Deckhand grips

Started by jmbnv, February 09, 2015, 08:11:40 PM

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jmbnv

What is the best way to attach the reel to a deckhand grip, a cord grip, not cork? Is Just the clamp that the real comes with the enough to hold the reel. Do The feet of the real seat need to be taped or otherwise? Are there any aftermarket reel clamps that improve the situation? Please let me know, Joe
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Tightlines667

#1
I don't have any experience using these, but I believe you can buy rod clamps designed for attaxhing to tbis style grip, and allowing for quick adjustments from Tiburon or Charkbait.

Looks like there are a number of different options for 'lugless' reel clamps designed to fit these cork handle, deckhand style rod grips.  Maybe someone else with more direct experience here can chime in?

http://www.charkbait.com/cs/csr_Reel-Clamps.htm

http://www.tiburonfishingreels.com/rod-reel-clamps



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MarkT

The standard clamp works.  For some that are on the small side you can use a cork puppy to get a bigger grip.
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SoCalAngler

#3
I'm not a fan of trigger style reel clamps so I use the Cork Puppy on my cork tape deckhand style rods. The company that made them, JR Jones, I don't think still makes the clamps. They were very hard to find about 6 months ago when I picked up my last one. Many tackle stores list them but don't have them in stock. You can use the clamp that comes with the reel but over time they start to chew up the cork tape. Even with the Cork Puppy I add around 6" to 8" of XTube heat shrink wrap for added protection.

Its funny I was just rigging up some gear as I'm heading out tomorrow, so this is what I do.


maxpowers

there is the  fuji plate type reel seat if you want to add a bit of security to you deckhand grip.  Some people just tape them on it seems to work fine.

BMITCH

SoCal, I really like the x-flock shrink tube under the reel seat. Nice idea!! Do you actually shrink it with heat then cut it off when done. Or do you make it long enough to allow you to mount the reel at different locations??
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BMITCH

Quote from: maxpowers on February 10, 2015, 07:55:36 AM
there is the  fuji plate type reel seat if you want to add a bit of security to you deckhand grip.  Some people just tape them on it seems to work fine.

Is this plate removable?? Can it be adjusted up and down the handle??
luck is the residue of design.

Bryan Young

Quote from: SoCalAngler on February 09, 2015, 11:54:07 PM
I'm not a fan of trigger style reel clamps so I use the Cork Puppy on my cork tape deckhand style rods. The company that made them, JR Jones, I don't think still makes the clamps. They were very hard to find about 6 months ago when I picked up my last one. Many tackle stores list them but don't have them in stock. You can use the clamp that comes with the reel but over time they start to chew up the cork tape. Even with the Cork Puppy I add around 6" to 8" of XTube heat shrink wrap for added protection.

Its funny I was just rigging up some gear as I'm heading out tomorrow, so this is what I do.


I saw those years ago and I wish I got a few.  They came in all different sizes and I didn't quite know which one I should have bought...now I know, I should have bought one of each.
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SoCalAngler

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Quote from: BMITCH on February 10, 2015, 12:22:23 PM
SoCal, I really like the x-flock shrink tube under the reel seat. Nice idea!! Do you actually shrink it with heat then cut it off when done. Or do you make it long enough to allow you to mount the reel at different locations??

Well, here is the deal some tackle shops that sell the Xtube will also install it for their customers. One company sold it packaged already cut in standard lengths in different diameters which were around 6" to 8" longer that most cork wraps on rods. So the tackle shops would trim off the extra before shrinking. If you have a good relationship with the shop and they have some extra trimmings laying around they might give you a couple free.

The stuff is cosly and many shops here also sell it by the foot and if I need to purchase it I will buy 16" and cut in half and have enough for 2 rods.

For installation figure where you will be mounting your reel to the rod. Use this to calculate the center of where you want to install the heat shrink. I then tape off above and below the heat shrink, slide the XTube either up or down to spray on an adhesive, remove tape, move the heat shrink back and shrink it down.

The properties of the XTube allows it to shrink in diameter but very little in length so if you start with a 8" piece before shrinking you will be very close if not have the same length after shrinking. Or you can just buy enough to cover the whole length of the cork tape and call it a day. For me I like freebies ;) The shrink tube being longer than the reels foot allows me to either move the reel up or back depending on where I want it.

BMITCH

Thanks, I may just do the whole handle area and call it a day!
luck is the residue of design.

Bryan Young

Oh, cork puppies are still available...I need to get some.  Thanks.
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SoCalAngler

#12
Call before you go to pick one up or order online. Many tackle shops around me have them on their web page but not in stock. I checked around 6-7 shops, maybe more then I found my last one. I even tried to get a shop or to to order me one with no luck.

BMITCH

Yes chark bait also has them. I ordered up the cork puppy and a trigger grip. Not sure which one I want to use.
luck is the residue of design.

Newell Nut

I have a couple of the rod puppies in my possession if anyone needs one. I just got home from buying a bunch of stuff from a guy getting out of the saltwater rod business. I spotted a couple in one of the plastic bins as I was quickly checking it out.