My wife says....

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Who gives a rats ass what a guy from Michigan thinks about a New Hampshire fishery he knows nothing about just tune him out don't let him get to you. Joe you do what you have been doing for years we all understand and appreciate it I'm sure you have more knowledge in the end of your finger than he has period...... WE NEED ICE!!!

I’m just tuning out the BoyScout fetish

#MeToo 

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Or just stick to where you’re from b***h#8.

Can’t even have a debate with you because of your ignorance. It’s hilarious how you come up with ideas and solve problems here a thousand miles away when we already thought of it 100 times over but are trying to abide specific rules. You’re a real a wizard. A wizard Sleeve that is. Pound sand in Flint chief!

[AQUAASSASSIN]

  LOLOL, actually that is the first time I have ever used that line!  I challenge you to find where I've said it before, by copying it and posting it on this thread.  Please add the thread's title so "everyone" can find it!  Get your facts str8.

Pretty sure this is challenging someone to explain themself?

This guy! 

[800stealth]

Whatever man... Everyone else on this thread agrees with me. We all know the type of person you are....

[Nosaj]

How about that weather forecast!  Looks like good ice making weather and just in time!

[AQUAASSASSIN]

b***h#1

[lowaccord66]

Lets go Brandon!   

[DConICE]

I am not a well.man.. I dunno
. I'm greasing tubes, changing leaderss and tuning action.. what's wrong with me

Hey Joe,

First - this whole industry is built on us being excessive - and many an item is made to catch the fisherman and not fish... so have at it. Plus you make them all yourself, and since the making is as much of a hobby as the fishing, so why wouldn't you have plenty if you enjoy making them (it isn't like you'd only go fishing a limited number of times). 

Anyway, I was more curious about the traps you have with the smaller spools. I know you are a fan of 4" spools for easy/better triggering, do you have a specific reason you have smaller spools on some of your traps, or are they just legacy editions you have not upgraded to the larger spools?

Thanks for all the insights you always provide. My gear is in dreadful condition compared to yours and you have me looking into upgrades and replacements, and hopefully improved performance.

Hope to see you on the ice - which as has been stated, we desperately need!

[Roccus]

Hey Joe,

First - this whole industry is built on us being excessive - and many an item is made to catch the fisherman and not fish... so have at it. Plus you make them all yourself, and since the making is as much of a hobby as the fishing, so why wouldn't you have plenty if you enjoy making them (it isn't like you'd only go fishing a limited number of times). 

Anyway, I was more curious about the traps you have with the smaller spools. I know you are a fan of 4" spools for easy/better triggering, do you have a specific reason you have smaller spools on some of your traps, or are they just legacy editions you have not upgraded to the larger spools?

Thanks for all the insights you always provide. My gear is in dreadful condition compared to yours and you have me looking into upgrades and replacements, and hopefully improved performance.

Hope to see you on the ice - which as has been stated, we desperately need!

there is no comparison for the 4" , they trip and run very smooth.. most any commercial trap can be improved upon.. even some of the better builders have limitations because of cost.. , those things cost a lot already, I cant build them for less than $30 ( just materials) .. Steve H and I manipulated his new Rolands… maybe he'll post a picture, we swapped out the tin spools for heritage spools,I changed the trough bolt to stainless hardware and locked it in with a self locking nut,changed the nylon spacer so the tang hit the trip wire high and center, then put a self locking wing nut on to retain the spool, so the spool can turn with  no drag fut no slop either.. I then swapped out the stiff flag spring for a 26" Jack trap spring... adjusted the trigger post and now it's a fine rainbow trap.. trips very softly and easily.

those "toy" traps are for back packing remote areas or for those times when mother nature dumps 2' of snow on us, 4 of them weigh what one 30" one does.. I've refined the triggers as best possible but they are so light they  attempt to fly out of the hole ( not really but you know what I am talking about)  when they spring... they are fine if frozen in a little.. not good rainbow traps, fine for everything else, I toss them in a pack basket,chisel and snow shoes, bait bucket goes in a small jet sled   and I'm all set...
Un like one person, My wife actually is smart enough to know each set of traps is for.. again I was just being humorous.. she understands me.. and I dont say anything about the thousand BOOK LIBRARY SHE HAS..who cares about the buzzing fly..envy is a fickle mistress.. good thing I didn't take a picture of the 24 "Champlain specials" in the crate in my pop over..

