agreed

Hi guys, this will be my first trip in La Jolla tomorrow morning! Please let me know if you have any suggestions, thanks! Also I have a tandem island, please let me know if someone available & want to come, I will be the La Jolla shoreline park before 5am. Thanks!


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Only if u do all the paddling lol.... I'm not the one to give advice as I haven't got my lj yt....make sure drain plug is in and go have fun???

Thanks any way! Good 9!


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Revised Bait Tank
 

Revised bait tank:
I was using an old paint bucket/ 5g. and it worked ok. same old t-500 and 6v battery. i did not have a lid, and sometimes birds could see what was in the bucket. i scored an old olive jar from a friend and drilled six 3/8" holes and it drains at same pace as 6v intakes. the olive jar is a tad wider and shorter, which lowers its COG a little bit, and smaller lid seems it would be more managable. poolside tests look good, will report real world tests after a few gos.

http://i.imgur.com/dlCAx2zl.jpg

I like the size of that thing but the color might make it to hit for bait when the sun is out

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water shouldn't heat up faster than it's being replensished. if it does become an issue, nothing some weight-reducing white rattle can wouldn't fix. and then i could paint it to look like a rabid gaurdgull and it may ward off annoying flying rats. who knows.
will do a temp test when marine layer burns off.

I know the original post is an oldie but a goodie but here is my take on how to save the cork on our rods. I picked up some electrical shrink tape and slid it over the cork then used a heat gun to shrink it into place. Now it has a water proof cover and nice grip to it. I've been doing this for years.

My second tool I use as a de hooker for shark or other fish you don't want to mess with trying to remove the hook from. It's basically an adjustable painters pole with an eyelet screwed and gorilla glued into the end then bent into the shape I wanted. It adjusts out to 4 feet if needed. It's basically a cheap knock off of a commercial one. But I wanted it to be adjustable so I can use it on the different types of boats I fish on. It works pretty well and keeps you from having to cut the leader and leave the hook in the Shark when you release it. Just hook the line and slide down to the bend in the hook and give a couple of hard sharp downward strokes and the hook usually pop out without much fuss!
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bait tank inlet screen
 

I did not have the wire, and needed something asap, so used 100# mono.
http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/t...psgck5itp6.jpg

Finally got around to making a bait tank
Nothing crazy just simple and Functional just need to add two rod holdershttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...31c57f8ab8.jpg

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Bait Bullet from scratch - $10
 

Contemplating making a livewell from scratch, I decided to go the simple route and make a bait bullet out of ABS pipe (works better than PVC). All from Home Depot for $10.

1 4" ABS pipe
2 4" ABS shower grates
Bottle of Marine Goop
10' rope to tie off

I gooped the back end shut.
Used a drill bit to make holes through the other end and shower grate together, so I can run a slipknot through the holes to open and close bait bullet.

It works great, my bait stayed plenty active for hours in there. and not too much drag since the shower grates are flush with pipe.

Can anyone share their ideas on how to make a sliding door? Would be much easier to grab a bait.

The upper deck
 

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...614_173223.jpg
Four holders on the front 4 on the back ram rods on each side easy access. up and down stairs storage. Cooler fits on top
Sturdy enough to stand up with. Can put bait tank and trolling motor. No more stuff in the way. It will fit the out back
surf lauching not advised haha

You could almost call that a center console!

Suggest drilling holes along the tube to allow water in and out faster - haven't done tests if that increases drag or not.

What do you think of this? looks like it could be used in conjunction with that trolley system maybe? I wonder if the wet chord will mess up the leash.

http://www.wideopenspaces.com/diy-in...ble-dog-leash/

Looks very well thought out. One question - what do you do when a bigger fish makes a run aft?

i am sorry but what does (AFT) mean. i spent a few minutes looking for the acronym online so i wouldnt look uncool, but i have a headache now lol

WHAT IS AFT

Fore - Front, Bow
Aft - Back, Stern

Hobie Heavy Duty Cart mods
 

Fish Bag!
 

