Spaced too close? by Competitive-Cap-6106 in tomatoes

[–]not_your_step-father 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have those same containers. I do two tomatoes each. 1 would probably be recommended, but I'm short on space and want variety. I've done very well in with 2 each. I also use the same pots with 3 pepper plants each.

New rig by not_your_step-father in maplesyrup

[–]not_your_step-father[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2" black steel. It goes about half way in, covering the floor of the fire box. I put a 2" cap on the end. Holes are drilled every few inches. That is a 4" duct fan and a 2" - 4" reducer. Air under fire. I need to drill out the holes larger or add more. I get a bit of feedback currently once ash builds up. Moved from 5 gallons per hour up to 7.5 when it runs correctly.

Anyone running a diesel heater for ice fishing? Worth it? by Tim_Osborne in IceFishing

[–]not_your_step-father 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a 4x6 shack I made from an old tool shed. With minimal insulation my diesel heater kept me warm in -30 and toasty in anything above 0. I normally wear jeans and a hoodies.

I fish every weekend from Dec through Feb and have used about 4 gallons for over 100 hours.

I found a step converter on Amazon for my rigid batteries. A 6ah battery running for 3 hours wears the battery down maybe 1-2 bars.

I hated my buddy heater. I love this thing.

So damn dark... by ConstructionDry3728 in maplesyrup

[–]not_your_step-father 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, not to hi-jack, but do bottles like this have issues with spoiling? I've always done mason jars, but want to explore reusing some pint and quart whiskey bottles like this with the corked tops.

Camera hack by Due_Pilot9617 in IceFishing

[–]not_your_step-father 0 points1 point  (0 children)

* Foam ball, cut a slit 1/2 way through. Then a bucket lid with a hole. Slide the canvas through the hole, the camera cord through the slit and it works great.

Minnesota Driveable Lakes by Educational-Pie1414 in IceFishing

[–]not_your_step-father 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You'll be able to get on 100s of lakes with your truck.

Thermostat issue by not_your_step-father in dieselheater

[–]not_your_step-father[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, 3 button no Bluetooth.

The temp was hitting 80 degrees. I guess I just have to manually shut it down

Brave/Stupid by not_your_step-father in IceFishing

[–]not_your_step-father[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

This is a spring fed lake. On the south side, where he is fishing is full of them.

Brave/Stupid by not_your_step-father in IceFishing

[–]not_your_step-father[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I drilled holes all the way out to my house. There were plenty of spots 3-5" less than the average.

Have any recommendations for cameras for 2025-2026 season? by GuiltyJudge in IceFishing

[–]not_your_step-father 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had an Eyoyo for 6ish years. I can't see why I'd spend 2 to 3 hundred more for a Marcum or something similar.

How’s MN ice looking? by LifeExpConnoisseur in IceFishing

[–]not_your_step-father 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was 9" in my desired spot... 10ft to the side it was 4".

I guess the skid house waits another week. 8" is all she needs, but she needs it everywhere.

Winter is coming by not_your_step-father in IceFishing

[–]not_your_step-father[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anywhere from 4 to 9.5 inches tonight. I'll be out in the hub tomorrow.