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Smitty Sled, Hope this makes things easier!

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andrewmeikle	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 10:46 am #permalink #46
Smolt Trout Group: Members Posts: 184 Member No.: 7537 Joined: December 09, 2014	Another

andrewmeikle	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 10:47 am #permalink #47
Smolt Trout Group: Members Posts: 184 Member No.: 7537 Joined: December 09, 2014	Last one I promise

Jtfisherman	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 10:51 am #permalink #48
Egg Group: Newbies Posts: 6 Member No.: 10430 Joined: January 08, 2016	That looks fantastic!

andrewmeikle	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 10:57 am #permalink #49
Smolt Trout Group: Members Posts: 184 Member No.: 7537 Joined: December 09, 2014	Thanks man.. I would say that it was all my work but that would be a lie and I need all the karma a man can get... my buddy was the mastermind behind most of it I just grabbed what he needed and drank beer ha

Matt905	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 11:12 am #permalink #50
Smolt Trout Group: Members Posts: 100 Member No.: 5598 Joined: January 10, 2014	anyone ever try a ski / skate hybrid for the bottom? I think when my son get a little older I'll make one of these with him I would think a skate edge (sharpened angle iron edge or similar) would work great on ice, but terrible in snow. Thoughts?

andrewmeikle	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 11:19 am #permalink #51
Smolt Trout Group: Members Posts: 184 Member No.: 7537 Joined: December 09, 2014	Good question I'm not sure but a project with the boy (if it works or not) is good time spent forsure

Knuguy

Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 12:09 pm

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QUOTE (nsfisher @ Jan 02, 2016 - 11:46 am)

[QUOTE=Dinky,Jan 02, 2016 - 09:06 am]

. They are attached to the skis with epoxy and three 3 1/2" wood screws countersunk from the bottom of the skis.

Craig,

Is the epoxy OK in cold weather?

thx

diver. dave	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 01:04 pm #permalink #53
Alevin Group: Newbies Posts: 16 Member No.: 10752 Joined: January 20, 2016	Nice set up.looks heavy to pull

fishmagnet	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 01:08 pm #permalink #54
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 5977 Member No.: 515 Joined: March 07, 2011	Are you sure you haven't forgot something.... Lol Nice job

andrewmeikle	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 01:12 pm #permalink #55
Smolt Trout Group: Members Posts: 184 Member No.: 7537 Joined: December 09, 2014	Not to bad to pull the add on only weighs an extra 4lbs so no real difference to me... usually fish with 3 or 4 guys so taking turns helps too haha

PIKEMASTER	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 06:19 pm #permalink #56
Smolt Trout Group: Members Posts: 113 Member No.: 2465 Joined: January 03, 2013	Nice sled

00deadon1	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 06:23 pm #permalink #57
Trophy Trout Group: Members Posts: 515 Member No.: 5025 Joined: December 13, 2013	There's a fast sled in the Buy Sell

nsfisher

Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 07:57 pm

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QUOTE (Knuguy @ Jan 20, 2016 - 12:09 pm)

[QUOTE=nsfisher,Jan 02, 2016 - 11:46 am] [QUOTE=Dinky,Jan 02, 2016 - 09:06 am]

. They are attached to the skis with epoxy and three 3 1/2" wood screws countersunk from the bottom of the skis. [/QUOTE]
Craig,

Is the epoxy OK in cold weather?

thx

Supposed to be Harold, I am certain the screws will do the job on their own though. The epoxy did help keep things in place so I could line everything up and screw to the skis.
Sorry just saw your post.

Fishin fan	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 08:14 pm #permalink #59
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 1916 Member No.: 6321 Joined: February 23, 2014	One thing I did to my smitty. After 3 yrs my skis were pretty scratched and not very slick anymore from ashphalt and gravel. I put a new pair on from the thrift store for $10 and she glides very smooth again. Prob best $10 I will spend on ice fishing this year! Dave.

nsfisher	Posted: Jan 20, 2016 - 08:21 pm #permalink #60
World Record Trout Group: Moderators Posts: 7427 Member No.: 148 Joined: February 11, 2011	If the wood lasts that long I will make a brand new sled after 3-4 yrs but that's a great tip. I am curious if there is some quick spray wax or a wax bar that can be quickly and easily applied to help the glide.

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