After almost losing my YT to a Hammer, while on a fish clip a couple weeks back, I decided to get an insulated fish bag to accommodate my long paddles in hot temps and sharky waters. Found a nice product on Amazon for $120, but procrastinated too long before ordering and wanted to fish last weekend. So, I went to Lowes and bought some reflective insulation material, Silicone caulk, Velcro pads, and foil tape. $35 and an hour later, I had a Redneck fish bag to fit perfectly in the rear and under the bungies of my Stealth-14! I took (2) 7lb bags of ice; which I kept below in a collapsible cooler in the front hatch, until needed. After picking up a small YT and a Bonito, I emptied one bag of ice in the foil bag along with the bled fishes. 2 nice 15-16lb YT tail and a Bonito later, I added the second bag of ice. Caught a 3rd respectable yellowtail on the paddle in, which I slid under the bag, being it was already bulging! I did roll it in the surf, not surprising with my heavily loaded yak plus the added 80lbs of fish in the trunk. BUT, surprising the bag held up nicely, and was floating alongside and easy to retrieve. Had to look around for a minute to find the "loose" YT being tossed in the surf; which a nice gal retrieved for me, during this sharky "closed-beach" day in LaJolla! After a 10 hour day on the water, I still had a 3/4 bag of un-melted ice, and the fish were nice and cool. The only difficulty was cleaning the bag.... which I expected would be a one-time disposable and shreaded from fins anyhow? I simply opened up one long seam to wash thoroughly which I will later need to retape. Caulk did not do much for adding strength, but did keep the blood and fish juices from draining through the scupper! Also on a bad fish day, it could double as a tanning reflector..... or on a real bad day, a good way to signal aircraft or give a shark something to chew on (maybe they love popping bubbles too?)! :D

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I like it.
Good job and thanks for sharing.

Sabiki Bait Cage
 

Cost: Free with a rock and I guess the forfeit of the CRV.

Okay so I totally failed miserably at trying to make a rod pod Center Hach tray anybody ever make one or bought one from somewhere here's what I had, did not hold up to my standards at all I guess I need to put more time ithttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...a82cbc1e4d.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...10e3015793.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...6eb6304a3a.jpg

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Creative genius works like this. The world would be a far less interesting place without non-linear thinkers.

:)

Nice Idea, try using that as a mold and wrap it with fiberglass.

Thanks that's a good idea iv been wanting to try a fiberglass kit

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Just a thought but this kinda looks like a garden flower pot. Next time your at homedepot might want to take a look. Could be way off but that idea popped into my head when I saw the shape.

Lol it is that's what I hacked up

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Ahh yes looks familiar. They had 24" and 36" models. Was the 24 to big?

Peddle system with rudder hands free turn around/ follow the fish

Cool! Didn't mean to sound like I was throwing rocks at your design. Just wondering how you would follow a runner. Guess I need to practice my 180 degree turns a bit more

Yea had to cut it down and it still didn't fit properly because of the hatch cover

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I added some rail padding that is more commonly used for Baseball Fields to my trailer extender

Flat padding $ 9.95 per foot - The "t" bar is about 3ft across

Comes in Flat pad or Round pad at 2-1/2 in diameter

The flat pad is what I currently have on it. Just need to tie it down with zip ties . The round pad is what I have in my hands

The round padding is $12 per foot

Graphics are extra

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/.../IMG_13391.jpg




I will be bringing these to the JAL event if interested

Mike

Kayak Cart renovation
 

So had real miserable cart wheels. the kayak would slip off, I felt like an ox plowing a field pulling across the sand.

This was my second set of wheels of this type. Turns out I found a "never flat" all purpose wheel at home depot. Have to buy a set of 4 approx $60.

the wheels have 2 bearings in each and are 5/8s. so a 5/8 lag bolt on each side almost exactly fits perfect into the old axle. With a bit of electric tape at a couple of spots for a super snug fit, I hammered them into the old axle and they are snug and spin really well. I may try to drill a tap screw or something. we'll see.

