Author Topic: Fish Trap lifting assistance (Read 2603 times)

wetline005 · « **on:** Jan 16, 2013, 04:46 PM »

So if your anything like me old, overweight, and out of shape you must have issues lifting your ice shelter by yourself. Well i do anyway. I have also had back issues. This idea just came to me a few days ago and it seems to work. The video was my first attempt at lifting and sliding the shelter into the back of my jeep. I since learned to use a little better form. Before this contraption i used to just grunt and lift, or set it up vertically, grab the bottom and lift. That way seemed to hurt worse. Please improve on this idea if you'd like.

Video of me in action. The second and third attempt was better. I adjusted the strap causing me to reach a little farther then i just kinda leaned back an the front lifted. I believe this weighs in around 75lbs. For someone reason i tried to blurr my face, but didn't work very well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2yqYnUeUOM

Gillfisher · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 05:20 PM »

Good idea!

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 05:21 PM »

You don't look that old and fat

Glad your system works for you. It looks pretty slick.

WS

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 05:38 PM »

Ummm... If you're going to go to the trouble of blurring out your face

, take the time to blur out your license plate.

wetline005 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 05:42 PM »

Quote from: wyoutdoors on Jan 16, 2013, 05:38 PM

Ummm... If you're going to go to the trouble of blurring out your face , take the time to blur out your license plate.

No biggie, nothing to hide. Just seen the blurr option on YouTube video manager and thought what the heck ill try it. Good call anyway.

fishinnut · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 07:13 PM »

Couldn't you just use the tow rodes to do the same thing? Add the pvc handle to the tow rope.

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 07:38 PM »

Quote from: fishinnut on Jan 16, 2013, 07:13 PM

Couldn't you just use the tow rodes to do the same thing? Add the pvc handle to the tow rope.

+1 If I have quite a bit in my ProTC, I'll lay the pull ropes over the top and lift it into the truck.

Clear_Ice · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 09:03 PM »

I like the idea! I am young and I still struggle to lift my nanook thermal in the back of a pickup by myself..

So I might be trying this asap!

Skipper · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 09:07 PM »

Looks like a winner to me...

Canadianiceguy · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 10:27 PM »

thats a dam good idea. i might have to try that out.

slammin slabs · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 10:34 PM »

Wow that is slick going to try that I have a set of wood ramps in my pickup I use for my snow blower and 4 wheeler but this looks slick thanks for sharing

harry · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 10:36 PM »

I've got a clam i use the rope, lay it over top pick the back in it goes no prob. To easy but if it works for you use it, tour still on the h2o and enjoying what you love.

wetline005 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 03:37 AM »

Quote from: fishinnut on Jan 16, 2013, 07:13 PM

Couldn't you just use the tow rodes to do the same thing? Add the pvc handle to the tow rope.

I suppose you could, but I was thinking because of the location of the holes it wouldn't balance as well.

masoneddie · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 03:50 AM »

Great idea and it works! Thanks for sharing.

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 09:37 AM »

Quote from: wetline005 on Jan 17, 2013, 03:37 AM

I suppose you could, but I was thinking because of the location of the holes it wouldn't balance as well.

Mine balances fine, what flip do you use?

wetline005 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 10:28 AM »

Quote from: wyoutdoors on Jan 17, 2013, 09:37 AM

Mine balances fine, what flip do you use?

Cool, I'm glad yours works out. I have Big Mouth. Pretty much same as the Scout.

dangle · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 03:52 PM »

WOW, nice idea. I will also be trying that with my nannook. thanx for the vidio.

wetline005 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 04:12 PM »

Quote from: dangle on Jan 17, 2013, 03:52 PM

WOW, nice idea. I will also be trying that with my nannook. thanx for the vidio.

Thanks to everyone. Let me know how it works out for you.

RussW · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 05:13 PM »

Buddy..... That is a good Idea. A Simple solution. I have done it with the tow ropes but having something separate that has a handle i can leave in my truck. Lifting a 2 man by yourself is a PIA anyway but with this i would be able to do it no problem. Nice job and thanks for sharing it with everyone.

stingerhook · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 05:39 PM »

top shelf,you gotta winner!!

4everIceFisher · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 05:48 PM »

Fantastic idea thanks for sharing.

DoctorPerch · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 06:32 PM »

Really like it as well. Certainly will try it. Thanks.

teamlund · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 09:05 PM »

Quote from: fishinnut on Jan 16, 2013, 07:13 PM

Couldn't you just use the tow rodes to do the same thing? Add the pvc handle to the tow rope.

I use the factory tow ropes to life mine onto the back of the atv. I am only 5 ft 6inches so lifting it to the back of a 700 kawasaki is a real feat. But using the tow rope the same way as the OP makes it much easier. I life mine onto my atv with a buddy heater, 20lb LP tank, a flasher, rod, tackle box, travel cover, radio, ect all in the shack. Not even sure of total weight but its up there.

stack · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 12:53 AM »

Wow. I'm going to make one. Thanks. It's not that they are all that heavy, just awkward.

1moslab · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 03:25 PM »

thats real cool dude way to go.

fishinnut · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 01:58 PM »

I tried using the tow ropes for my Clam Scout and they worked fine.

dangle · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 25, 2013, 06:35 AM »

I used your method useing just rope. worked great! I have a nanook, and was able to load it better in my Durango. thanx for the good idea.

neveruminda · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 23, 2013, 01:35 PM »

After a back injury I learned to lift more wisely. I don't use the PVC (good idea BTW), but for years I have been lifting the back and resting it on my thighs then using the tow rope to lift the nose

I like the ide of the PVC to widen the rope and balance the nose weight. Thx for the tip!

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