has anyone done a mod on a fish trap guide?

[boxcar46]

I'd like to see some ideas and pictures if someone has. If possible maybe a blueprint if someone went that far with it, but pictures would be great. Never done a portable mod before.

boxcar46

[RobertELee]

I will try to get some pics in the next couple of days.

[bigdog]

What type of modification are you interested in? I removed a seat and installed a wooden bench with storage for a 5# tank and a cutout for a 5 gallon pail so stuff would stay secure.

[Trouthunter]

i put in the bar for the adjustable/removable seats like the voyager or yukon has

[Iceboy]

Really? I'd like to see the bar & seat arrangement you put in to make it like a Yukon. That's one feature I really wish the Guide had. It would be so nice to be able to drop in one of those cup holder trays between the two seats. You lose a lot of real estate with those sliding rails, too. I wired in two 48 cm LED strips to the top tube of my new Guide - way bright & highly recommended. Otherwise, it is stock...

[so haaad]

I also put in two 48 cm LED light bars like Iceboy. I agree with him, they are the perfect amount of light. I also have reflectix? on the ceiling for insulation. And I put in a comfy new swivel seat for napping. I'll see if I can take a few pictures tonight and post tomorrow.

[boxcar46]

I've looked at the portable mod post but not sure if their were any guides done. Just trying to see what anyone has done to their guide. 48 cm LED lights, what brand and where can a person buy them.

boxcar46

[so haaad]

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48 cm LED lights, what brand and where can a person buy them.

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besthonLED...you know the rest. They take about 2 weeks to arrive, but they seem to work great.

[so haaad]

Here's the 2 LED light bars and reflectix modifications that I did on my Fish Trap Guide. I think the 2 light bars put out the right amount of light to tie knots and see into the tub, yet there isn't too much light to get a sun tan or scare fish. The third and fourth pictures show the amount of light the LED bars give off when sitting inside. All the pictures but the last one were taken without a flash.

[boxcar46]

that's plenty of light. so what store or catalog did you get them from? did the recoil cord come with the lights?

boxcar

[cotfish]

trouthunter where did u get your seat bar for yukon/voyager?i have been looking for one

[so haaad]

Boxcar-

The recoil wiring is actually from an old cell phone charger. I got this idea at the fish house modification get together in Rogers this fall. It may have been Paul or one of the northern "staffers" that had this idea.

[Trouthunter]

Go buy a Yukon, take the bar, and return it...

[CrappieAttitude]

so haaad,

how did you attatch the reflectix to your canvas? Is that Duct tape I see in the picture??

[so haaad]

CrappieAttitude,

Yep, that sure is duct tape! Duct tape can be used for anything! The roll of reflectix was cut and seamed into a sheet to fit the width of the canvas. Next I put the reflectix beween the canvas and the overhead poles. Finally I cut slits in the reflectix so I could pull the velco though and again attach to the overhead poles. Make sure to reinforce the cut slits in the reflectix. Again, I used duct tape! The reflectix stays in place pretty well. It folds up with the canvas when the house is taken down.

[Trouthunter]

Really, though, you can buy a yukon seat bar from Clam for about 25 bucks. Just call them up. Then you just need to cut it to fit

[Sutty]

I put the reflex insulation in this weekend, I have yet to buy some lights. I duplicated an idea for some rod holders from a Dave Genz clip on a fishing show. I bought two five foot sections of pvc and cut them in 1/2 so I have 4 rod holders and took a jig saw and notched out an s shape cut so the rods go in turn and go in again so they can't slide back out while I am traveling. I just valcro'd them two on each side to the rear seat rail. If this doesn't make sense let me know and I'll snap a pic. I have a voyager but I think they would fit most.

[Northland Sportsman]

I would like to see a pic of your rod holder idea. It sounds like a good system and would look at adding something like it to my voyager also. Thanks!

[Sutty]

No prob I will snap a pic or two tonight when I get home and see if I can get them posted.

[CrappieAttitude]

Have any of you seen the plastic trays that attach to your sled to hold various items. They are a square bottem tray that is probably about 4" wide by 5" deep. I was thinking of how convienient they would be, but am wondering if a section of plastic gutter would work just the same. What are your thoughts?

CA

[Sutty]

OK here is my mod and my first crack at uploading a pic. The uhhh profesional looking blue stuff is some duct tape to smooth out the edges another FM'r said he had cut line issues.

[PerchJerker]

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Have any of you seen the plastic trays that attach to your sled to hold various items. They are a square bottem tray that is probably about 4" wide by 5" deep. I was thinking of how convienient they would be, but am wondering if a section of plastic gutter would work just the same. What are your thoughts?

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I have modified a few fish traps using plastic rain gutter for trays. Sometimes simple straight runs down 1 side of the tub, sometimes using 1 or 2 right angle corners to run the tray on 2 or 3 sides of the tub. Works really good and is not expensive.

Menards has 2 styles of plastic rain gutter (Home Depot only has 1 style). The shallower style is easier to install and works good for everything except rods and reels, it's shallow enough that they can bounce out. The deeper style gutter is harder to install but is better at holding rods and reels.

My last 2 installs have been with the shallower style gutter.

[CrappieAttitude]

PerchJerker,

How do those gutters hold up in the cold? Do they get brittle? Also, did you just pop-rivot them in place, or find an easier way of mounting them.

CA

[PerchJerker]

They hold up great, used them for years and have never had even the slightest hint of a problem or issue with them.

I use small bolts, washers, and nylok nuts (all stainless) to mount them. The gutters are sturdy enough that it doesn't take many bolts to secure them. You can get brackets to give extra support to them if needed.

I've never had a problem with putting too much weight in them, in fact most of the stuff that goes in there is very lightweight. They work great for holding gloves, flashlights, headlamps, multi-tools, tackle, waxies, rod and reel combos, 1 lb propane cylinders, food, beers, smokes, lighters, ice cleats, camera, etc. etc. etc.

[CrappieAttitude]

Thanks Perch! I think I am going to try it.

CA