11-12-2013, 09:44 PM
Thanks for the post and pics, TD.
Have you ever used foam on your spin rods/reels for sink proofing? I use pipe foam insulation which is carved to a thin taper shape and taped, velcroed or glued in place, depending. Doesn't interfere with the action of the rod and is not as bulky as the similar commercial products. Have to make sure there's enough foam to float the rod though. Many years ago, I saw a tiny spool device that attached to a fishing rod and released a float at the end of some line. When submerged, the float would pull out the coiled line so you had a marker/retriever for your sunken rod and reel.
I like your TD fish basket design. Ever had a bladder puncture from the fish inside the basket? Do you bring the basket aboard when motoring for a distance?
Thanks,
Pon
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Have you ever used foam on your spin rods/reels for sink proofing? I use pipe foam insulation which is carved to a thin taper shape and taped, velcroed or glued in place, depending. Doesn't interfere with the action of the rod and is not as bulky as the similar commercial products. Have to make sure there's enough foam to float the rod though. Many years ago, I saw a tiny spool device that attached to a fishing rod and released a float at the end of some line. When submerged, the float would pull out the coiled line so you had a marker/retriever for your sunken rod and reel.
I like your TD fish basket design. Ever had a bladder puncture from the fish inside the basket? Do you bring the basket aboard when motoring for a distance?
Thanks,
Pon
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