My easy fix for anyone having issues with their Sabiki Rig.

I got my Sabiki rig from Charkbait, it was their own brand. Everytime I used it, I had issues where the hooks weren't coming in and going out easily. They were constantly getting hung up at the tip. I thought I was using too big of a hook, so I tried smaller ones. The problem didn't resolve. It became so inconvient and time consuming I just stopped using it. Seeing $70 sitting in the corner of my garage bothered me, so I decided to try and fix it. Here's my solution.

The problem is/was there is a metal fitting in the tip. I understand why it's there, but I feel R&D didn't test it enough, it's a hook snagger, that's all


So, I cut the end off, just about an inch or so.


As you can see, kind of, the fitting is also a hook snagger for the sabiki on the way out.


There was still a little bit of a lip left


So I wrapped some sand paper around the tapered end of a pen. I was attempting to just take a little bit off the inside, but not enough to make it brittle.


All finished. Works like a charm. Nothing for the hooks to snag on. A little marine goop back on the top and it's snug as a bug.

[Badtaste2k]

Nice! Now that I got my tank finally up and running I am thinking of getting one of these Sabiki rods. Is this problem specific to Charkbaits rod? If so I will remember that if I go looking for one.

Dan

[bryguth]

Had the same problem... just followed your fix... much smoother....

Now just need to find the time to get back out on the water...

Originally Posted by bryguth

Had the same problem... just followed your fix... much smoother....

Now just need to find the time to get back out on the water...

Glad I could help!

I'm not sure if it's Charkbait specific, but I saw Robs ahi sabiki stick today, not the same thing

[Old Man in the Sea]

Thanks very much I am cutting my rod tomorrow morning...

[FishRaiden]

I bought the sabiki rod from Bass Pro Shops for only $50, nvr had a problem with it.