Found these in my Mom's attic

  • ROBERT BENARDO
    Posts: 2
    #1898834

    Does anyone know what these are? I was told they are for Ice Fishing.

    Thanks, Rob

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    BDR
    Posts: 49
    #1898850

    Reminds me of arctic inuit poles.

    TheFamousGrouse
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 11980
    #1898931

    Wow. That’s quite a neatly packaged little setup. Must have cost some coin back in the day.

    B-man
    Posts: 6228
    #1898940

    Very cool find! Different than the hoops and wire I’ve seen guys use for trout though.

    I remember my first trip ever to the Apostles, it was on the ice (I’ve been there in a boat many times since)

    A buddy and I didn’t have much of a clue what we were doing (for locations and technique), but knew enough not to venture out farther than anyone else. We fished by Hermit, but could see guys out by Stockton.

    Pretty neat seeing teepees set up on the ice, with guys bobbin for Lakers with beetles.

    Totally different way of fishing, for a fish that was alien to me at the time.

    We had a flip-over with braid on 1500 size reels and heavy spoons with smelt. It got us down on fish in a modern way (superlines obviously didn’t exist when bobbin was invented.) The guys we saw were using hoops with wire line.

    We didn’t put any lakers topside that day, but it was a ton of fun anyway. Graphed a few trout and a million herring (tullibee) waytogo

    The current around the islands was mind-blowing for a seemingly frozen-still tundra.

    The bay and islands can be treacherous and unforgiving, use extreme caution and never go exploring, especially alone.

    Rest in peace Mr. Jim Hudson, you will never be forgotten

    milemark_714
    Posts: 1289
    #1898943

    I have seen guys use these years ago for Mendota Lake deep water perch fishing.

    Ryan Wilson
    Posts: 333
    #1898947

    Couldn’t tell you what the contents are, looks like some form of tip-ups, but the “Lapize” strap is a toe strap from a bicycle pedal, more than likely vintage considering your find. Like this:

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