08:08 AM »

Very nice Ron ! those just might stop a snowmachine.

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 08:25 AM »

Beauties!

Nice craftsmanship. I have a favorite jig stick that is made of mahogany. Very old but not shaped like yours though but unique.

Thanks for posting up the pics.

JIGGIN.

deerme · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 09:05 AM »

thumber those are SWEET...great job!

GDominy12 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 09:12 AM »

those sound like they are going to be awsome traps.. my buddy stained his heritage lakers and they look great.. hope yours turn out well can't wait to see the pics!

Guinea · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 12:02 PM »

Thumber~ I've got a dumb question.
What is the purpose of the shape of that jig stick? Is it functional or just for looks?
It's cool looking, either way!

(I thought it might double as a boomerang if your buddy tries to get to a flag before ya~whap him off the head and get it right back.

)

Thumber · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 12:15 PM »

Quote from: Guinea on Dec 21, 2010, 12:02 PM

Thumber~ I've got a dumb question.
What is the purpose of the shape of that jig stick? Is it functional or just for looks?
It's cool looking, either way!

(I thought it might double as a boomerang if your buddy tries to get to a flag before ya~whap him off the head and get it right back. )

I made it by copying from the original one my Dad had, years back he used to make them and sell them to local bait shops. The curve lets you sit and jig right over the hole, its small enough to fit in your back pocket

Capt. Black · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 12:18 PM »

Thumber,
Those look awesome. Nice job putting them together. I have some that are similar.

Capt. Black

stompa13i · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 03:41 PM »

Those are great! Good luck with them!

tippin2back · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 04:45 PM »

i like em'...!!!.....also love that jig stick!!

Guinea · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 04:57 PM »

Quote from: tippin2back on Dec 21, 2010, 04:45 PM

i like em'...!!!.....also love that jig stick!!

thinking of wapping Bucky off the head?

Bigtrout131 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 06:15 PM »

Nice traps Ron! Makes me want to try to build my own

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 08:09 PM »

Those look great Thumber! I just finished mine but my phone wont send the pics to my Photobucket account I opened. I will keep trying.

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 05:55 PM »

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Pics didn't come out too good but here they are.

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 05:58 PM »

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 06:00 PM »

GraniteBass · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 06:49 PM »

Very nice Swampdonkey!

Thumber · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 06:53 PM »

Traps look great, will last for years, nice job Swampdonkey

NHIceFishin · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 07:14 PM »

Very nice, mine could use some sprucing up too

DasRottweiler · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 07:37 PM »

Nice job-look better than new. Always good to make/fix/recon yer own stuff. Why buy new when elbow grease and effort will do as well or better? They will last ya now SD.

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 07:43 PM »

Looking Good Tony, Nice Job

How's the shack coming?

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 07:53 PM »

Thanks Guys!
Picked up the trailer on monday to build the shack on. Hopin to start it right after christmas. Shouldnt take but a day or two. Post those pics next!

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