https://youtu.be/BFBmbTFo6jw
Good little vid this for all you handy types out there. And will definitely save yourself a few quid.
Good little vid this for all you handy types out there. And will definitely save yourself a few quid.
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My worry would be those plastic threads to connect the poles. They are not designed to be screwed on and off multiple times and will wear quickly. Cheap to replace but is it all worth it.
My worry would be those plastic threads to connect the poles. They are not designed to be screwed on and off multiple times and will wear quickly. Cheap to replace but is it all worth it.
In reply to Post #2
Cheap to replace but is it all worth it.
Depends on whether you're an angler who enjoys making and adapting things and gets pleasure from a sense of achievement, even if there's some ongoing fettling or whether you're one of those 'buy it off the shelf' types or maybe doesn't want to be seen on the bank with DIY stuff
Cheap to replace but is it all worth it.
Depends on whether you're an angler who enjoys making and adapting things and gets pleasure from a sense of achievement, even if there's some ongoing fettling or whether you're one of those 'buy it off the shelf' types or maybe doesn't want to be seen on the bank with DIY stuff
In reply to Post #3
Brilliant 👍🏻1/4 of the cost and self achievement.
Brilliant 👍🏻1/4 of the cost and self achievement.
In reply to Post #2
"Not designed to be screwed on and off and will wear quickly"
Dosnt stop the tackle manufacturers doing it and charging you well over the odds for the pleasure..
"Not designed to be screwed on and off and will wear quickly"
Dosnt stop the tackle manufacturers doing it and charging you well over the odds for the pleasure..
In reply to Post #2
A little silicone grease would reduce the wear.
A little silicone grease would reduce the wear.
In reply to Post #6
But any grease will collect any grit and then destroy the thin plastic screw thread.
Better to give it a dip in the water and shake any grit off.
But any grease will collect any grit and then destroy the thin plastic screw thread.
Better to give it a dip in the water and shake any grit off.
In reply to Post #7
Trial and error, it's all part of the learning process and more meaningful when you get there
Trial and error, it's all part of the learning process and more meaningful when you get there
In reply to Post #5
What tackle company sells a pole kit with plastic threads to screw together?
What tackle company sells a pole kit with plastic threads to screw together?
In reply to Post #3
I'm all for DIY, I just wouldn't want to use cheap sh*te plastic components from screwfix!
I'm all for DIY, I just wouldn't want to use cheap sh*te plastic components from screwfix!
In reply to Post #9
What I was trying to say is theres some poorly designed thought out tackle out there. That us the customer pay well over the odds for. At least with something like this if it goes on you after a while you could probably quite easily replace it. And feel like you ain't had your pants pulled down by the manufacturer..
What I was trying to say is theres some poorly designed thought out tackle out there. That us the customer pay well over the odds for. At least with something like this if it goes on you after a while you could probably quite easily replace it. And feel like you ain't had your pants pulled down by the manufacturer..
In reply to Post #7
Good point about the grit.
Not sure if plastic conduit would do the same but I have come across PVC pressure pipe locking together when assembled “dry” before being glued or taped. Hacksaw job to separate it some cases. Just something to be aware of.
Perhaps some form of dry lubricant might be better than a small amount of grease if seizing was a problem
Good point about the grit.
Not sure if plastic conduit would do the same but I have come across PVC pressure pipe locking together when assembled “dry” before being glued or taped. Hacksaw job to separate it some cases. Just something to be aware of.
Perhaps some form of dry lubricant might be better than a small amount of grease if seizing was a problem
In reply to Post #12
I was thinking about making something similar with electrical conduit
3/4” round in black (mostly the same as some other tackle companies) and somehow either screw or Arnold its a baiting soon and cheap handle into the end section,Net float and your done.
I also recently invested in a fish spy camera and although it is undoubtably one of the best edges I have in my arsenal I was disappointed in the fact that I couldn't view live (brain went numb pre purchase, obv wouldn't get a strong WiFi signal underwater)
so again, 3/4” Conduit 2\3 metered in length I'm thinking 2 personally so I can store it in the stink bag with my nets and baiting poles etc, a hole bore out an inch from the end at a 45” angle and insert a £35 endoscope camera (inspection camera) from screw fix or other online feed the lead inside the tube all the way up to the end and mount the WiFi box near the handle, its IP65 rated and will live view because the WiFi box is out of the water, you would need longer sections of both conduit and cabling (shouldn't be too hard for those who know what their doing) for longer reaches into open water however I'm making this contraption to peace into the edges where I leave my bait on a very tricky water.
I was thinking about making something similar with electrical conduit
3/4” round in black (mostly the same as some other tackle companies) and somehow either screw or Arnold its a baiting soon and cheap handle into the end section,Net float and your done.
