Dutch01

I forgot! Too late now

Please don't put spoilers in the subject line

That was a great game, the place absolutely erupted when we scored the winner.

It's unfortunate that tickets are so expensive though. At $300 a seat there's no way I could have taken my Son to the game if I didn't score free tix. Well, maybe in the nosebleeds....

One word: Stromboli

Heated in foil over the hut heater.

 

How is that for water retention? I was between that and PP.

 

The guy at BassPro just said he uses straight mono (trilene sensation) on all his ice fishing rods to avoid line freezeup all together.

I use Trilene Sensation for just about everything, it's good line.

 

That's why the "bug" is so popular on Simcoe. But really Brian anything shiny and small enough for them to swallow will catch herring. They gotta be the dumbest fish in fresh water

They drive me nuts when I'm drop shotting perch and I reel up into a school of herring, and they bite the drop shot weight and not the hook!!!

Great job Dutch,I built mine I think two year ago now. Not a flinch,be careful on clear ice,she'll run into the back of you or try to head south lol. Amazing difference in snow.

I was actually wondering about how it would work on the ice. I thought maybe ice would be hard on the skis, hadn't thought about it rear ending me!

From one smitty builder to another, good first time

 

 

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You have alot of tip. One thing I have seen happen when guys have that much tip sticking out and weight, they seem to snap when you go over an obstical, More when your trying to get on the ice. So if you have a foot or two drop, the tips will hit first and theres where you will snap the tips of the skis. Just remember to take the load off the front when doing so. Keep the ski tips up til your on solid flat.

Good to know, I'll make sure to let 'er down gently so to speak. Thanks.

What can I say - I overbuild everything!

Count me in if there's ice.

So is this going to turn into a G2G on the ice????

Lookin' good, D01.

 

I'm planning on building 1 myself.

 

Suggestions for #2---(1)move the supports closer to the rear so the tips of the skis can flex more to ride on the snow. (2)lighten the weight a bit by using smaller X beams. I'm considering using old hockey stick handles for mine. Your load may be bulky but not very heavy, apart from the gas auger.

Good ideas thanks. I used 2x6 for crossers so I could use 4 anchor pins per crosser. I actually do put a fair bit of weight in them. The list above doesn't include rods, tackle, BEER, or the two five gallon pails of minnows!

I like the idea of hockey sticks for a light run and gun sled though, I might just build one of those too!

It's fairly sturdy with a static load, I'm 220 and it holds my weight standing still. I have a few ideas to modify it if necessary after I test it out on the ice. The main reason there's no brace now is the crossers are removable.

Dara, I'm pulling it by hand so the Pelican sleds build up a wedge of snow and take a lot of effort. Now that it's on skis it *should* pull with minimal effort.

John, we got lucky and got those skis free so I wasn't complaining about the brand. Funny story though, one of them still had a binding on it and after an hour we gave up trying to remove it. Went to the ski shop and they removed it for me n/c. They had a good laugh though, they took pictures and sent them to the binding company asking to submit it for a warranty claim!

This has been a fun way to help the time pass while waiting for ice.

We bring a LOT of gear on the ice, especially for out of shape middle aged walkers. So this year I decided no more, I'm building a Smitty. Well, actually two Smitties. I told you we bring a lot didn't I? Just off the top of my head:

2 Pelican 60 sleds

2 popup shelters

2 heaters

Gas auger

Manual auger

Foam floor panels

Chairs

Shovel

Spud

Minnow buckets

Fish finder

And the list goes on....

So I'm almost done Smitty1. I'm totally not handy, so I'm actually pretty happy with it I have to say.

Here's a few pics:

I'll post an update when I get some more done. I sure hope after all this effort it pulls nice on the ice....

I've never had that feeling there, you must look shady or something ?

psssst heard they will re open the Markham store only, building a new building which they will own instead of leasing the buildings they are now in, heard from a source within the organiization

This would be good news to me too.

I have a rapala sherpa m3 and so far it's been great.

I'm not gonna lie, I laughed pretty damn hard at that

and here I am thinking of putting the boat in scugog in a week or so

Based on the two week forecast you're probably still good to go.

For those of you who are dying for ice, here's a little taste. Today in Port:

It's early and it's just a tease but what the hell.....

Posted this earlier but it got lost pretty quick.

Tribe back with a vengeance. The whole album is great....

Tribe is back for one last ride and it's a good one. I'm digging the whole album, here's a sample:

There's an Eskimo Shark in Richmond Hill that's marked down from 599 to 389

Same one in Maple (AISLE w/o), 299$

There's still a few deals to be had

Stranger things....holy crepe this show rules

It's a great show! So glad they signed for a second season.

Right now nothing is catching my interest more than Westworld. Straight awesomeness.

to further add to the deals, the fam just grabbed an 8 inch jiffy 4 stroke auger for the cottage for 316.

 

not too shabby at all canadian tire, not too shabby.

Good stuff! I used a manual auger once. Once. Then ice went and got my gas auger. Never go back....