Author Topic: Vintage Ice Fishing Equipment (Read 34528 times)

Icecracka46 · « **Reply #90 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 06:54 PM »

Quote from: FishingNewEngland on Dec 07, 2009, 09:53 AM

I'm thinking of setting them up as some sort of display in the garage. They might even see a little ice time this season for S**** & Giggles.

Here is a set of tilts i rescued from being firewood! They were my late uncles whom i grew up fishing with. When i saw them i asked my cousin what are you doing with them? He said nothing, they're kindlin would you like one? I said NO!!!!!
CAN I HAVE ALL OF THEM?
These tilts mean alot to me and to acquire them was awesome! I have a complete set of 5 and i aslo want to make a display of them in my gameroom. Check em out.

This is the trip,the flag sits in this cradle

Sorry these pics don't show the tilts age very well
The craftsmaship on the tilts is pretty cool. Maybe you guys have seen or used a set like this?

1MOFISH · « **Reply #91 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 07:00 PM »

Quote from: FishingNewEngland on Dec 07, 2009, 09:53 AM

I'm thinking of setting them up as some sort of display in the garage. They might even see a little ice time this season for S**** & Giggles.

i got 5 oldtimers on ebay was mad at first but saw the years of woo hoo in them their in my game room although i dont believe in ghosts youd swear you can hear flaggggggggggggggggggg gggggggggggggggggggggg ggggggggggggggg!
mo

Ziffle · « **Reply #92 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 07:29 PM »

Old Cusk traps.

newbraintree · « **Reply #93 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 09:50 PM »

Quote from: flaggs on Dec 07, 2009, 08:35 AM

Definately! Very cool!

Hey, NewB... If we ever meet up on the ice and you want to give it up for a week or so, I can take that puppy home to my shop and I am sure, get it idleing like it where new!

Let me know!

Real nice buddy!

Flaggs!

Its been running good so far this year. I think that the ring on the piston may be worn, I may take you up on the offer though.

I pray that we get out on some ice soon!!!!

flaggs · « **Reply #94 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 08:11 AM »

Guys,

You gotta check out the Auger in this guys e-bay! It is the first time I have ever seen an auger that actually pulls a huge plug of ice (10") out of the ice! Wicked Pis(h)sa!

I'm VERY tempted, but have new tilts to buy from my buddy, the indian (hill guy, Mike Devilles)

http://shop.ebay.com/house_of_decoys/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340

Thanks for the pointer BogMan

Flaggs!

Dozindoug · « **Reply #95 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 08:57 PM »

Quote from: Imissedem on Mar 09, 2008, 07:35 PM

Come on now someone else out there must have some old gear to show off.Just located somemore old traps that used to be my grandfathers.Now i just gotta convince my brother to give 1 or 2 of them up.They should definately be in the 100 year old range/cant wait to snag em.I will be posting those pics also when i get them.So anyways lets see some more stuff guys/Hate to loose this posting.

SOMETHING ABOUT YOU AND ME & VW's that make's me SHIVER

OH YEAH THE LOVE BUG

DOUBLE-D · « **Reply #96 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 11:02 PM »

Found this old game law in my dads garage at the bottom of an old ice fishing box underneath some vintage ice tipups. DOUBLE-d

DOUBLE-D · « **Reply #97 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 11:04 PM »

Backside of game laws. Double-D

flaggs · « **Reply #98 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 08:25 AM »

d.d.d.dd.d.dd..dd Double-D!

Great to here from you! I hope all has been well. That doc is very cool! It's amazing how well preserved it is being in the bottom of a box all those years! That's framing material right there buddy!

We will definately be fishing together this year... I hope! I know 1 tourney you'll be at, Bass Masters!

Best regards,

Flaggs!

bostoned · « **Reply #99 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 02:34 PM »

So glad it's not 1933 anymore. From the looks of that Deer season in Mass was December 4 to December 9.

Wow, 6 whole days!

But then again the Sporting License only cost $3.25!

flaggs · « **Reply #100 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 02:50 PM »

It's actually a very cool document if you take the time to read it! One thing that stuck out to me was the phone numbers.... Mostly 4 digits but some as few as 2! 2 cans and a string

Flaggs!

DOUBLE-D · « **Reply #101 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 04:24 PM »

Been watching everyones post all season. Will definately hook up just waiting for the iceeeeeeeeeeeee! Double-D

Powow · « **Reply #102 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 08:12 PM »

roger, i wish i new how to post pictures. i was working on an elevator in an old warehouse in worcester and came across an old hand auger. it has a wooden T handle on it. i will have to get some new blades for it and let you try it out in vermont!!! mike

pikeking · « **Reply #103 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 08:24 PM »

You need to have a photo sharing place like photobucket. It's easy. There is a thread that will walk you through it.

mbs1957 · « **Reply #104 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 09:21 PM »

Awesome stuff jigging stick is a great idea

THE JIGGER · « **Reply #105 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 09:33 PM »

Quote from: Porter on Feb 25, 2008, 03:40 PM

Hey Roger,

I can't wait to start a "State of the Art" Ice Fishing Equipment post I can put my Salter scale, Artic Armor Suit, Nils auger, etc.

In all seriousness, I have MAJOR respect for passing those vintage items down from generation to generation. I'm the first generation ice fishing in my family. I will do my best to start a new tradition.... can you imagine Heritage Laker tip-ups being vintage one day! I can only imagine what the future equipment for ice fishing holds

Tight lines buddy!

- Porter

Hey Jeff
Aren't we related somehow. You can start passing it on while I'm still alive

FishingNewEngland · « **Reply #106 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 10:40 PM »

Quote from: indianhill on Dec 11, 2009, 08:12 PM

roger, i wish i new how to post pictures. i was working on an elevator in an old warehouse in worcester and came across an old hand auger. it has a wooden T handle on it. i will have to get some new blades for it and let you try it out in vermont!!! mike

Email them to me and I'll post 'em up for you.

onebadc20 · « **Reply #107 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 11:20 AM »

Came across these old rod/ reel combos. Sanded and stained the wooden handles, polished the brass reel, and cleaned them up a little and they look great. Anyone ever seen anything like this?

MUNICH · « **Reply #108 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 11:24 AM »

I've seen Old timers up in VT who still use them!

unoman · « **Reply #109 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 02:51 PM »

Check this out...picked it up a few years ago.....old 1930's/40's bait bucket.....complete with built in lamp to keep from freezing...havent tried it out but pretty cool antique...

Note oil lamp, complete with sightglass in side of bucket and vent holes everywhere

MUNICH · « **Reply #110 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 03:31 PM »

You can make shiner stew!

Ziffle · « **Reply #111 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 03:41 PM »

Unoman, that bait bucket is very cool. I love the old stuff.

unoman · « **Reply #112 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 04:39 PM »

Flaggs will love this one....

pooley · « **Reply #113 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 04:48 PM »

sweet stuff here! i have a t-handle auger i will get a pic of and post.

Stealth · « **Reply #114 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 09:27 AM »

Quote from: unoman on Dec 31, 2011, 02:51 PM

Check this out...picked it up a few years ago.....old 1930's/40's bait bucket.....complete with built in lamp to keep from freezing...havent tried it out but pretty cool antique...

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Note oil lamp, complete with sightglass in side of bucket and vent holes everywhere
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Amazing find. I love the lamp idea. Interesting concept, very practical.

JS · « **Reply #115 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 10:00 AM »

mint bucket.

highvoltagejigger · « **Reply #116 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 03:03 PM »

Quote from: flaggs on Mar 04, 2008, 03:24 PM

Here's one for ya!

In the initial post of this thread, at the very end, I talked about an old Zebco scale/tape. Now honestly, I do not know how long ago I got it or how old it is, all I CAN tell you is that I have had this for as long as I can remember. Could be pre-icefishing days \

Anyhow TODAY, I blew off the afternoon and went down to Quinsig with my neighbor to see if the bite was on. it Wasn't (Different story)

So I went to measure the ice and plunk went my Zebco! No bit of a lie, I stuck my arm down to my shoulder but it was GONE! S%^T !!!
In a sudden depressed state, I began to get my bearings on where I was (close to shore) so I could see if I could find it after the thaw. My neighbor, Bobby was like "Just drill out a few more holes and we'll see if we can hook it or get a rake or something".

Still in a depressed state, I begin comming to the conclusion that it may be gone for good. More depression begins setting in when Bobby says, "Hey, what about that big magnet I have at home?" and suddenly I stood tall with chest out, and said "That's IT! So he told me where it was in the house and I made my way back home (only 1 mile or so) and picked up the magnet.

On the drive back to the spot, I'm finding anything steel to 'test it' and it stuck to my hook puller in my pocket real good!

Confident, I untied my jig from the Jig stick and tied on the magnet. The suspense was KILLING ME! (you too? )
Drop the thing down and did a couple swirls... NOTHING! ....S&*T

Drop down the second time, jig off the bottom, and pulled it up slow and Voila! There it was hanging onto the magnet!

Now check out the photos, but be sure to read the ending!

Flaggs!

Here it is in all it's beauty! It is DEAD NUTS ON for weight as well!
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Top Shot - It only measures 2 1/4" tall by 1 1/2" Wide - A small little thing!
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OK,

So for most of you guys out there, this does not mean you bust into your BOSE 901's for the magnet! But, go into your Garage, and you know those old car speakers you were going to put into that 1966 Pontiac Tempest? Ya, I know you got a pair!
Grab the magnets off them and put them in your tackle Box or sled!!!! It was the absolute life saver! I already took a pair of speakers apart, I am GOOD_TO_GO!

I just learned the HARD WAY! story of my life!

Flaggs!Hey Flaggs, not to steal your post but some of the best magnets are actually much smaller and alot stronger are found in.......every old microwave oven. If you see one on the side of the road, stop and get it. A tip from a guy who was a communications officer in the navy told me this about 2 weeks ago.

pooley · « **Reply #117 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 12:55 PM »

my old t-handle auger. got it on a moving job about 15 years ago.

flaggs · « **Reply #118 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 09:51 AM »

Uno....

That's the cats ass right there! Wow! Love it... nice t-handle too! I didnt know you had that puppy! Holdin out on me ha... Wanta sell it

Flaggs!

Quote from: unoman on Dec 31, 2011, 02:51 PM

Check this out...picked it up a few years ago.....old 1930's/40's bait bucket.....complete with built in lamp to keep from freezing...havent tried it out but pretty cool antique...

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Note oil lamp, complete with sightglass in side of bucket and vent holes everywhere
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pikeking · « **Reply #119 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 12:33 PM »

Quote from: unoman on Feb 25, 2008, 07:50 PM

wow..a one handle auger from Jiffy...that qualifies!!!

That auger is known as the Leg Breaker. I know 2 guys that had their leg broken from one of those augers. Not safe when the ice gets thick. The blades grab as they break through the bottom and the auger jerks and WHAMMO!!!

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Author Topic: Vintage Ice Fishing Equipment (Read 34528 times)