Came across this video of a DIY sabiki rod made from 3/4" Schedule 40 pvc. Heck for the price of a stick of pvc might be worth trying. Might get laughed off the SOA 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Bill
https://youtu.be/4Y9G9WU2prs
ok, now THAT is a good idea!!!!
A thought just occurred to me, use a 3/4" to 1/2" to reduce the tip section to 1/2" and another coupler for the tip to hold the sinker...but then the price goes up...Bill
I have made a few. I used 1/2 pvc schedule 40 Heat gun to bell the top helps feed the hooks Run the line down through and out the back. You could make or add a reel
Quote from: oldmanjoe on August 07, 2022, 09:02:44 PMI have made a few. I used 1/2 pvc schedule 40 Heat gun to bell the top helps feed the hooks Run the line down through and out the back. You could make or add a reel
Joe, do you think the 1/2" pvc is stiff enough for 3 or 4 mackerel on the line? Bill
Yep it will give you a thrill when it bends ,but bounce back it will!!!
I happen to have an old Martin fly reel that would be perfect for this!
The Man
What are the chances of getting the SOA to make a bait stop. If so I will put one together. Bill
The first AT SOA trip had horrible bait, so we made bait as much as we fished. You just never know, I always bring a sabiki or 5!
The Man
If you're making bait on a long range trip use your 30lb set up and at least a 4oz sinker to keep your line straight, a sabiki full of mackerel can cause a horrible tangle. Reel straight up relatively fast to keep everything straight
I remember a fella was trying to sell this exact build with a trash spinner for like $40 on CL back in like 2020.