lakevet Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I did a search on this topic but not much came up. If there is a thread I missed let me know. If not how about showing us your 5 gallon bucket mods/uses.lakevet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreyd Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 why could one not put a 12 volt pump in it and make a bait bucket? seems like a good thought, pretty simple and inexpensive. could use it for a seat or hat too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan84* Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 cut a hole in the bottom. port-o-potty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggs222 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 You could stack some Frabil thermal tip ups (round ones) and a flasher on top of them. Use them to store tools, 1# propane tanks, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Miller Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 why could one not put a 12 volt pump in it and make a bait bucket? seems like a good thought, pretty simple and inexpensive. could use it for a seat or hat too Jeffreyd, Frabil makes it. It runs on 2 D cells. It also has a 12V adapter. I am wearing out my second one. They are nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundguy21 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 You can flip them over and sit on them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeyman1 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 If I take some pics tomorrow I will post. What I did was put some plastic pipe straps towards the bottom and some velcro at the top. This holds your rods in place on the outside so then you have room for the vex or camera inside the bucket. Attach some of velcro on the rods as well(it does not affect performance of the rods) you can also get a magnet from menards(has a hole in it for screwing in to bucket) use to hold jigs or your needle nose pliers. I'm trying to figure a way to put the ice scoop on the outside as well. I think I will use some 2" plastic pipe. Good luck and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jman Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 My sister bought me this thing that goes in the bottom of the bucket and has molded out holes for ice rods, scooper, and a Plano plastic case. I don't use it however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehousebob Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 My brother-in-law showed me how he had made a taller pail for sitting on. He took the handle off one. Then he cut the bottom out of the second one and set it inside the first.It rests about 6 to 8 inches from the bottom of the lower one. He then drills and pop rivets the two together. Taller buckets hold your rods better for transporting. I found some red plastic rod holders that clip to the rim of a bucket that hold the rod off the ice and within grabbing range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave D Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Here is my little invention. Made it last winter and used it all season. I call it "The Hole Hopper v1.0" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlander Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 How do you see the Vex in the bucket if you are sitting on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnguy152 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 my thought 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbulletguy Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I tried making something similar , however with having the bigger display on the birds it really was a lot of bucket to cut out. Didn't work to well. I'm thinking I might be able to make it work with one of those square kitty litter buckets. Now I just gotta find someone that has a cat. Finlander and mnguy--obviously you don't sit on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKIE Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I THINK YOU PUT IT IN FRONT OF YOU AND SET ON ANOTHER BUCKET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe15 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Here are my 5 gal pail mods.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave D Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 How do you see the Vex in the bucket if you are sitting on it? I don't sit on a bucket when I'm running a string of holes(hence hole hopping) . I just kneel on the ice. When I'm in the tent I just prop it up with a little snow so it angles up a few degrees and it works just perfect. I hardly ever fish in the tent unless I've got a really hot hole all day long and how often does that happen. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JigginIsLife Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Joe15 i love it it looks like a swiss army bucket... if you cant find it on there...you dont need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneshat11 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (note from admin: please read forum policy before posting again, thanks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTapper Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Does anyone cut the bottom out and use them as a sluch catcher in there perms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe15 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Thanks for the compliment..it was alot of fun to make and come in handy alot when the sunfish are moving around. Ktapper we cut the bucket in half then take a 10 gallon square tub and glue the bucket in the middle so it looks alot like the ones you would buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintertim Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Here's my contribution to the 5 gallon bucket mod. I've always felt that the gas lantern was one of the most essential items of an ice fishing equipment list; it provides reliable light and heat for a long time and very cheaply. So about 15 years or so ago, I created my first "heat seat". These pictures are of version 3. This thing takes the considerable heat from a lantern and funnels it right to your hands and face, all while focusing the light forward on your hole. (First time posting pics, so sorry if it is not formatted correctly ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBuck Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Wintertim, excellent idea! I love the idea of funneling the heat to the seat and hands. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfaas Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 How much support does the backrest on your seat give you? Enough to justify the added weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintertim Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 The backrest provides some support but not much; you can't lean back on it too much without tipping the bucket back. I actually was using it without the backrest but only attached it here for the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weissguy Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Wintertim, I thought that was you when I read this post. We need to get out on the big pond this winter in the new 7 x 16. Give me a shout if you can get out after xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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