holdfast Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 As a kid I used to enjoy Taps Tips in one of the Yankee Magazines. I would like to see a thread where we have picked up tips that work so we all can learn and use. I will start with a few that have worked for me - Boil Patatoes and use the water to shine your spoons and spinners - if you have a coil that came off your spinning reel prematurely tighten the drag and pull it till it untangles or take the spool off and flip it then pull the line out -nail polish and thread for guide wrappings -Twisted spinning line, troll with nothing on it till it settles -Tie a long rope between (vehical and boat) then free launch ( by yourself) -Test drag using the rod -red lenses to catch nite crawlers -for portageing and fishing carry a netted (Laundry) bag (with a rock its an instant anchor) -Garbage bag inside packs to keep clothes dry. Keep wood dry. Pail and bag its a sh##tter. - cheap tarp over tent extra dry precaution any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason05 Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) A hot water bottle tossed in your sleeping bag 1/2 an hour before bed will keep you toasty on a cool night until you fall asleep. Of course you'll have to boil some water over the fire at night (dark) so be careful. I've posted this before but you can turn your canoe into a mean trolling vessel aka 'meat boat' quite easily. First get 2 arc welding rods and bend 'em into a U shape. Duct tape (red green style) one U to the inside of the gunnel wall and the other to the opposite side 1 to 2 feet in front of your seated position. Insert rod in U's perpindicular to canoe (9-10 foot rod is ideal). Let out line. Wait. Fish on! Corn Nug Edited January 8, 2007 by Corn Nug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 The most important one...don't forget to put the roll of TP in the boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I think I smell a new colum for the OFC E-magazine..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 To weigh a large fish that you want to release bring along that digital bathroom scale.When you bring in that monster .Hold the fish horizontally step on the scale record weight release the fish.Get back on the scale and you do the math.No need to hook the fish with a scale and hold it vertically.I guess this would be good for Muskie fishing.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 For the love of god, dont pee into the wind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 For the love of god, dont pee into the wind! Which goes along with, "don't eat yellow snow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) bring along that digital bathroom scale. ...and you wonder why you can't get a women in your boat Mike! Edited January 9, 2007 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 well see you learn something new everyday.....imagine that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hey BIF (all that knows it all) stop hijacking the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 ...and you wonder why you can't get a women in your boat Mike! No problem getting women in the boat Wayne just can't get the most important women in my life to like fishing.I have spoken to her about hippnocess.2 daughters love it and now my sister has discovered fishing .No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 So thats whats in that huge container you bring in your boat.I couldnt understand why every time you catch a fish you stand up and stare at your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 When we camp we prepare something ahead of time and freeze it in large zip lock bags (Spaghetti sauce, chilli, some soups etc....). We use it to help cool the rest of the food down in the cooler. We boil water on the stove/fire and place the bag inside to heat it up. This way the pot doesn't get dirty and you can use the hot water to wash up other dishes/cutlery! Saves time and fresh water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hey Mike Bring a bathroom Scale???????? I think you been in the Big Bird suit to long anyway you might as well leave the bathroom scale at home and bring a gram scale cause the chances of you getting anything in the boat over 10kg is slim to nil UNLESS YOU COUNT CANOES How do you vertical hold a canoe and do the people inside count as weight Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hey Mike Bring a bathroom Scale???????? I think you been in the Big Bird suit to long anyway you might as well leave the bathroom scale at home and bring a gram scale cause the chances of you getting anything in the boat over 10kg is slim to nil UNLESS YOU COUNT CANOES How do you vertical hold a canoe and do the people inside count as weight Peter Pete you are too much fun I look forward to our next fishing trip together.Thanks you made me laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 If you're living in the Moose, don't leave home with out the axe, knife, tarp, matches, tp, string, spare prop and tools, bug repellent, first aid kit, touque and mitts. It's always packed and goes with, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Paul has a "fix all" kit that he brings camping, which includes a cool little tool (don't know what its called) that cuts pipe (a pipe cutter maybe ) and it has come in handy so many times when either we or other campers have broken a tent or gazebo pole. He just attaches this device, makes it go around the pole and it cuts it off evenly, then gets the good old duct tape out. He also brings extra poles from our old tent and gazebo and has had to cut them to size for the ones we've broken or forgotten. Handy little tool for sure. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 An old used milk carton can be a very handy thing to have around. I cut a hole in the bottom and you now have a porta potty. Cut a piece of plywood to fit the bottom and you have a very sturdy container to carry your fragile equipment in. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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