Just found out about dark house spearing. What do i need to know?

[Jdawg sk1]

The heads are made from 1/4 inch mild steel and I can't remember what the thinnest point of them is and I think it could be a little thicker but we will see how they work. I am considering hardening the tips and powder coating the spears. My next creation will be an ice chisel from a grader blade and after that I may try making an ice saw. When you have access to a water jet and full fab shop my only limitations are my skills.

[MJ1657]

Good looking stuff Jdawg.

[LunkerCity]

Thats awesome, I wish I had a shop to play around in!! I think you would be wise to harden the head of the spears, I speared a 41.5" that did a number on a homemade spear that was mild steel. The tines bent back fine, over time they would be weakened. They look good though! good luck

[Jdawg sk1]

Well I've almost got every thing collected still need to source some tongs but I've got a few leads on those there was supposed to be a set with the saw I got but oh well. I made the chisel from an old grader blade seems to work pretty good on the driveway.

Not shown is my new fatfish 949 that I just ordered

[MJ1657]

Looks like you're ready to go jdawg!

Good luck cant wait to hear a report.

[Gordie]

Looks like a great start for a great time on the ice.

Good Luck

[MJ1657]

Well I've almost got every thing collected still need to source some tongs but I've got a few leads on those there was supposed to be a set with the saw I got but oh well. I made the chisel from an old grader blade seems to work pretty good on the driveway.

Not shown is my new fatfish 949 that I just ordered

I bought a saw similar to that at an antique shop this summer and use it as wall art in my family room. I'm going to bring it to the lake one of these days and give it a try. Maybe we should try it out at the late season gtg.

[hawkeye43]

I think I will watch you with that saw, if it stays this cold we will need it

[MJ1657]

I think I will watch you with that saw, if it stays this cold we will need it

It might be just what that bum shoulder of yours needs to loosen it up!

[Archerysniper]

Mj bring it with to the ladies work shop, you can show them the old way.

[MJ1657]

Mj bring it with to the ladies work shop, you can show them the old way.

I think I will.

[Jdawg sk1]

Well guys I've got the saw all sharpened up and ready to go , the spears are both now sharpened one of them has been hardened and tempered the other was left raw, the fatfish 949 came in and is huge in comparison , and I've cut some carpet to line the floor with and everything is ready to go I'm booking a hotel room for Friday and Saturday and will be set up on the Nelson resevoir.

Wish me luck.

[Neighbor_guy]

Good luck!!

And most importantly... Have Fun!

[Gordie]

Good luck jdawg and I'm jealous as I wish I was going to be on the Nelson reservoir.

Please post some pictures of your trip.

[MJ1657]

You're jumping in head first. Way to go.

[Jdawg sk1]

Well I just got back and I can officially say I am a spear fisherman. The fishing was almost non existent but we did see a few pike I even threw at a small one and missed but I did spear a fish. About 3 feet past our hole on the second day was a small fish i decided that it would be good to have around to bring in the pike but if we didn't see anything by the end of the day I would try and get it anyways. Well we didn't see anything so I went for it. It was about a 16 foot crouched angled shot on a small fish and I hit it bam! It wasn't until I pulled it up that we seen it was a lost decoy sucker or even abandoned. It had a small treble hook in the side of it and a 3 foot line with a large weight attached to it, is this a common decoy method I think that having these laying around would not be good for any pike that happen to eat them.

[Gordie]

Most likely a quick strike rig type of set up that was lost buy a fisherman , it could have happened many different ways from weak line to it getting burnt off buy the heater. Who knows for sure but its a good thing you got it off the bottom and at least you know your aim is on.

[MJ1657]

Did the saw work good?

Glad to hear you're officially a spear fisherman.

[Jdawg sk1]

The saw worked quite well it's just really heavey to heave up and down the more angle the easier it was to cut. The toughest part was getting the 18" thick block out of the ice we used a auger hole in the block with a 2x4 and rope tied to it to help get it out. We found that thrice bound up lots and we had to drill a few more holes just to get some movement. On a side not my ice chisel worked awesome.

[hillbilly...]

18" that's it wish I would have measured the ice today but it was over knee height

[hawkeye43]

Jdawg sk1, How did that decoy do?? Any fish??

[Jdawg sk1]

Only seen 3 I think I was a little to enthusiastic with the decoy because my buddy always seen them when I was doing something else that reminds me I should post some pics be back soon

[Jdawg sk1]

Cutting the block

Posing with the block I'm the one with the red shooting glasses I also noticed I had 2 pairs of glasses on.

The block

View down the hole

And finally a pick of the tiny sucker on my spear which I understand is against the rules so I have included a link to abide by the rules and I know your itching to see it.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jdawg-1/e373423f0dbbe8bfc442869190a3578b.jpg

[hillbilly...]

that's a good shot.... and some clear water

[MJ1657]

You guys pulled the block out with a rope?? I give you credit for your efforts.

Tell us how that worked out.