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Thanks Digs. Sad, but that's the way of it. I never had much trouble catching bait around here. Last year, I got permission to trap a spot that had very easy access and more bait than I've ever seen before. This time of year, 3 or 4 traps would produce all my 70 gallon tank would hold and all I'd need for a season. Those tip ups sound very special, Joe. 1500' of line, that's probably enough so even I couldn't get spooled by the time I got to them. "Snow leopard special"? Is that the name of the traps you described or does it have a special meaning? I have a couple friends who were marines in Nam. They were a special breed.Hope your striper season was a good one.
Good to see life around the shanty again.. Didn't get in a lot of open water fishing this year, but I did make a ton of progress on Pop's truck. 250 hours later and she's full modern rig under classic sheet metal and ready to tow the Nitro reliably next season with a 412" LSX and 4L80e overdrive under hood, fully upgraded suspension, 4 wheel discs and lots of other goodies that weren't even a thought in 1979. She went on the dyno last week and put a healthy 486 hp and 465 foot pounds to the rollers and an added bonus was getting 15 mpg on the way home, last time she was on the road 5 or 6 mpg was the norm. Definitely good to have the old girl back on the road and some free time for fishing again... Probably get the bayrunner out of storage this weekend and make sure everything is ready, the wheeler is a year round thing so its always up to play and the sled got serviced in the spring so a good wash job is all that should need.CD, sorry to hear that ice travel is getting difficult but I hope you'll stick around the shanty to keep laying down the wealth of fishing knowledge you've gained over the years.Roccus, the recipient of some of your custom traps is in for a real treat, hopefully we'll get some pics of the finished product...I don't see any posts from Frank yet... Did he already get banned before the season even started?? LOLHere's to good luck and a safe season for everyone, really looking forward to it this year.
Sounds like you been busy, nice build..We all need to get together and get CD onto the ice once we can use motorized transportation. .we need to take care of our own here.
PG has already offered me a ride in his side by side a couple times for this season. Hoping to get out with the "three stooges" for our annual trip. We'll see?
CD did my last softwater last week. Get your gear ready we will definitely be doing our annual trip don't forget the 4th stooge "Cal".
Check out the hunting forum - he already on a roll!
Stealth those late 70’s early 80’s Chevy and GMCs are classic trucks ....miss those old body styles...sounds like it was a great summer project ! CD I have no doubts that we’ll be cruising around doing some fishing...it would be fun to get a small group together I’d be up for that....Rifle season starts up next weekend in Maine for me.... it was 28 this morning and lake the was in a blanket of fog...good site to see and good to see the forum ramping back up
THE SHANTY IS ALIVE! It is very nice to see all of the familiar names on here once again! I myself have been in the woods working to fill the freezer and so far its been a great bird and deer season. Should have had a 9 pointer as well, I missed one tiny branch in my shooting lane, and it was enough to deflect the arrow low and in the dirt. .. he has not returned since.. he's probably in Rhode Island now. . just does and a skipper as well as coyotes on the camera. Joe - Glad you had a great bass and bug season and nice to know you put some meat in the freezer! Keep at it! Hopefully we can connect this season and I will bring up some grub and gifts!Wayne - If it all works out maybe we can get some jigging done this year, I will drive up north. I know you were all about it last year. CD & AA - Nice to see you guys around as well! Frank - he is definitely the most passionate deer hunter I know. I have been chatting with him all season and just as expected, a great dude! Digs - are you still chasing those trout? 2019/2020 season is about to start and I am looking forward to it! This year, my little guy will joining me on select adventures! I will be poking around here more often now! These cooler temps are a fresh breath of bugless air!
THE SHANTY IS ALIVE! It is very nice to see all of the familiar names on here once again! I myself have been in the woods working to fill the freezer and so far its been a great bird and deer season. Joe - Glad you had a great bass and bug season and nice to know you put some meat in the freezer! Keep at it! Hopefully we can connect this season and I will bring up some grub and gifts!Wayne - If it all works out maybe we can get some jigging done this year, I will drive up north. I know you were all about it last year. CD & AA - Nice to see you guys around as well! Frank - he is definitely the most passionate deer hunter I know. I have been chatting with him all season and just as expected, a great dude! Digs - are you still chasing those trout? 2019/2020 season is about to start and I am looking forward to it! This year, my little guy will joining me on select adventures! I will be poking around here more often now! These cooler temps are a fresh breath of bugless air!
My last time out was the day before Halloween. Hung up the spin and fly stuff. My ice gear is ready. I'm building a third hardside shack with a buddy and waiting for ice. I've also been trying some bucktails
Beautiful fish Digs! Joe, that is unfortunate about the 9 pointer but at least you still have some meat in there. I took this guy down on Saturday opening day. This will keep the family fed until next season but 1 more would be great.
Sneak peek, still lots of work to do, to seal, primer and finish,the tip ups with the American flag, have all parts manufactured by me ( excluding flag and spool)..I've been taking camera pictures of every step, and will post a tutorial at project completionI put measured shots on the 1500' spools, in all actuality, they only comfortably hold 700' of 36lb waxed line..I've been using these spools a few years, but this is the first time I've measured the line and also used a line the same diameter through outI did a cost analysis on my build, including quality stainless aluminum and ash lumber marine sealet, primer and 2 part polyurethane paint, each tip up costs me $34.80 each and takes about 3 hours each to build ..start to finish. .nice project, but not cheap..
Those traps look great well done!!
Hey, Wayne.The higher filet tables are a huge plus for the back!The one you linked to looks like it may have stability issues?Get a hold of me if you want, I have one that's home made, rugged and looking for a new home.
Richard. Good to see you today. I will make good use of the filet table top you donated to me. Thanks for attaching the PT backers for the mounts. I will post a picture once its all set up. Looking forward to putting it to use real soon. Saw lots of skim coat ice today on various smaller water bodies. Won't be long now.
When you put those long legs under it, it will go good with your electric knife.... and save your back.
We must save the Back!
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