Author Topic: Keeping holes open, great idea (Read 144552 times)

arcticat500 · « **Reply #180 on:** Jan 10, 2011, 12:31 AM »

Quote from: amcmullen on Jan 09, 2011, 02:02 PM

Genius! Keep the lid and replace after the thing cools. That thing would be easy to use and would keep the holes open when placed near the hole with the warmed water. Does it stay lit in windy weather?

I haven't tried it outside of the hut in the wind, but inside it is fantastic and weighs almost nothing! Just remember to do the first burn of a coffee can outside. The burning paint the first time will kill a man!

icemantwo · « **Reply #181 on:** Jan 12, 2011, 07:13 PM »

The best way to keep your hole open is to catch lots of fish

amcmullen · « **Reply #182 on:** Jan 12, 2011, 08:30 PM »

Quote from: icemantwo on Jan 12, 2011, 07:13 PM

The best way to keep your hole open is to catch lots of fish

HA! I'm an Ice Shanty 'Rookie" I'm just not that good yet. I need supplemental help keeping my holes open.

Darn Smiley guy doesn't have issues keeping his hole open

I'm just waiting for his bucket to fill up, he's gotta be close to his limit!

hounds · « **Reply #183 on:** Jan 20, 2011, 10:20 PM »

Last year i experimented with a water spitter i saw in a book, was a waste of time for me. Tried mineral oil what a mess, just easier to use your scoop every so often. Although the minnow aerator that started this thead sounds very good.

4x4elk · « **Reply #184 on:** Jan 23, 2011, 08:51 PM »

I did a test with my new fra-bill thermal tip ups with the small tackle box's, I put an activated hand warmer in it and left it over night with no one checking it. Now the temperature only got around 0 that night but there was less 1/4" of ice below the tip up! When I say no one was checking it I was on the ice with it all night sucked there were no flags on it but it allowed the test to go on for 12 hours!
Mack

IM-POUNDING- R -U · « **Reply #185 on:** Jan 23, 2011, 08:53 PM »

Tuna oil! you get a snack...the holes stay open....also attracts pike!

flyfisherman83 · « **Reply #186 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 10:54 PM »

interesting idea love it

amcmullen · « **Reply #187 on:** Nov 23, 2011, 05:37 PM »

Quote from: amcmullen on Jan 09, 2011, 02:02 PM

Genius! Keep the lid and replace after the thing cools. That thing would be easy to use and would keep the holes open when placed near the hole with the warmed water. Does it stay lit in windy weather?

...Ok not so 'genious'...at least not outside. The whipping flames find the fishing line way too much. I lost three good jigs one afternoon and was really po'd.

Easy way to keep the holes open...ice skimmer.

flyfisherman83 · « **Reply #188 on:** Nov 24, 2011, 12:12 AM »

skimmer...... simple solution

jethro · « **Reply #189 on:** Dec 01, 2011, 12:51 PM »

Put me in the skimmer/chisel group. If your holes are freezing up it means:

A. You aren't catching enough fish, so you need to move
B. You are not bait checking your traps often enough
C. It's too damn cold to be outside, so fish in the shanty

DeadSeaFisher · « **Reply #190 on:** Dec 01, 2011, 05:10 PM »

Docs got a point. I mean, its understandable in super cold weather and blowing snow. Winning a bet with the buddies insists you never have to clean your holes if you play it right..

mcsquinty · « **Reply #191 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 07:40 PM »

For overnight I put some snow in a bucket, blow up a balloon, shove the balloon in the hole and put the bucket over that. Works great.

PikeChaser · « **Reply #192 on:** Dec 01, 2014, 10:02 AM »

Alright, I know this thread started about 11 years ago, lol, but I have been searching all over the place for these little "battery powered wake makers about the size of a tuna can" that were discussed a few years ago in this thread, that you use for duck hunting, but can put into a hole below a tip-up to keep it from freezing up on really cold days. Does anybody know where you can buy these, and please post a direct link to it so I can buy a few myself?

