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Do any of you guys use rod floats? The kind that strap around the rod above the reel? I was thinking about making some for my trolling rods just in case I lost one over the side. Before I go to the trouble of making them I want to know if any of you guys are using them and if you like them?
Thanks,
Richard
been trolling a long time...have not lost one yet
Kiss of death, right there! :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by "G"
Yes you did just jinx yourself G. I hope not but experience tells me otherwise
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It's all about positive thinking lol ... anyway good luck since 1964
The pipe insulation works well! It’s saved me several rods since I started using it .
Or how about a pool noodle. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Slabprowler
Have saved me a lot of money over the years. Back of the boat is the biggest concern. A stump will get a rod in seconds. Want troll with out them.
A 12' BnM PST will sink like a stone with a Shakespeare ATC 15 line counter on it, ask me how I know? I use half inch pipe insulation on my pulling rods, none on my pushing poles I'm close enough to be in control I feel.
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How long of a piece of pipe insulation do you use? I’ve noticed that some of the ones online are 6” & 8” long. I’ve never used them and want to make sure if I make some they are actually big enough to float my rods if I loose one.
Thanks again for your input!
I know some kayakers who use them. The ones I see are around 9 inches long.
:RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by ET Fish
if you hold one rod in your hand firmly you wont likely lose it ……
of course when the action gets stupid and you get about of ton of crappie slime on your hands ……
lets just say it "could" happen ….:Rofl
The reason I use Scotty rod holders. I'll break a line, but not lose a rod with them. They might not be as sexy as what most of you use, but if you troll for walleye and lake trout too, they work great. I have two three rod holder racks on the stern.Quote:
Originally Posted by dwightparks
I use these they come in a pack of 3 for 5 or 6 bucks and they have velcro to strap them on and they work great. Attachment 363722
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I use 1/2 inch about 8 inches long. Wire tie at each end then wrap with electrical tape real tight to make as small as possible. Works for me and cheap..Quote:
Originally Posted by butlerrd
The little velcro straps can be bought for secureing wires and cables
Nobody likes to do this but I put my reels BEHIND the fork in my holders. It doesn't take a millisecond longer to lift off and I haven't lost one since. I lost 2 putting them in front before I wised up.
I know some holders are made different but this works on mine.
Thanks guys for your input. I’m going to make some for my rods used in the front. I have the Cumberland 360’s in the front and there is no real way to lock the rods in. The holders in the back I can put the reels behind the forks.