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Offline desperate fisher

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thermal hole covers
« on: Jan 27, 2009, 01:04 PM »
does anyone know where to get THC-1 thermal hole covers for tip ups have not been able to find thanks!
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Offline northern nightmare

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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #1 on: Jan 27, 2009, 01:28 PM »
go see big Ben at Dockside outdoors in colchester he can probably order them.
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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #2 on: Jan 28, 2009, 12:58 AM »
I ordered mine through sportsmans guide. I believe they are around 5 bucks each. I have never seen them local.
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Offline turkeyhunter1971

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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #3 on: Jan 28, 2009, 08:27 AM »
call big river bait tackle 802 482 3028 after 5 pm
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Offline Fish-On-VT

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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #4 on: Jan 28, 2009, 11:48 AM »
How good do these work? I've considered buying some, but didn't know if their were worth the investment or hassle of carry extra equipment.

Also, anyone tried making some? and are they better / cheaper then ones you buy?

~ Fish-on-VT
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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #5 on: Jan 28, 2009, 12:52 PM »
If It is cold and blowing snow, they are worth it. I have been out on -15 days and never had my holes freeze. When other guys are constantly fussing with there tilts, I just pick them up and check them. No chopping ice. You do need to make sure the cover is flat against the ice otherwises it won't work 100%. The real advantage is in shallow water. You can check a flag without having to chop ice and potentially scare the fish into dropping your bait. Just my thoughts but I have been using the same set for atleast 5 years now with no complaints.
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Offline fishstalker

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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #6 on: Jan 28, 2009, 01:26 PM »
I just fill in my holes with snow after i set my trap up. The snow keeps the holes from freezing any more than  a 1/2 inch.
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Offline twitted

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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #7 on: Jan 28, 2009, 01:34 PM »
another cheap and easy trick is to paint a couple ping pong balls black and toss three or four into your hole. tehy absorb enough heat to keep your hole from freezing. Try it.
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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #8 on: Jan 28, 2009, 02:53 PM »
Quote from: twitted on Jan 28, 2009, 01:34 PM
another cheap and easy trick is to paint a couple ping pong balls black and toss three or four into your hole. tehy absorb enough heat to keep your hole from freezing. Try it.

Only works during the day though!
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Offline desperate fisher

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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #9 on: Jan 28, 2009, 06:29 PM »
Quote from: Fish-On-VT on Jan 28, 2009, 11:48 AM
How good do these work? I've considered buying some, but didn't know if their were worth the investment or hassle of carry extra equipment.

Also, anyone tried making some? and are they better / cheaper then ones you buy?

~ Fish-on-VT
These really work great, I was surprised well worth the money, if you can find them!
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Re: thermal hole covers
« Reply #10 on: Jan 28, 2009, 07:17 PM »
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