Author Topic: "Almost" Lost Another One... lol (Read 2276 times)

NH Trout Fisherman · « **on:** Jan 06, 2014, 04:53 PM »

Cell phone that is

I've got a bad habit of losing or breaking cell phones... whether at work (commercial construction) or fishing, I go through at least one or two a year. Good thing for insurance

I do have an underwater and digital camera, but these days its easier/quicker for me to load pics from a cell phone. I was taking the video I posted below and you will notice where I almost lost another one! lol

As far as the fishing went, We had a pretty good day. My buddy Yvan and his wife are off to Florida for 2 months so this was his last ice trip with me for the season.
We got to the lake at sunrise and were set up shortly after. I also got to try a couple new toys I got for Christmas. A couple Jaw Jackers and the ice fishing conversion kit to my fish finder (Lowrance Elite 5). Both worked very well and the day produced 5 Rainbows for me between 16-18.5" Yvan struggled a bit and went 1 for 4. He said he didn't mind though because as of next week he will be fishing for two months in shorts.

Click on pic below to watch video

salmotrutta · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 05:11 PM »

Keith, Nice Bowies,how do you like the Jaw Jacker?

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 05:42 PM »

Quote from: salmotrutta on Jan 06, 2014, 05:11 PM

Keith, Nice Bowies,how do you like the Jaw Jacker?

Got a couple for Christmas Steve. They worked pretty well. Caught 3 on them and the other two on a tip up. I have a few home-made slammers I made a few years ago but the jack jackers fold up small and fit in a pack basket pretty easily. Always fun to try something different.

Dispy · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 05:45 PM »

Way to get it done. I hear ya on the cameras and phones, lost 5 last season

kl3377 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 05:51 PM »

Nice Bows and a great vid.

H82LUZ · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 05:52 PM »

Glad to see you got out with your buddy Keith. I know you have a busy schedule so I'm sure that meant a lot to both of you. Way to get it done out there. Beautiful fish as always!

Pat

Riverat · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 06:05 PM »

Nice Fish and video Kieth! Looks like a great day. I like that moan you made as the phone was slipping through your fingers, translated probably meant "Oh Crap"

Rando5512 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 06:15 PM »

Nice bows Keith! I picked myself up a Jaw Jacker too and love it!

deerme · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 06:20 PM »

Nice job! I've never heard of Jaw Jackers before. I like how they break down to the size of a large tip-up...

PapaAthona · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 06:22 PM »

Awesome thanks for sharing!

james · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 06:24 PM »

Nice Rainbows guys! I'm gonna have to try those jawjackers someday.

800stealth · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 06:45 PM »

Cool video

DovaIceFisha · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 06:51 PM »

Two nice catches in that video. Awesome video. I have been thinking of purchasing some jawjackers for about a month. Its nice to hear the approval.

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 07:06 PM »

Nice vid....thanks for sharing NHTF!

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 07:09 PM »

Cool video man.

UVandbeyond · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 07:16 PM »

Sweet video, sounds like a killer day!

Cub · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 08:19 PM »

Great video! A buddy of mine has a waterproof case that floats.. I will check it out next weekend

Guinea · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 08:26 PM »

Whew, that was close!

Nice fishies, guys! We've been waiting for your string of fish pictures. It's about dang time!

CA1492 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 08:52 PM »

Enjoyed the video.

Glad the fish are not making duck faces and snapping selfies with your phone.

Very sportsmanlike release of that fish!

Coffin Dodger · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 11:33 PM »

Great job Keith.
That's what I'm talking about on your perfect drag setting.

Nice quick release of a pretty bow.
Congrats to your buddy also.

coldsteel · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 05:51 AM »

sounds like a good day right there nicely done Keith

justatrout · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 07:00 AM »

Nice bow , glad you got out with Yvon . nice video thanks for sharing

AQUAASSASSIN · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 07:01 AM »

Solid day men!

meatandmetal · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 07:05 AM »

Great jobs guys. I've almost dumped the phone a few times down the hole on purpose. Yven 2 months in Florida brings us to March 7. I think this will not be your last ice fishing trip this year. Better practice while you are down there. Have fun.

sorelippin · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 07:31 AM »

way to get it done!

vtpike · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 10:55 AM »

Solid Video, great fish!

JRFlatlander · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 12:22 PM »

Nice job Keith

Nosaj · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 12:48 PM »

Cool video and quick release

Meatandmetal threatened blackmail pictures when I used the same technique to cut the line on a brookie I was releasing...something about getting way to close to my fish..... and I will not get into the rest since this is a family site

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 06:44 PM »

Quote from: Nosaj on Jan 07, 2014, 12:48 PM

Cool video and quick release

Meatandmetal threatened blackmail pictures when I used the same technique to cut the line on a brookie I was releasing...something about getting way to close to my fish..... and I will not get into the rest since this is a family site

Thanks for the comments guys.

Nosaj, That's funny about kissing the fish. Lol Yvan asked the same thing. I usually have a pair of needle nose or forceps on me but had let Yvan borrow them and they were on the other end of our set up.. so I just cut the line short when I couldn't get the hook out easily.

To the guys interested in the jaw jackers or similar slammer style set ups. They do help when it comes to the light lipped/ wary trout who hit/drop your bait. If they are set right... The rig goes off so quick and sets the hook that the fish doesn't have the chance to drop the bait.

BUT.... they don't work well on cold or windy days where the holes freeze up. Your line need to be free of any tension so that when the trigger sets the line will set. If your line is frozen in the hole either the rod won't trip or the fish will most likely break you off when your drag/line can't run. You also need to be aware that with a rod/reel you aren't dealing with squid/braid line... You've got your regular flouro or mono to bring in the fish and if the edges of the hole aren't clean or jagged they may break you off. A little experience and practice and they can be used to your advantage. Just my thoughts on them.

meatandmetal · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 08, 2014, 07:08 AM »

Quote from: NH Trout Fisherman on Jan 07, 2014, 06:44 PM

Nosaj, That's funny about kissing the fish. Lol Yvan asked the same thing. I usually have a pair of needle nose or forceps on me but had let Yvan borrow them and they were on the other end of our set up.. so I just cut the line short when I couldn't get the hook out easily.

So that's the secret. Have to show a little loving to the fish, then release it and let them tell their buddies about what happened above the ice.

I want to see you guys do that with a Pike.

Let the camera roll.

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Author Topic: "Almost" Lost Another One... lol (Read 2276 times)