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  1. 08-15-2014, 11:22 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by BuckeyeKdog View Post
    Pool noodles at dollar store = a buck each, I use a piece of steel rod 6" long 1/4" dia for counter weight and a decoy anchor for the weight. They hold well and other than seeing one get sucked into a jet ski never had one move more than a foot. BTW, the 340# main line trot line cord stopped the jet ski in about 300 yards or maybe that decoy anchor was the culprit. Never went over to find out.............
    I was going to use a large 6" steel nail for the counter weight but thought it might rust over time and just fall out. I figured the galvanized nail wouldn't rust and if I used 4 (2 in each ene) I'd get close to the same weight. I like the decoy weights though. I was being cheap and decided to go with the 1oz. egg weights (4 for $.98 at Walmart).
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    Local guy cuts out ''H'' style bouys from wood. That looks much easier.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NIMROD View Post
    Local guy cuts out ''H'' style bouys from wood. That looks much easier.
    What kind of wood do ya reckon he uses? I'm thinking I will try to make some of these. I have some surplus Cyprus that I might try!
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    Don't forget to put some kind of identification on them.
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    I have seen the noodles at Walmart and the Dollar store for $1, I'm sure you can get most of the items there also. Great Idea to save money this DIY Marker Buoy.
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    Great diy ideal


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    It is an interesting idea. On YouTube there are quite a few videos on how to make your own. I went to WalMart to gather materials to make my own and found a two-pack of markers for $5.50 or so. Skipped the construction project and just bought them.
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    I have made them myself, but for the money you can't beat those already made up at Walmarts

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    I bought 4 at Walmart Thursday also 5.50 too lazy to make them but you did a great job.
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    good idea
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