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Offline Team Robinson

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Who builds their own stuff?
« on: Nov 23, 2012, 03:13 PM »
I have a dozen trap designs on the computer and darned if one didn't show up here  ;D
I should have moved a lot faster on the Jaw Jacker.... although I admit that their metal design is far superior to my wood frame design.
Just wondering if anyone else has ideas that they have built and are using or are thinking of building just for themselves.
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #1 on: Nov 23, 2012, 03:30 PM »
wow!

29 views and nobody can relate huh?.  :o
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #2 on: Nov 23, 2012, 03:36 PM »
If you look in the Equipment section you will find Sled Mods and Inventions.
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #3 on: Nov 23, 2012, 03:41 PM »
Here's a thread that shows a Jaw Jacker-type rig made out of PVC. And like lefty2053 said or do other searches...
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=181340.msg2311721#msg2311721
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #4 on: Nov 23, 2012, 03:46 PM »
I have seen a lot of stuff here for sure but there is always hope for even newer and crazier stuff ... right?  ;D

Thanks for those links  :)
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #5 on: Nov 23, 2012, 03:49 PM »
Quote from: bart on Nov 23, 2012, 03:41 PM
Here's a thread that shows a Jaw Jacker-type rig made out of PVC. And like lefty2053 said or do other searches...
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=181340.msg2311721#msg2311721




Thanks for the link again!. Sweet and simple  :)
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #6 on: Nov 23, 2012, 05:39 PM »
We make sleds using 2X6's and skis to pull our gear around.  It's not an ATV, but it's a super cheap and efficient way to pull your gear around.  I actually got the plans from a past post.
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #7 on: Nov 23, 2012, 06:07 PM »
I make some of my own jigs. I started a thread on it here.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=230557.0
It sure is a lot of fun for me.
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #8 on: Nov 23, 2012, 06:08 PM »
For me I do tip up rigs (any material and configuration - I like to experiment), anything in wire, hair, rubber, feathers or lead I can usually reproduce or improve on. I've gotten lots of great ideas here (that's what's held me) for sled/shack mods. I've got a few tip-up tricks I can share yet (when I have the time). Oh yeah, I build ice rods out of busted open water rods...........

Since I found this place I've come to believe that ice fishing folks are the most innovative people on the planet.............. There are some folks here that are thinking waaaay outside the box.

That said, it's incredibly difficult to make money on a good idea. As with most fishing stuff, there aren't many new ideas under the sun; just variations on the theme. A really good idea gets maybe a couple of years before some big company figures how to knock it off (even with a patent) and you're toast.

Best of luck to all of you with all your innovative ideas.......... Viva IceShanty.com!

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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #9 on: Nov 23, 2012, 06:26 PM »
I inject my own plastics ... and yup it's cool when ya catch something on what ya made.   :tipup:
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #10 on: Nov 23, 2012, 06:32 PM »
I try and make my own equipment to save money.... rod holders, tip-up, and recently made my own "wing" style handles for my one arm bandit (I'll be posting that in a week or so).
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #11 on: Nov 23, 2012, 06:49 PM »
I make my own plastics and ice rods.
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #12 on: Nov 23, 2012, 09:26 PM »
Quote from: Reel_Force on Nov 23, 2012, 06:26 PM
I inject my own plastics ... and yup it's cool when ya catch something on what ya made.   :tipup:


im not tryin to sound stupid but im soooo new to this and to make your own lures would be so interesting.....can you tell me how and what all i need to read n do to start to even try to make one.....i want to learn this sport so beeverfishing dont have to feel like he is takin a 5 yr old all the time(meaning me)....lol.....
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #13 on: Nov 23, 2012, 09:58 PM »
Quote from: beeverfishingscatch on Nov 23, 2012, 09:26 PM

im not tryin to sound stupid but im soooo new to this and to make your own lures would be so interesting.....can you tell me how and what all i need to read n do to start to even try to make one.....i want to learn this sport so beeverfishing dont have to feel like he is takin a 5 yr old all the time(meaning me)....lol.....

beeverfishingscatch - I'll send ya a PM with some contact info ...  @)
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #14 on: Nov 24, 2012, 01:04 AM »
if it can be thought of, i can/will/have build it...
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #15 on: Nov 24, 2012, 08:03 PM »
you mean theres guys that dont build there own stuff?
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #16 on: Nov 25, 2012, 01:50 PM »
Here's a few things I made.
Depthfinder box



Transducer float

Gaff

Spud

Hook setting rod holder

Tip-up
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #17 on: Nov 26, 2012, 07:39 AM »
Good Stuff!. Thanks for the input  :)
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #19 on: Nov 26, 2012, 09:38 AM »
i see a lot of tip up's but does any one make their own bottom finders or jigs?
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #20 on: Nov 26, 2012, 09:48 AM »
Quote from: KevinWI on Nov 26, 2012, 09:06 AM
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This is an excellent picture and obviously an effective design. If all my tools were not at work I would be building this one today  ;D
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #21 on: Nov 26, 2012, 11:58 AM »
Here is my Lip Ripper like Hounds. Saw his and had to make one. Works really good. Just fine tuned it this morning. Got some orange tpae from the neighbor to tie on the end of it.
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Re: Who builds their own stuff?
« Reply #22 on: Nov 26, 2012, 12:34 PM »
Quote from: bobzitt on Nov 26, 2012, 09:38 AM
i see a lot of tip up's but does any one make their own bottom finders or jigs?

Yes and yes.
You must have missed my post.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=230557.0
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