Clampet Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 (edited) Well, added an extra 4 feet to the tarp wind shelter for a total of 12 feet long , by 6 feet high. This update also incorporates 3 extra support paint roller poles for a total of 6, from the original three used on the 6 x 8 foot long Tarpus Erectus. I also switched to special "One Wrap" velcro fasteners from the re-usable plastic "Tie Wraps" that were breaking off in the sub zero (-12C) temperatures. Some of the pictures were taken by the Missus, so they do not give a good rendition of the actual length of this new Tarpus Maximus. All in all both the Missus and I were quite happy with the outcome, giving us much more room, and even extra room should we have a couple of visitors. The neighboring anglers advised that the Perch bite was off today, but I managed to scrape a few fer the table, so I did not go home empty handed, they are not big by any means, but they will not go to waste, as I have a deep appreciation for natures' bounty. Started fishing 11:45 A.M. and left 3:00 P.M. Tarpus Maximus 1st View Another angle notice x-tra poles.. The Velcro connection.. My 1st Perch of the day, I was worried I wouldn't catch anything else so I thought I'd better take a picture of this little gaffer.. The neighboring Perch crew.. The final tally.. Edited February 18, 2007 by Clampet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Nice report but you flubbed most of the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 It looked like the Tarpus Erectile Dysfunctionist in the first attempt, it's getting better each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMASSE Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 HEY PAUL NICE WIND BLOCK, R U GOING TO THE FISHING FOR TYLER NEXT WEEKEND.. IF SO I WILL SEE YOU THERE AND SHOW YOU MY SHELTER, DAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mistyriver1 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 You know, you actually do look like Jed Clampet ......Granny,Elly May and Miss Hathaway look a little underdressed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 HAHAAa, tell Elly May not to worry I will drill all the holes for her, ask her if I should bring the 6 or 8" auger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Gawd I look awfull in that picture, somethin' akin to a snowblinded Billygoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 HAHAAa, tell Elly May not to worry I will drill all the holes for her, ask her if I should bring the 6 or 8" auger. Wall, I posed the question to Elly, and she asked if you could start with the 6 inch and then try the 8 inch (auger). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Very nice Jed...suprising how much warmer it can be once you are out of the wind... I had days when I could stay out longer while others were packing it in because of the wind...and I never had a heater... Can that last section become a side flap in case you get one of those days when the wind keeps changing ? Looking forward to checking it out on the 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 ..Can that last section become a side flap in case you get one of those days when the wind keeps changing ?.. Beans, I would go to an even longer tarp (16 foot) if I were to "side flap" a section. Wall Mart has the right price fer the tarp, and the extensible paint roller poles are 7$.95 ea. The velcro is about 4 dollars for a pack of 8, and worth it. I won't even consider sitting in a small hut ever again. People have no idea what it is like behind the tarp, but I bet with time you will start seeing more of them. I'm happy to be the resurgent pioneer of tarpism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abberz Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 I thought I caught some jumbo perch yesterday......I guess not! Beauty haul you got there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Way to go Paul this time you really perfected the wind blocker I like how you reinforced her with snow.Have you considered a career in inventing or better yet you should think about getting in to the office cubacle business.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 I would consider a little 'awning' if you decide to go with at least one 'side' ... by the way I stll say the V set up would do you better than the WALL setup ...did you try the V set up this time ?... keep at it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Very nice setup there!!! Each version gets better and better. You'll have to sell your design...haha. It's been great seeing the evolution of your wind shield....great stuff there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 nice shelter you got going there, practically a "Four Seasons" on ice. Just need some slippers, a fuzzy robe and a paper delivered each morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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