Spider weights

Started by Shark Hunter, July 27, 2014, 01:55:07 PM

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Dominick

A little follow-up history for Lorena Bobbitt...she moved to Russia and changed her name to Ivana Cutchurcokov.  Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

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Newell Nut

Since you already have the copper pipe just plug one end and fill with lead bird shot and heat with a propane torch. No mess.

Shark Hunter

Now that's a good idea Dwight! ;)
I thought of using bb's. The problem is the wires are sticking out of both ends before you put the cement in. Just some duct tape around the swivel end keeps the concrete from coming out. Maybe a little concrete on one end, then the shot and the torch, I think that's a good plan. ;D
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smnaguwa

Any thoughts about mixing lead balls into the hydraulic cement?

Dominick

Quote from: smnaguwa on July 29, 2014, 08:29:20 PM
Any thoughts about mixing lead balls into the hydraulic cement?
I love it.  Another way to skin the cat.  Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

Shark Hunter

I thought about mixing it with bb's. The 8 gauge wire takes up too much room in the pipe for bigger balls. I think I am going to go with Dwight's suggested route. The lead shot and torch.
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Aiala

You could also try a marginally larger diameter copper pipe, which would increase total volume, and consequently, weight.   :)

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Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 29, 2014, 10:23:08 PM
I thought about mixing it with bb's. The 8 gauge wire takes up too much room in the pipe for bigger balls. I think I am going to go with Dwight's suggested route. The lead shot and torch.

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Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

Cone

Daron, You saw what I do. I cut pvc put in the wires and stick them in dry sand. Then pour in the lead. They may not be pretty but if you lose one you are not out much.   Bob
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Shark Hunter

I still have those Bob, and plan on using them. just experimenting.
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js1172

you can buy weights with 1/2-3/4" holes in them, get the weights, put your wire in desired length of pipe, slide weights on outside of pipe, smash the ends of the pipe sticking out of the string of weights, with the ends mashed shut, the weights can't get off, the wire cant get out.
or use PVC slipcaps, or 6 oz Styrofoam cups with your cement.
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Shark Hunter

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I finally got around to messing with these spider weights a bit more. I don't think the hydraulic cement is the way to go. It gets brittle and starts to break down after a while. The one on the Left is John's. Big Shark Tackle sells them, and they are supposed to weigh a pound. It actually only weighs 8 ounces. I filled one of mine with lead  and it now weighs 6 ounces, the one on the right still has the cement and only weighs 4 ounces. I think that will do. I used split shot and pellets. The wires are much sturdier now.
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floating doc

I used to make mine by drilling out an eight ounce egg sinker, then looping coathanger wire, with four legs. Easily cast and held bottom well.
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Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 28, 2014, 04:32:40 PM
I finally got around to messing with these spider weights a bit more.
I don't think the hydraulic cement is the way to go. It gets brittle and starts to break down after a while.

The one on the Left is John's.
Big Shark Tackle sells them, and they are supposed to weigh a pound. It actually only weighs 8 ounces.

I filled one of mine with lead  and it now weighs 6 ounces, the one on the right still has the cement and only weighs 4 ounces.
I think that will do. I used split shot and pellets. The wires are much sturdier now.

Daron, is that the smaller of the two sizes I had?
The smaller one they sell, they list as 7oz.
http://bigsharktackle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=38&products_id=99
I couldn't remember exactly what the weights on them were.
IIRC, I said, 8oz-10oz for those & I thought the big ones were close to 1#.
They list the shipping weight as "Shipping Weight: 0.1lbs" which I take as a typo.
http://bigsharktackle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=38&products_id=100

Anyways, those look really good, you're definitely on the right track.  ;)

Quote from: floating doc on September 28, 2014, 08:28:23 PM
I used to make mine by drilling out an eight ounce egg sinker, then looping coathanger wire, with four legs. Easily cast and held bottom well.
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