I also recently invested in a fish spy camera and although it is undoubtably one of the best edges I have in my arsenal I was disappointed in the fact that I couldn't view live (brain went numb pre purchase, obv wouldn't get a strong WiFi signal underwater)
so again, 3/4” Conduit 2\3 metered in length I'm thinking 2 personally so I can store it in the stink bag with my nets and baiting poles etc, a hole bore out an inch from the end at a 45” angle and insert a £35 endoscope camera (inspection camera) from screw fix or other online feed the lead inside the tube all the way up to the end and mount the WiFi box near the handle, its IP65 rated and will live view because the WiFi box is out of the water, you would need longer sections of both conduit and cabling (shouldn't be too hard for those who know what their doing) for longer reaches into open water however I'm making this contraption to peace into the edges where I leave my bait on a very tricky water.
ive made a few of these from screwfix, one of them (30m pole) ive been using most sessions for the past year on my syndicate. the others ive made for other people and they're still going strong.
cost 30quid for a 30m pole that you can throw together in 30mins.
the wind can make it tricky but any pole is awkward in the wind.
easy to make, ive put on other threads if anyone needs any help with one PM me.
cost 30quid for a 30m pole that you can throw together in 30mins.
the wind can make it tricky but any pole is awkward in the wind.
easy to make, ive put on other threads if anyone needs any help with one PM me.
In reply to Post #14
I looked screwfix is it the black 20mm 3mtr length and the male and female connectors what I need to make one if so what is the best glue and do I use expanding foam as I saw bloke on YouTube using thanks in advance
I looked screwfix is it the black 20mm 3mtr length and the male and female connectors what I need to make one if so what is the best glue and do I use expanding foam as I saw bloke on YouTube using thanks in advance
In reply to Post #15
20mm conduit, black in 2m lengths.
male and female screw connectors and use UPVC cement.
i didnt use foam as im not convinced it dries in the center of the section.
20mm conduit, black in 2m lengths.
male and female screw connectors and use UPVC cement.
i didnt use foam as im not convinced it dries in the center of the section.
Wonder if this would work as a marker pole? A weight on the bottom? Would the sections “stand up” vertically if the ends were plugged?
Anyone done this?
Anyone done this?
In reply to Post #17
Yes it does work very well as I done the very thing last year 👍
But I glued and riveted the male/female connectors on
Yes it does work very well as I done the very thing last year 👍
But I glued and riveted the male/female connectors on
In reply to Post #16
Thanks also what is the best manageable length was thinking 6 of the 2mtr poles
Thanks also what is the best manageable length was thinking 6 of the 2mtr poles
In reply to Post #19
if used 15 2m lengths and that was on a still day no wind and it was fine.
i wouldnt go over 30m on a still day.
if used 15 2m lengths and that was on a still day no wind and it was fine.
i wouldnt go over 30m on a still day.
In reply to Post #17
Look at the marker pole topic in this section
Look at the marker pole topic in this section
For people who have made their own, what spoon would you recommend? I'm thinking I may add the two floats on the side of the spoon, like the one in the YouTube video and the Bushwacker. Has anyone else done this?
Also thinking about having some side to side movement between the spoon and the pole, like the bushwacker. I have a couple of ideas that I may try out. Getting the poles this weekend, some isolation in the garage
Also thinking about having some side to side movement between the spoon and the pole, like the bushwacker. I have a couple of ideas that I may try out. Getting the poles this weekend, some isolation in the garage
In reply to Post #22
I've made a spoon with pontoons, similar to the bushwhacker, the spoon I used was the Nash deliverance large particle without slots, for the floats I used the same Ø25mm pvc conduit, 5" long cut from the spoon section and the handle section, this makes it easier to store with the spoon connected and you can easily differentiate the last section as it's shorter. I filled these with expanding foam and capped it with some domed tubing caps. Left it for 48hrs and then pop riveted them to the float.
With regards to the male/female screwed adapters, if you want you can actually buy male and female plugs with a M6 or M8 stainless thread, these screw together flush and butt up to each other. Should last a lifetime but they are obviously heavier than the pvc fittings so you may need to alleviate this with expanding foam etc.
I've made and used it to 38 metres, it is ungainly at times but I can reach places I can't cast or get the boat into.
I've made a spoon with pontoons, similar to the bushwhacker, the spoon I used was the Nash deliverance large particle without slots, for the floats I used the same Ø25mm pvc conduit, 5" long cut from the spoon section and the handle section, this makes it easier to store with the spoon connected and you can easily differentiate the last section as it's shorter. I filled these with expanding foam and capped it with some domed tubing caps. Left it for 48hrs and then pop riveted them to the float.
With regards to the male/female screwed adapters, if you want you can actually buy male and female plugs with a M6 or M8 stainless thread, these screw together flush and butt up to each other. Should last a lifetime but they are obviously heavier than the pvc fittings so you may need to alleviate this with expanding foam etc.
I've made and used it to 38 metres, it is ungainly at times but I can reach places I can't cast or get the boat into.
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