Fishing Pole

vthompson · 03-16-2009, 06:41 PM

How many of you guy's carry a fishing pole around in your BOB ? I do and it's easy to do. I have an ultra-light reel with 6# test line on it that I keep in my BOB. I also carry some eye screws so that I can screw them into any type of pole that I want for the line guides. I carry zip-tie straps to hold my reel onto the pole and it works real well.
I then have a small plastic box with assorted hooks, split shot, swivels, and small spinners and spoons. To beat it all, it doesn't take up much room at all and you always have it when you need it.

Sourdough · 03-16-2009, 07:29 PM

Six Pound test line is what Alaskans use to catch bait, Real men use 3/4" wire rope cable, and back the D-7 Dozer down to the river, and free spool some line off the Hyster wench........

Note: to snarled traffic, D-7 makes a good Get out of Dodge Rig.

Sarge47 · 03-16-2009, 07:52 PM

Not if I was going into the desert. Depends on where you're at. I'm a fly fisherman so a homemade rig is good enough for me.

Ken · 03-16-2009, 09:13 PM

For fresh water fishing, I have one of these: http://www.gofastandlight.com/Ultral...fo/F-P-STDKIT/

For salt water fishing, I have a hand-line rig that looks like this, http://www.theyachtshop.co.uk/images/h07621.jpg with 50 lb test wrapped around it.

I live near the ocean, and have a personal preference for salt water fish if a choice can be made.

I also have two "Altoids" tackle tins - one for fresh water and one for salt water.

Rick · 03-16-2009, 09:28 PM

Ken - Is that first rig any good? I've seen those advertised and have thought about getting one a time or two but didn't know how good they were. I posted late last year looking for a backpacking rig but never really found one I like.

Years ago I had a hand line for fresh water similar to the second link you posted. They are really pretty simple to make.

Ken · 03-16-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Ken - Is that first rig any good? I've seen those advertised and have thought about getting one a time or two but didn't know how good they were. I posted late last year looking for a backpacking rig but never really found one I like.

Years ago I had a hand line for fresh water similar to the second link you posted. They are really pretty simple to make.

Rick, I bought several of the first ones as stocking stuffers for Christmas - one for my stocking, too! I've only played with it at home, but I think it'll work okay. I'll field test it soon. It comes with different types of reels - box, open-faced, or fly. Before, I used my handline for fresh water as well. Now I've got another toy for my kit. It weighs almost nothing, but still, I know that ounces add up to pounds quickly.

My handline is homemade - it's probably older than I am. The link was just an example of the design.

Sourdough · 03-16-2009, 09:49 PM

[quote=Ken;106419]For salt water fishing, I have a hand-line rig that looks like this, http://www.theyachtshop.co.uk/images/h07621.jpg with 50 lb test wrapped around it. QUOTE]

Ken, How long since you read, "The Old Man & The Sea"........?

Rick · 03-16-2009, 09:51 PM

I've never seen the fly reel version. Cool. I love to fly fish. I can take a LOT of game fish with a fly rod in a very short time. More than enough to eat.

I've posted this before but it's worth repeating. There is a lot of concern about the safety of eating fresh water fish. Most state DNRs regularly check the quality of fish in various lakes, streams and rivers and post which are safe and which have restrictions including those fish that should not be eaten. Check your state's DNR and learn which sources of water are safe. It could be a valuable piece of knowledge.

For those living in and near Indiana, that information is found in the Indiana Fishing Guide beginning on page 24.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2347.htm

Ken · 03-16-2009, 09:57 PM

[quote=hopeak;106434]

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Originally Posted by Ken

For salt water fishing, I have a hand-line rig that looks like this, http://www.theyachtshop.co.uk/images/h07621.jpg with 50 lb test wrapped around it. QUOTE]

Ken, How long since you read, "The Old Man & The Sea"........?

Years and years ago, David - in high school. I was probably reading Chapter 2 when you were celebrating your 65th Birthday.

