How to make a fishing sledge with your own hands?

An avid fisherman differs from a regular amateur in that in his arsenal you can find a huge amount of fishing equipment. If he goes on winter fishing, he will certainly need not only a tent, fishing rod and ice-picker, but also fishing sledges, which you can make yourself. The design features of the model and its complexity will depend on the nature of the fishing and financial possibilities. However, such products are still expensive, because you can use materials that you can find in your barn.

How to travel on ice and ice

If you want to get quite far, then there will not be a car to go there, so it's important to think about the optimal means for delivery of fishing equipment. It is not so easy to navigate the ice surface as it may seem. This question is easily solved with the help of sleds. For some fishermen, they even become a place for overnighting and resting, because for the extraction of a trophy specimen it sometimes takes a few days to stay away from home.

Preparation of tools and materials for the manufacture of wooden sledges

If you want to make a fishing sledge with your own hands, then you should prepare some tools and materials, among them you should highlight:

• Pine boards;
• Sandpaper;
• drill;
• Glue for wood;
• Electric jig saw.

Step-by-step instruction

In the role of runners will perform two boards, which need to be used in the first stage. The compasses will allow you to draw semicircles that are cut using a jig saw. To fix the cross bars on the skids, make holes. Their connection should be carried out using round probes by gluing.

The resulting structure should be reinforced at the back and in front of the runners, for this purpose cross strips are laid on the studs. The design should look attractive, so after the glue has dried, the excess needs to be cut. The fishing sled must necessarily have a seat, as a board can act as it.

On the installation site of the equipment box, cut the grooves to be connected to the skids. In order to achieve the strengthening of the construction, it is necessary to glue the bars on the back of the skis. In places of curving of runners in the bottom part it is necessary to strengthen screws with an aluminum or steel strip.

Before final assembly, the structure should be considered to determine the accuracy of the joints. If there are elements that have been previously ground, they should be covered with waterproof varnish. After the completion of the work on their manufacture, fishing sleds must be checked for durability. To do this, all the equipment should be put inside, because I do not want the product to fail at the most crucial moment.

Manufacturing of sleds from aluminum

Fishing sled should not only be functional, but also light enough, because sometimes with their help the fisherman has to move on ice, which can crack. For the manufacture of aluminum sleds, use a sheet of the appropriate material and profile. Parameters should be chosen according to the size of the transported devices and the parameters of the box for fishing.

The design will have three main parts, namely:

• Skids;
• bottom;
• Two side walls.

Manufacturing will imply compliance with certain rules. The work will require a bending device. You can do with metal corners, as well as kiyankoy. The lateral parts should be made the same and reinforced, the back wall is also executed by the same principle. The bottom is cut from the bottom of aluminum. It is important to make the edges of the product safe, for this they bend.

When winter sleds are made, runners should also be done. They can be made from an aluminum profile. In order to bend the skids it was easier, in some places it is necessary to make slits. At the final stage, you need to collect sledges, for this you need to use nuts, bolts, as well as screws for metal connections.

Refining of plastic sledges

As practice shows, plastic fishing sleds are convenient in everything, with their help you can move fishing baggage on ice, snow and ice. Such designs are carried out in the form of a trough, differ insignificant weight, are capable to undergo influence of low temperatures and can have the various sizes. However, such sleds have one drawback, which is expressed in the absence of fastenings for the rope. Correction of this minus is left on the shoulders of the fisherman.

Fishing sleds-scoops can be supplemented by equipping with appropriate fasteners. To do this, perimeter is drilled the required number of holes, where you can insert a metal cable with the appropriate fasteners. This will provide strong and reliable, as well as not subject to frost and corrosion fastenings for luggage and rubber bands.

To install a pulling rope on the front side of the sled, you should install 2 eyebolts, and the rope will be attached to the carbines. The eyebolts should be installed with nuts, which will be distinguished by the reliability and speed of fastening. Such a revision of the fishing sled shows that over many years of operation the fastening system does not fail. Everything is held securely and tightly, the elements do not open, and the use of the sleigh becomes very convenient.

For traction of sleds it is better to prepare a 20-m rope, which folds fourfold. With the carabiner you need to strengthen the eyebolts. This can help not only the fisherman, but also his companions, who can fail under the ice. If you quickly release the rope, then you will have a 20-m segment, with which you can help.

Remaking old sleds

Homemade fishing sleds will be much easier to perform if you use old sleds as a basis, which should have a frame and skids. The addition will be lightweight plywood, a sheet that will go into the manufacture of partitions for the box. Plywood must be cut carefully, so that it does not form any creases along the edges.

A fishing box, a sled that will complement, is strengthened on the skids with the help of self-tapping screws, holes for them need to be drilled. Prepare corners for the frame. The walls of the box must be insulated using polystyrene foam or polystyrene foam. It is laid on the glue. Then the inner part of the box must be covered with plywood billets. There may be several compartments in the design that are intended for:

• Extracted fish;
• Warm clothes;
• Gear and baits;
• Stocks of food for fishing.

Once the box is ready, you can proceed with the work on the lid. It should be very strong, since this element often acts as a seat, and therefore it must withstand the weight of the fisherman. In order not to freeze, the seat should be insulated. To do this, foam is put on its surface and sewn with leatherette. You can strengthen such a system by stapling the furniture stapler. In order for the sleigh to be more comfortable during operation, it is possible to strengthen the fishing rods and tackle, as well as other tackles on the box body. When you fish, it will free your hands.

Recommendations of an experienced fisherman

After the sleigh is made, their bottom should be lubricated with silicone or ski grease. This eliminates the sticking of snow. For safety on the roads, you need to reinforce the sledge reflective tape. Sometimes the fishermen improve the sledge, equipping them with a folding chair. Fishing in Russia is not very common in Finland. On their skids made of metal is a high chair. You can move on such sledges on the principle of scooter.

To a snowmobile, you can make a sledge out of plastic pipes. Their welding will make it possible to fasten the elements together. When assembling, you can also use metal corners. The dimensions of such sleds should be determined in accordance with the needs of the fisherman. Another sled can be equipped with compartments.

In addition to the sledge for a snowmobile

If you forked for a snowmobile, and did not have time to buy a sledge, then you can make them yourself. This model was discussed above. When preparing plastic pipes for such a construction, products having a length of 1.8 and 7.5 m should be used. These components will be used for cross connection. In order for the skeleton not to be skewed, it should be laid on a flat floor and measured by all dimensions. Too tall sleds can tip over, while low sleds are inconvenient to use for driving. Therefore, it is necessary to make a structure with a height of 30 cm, this parameter will be optimal. Preparing the racks, you need to execute them in an amount of 8 pieces or more, the strength of the sled will depend on their number. The final size should be adjusted using a file.

Conclusion

You can make sledges for fishing independently, they can be supplemented indefinitely. As improvements, for example, the back, as well as the trunk and even the decor elements. Such fishing sleds will become a budget option and an excellent alternative to factory products.