A few outings so far. a world of difference vs. what I had. Let's see if it holds up longer than a year.

IRON BUCKET!
 

Hey guys. I saw a guy with one of these but i couldn't find any DIY's so i decided to make one:

Need a place to store your irons?:jig::jig::jig::jig:
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What you need:
Bucket
Bucket Lid
Utility Knife
Dremel tool
Drill Bit
Drill (You can use dremel tool as well)
IRONS!

Cut the inner circle off and the outer lip off with the utility knife!
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The outer lip wraps around the outside of the bucket (this is the part that has to go) and the inner lip stays inside the bucket (do not cut this off)
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Smooth out lid with dremel
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Slide lid down halfway and drill out holes
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Now add your irons in and voila! You have a safe way of transporting and storing your irons. The lid sits tightly inside and does not require glue; you can remove the lid and use the bucket when needed.

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I drilled my holes out with my dremel tool so it came out looking pretty rough; I also did not bother smoothing out the inner circle. If you want yours looking better than mine, use a drill for the holes and smooth out the inner circle with dremel

Catayackamaran..uh, yeah.
 

I did this to get my wife out with me. She does not have the confidence in her vision and balance to go it alone. It sails pretty well, surprisingly well. I have not had another person on it yet, and don't know how it will act, but expect it to be fine. No Hobies were harmed in this mod. Everything is removable. I know, I'm a Kook.

HFT cart wheels
 

I broke the plastic Hobie wheels bouncing my fully loaded yak off a curb on the way back to the truck... I wanted something, wider, stronger and less expensive than the nice fat Hobie sand wheels.

HFT had a sale: $5 each. Axle cost $9. Bolts, washers, nuts, cotter pins, $5. total rated capacity for this should be over 600 lbs...more than needed for a 180 lb PA14!
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1447713281

The hubs on these bolt in, so I replaced the bolts with longer ones to create dualies and threaded the end of the axle for a nut with a cotter pin to keep it from walking.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1447713281

You can make a tray out of fiberglass. If you are savy with it. I grabbed some for sale signs, taped them together and taped a cardboard plate under it after I stuck it in the hatch. Laid the chopped strand mat (fiberglass sheets) in the molded bucket, wait for it to dry, then take it out. I stuck a piece of foam the hull to raise the mold to the height I wanted. Marked it off, and cut it off. Then mold flanges on the rim to make the seal.

Kind of confusing, but I actually made my own bait tank like this. you can DM me or call if you need pics. 808-722-4377

Easy Rod Leashes
 

Here is my interpretation of a simple and cheap rod leash.

It needs to be simple, corrosion resistant, strong, and inexpensive. Everything but the bungee was purchased at Home Depot.

Here is what you will need:
3/16" bungee cord ($9.50/50 ft. on eBay)
paracord ($4)
plastic snap buckles ($0.99 for two pairs)
plastic S-biners ($0.99/ea.)
lighter
tape measure
1/16" SS wire

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...psy0fipp9c.jpg

I began by making a lanyard, which has a female snap buckle on one end, and a loop on the other. The length of the loop can be adjusted to fit your needs. The plastic snap buckles came with instructions on how to make the lanyard. It's about as easy as tying your shoes.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps7vgt8xzc.jpg

I made up some DIY stainless steel hog rings out of 1/16" SS wire.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswzkq9q6b.jpg

After approximating my shock cord length, I attached a S-biner to one end, and the male snap buckle to the other. Then compress the SS hog rings around the bungee.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps5fxeamtv.jpg

That's it! The loop end of the lanyard can be modified to attach to your particular rod/reel. It can be easily looped through reel clamps that have a ring. Velcro could be ran through the lanyard loop for attaching the leash to the rod.