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I've sold my old set of rods and plan on ordering a new set of SCR 16'ers soon. I usually push double minnow rigs and secure the rigs with the top hook on the first guide and the bottom hook poked in the handle. I like doing em that way and never having any tangles, but I don't like tearing up the foam on new rods. Anybody use something like baseball bat wrap on their handles to have a way to keep the rods in good shape?
Why don't you just use the hook keeper tied on the rod? I use tennis racquet tape on mine it works pretty good. The bat wrap should also. I stop off both ends with a couple of tight wraps of electrical tape.
I put a rubber band wrapped a couple time on the foam handle that I secure the bottom hook with,you can move it wherever you need it.works good for me and saves your foam from getting all tore up.
I use baseball bat tape to protect the handle plus they make a slide on rubber ring with a loop for hooks. works well if rods don't have a built in hook keeper.
The distance from a guide to the hook keeper is not right to get a double minnow rig to stretch tight. If you stretch the rig itself tight then roll your pole 5 or 6 times i can put 8 rods in a big pile and pull em back apart without ever having a tangle. It keeps all the line tight and against the rod and makes it about like messing with rods that have no line on em. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...89bd6ae3ed.jpg
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BIG RIVER MARINE SHOWED ME HOW TO DO THIS WITHOUT HOOKING INTO FOAM . MAYBE HE WILL CHIME IN .
I take my top hook in my left hand, main line in right hand, let weight hanging from top hook pull line tight wrap main line 3-4 times around top hook, hook bottom hook in hook keeper, reel up slack then wrap line just like you do with same result. Whole lot simpler for me and no messed up handles.
I hook the bottom hook in the keeper. Then I leave a little play in the main line which l attach the top hook to above the next guide. This doubles the line to take up the excess and I can use the reel to take out the slack. If I need to I go above the next guide.
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I store mine as you do, very easy to get rods separated. I like the rubber band idea, might have to give that one a try. Careful on the bat tapes and racquet tapes as most have fibers in them and could aggravate ya trying to get hooks out. I do hate tearing up the handles as well.
rubber bands rot pretty quickly.
ok ....maybe something to think about .....IMHO a tore up foam handle is easier to grip than a slick one ....
Take your top hook toward the tip. wrap the main line around the hook 3 or 4 times. This will hold it in place. Bottom hook in the hook keeper. Wrap the whole thing around the rod until tight. Keeps every thing tight and not flopping around getting tangled. Feelay taught me this several years ago and I do it all the time.
Fuji EZ keeper II.
Originally inteded to be placed above the handle on rods that do not have a hook keeper. Replace the rubber connecting device with a longer one. I would purchase large rubber "O" rings for a few pennies a piece at a hardware. Wrap it around the bottom of your handle (where you normally place your hook). Remove when not in use. Keeps your handles pretty and solves the issue:
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I use these a lot, for many different things. Harbor Freight package of 4 for $2.99
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Correct you are !!Quote:
Originally Posted by ibmack
You rubber band users might want to consider using a "scunci" brand hair tie. I bought a 15pc set at WMart for a couple of bucks, and use them to secure my 3pc 14' rods together, when broken down & placed in a rod sock (for storage or transport).
I let out enough main line to situate the reel between the bottom hook and top hook ...
Then wrap the bottom hook around the back of the reel ... and back toward the rod tip to "hook" the bottom hook and top hook to each other ...
This keeps the 2 hook points together with no slack in either dropper leader ...
Rickie
Once again, Rickie comes through with a genius Idea!!! You sir are the man :notworthy:notworthyQuote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
The method Rickie described is what I have done. I actually saw it here on c.com. it was in a long lining tutorial video.
I use the foam. It is simple. It works. I don't care what the handles look like. Gives me a reason to buy a new pole occasionally.
Poles are probably one of cheapest items I have in my boat, considering all the baits, especially cranks, lost using them over the long haul.
And I might add look great in your hair Pappy!Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
:Rofl ... don't know if I've got enough left for a Scunci to hold my ponytail. That's why I use rubber bands, there !! :ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by keeferfish
We use the tennis racket tape or wrap it adds a good cushion for some rods.
You can stretch tight with long file cabinet rubber bands from office supply store.......then do your turns....works great and you dont have to make holes in your handles.
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