What would you like someone to invent for ice fishing?

[DTro]

Well it's for a NILS so I will need to make my own

[TruthWalleyes]

Does anyone have a decent way of dealing with your camera cord? Is there already a product out there, besides wrapping in arount the aqua view cord holder? Also, tripod and camera positioning? is there products out for that?

[eyebjim]

I have seen cameras with a retractable cord and they make the Mopod for wireless motorized positioning for about $100.

I have not seen a retractable cord holder set that you can buy without the camera.

[fishin magician]

How about a 7/8 ratcheting wrench for gas connections? Something that is open-ended and ratchets with a nice warm handle on the end. It might even exist...not sure.

[Hammy]

Originally Posted By: dtro

Oh I have another one:

An auger blade cover that utilizes the amazingly strong properties of a neodymium magnet.

Magnetic auger cover is already invented. However after reading all the warnings I would be afraid to use it.

What to Know About Proper Care and Handling of Neodymium Rare Earth Magnets Before Purchasing This Product!

The neodymium magnets we sell are extremely strong, and must be handled with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the magnets. Fingers can get severely pinched between two attracting magnets. Neodymium magnets are brittle, and can peel, crack or shatter if allowed to slam together. Eye protection should be worn when handling these magnets, as shattering magnets can launch pieces at great speed.

The strong Magnetic field of these magnets damages magnetic media such as floppy disks, credit cards, magnetic I.D. cards, cassette tapes, video tapes and similar items. They can also damage televisions, VCRs, computer monitors and other CRT electronics. NEVER bring neodymium magnets near any of these items.

Children should not be allowed to handle neodymium magnets as they can be dangerous. Small magnets pose a choking hazard and should never be swallowed or inserted into any part of the body.

NEVER allow neodymium magnets near a person with a pacemaker or similar medical device. The strong magnetic fields of the magnet can affect the operation of such devices.

Neodymium magnets are brittle and prone to chipping and cracking. They do not take kindly to machining. Neodymium magnets will lose their magnetic properties if heated above 17S·F (80·C). Neodymium magnets should never be burned, as burning them will create toxic fumes.

sounds like a happy fun ball

[merkman]

A Real Lazer...to zap ice holes.

No drill, just burn ice......Burn baby BURN!

ZAP..ZAP...Go fish.

+1

Large enough for spear holes with a heat setting to melt the block so I don't have to lift that out either!!

[picksbigwagon]

DTRO, just looked at the site, seems like they just send you the magnets and you drill the holes in your auger cap....

[opsirc]

how about a lure that goes out and finds the fish, then hooks them for you.

[DTro]

DTRO, just looked at the site, seems like they just send you the magnets and you drill the holes in your auger cap....

yeah but...

It still has to be attached to the cap somehow. Even a press fit isn't going to be very good in 1/16th" plastic.

A two piece dual diameter magnet that screws together would be perfect. Maybe that is what they are doing.

Or better yet, a threaded magnet...the gears are grinding.

[nate larson]

How about an adjustable auger holder that would clamp on my fish trap. It would be kind of similar to the ones that go on 4 wheelers and snowmobiles. I always have a hard time finding a good spot to put my auger when pulling the sled.

[nate larson]

Here is another good one...Ice fishing knee pads. They would be padded and waterproof. It would be nice if you could wear them over jeans and also adjust to fit over bulky bibs.

[TruthWalleyes]

Here is another good one...Ice fishing knee pads. They would be padded and waterproof. It would be nice if you could wear them over jeans and also adjust to fit over bulky bibs.

Any carpet layer or cement finisher will have a nice pair of knee pads. They would work over your bibs.

[picksbigwagon]

DT, looking at the pictures it looks like it is screwed into the cap, maybe I am not seeing it correctly or understanding your view.....I'm right and you're wrong

[jcpmn82]

Here is another good one...Ice fishing knee pads. They would be padded and waterproof. It would be nice if you could wear them over jeans and also adjust to fit over bulky bibs.

Google: ice chaps .........

[nate larson]

Yeah i've seen the ice chaps but they looked kind of hokey...do you have them?

[BRULEDRIFTER]

A remote control wireless underwater viewing system. So basically a remote controled submarine with a camera so you can crusie it around and find pods of fish.

That should go over well, eh?

Oh, and I'm totally serious about the Hover Boot idea..... Just think of the possibilities!

[toughguy]

I would buy hoverboots. They need to make those happen. They would be the bomb on early, thin ice.

Heck, I'd take a hoverboard

[Dan Brelje]

im with you toughguy! that would be cool. If it were powerful enough to move you and the house you're pulling it would be even better!

[marshmallow]

An EEL POUT sensor.. To give you time to real up the rest of lines.. When it senses one in the close vacinity..We know what fun can be had sometimes in a shack.. Senses EELPOUTS body and texture etc..

[nate larson]

Okay here is a good one...A bubble level that attaches to the top of an auger. When the ice starts to get pretty thick I sometimes get my holes a little crooked. **If someone decides to make this device I want a % of the profit...

[eyebjim]

The strikemaster electra already has the bubble level meter on the top.

[jcpmn82]

Yeah i've seen the ice chaps but they looked kind of hokey...do you have them?

By hokey do you mean waterproof and padded... I do have them and they work great, keep you dry and comfortable!!! They cover your whole lower leg which is an added bonus!!!

[81Saluki]

A remote control wireless underwater viewing system. So basically a remote controled submarine with a camera so you can crusie it around and find pods of fish.

You too?? I drew up some sketches and specs several years ago for just that, except it was intended to be run from our cabin's dock. Included an "emergency blow" feature that would bring it to the surface for retrieval ... but that wouldn't work on the hard water. :-) I still have dreams of making one.

[broken_line]

a way to get a perm out through even 6 feet of snow...

[hoggs222]

McFly! Hoverboards don't work over water, Unless you got POWA!