NorCal Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing Zone => General Fishing Tips => Topic started by: ChuckE on May 23, 2005, 02:55:26 PM
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Materials (all purchased at OSH Hardware Store):
- 1/2" PVC ($1.29 for a 10ft piece w/ flared tip)
- 2 small hose clamps ($2)
- cheap'ol fishing reel
1) Cut the PVC to the desire rod length
2) Use the small hose clamps to secure the reel to the rod
3) Drill a hole about a foot above the reel
4) For the optional foam grip, I just used a piece of pipe insulation wrapped with electrical tape.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/albums/album07/sabrod.jpg)
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/albums/album07/sabrodreel.sized.jpg)
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/albums/album07/sabrodtip.sized.jpg)
The flared tip is the important. It holds the sinker and keeps the sabiki from snagging as you reel it into the rod.
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ChuckE,
Great post. I was just thinking about purchasing one of these. But instead I think I'll drop by the hardware store on the way home and build one instead.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Hell ya Chuck! That is so cool. Did you get a new four runner?
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Yep... I picked up a used '95 4runner to replace my old '86, but I'm so attached to that old rig, I don't know how I can sell it :smt010
I've been playing around with my new sabiki rod. It works great on land -- can't wait to try it on the water.
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WTG Chuck, looks very professional. Now I just got to find a beatr reel...
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I knew you would hack it man. Nice work! :smt038
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Elric, I have an old Penn 85 baitcaster reel you can have if you like. The anti-reverse doesn't work, but it should work fine on a sabiki rod until you can find a better "beater" reel at someplace like a garage sale. I'll bring it Wednesday.
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1/2" PVC $1.29
2 small hose clamps $2
Not having to untangle a Sabiki rig … priceless!
Nice work!