opsirc Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I usally put the tanks inside the house, the propane flows better when its warm, putting out more heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALL_IN Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I always set my 20# LP tank on a plastic bag (the type from the grocery store, etc.). This keeps the bottom of the tank from getting full of snow. In addition I always have a trash bag when I leave the lake. I put my 20pounder in an old plastic milk crate. It keeps the snow off, and when I throw it back in the otter sled, I do not have to worry about it falling over or rolling around when I am pulling it off the lake.ALL-IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALL_IN Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 This is not really a tip ot trick... but I have an otter lodge and I bought one of those trays that clam sells from Cabels, it was like 14 bucks... but I am all about keeping things organized, and that works great in the otter, keeps my stuff right there next to me, all organized and off the ice. SMART, cheap purchase that has worked for me!ALL-IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylate Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Propane tanks should NEVER be kept inside while in use. You may want to research that tip before you go out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 if ya shouldnt put the tank inside then how do i use my sunflower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeoutback Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I put my 20pounder in an old plastic milk crate. It keeps the snow off, and when I throw it back in the otter sled, I do not have to worry about it falling over or rolling around when I am pulling it off the lake.ALL-IN Got this trick from my dad also and it works with my small tank also, believe it's an 11lb but says 12.9lb on the side of the tank so I'm not sure. Either case it's same size as 20lb just shorter so it fits perfect in the milk crate also. Good thing Dad has worked his entire life in the dairy/bottling industry we always had milk crates around.... starting to run a little low these days I'll have to hit him up to grab a couple next time he is working in a dairy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulleye16 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 TIP #1 I could never securely attach my hooks to my tip-ups in storage. I bought industrial strength velcro and attached it to my tip-ups. Stick the hook in in between the velcro and you have a cheap way to secure your hooks.TIP #2 Could use this else where but have a guy I fish with who attached a flip up style boat seat to the back of his ATV so its easier to bring a frind...DNR even stopped him with his kid on back and gave him the OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrontenacPike Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Well so far this thread is going great. I'm really surprised at the amount of great tips out there, that everyone is willing to share. I personally have learned alot and cant wait to use some of these to make fishing life easier. Keep em coming guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrontenacPike Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Save yourself alot of money: Go to your local walmart or pet store and buy an aquarium bubbler. At the end of the day of fishing put the bubbler in your minnow bucket. Not only will it give your minnows O2 it will keep them much more lively. Another bonus if you are like me and have to keep your minnows in the garadge, the bubbles keep it from freezing. My $10 bubbler has saved me time and more importantly alot of mooola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I use the 11lb propane tank that is taller and skinny and found that it fits perfectly in a certain brand of kitty litter plastic pail. The pail is square. It solved the problem of the tank tipping over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 To keep extra auger fuel handy and spill proof I use a MSR fuel bottle. Most sporting goods places carry them. The top screws on securely and I've NEVER had it leak and you don't have to worry about it tipping over like a normal gas can. It will hold about a tank and a half of gas and takes up just a touch more space than a bottle of soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alg Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I keep a box handy where I place all my burned-out light bulbs. I use them in my darkhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogwalker Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I keep a box handy where I place all my burned-out light bulbs. I use them in my darkhouse. What are you doing with these light bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogwalker Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I keep a box handy where I place all my burned-out light bulbs. I use them in my darkhouse. Tell me you are not throwing them in the lake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyzer Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I think that was a joke. As a darkhouse is meant to be "dark", that's where he uses bulbs that don't work. He's just trying to be funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNice Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I keep a box handy where I place all my burned-out light bulbs. I use them in my darkhouse. How do you turn a dark?? On or off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogwalker Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Crushed egg shells, whole corn etc. are used when spearing. They are dropped down the hole to light up the bottom making it easier to see fish in water that is not clear. Light colored objects on the lake bottom do reflect light. I hope that someone would not use crushed light bulbs. This was my reason for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan z Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 if you dont have room for a bucket for your catch of the day do yourself a favor and go buy a ice well. they work great and they dont take up much space.If your tight on budget and need reel weeds go to your local craft store and buy your weeds there and tie them up on 2x4's and add your own personal touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Truck keys go into a zippered pocket before I'm out of the truck, and that pocket holds the keys and the keys only, it stays zippered until I get back to the truck after an outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip_Ripper Guy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Truck keys go into a zippered pocket before I'm out of the truck, and that pocket holds the keys and the keys only, it stays zippered until I get back to the truck after an outing. This is a good one. In my AA suit I have a pocket designated for ONLY my cell phone, another ONLY for my GPS, and another for ONLY my headlamp, and a 4th for ONLY my keys. This keeps me (in theory) from fumbling around looking for various fishing accessories in those pockets and accidentally dropping any of those 4 things down the hole since I would never put a bobber, pliers, etc in any of those 4 pockets. Knock on wood, it has worked for me so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I do the same thing Duff One zippered pocket dedicated to truck/sled keys. They don’t go anywhere else. Even when the sled is parked on the ice, the keys go in the pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyebjim Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Use one of those foam stadium seat (butt warmer) to place under the buddy heater instead if directly on the ice. This keeps the 1 lb propane tank off the ice so that it will use all the propane. If you leave it on the ice the flame will go out long before all the propane is used up cause the tank freezes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNice Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Truck keys go into a zippered pocket before I'm out of the truck, and that pocket holds the keys and the keys only, it stays zippered until I get back to the truck after an outing. Ah-HAAAA, Duff, I bet you do that because of a "bad experience!" Have been out a few times, but not to lake X yet. Not much action around there from what I hear.Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEEK1223 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I always keep a key underneath my truck. Only had to use it once. I was pheasant hunting, and the wind blew my door shut while I was getting ready for the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rippinlip Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Go to your local hardware store and pick up some 1" spring clamps, they work great for attaching to your poles in your flip over to make rod holders.The fishing rods balance in there sweet and you can move them all around to accomadate multiple rods and set them to have the tips directly over the holes, works good even with spring bobbers.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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