Hey AA... she's locked up!

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Yes! Drove by to look at a job a hour ago! I’ll be there New years In my old faithful, if it’s not safe traveling for you yet you know where I’ll be! Won’t be any obese figure skaters fussing with shoehorns neither 

[Roccus]

Yes! Drove by to look at a job a hour ago! I’ll be there New years In my old faithful, if it’s not safe traveling for you yet you know where I’ll be! Won’t be any obese figure skaters fussing with shoehorns neither 

And the crazys on ice boats..I may take a ride sunday after new years...just because..I'm sure the brookie factory will be ready for a tank scrubber or 2,if they didn't get them all  open water.

I'll go check that other lake near bye that has the browns and bows in it..haven't fished that one in awile.. the locals defend that pretty good.

[DConICE]

Thanks Joe.... I figured you had a good reason - I was just curious what it was. 

Glad to hear your spot is locking up... have a great season!

[AQUAASSASSIN]

And the crazys on ice boats..I may take a ride sunday after new years...just because..I'm sure the brookie factory will be ready for a tank scrubber or 2,if they didn't get them all  open water.

I'll go check that other lake near bye that has the browns and bows in it..haven't fished that one in awile.. the locals defend that pretty good.

I’ll be in touch.

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Here’s to Auld Lang Syne, Lake X is prepared for the present.

[Steve H.]

Steve H and I manipulated his new Rolands… maybe he'll post a picture, we swapped out the tin spools for heritage spools,I changed the trough bolt to stainless hardware and locked it in with a self locking nut,changed the nylon spacer so the tang hit the trip wire high and center, then put a self locking wing nut on to retain the spool, so the spool can turn with  no drag fut no slop either.. I then swapped out the stiff flag spring for a 26" Jack trap spring... adjusted the trigger post and now it's a fine rainbow trap.. trips very softly and easily.

Absolutely Joe.  Should have had pics up same day.  Been slackin, focused on wrapping up work and other chores before the break.  I'll do my best to get some up tonight.  Can't thank you enough for the time and effort (not to mention hardware).  Really transformative, super fishy now for sure.

[800stealth]

Pretty sure this is challenging someone to explain themself?

This guy! 

Big win for snatch#8... He used "5 kids" instead of boy scouts, my mistake... Got the same familiar douchebag tone though...

Wowzer, just try to explain why "ANYONE" needs to take that many rods out onto the ice! Can't wait for your reasoning.  Unless of course, you take 5 kids with ya, I think your tilting towards overkill, lol.  But, to each his own, I'll stick with 2 or 3 and use these rod protectors I made for about $5.

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Either way, take the scenic route from school zones Sizzlechest#8

[800stealth]

lol

[zcm_82]

Either way, take the scenic route from school zones Sizzlechest#8

#murderedbywords 

[Pail Rider]

Either way, take the scenic route from school zones Sizzlechest#8

No words

[SirCranksalot]

Hey Joe,

First - this whole industry is built on us being excessive - and many an item is made to catch the fisherman and not fish... so have at it. Plus you make them all yourself, and since the making is as much of a hobby as the fishing, so why wouldn't you have plenty if you enjoy making them (it isn't like you'

Hell, yes. Making that stuff is at least 1/2 the fun. I have made various contraptions that I hardly ever use incl at least 2 'jaw jackers. Also made a wind powered jigger but ten realized that the fish I go for seems to bite when the bait/lure is sitting still as they do when it is being jigged. I was fun figuring out how to make something that worked though----different strokes for different folks, and so on and so on and scooby dooby do(feel free to fill in the next line! )

[Tony Thunder]

The guys picture is in his workshop/basement, not out on a pond all set up. Not excessive at all.

[jethro]

Or just stick to where you’re from b***h#8.

 A wizard Sleeve that is

LOLOLOLOLOL you made me spit my drink out