Just kidding!

I shouldn't be picking on you - it's not like you're not a Super Moderator.

Ken · 03-16-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I've never seen the fly reel version. Cool. I love to fly fish.

Here ya' go, Rick! http://www.gofastandlight.com/Ultral...fo/F-P-FLYKIT/

Sourdough · 03-16-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken

Rick, I've only played with it at home, but I think it'll work okay. I'll field test it soon.

Don't cram to hard for the test, you don't want things to get out of hand....

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Ken · 03-16-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hopeak

Don't cram to hard for the test, you don't want things to get out of hand....

LMAO!!!!!

Runs With Beer · 03-17-2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

For fresh water fishing, I have one of these: http://www.gofastandlight.com/Ultral...fo/F-P-STDKIT/

For salt water fishing, I have a hand-line rig that looks like this, http://www.theyachtshop.co.uk/images/h07621.jpg with 50 lb test wrapped around it.

I live near the ocean, and have a personal preference for salt water fish if a choice can be made.

I also have two "Altoids" tackle tins - one for fresh water and one for salt water.

Thats the smallest one Ive seen yet, Please let us know when you try it out.

Ken · 03-17-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Runs With Beer

Thats the smallest one Ive seen yet, Please let us know when you try it out.

Will do, RWB!

Sourdough · 03-17-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Runs With Beer

Thats the smallest one Ive seen yet, Please let us know when you try it out.

Smallest one I have seen, However it is well polished...........

Sarge47 · 03-17-2009, 03:15 AM

You're kidding me! Somebody's posted a piece of gear that can be found in any large-size shopping mall, & that's been advertised in many "pulp" mags; & YOU haven't seen one before? Oh crap! This is a moment indeed!

Sourdough · 03-17-2009, 03:32 AM

Wait just a minute, Ken is my "publicity" agent..........are you inferring that he is advertising in cheap "Pulp" magazines.......? And using a photo of a small pole, I am doomed, I'll never get a women.......

Sarge47 · 03-17-2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hopeak

Wait just a minute, Ken is my "publicity" agent..........are you inferring that he is advertising in cheap "Pulp" magazines.......? And using a photo of a small pole, I am doomed, I'll never get a women.......

Trust me, that ain't the problem; forget the door on the outhouse & get some indoor plumbing. That'd be a good start!

crashdive123 · 03-17-2009, 11:46 AM

Hope - It wasn't the small pole that's going to scare em off....it's the hand line.

Ken · 03-17-2009, 03:05 PM

I can see that I should now compose my posts with the same care and scrutiny as I do with contracts and memoranda.

Nah. If I did that, I may as well spend the time working and making money.

03-16-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
vthompson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 376	Fishing Pole How many of you guy's carry a fishing pole around in your BOB ? I do and it's easy to do. I have an ultra-light reel with 6# test line on it that I keep in my BOB. I also carry some eye screws so that I can screw them into any type of pole that I want for the line guides. I carry zip-tie straps to hold my reel onto the pole and it works real well. I then have a small plastic box with assorted hooks, split shot, swivels, and small spinners and spoons. To beat it all, it doesn't take up much room at all and you always have it when you need it. __________________ Take only what you need, and leave the rest.

03-16-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
Sourdough Boots in'the Field Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Posts: 6,310 Blog Entries: 1	Six Pound test line is what Alaskans use to catch bait, Real men use 3/4" wire rope cable, and back the D-7 Dozer down to the river, and free spool some line off the Hyster wench........ Note: to snarled traffic, D-7 makes a good Get out of Dodge Rig. __________________ _____________ "Boots in the Field, Baby. Boots in the Field" (Translated: Stop talking theory & Get your Butt out into the Wilderness) Last edited by Sourdough; 03-16-2009 at 07:32 PM.

