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Author:
Rather B. Fishin
Date:
Jan 23, 2013
Subject:
Black Pond/Black Rock State Park/General Questions
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I went by Black Pond in Meriden today, it was locked up but I didn't have my spud with me so I couldn't check the ice thickness. No one else was around but I saw some footprints so someone had the same idea. I didn't bring any gear because I still have to buy my license and I know better than to fish alone. Well, tomorrow's payday, I'm going to try to sneak out of work and go back to Black if anyone is interested.
I want to get out Sunday as well, I was thinking Black Rock (I chose these two bodies of water because I try to focus on trout).
Questions: how exhausting is it to dig about sic holes with a spud through 6 inch ice? In the past I always went with a buddy who had an auger and I'm too cheap to shell out for even a hand auger.
I also have never jigged, always used tip-ups. I don't want to spend $10 on a funny little rod/reel. Do you think that the lower half of an ultralight two-piece freshwater rod would work in a pinch? I'm not into all the fancy equipment.
Any suggestions would be great and PM me if you want to hit Black Rock, Black Pond, or any Central-ish trout waters this Sunday. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Author:
SeaDog1
Date:
Jan 23, 2013
Message:
Hi,
Yeah ! I've used the upper portion of an ultra-light rod.that had a broken butt section.
Cut the rod to a lenght you feel is right then drill a hole, in a wooden dowel, slightly larger then the rod butt end.
Insert then glue it in.
You can then electrical tape a reel to the dowel handle.
Least you'll get a second life out of a broken rod ! :D
SeaDog1
Author:
Rather B. Fishin
Date:
Jan 23, 2013
Message:
I was thinking more like the bottom half. The half with the handle and reel already on there with one large eye on the end. I know it would be really stiff, but who cares right? that way I can still use the two piece come spring.
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