Fishing Hacks

Originally published October 20, 2019 Alrighty, last weekend was sidetracked with a DIY Honey Do to make a Lazy Susan. Simple build… got it done! Turned out nice. Matched the table too. Able to get  back to fishing again in short order. Whew!

After several temp fixes to broken braille lines to the cast net, finally took the time to replace them all. Hot day but got it done! Took slightly longer… added an extra braille line on the fly when I noticed a portion of the net was drooping lower than the others! PS: One change to the fix for the next net. I would attach the new braille lines next to the old ones, and then cut the old braille lines. No measuring needed!

When Light and Easy is not So Light and Easy Several years ago when drought conditions resulted a number of park and boat ramp closures in the area, I decided to build a kayak cart that would allow me to roll my kayak on wheels instead of carrying it on my shoulders. My kayak is light and easy to carry from my compact pickup truck to the water's edge normally.  It is not so light or easy when the park gate is closed and the water's edge is much further away. Build It and You Will Fish After searching the internet for plans, I came across one plan that someone posted on their Blog (Palmetto Kayak Fishing) that looked simple to build. I searched further and found a YouTube video ( Homemade PVC Kayak Cart ) that was similar to the one described in the Blog. Moreover, it provided additional details that convinced me to go ahead and build one. My Kayak Cart The end result is posted in the video below. After cutting the PVC to length, it only took me about 30" to assemble it. I ...

Prototype Worked But... Work is work but still cannot help but think about fishing. This time, I thought about making a Whip Finish Tool that was just a tad bit larger than the one I bought from Cabela's. After a little brainstorming, I made a prototype using spring wire from little marker flags used for marking buried lines and cables before a contractor digs up the ground. Prototype worked but the diameter needed to be smaller. Let's Try Again! Next round, I decided to head to Hobby Lobby for ideas. In short order, I picked the parts listed below: .047" Music Wire 3/32" Brass Tube 4mm Round Copper Beads Super Glue Using pliers, diagonal cutters, and a vise grip, I cut and formed the Music Wire into a Whip Finish Tool using one I bought from Cabela's as a template.  The modification I made was to lengthen the gap of the tool. This allowed easier whip finishing larger flies that end "mid-body" like the Foam Grasshopper. Once the wire  was shaped and cut,...