03-16-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
Sarge47 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 5,671 Blog Entries: 19	Nah! Not if I was going into the desert. Depends on where you're at. I'm a fly fisherman so a homemade rig is good enough for me. __________________ SARGE "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Proud father of a US Marine....SEMPER FI! They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin

03-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#4
Ken Quality Control Director Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts & Rhode Island Posts: 12,568 Blog Entries: 2	For fresh water fishing, I have one of these: http://www.gofastandlight.com/Ultral...fo/F-P-STDKIT/ For salt water fishing, I have a hand-line rig that looks like this, http://www.theyachtshop.co.uk/images/h07621.jpg with 50 lb test wrapped around it. I live near the ocean, and have a personal preference for salt water fish if a choice can be made. I also have two "Altoids" tackle tins - one for fresh water and one for salt water. __________________ “Learning is not compulsory. Neither is survival.” W. Edwards Deming

03-16-2009, 09:28 PM	#5
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,000 Blog Entries: 2	Ken - Is that first rig any good? I've seen those advertised and have thought about getting one a time or two but didn't know how good they were. I posted late last year looking for a backpacking rig but never really found one I like. Years ago I had a hand line for fresh water similar to the second link you posted. They are really pretty simple to make. __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

03-16-2009, 09:49 PM	#7
Sourdough Boots in'the Field Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Posts: 6,310 Blog Entries: 1	[quote=Ken;106419]For salt water fishing, I have a hand-line rig that looks like this, http://www.theyachtshop.co.uk/images/h07621.jpg with 50 lb test wrapped around it. QUOTE] Ken, How long since you read, "The Old Man & The Sea"........? __________________ _____________ "Boots in the Field, Baby. Boots in the Field" (Translated: Stop talking theory & Get your Butt out into the Wilderness)

03-16-2009, 09:51 PM	#8
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,000 Blog Entries: 2	I've never seen the fly reel version. Cool. I love to fly fish. I can take a LOT of game fish with a fly rod in a very short time. More than enough to eat. I've posted this before but it's worth repeating. There is a lot of concern about the safety of eating fresh water fish. Most state DNRs regularly check the quality of fish in various lakes, streams and rivers and post which are safe and which have restrictions including those fish that should not be eaten. Check your state's DNR and learn which sources of water are safe. It could be a valuable piece of knowledge. For those living in and near Indiana, that information is found in the Indiana Fishing Guide beginning on page 24. http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2347.htm __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

03-17-2009, 03:15 AM	#16
Sarge47 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 5,671 Blog Entries: 19	Rick... You're kidding me! Somebody's posted a piece of gear that can be found in any large-size shopping mall, & that's been advertised in many "pulp" mags; & YOU haven't seen one before? Oh crap! This is a moment indeed! __________________ SARGE "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Proud father of a US Marine....SEMPER FI! They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin Last edited by Sarge47; 03-17-2009 at 03:37 AM.

03-17-2009, 03:32 AM	#17
Sourdough Boots in'the Field Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Posts: 6,310 Blog Entries: 1	Wait just a minute, Ken is my "publicity" agent..........are you inferring that he is advertising in cheap "Pulp" magazines.......? And using a photo of a small pole, I am doomed, I'll never get a women....... __________________ _____________ "Boots in the Field, Baby. Boots in the Field" (Translated: Stop talking theory & Get your Butt out into the Wilderness)

03-17-2009, 11:46 AM	#19
crashdive123 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 21,633 Blog Entries: 1	Hope - It wasn't the small pole that's going to scare em off....it's the hand line. __________________ Can't means won't! Crashblade Knives & More

03-17-2009, 03:05 PM	#20
Ken Quality Control Director Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts & Rhode Island Posts: 12,568 Blog Entries: 2	I can see that I should now compose my posts with the same care and scrutiny as I do with contracts and memoranda. Nah. If I did that, I may as well spend the time working and making money. __________________ “Learning is not compulsory. Neither is survival.” W. Edwards Deming