TIP OF THE DAY

[bluefish69]

Mel

What did I do this time???  I gave a honest answer to the idea. I am a retired Plumber with 51 yrs. in the Plumber's Union.

Mike

[RockyR]

I wrap bicycle inner tube on all my rod grips.
Split it down the middle and wrap.

Very inexpensive
Lasts for years
Does not leave residue on the foam
Stays grippy in wet weather

[Alto Mare]

Good tip Rocky, thanks for sharing.

[RockyR]

I found out one day after falling through a plastic chained off concert barrier that plastic chain can be used as a breakaway.

Cut the links with a box cutter as shown.
Add a rubber band for adjustable tension.

It will snap off very smoothly and does not snag or wear out.

I use them for DIY downriggers, outriggers & tool holders.

A nail clipper on the breakaway link, the other through a button hole or belt loop works great.

I now always keep a foot of plastic chain in my tackle.

[RockyR]

[Alto Mare]

Yes, that would do it Rocky. Keep your ideas coming.

[RockyR]

I use wax to coat oar locks and such.

I feel it does a better job than grease for this purpose.
I lasts a very long time.

I also stick my hooks in the block after sharpening.

The best part is that I get it from a $2 dollar toilet bowl ring 

[Alto Mare]

When replacing wipers, keep the ss blades and put them to good use. Mine were .75mm in thickness, I took those down to .40mm and I believe that's just about the right tension. Those make good dogs for the larger Senators.
A belt sander does a good job on thinning them down, but you could use whatever works for you.

This isn't one of my ideas, it came from a good friend, Bob (Cone), he mentioned it a while back.
Today I replaced the wipers and thought about it.
Your blades might be thicker, again sanding them down to around .45mm gives it a good tension.
Thanks Bob!

Sal

[Shark Hunter]

That's a good one Sal. I Will definitely use it.

[RockyR]

Excellent

[Lunker Larry]

Here's what I've done to hold line counter reels erect. Cut a space in a spray paint can cap. You can also snug it up with an elastic when working on it. Gives you that third hand you need sometimes.

Larry

[Alto Mare]

Good tip Larry, I could see how that would help.
Sal

[Shark Hunter]

I replaced my wipers this past weekend and the wal mart brand. I think it is called supertech has two strips of stainless on either side of the wiper that are the perfect width for big senator dog springs.

[RockyR]

SHARKIN BAIT TIP

I buy crude menhaden from a feed company.
It has way more fat content than the thinned down stuff you get in the stores.

I use an injection needle to fill my baits with oil.
This is a stainless version I picked up at HD.
Wal-Mart has a cheaper plastic version which also works.

Many times my shark bait is the only one hit out of the group.
It leaves a fine slick. Especially when the wind is blowing offshore.
The wintertime Dusky love it!

[sdlehr]

Yep! I could still use them, but the nice chrome is gone.
Sal

The perfect application for brush chrome plating. I know this is an old thread, but if you still have these packed away I could make them more sparkly....

Sid