Also, anybody else come out with any similar products, or any new things in the last few years since this thread was last visited?

Thanks!!

boss j · « **Reply #193 on:** Dec 01, 2014, 02:34 PM »

Quote from: Byron/PA on Mar 03, 2006, 11:54 AM

So, I started this thread on Nov 7th, 2003 Do I make it in the top 10 longest running thread.

ummm ITS STILL GOING.... lol

MatterOM · « **Reply #194 on:** Dec 20, 2014, 07:34 AM »

Quote from: PikeChaser on Dec 01, 2014, 10:02 AM

Alright, I know this thread started about 11 years ago, lol, but I have been searching all over the place for these little "battery powered wake makers about the size of a tuna can" that were discussed a few years ago in this thread, that you use for duck hunting, but can put into a hole below a tip-up to keep it from freezing up on really cold days. Does anybody know where you can buy these, and please post a direct link to it so I can buy a few myself?

Quiver Magnets.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lucky-Duck-H-O-Quiver-Magnet/707059.uts

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #195 on:** Dec 21, 2014, 06:27 PM »

Propylene glycol 4 bucks a gallon.......

JonPerry · « **Reply #196 on:** Dec 21, 2014, 07:41 PM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Dec 21, 2014, 06:27 PM

Propylene glycol 4 bucks a gallon.......

Not

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #197 on:** Dec 21, 2014, 10:05 PM »

Ok windshield washer fluid

Knife2sharp · « **Reply #198 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 05:44 PM »

Wow, I saw one of my old posts as a guest back in 2004. I was registered, but the site went through an update and everyone had to create a new account. Anyways, instead of windshield washer fluid, I heard of using booze, probably at least 80 proof and not sure how much. Another trick I read a long time ago, but never tested myself.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #199 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 03:59 PM »

Ice fishing really isn't worth dumping good booze down a hole other than a mouth!

Neil McCauley · « **Reply #200 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 11:17 PM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Jan 21, 2015, 03:59 PM

Ice fishing really isn't worth dumping good booze down a hole other than a mouth!

Try rubbing alcohol. Unless you drink that, too.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #201 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 10:32 AM »

as much of the alcohol is in gas......

esox_xtm · « **Reply #202 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 07:38 AM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Dec 21, 2014, 06:27 PM

Propylene glycol 4 bucks a gallon.......

Where are finding it for that price? I have other uses......

Funny stuff from a hazmat guy

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #203 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 02:02 PM »

That stuff is food grade. So safe for the env....

esox_xtm · « **Reply #204 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 02:37 PM »

@Mainehazmat: I just figured you were having some fun. Wound up looking at the Maine forum a few times and up in that neck of the woods seems most would stand you up in front of a firing squad for putting anything in the ice hole....... Believe me, I'm about the last one to step in that.

I'm familiar with PG. Started using it in my cigar humi. Now I have additional uses (no vaping for me

) and I really am curious..... $4 a gallon? I want some of that! Care to name the source?

Thanks!

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #205 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 07:39 PM »

Walmart!

NHHARDWATER · « **Reply #206 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 09:55 AM »

Quote from: billditrite on Aug 31, 2004, 04:36 AM

i woul bet the fish would smell the wd 40 this wont help your tip up hole this is for keeping your hole open overnights when you fish a hardshack and dont want to drill inside your fishhole and then you have to shovel it all out...check these airbags out www.airbags.com

My grandfather used to use WD-40 for a fish attractant. Sprayed it on his lures, and caught tons of fish (as I recall)

Pail Rider · « **Reply #207 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 10:14 AM »

Quote from: NHHARDWATER on Jan 28, 2015, 09:55 AM

My grandfather used to use WD-40 for a fish attractant. Sprayed it on his lures, and caught tons of fish (as I recall)

Get ready.....

mike182 · « **Reply #208 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 12:30 PM »

good idea

esox_xtm · « **Reply #209 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 05:13 PM »

Oh geeeez, here we goooo!

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Author Topic: Keeping holes open, great idea (Read 144552 times)