Winter Projects

[Grilled]

@archeryrob.....looks awesome. Pls post pics of finished product, curious to see how they turn out and might place an order. lol

[Shady]

Nice! Did you shoot them or are you doing the taxedermy? Or both?

Taxidermy work for friends.

[DOGFISH]

Now that winter seems to be upon us I thought I would start a thread for winter projects. What are your winter projects this year? Mine will be to build a few rods (I have built 2 so far!), tie some teasers, organize and replace lost tackle, service my reels, and potentially finish painting the 710z I started a few years ago (currently sitting in a bucket).

I'm not done fishing and I will continue to chase stripers during the winter but I figure these things will keep me from cabin fever this winter!

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Rolling rods with Snaggedline on the computer. That is dedication to the sport.

I too have 6 or 8 blanks to be built up for spring. I am just trying to muster up enough patience.


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[Redfish12]

Wow, I am very jealous of your workspace!!!

And Rob, those look awesome, you'll have to make a video on how they swim.

[Jaspratt]

Rob, ever think about using both glass beads and steel to produce maybe a loud clacking noise?

[moc]

I plan on doing some kayak maintenance and repairs along with some modifications.

Making some PVC trolling rod holders, Design new kayak milkcrate, build a new battery box, reset my transducer in a bottle top as described by tufnik, organize my tackle, and replace my kayak handles.

[mango]

Already have cabin fever. Ran up to BPS and purchase a Shimano Baitrunner 4000 D to relieve the pain. Looking for a rod to go with it now. Any ideas appreciated. Cleaned out my shed 12x24 and soon will haul in the yak for maintenance. Broke the homemade pvc cart without ever have used it?? So it needs a do over. Plan to spend some time reading up past articles on tips and tackle reviews. A buddy of mine just ordered the Slayer propel model and I can't wait to try it out. I have a couple of Penn Battle reels in need of a good cleaning and relining. Inherited my dads rod repair supplies and might try to revamp one of his old rods and see how that goes. Wish I had paid more attention back when he was trying to teach me.

[OVERBOARD]

The St Croix Tidemaster is an excellent choice if you plan to do salt water.. The BPS carbonlite is also a nice rod for the $$ on the fresh water end..

Already have cabin fever. Ran up to BPS and purchase a Shimano Baitrunner 4000 D to relieve the pain. Looking for a rod to go with it now. Any ideas appreciated. Cleaned out my shed 12x24 and soon will haul in the yak for maintenance. Broke the homemade pvc cart without ever have used it?? So it needs a do over. Plan to spend some time reading up past articles on tips and tackle reviews. A buddy of mine just ordered the Slayer propel model and I can't wait to try it out. I have a couple of Penn Battle reels in need of a good cleaning and relining. Inherited my dads rod repair supplies and might try to revamp one of his old rods and see how that goes. Wish I had paid more attention back when he was trying to teach me.

[mango]

Thank You OVERBOARD, I like St Croix rods. I will check out the Tidemaster.

The St Croix Tidemaster is an excellent choice if you plan to do salt water.. The BPS carbonlite is also a nice rod for the $$ on the fresh water end..

[Buzzy.i.am]

Install gear track
Rig trolling motor to foot pedals
Install ram mount for nexus 7.2 for use of Mynoaacharts - awesome app
Test gopro on different locations
Install rod holders on trailer
Create umbrella mount for those damn hot days.
Install mini sandwich and beer cooler fridge
Mount mini propane grill

[buzz]

The St Croix Tidemaster is an excellent choice if you plan to do salt water.

Just got one myself. Beautiful rod.
I'm planning to pair it with a Daiwa Millionaire MC300L I found on Amazon. But I thought I would see what BPS has in store on Saturday first.

[archeryrob]

Rob, ever think about using both glass beads and steel to produce maybe a loud clacking noise?

I have made 2 for evaluation with soda can sides. I made a rattle trap with BB's and a D Bait with a 5/16" lead weight as the rattle. I have them sealing in Natural and have been wanting to test them, BUT everything is frozen and the river is too high.

I have thought of using the casings, but larger, centerfire casings are very thick on one end. One of the guys on the tackle website makes rattle chambers from pipe, but I like the soda can rattle for now. I was just recently trying the wood rattle, hoping it would work.

I am not looking to be taking orders, Its a labor of lover and I am learning, not a professional. When I get better, I might consider trades though.

[Runnin]

Install Fish Finder on my Hurricane Skimmer 128.
Add new tracks on my Skimmer.
Install LED lights on Skimmer.
Build battery box.
Wash my PFD.
Put new Thule racks on my SUV.
Patch keel on Pamlico 100.

[Redfish12]

This winter is killing me! Just finished my 4th rod build... I made it for live-lining this summer and it turned out pretty well for my first spiral wrapped rod. Blank is a rainshadow e-glass rod rated 12-20lb and 1/4-1oz weight. Should be fun for summer rock and it bends well into the handle!
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[dsiekman]

This winter is killing me! Just finished my 4th rod build... I made it for live-lining this summer and it turned out pretty well for my first spiral wrapped rod. Blank is a rainshadow e-glass rod rated 12-20lb and 1/4-1oz weight. Should be fun for summer rock and it bends well into the handle!
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Nice work! I built a couple acid wrapped trolling rods a few years back. Everyone I have shown them to tries to twist the rod as if it were a two piece that was lined up wrong. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine!