User Area

Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
May 01, 2024, 08:32:03 AM

Login with username, password and session length

Recent Topics

Descender Weight
by troypearce@gmail.com
[Today at 08:13:08 AM]
Couple rods and reels - S...
by Nolanduke
[April 30, 2024, 09:10:03 PM]
Kayak City Current Kayak ...
by Sin Coast
[April 30, 2024, 06:36:16 PM]
Sale @ West Marine in Ant...
by SpeedyStein
[April 30, 2024, 03:32:29 PM]
Lake Sonoma 4/27
by mako1
[April 30, 2024, 02:15:19 PM]
Hobie MirageDrive GT w/ e...
by Sailfish
[April 30, 2024, 10:36:12 AM]
Just checking in.
by fishbushing
[April 30, 2024, 09:08:11 AM]
Hull Protection
by SpeedyStein
[April 29, 2024, 09:16:05 PM]
Wilderness Ride 135
by DrHabanero
[April 29, 2024, 07:01:31 PM]
GSXVIII - Registration is...
by Notthatscott
[April 29, 2024, 06:05:56 PM]
OK Trident 13 $700
by Tyler
[April 29, 2024, 01:56:07 PM]
The 2nd Annual Bullards B...
by Weimarian
[April 29, 2024, 09:11:17 AM]
The return of the big mea...
by LoletaEric
[April 28, 2024, 08:31:45 PM]
2024 ARW HALIBUT TOURNAME...
by FISHIN_ROD
[April 28, 2024, 08:28:43 AM]
Electric Motors in AOTY
by AlsHobieOutback
[April 28, 2024, 08:05:07 AM]
FUNNY STUFF......
by Jacks
[April 28, 2024, 07:20:26 AM]
USAngling Introduces New ...
by polepole
[April 26, 2024, 09:45:34 PM]
open invitation - Santa C...
by steeeeve
[April 26, 2024, 05:53:58 PM]
Clear Lake 4/25
by Darius (Burong Isda)
[April 26, 2024, 03:16:26 PM]
Hobie Revo 11 $2000 New
by mickfish
[April 26, 2024, 02:51:06 PM]
Rods and Reels for sale
by Plug-n-Jug
[April 26, 2024, 07:57:00 AM]
Morel danger - RIP pmmpet...
by divenfish
[April 25, 2024, 09:32:50 PM]

Support NCKA

Support the site by making a donation.

Articles

Recent Posts

Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 10
1
General Fishing Tips / Re: Descender Weight
« Last post by troypearce@gmail.com on Today at 08:13:08 AM »
That seems like a good idea.... I already have too much stuff on the kayak and keeping it simple for me is a good idea.

Troy
2
General Fishing Tips / Re: Descender Weight
« Last post by BsHawk on Today at 07:41:09 AM »
I've been thinking of using a dive reel to lower the descender.
https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Choice-Diving-Purpose-Orange/dp/B006UKGQXO/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1LZ2SME9D9SPS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ESzjj4sx8fPFLw2nyEp4d2DYxaduiWEvhJXfrIXqNjXBLMho26Mdj1zmEaBZf6ZWAlRZ4-oJK39v_J7i9KKoAbhMOVT2pxrS218XkKeuaoBJfGBEMqKZRau0qjnMsVsm0_U550VJGeJIuBeW_1pFSrrH18vxULR84oSJP8i_f1QNJcFE-esR5hhgOYpkg9A4lAt6J6xvD0aK8nn5JDCsh7D0ptCTv5sapwKjA_TuNnzagBy9FXNUqZUs37ZI5GGBqzSoj_CgE5hOEgVB4mOJYi5gPxto2d1ZodWb4OB3dM4.arBY0Ai7Jr6P09BXe1j6TTsVIUqqZLVyuF3rW1NWMhc&dib_tag=se&keywords=dive+reel&qid=1714574289&sprefix=dive+reel%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-5
3
General Fishing Tips / Re: Descender Weight
« Last post by SpeedyStein on Today at 07:37:00 AM »
Quote from: polepole on Today at 07:25:38 AM
Quote from: SpeedyStein on April 30, 2024, 08:24:57 PM
My DIY descending device. I had some heavy stainless wire leftover from another project. Copied the rough shape of the Shelton device. Will probably find some heavy duty carabiners for the top and bottom to make hooking it up easier.

I'm on the fence about a handline or just a stiff rod to lower it down. Would be nice to have a reel to crank it back up, but I mostly fish less than 100ft, so a few pounds of lead on a handline a couple times per trip isn't a big deal either. Probably easier than pulling hoop nets full of crab, haha. Will think on it for a bit.

I just snell a thin wire barbless hook on backwards on the line above a weight.

-Allen

This is the most common sense solution I've seen yet.
4
General Fishing Tips / Re: Descender Weight
« Last post by SpeedyStein on Today at 07:35:19 AM »
Quote from: fishbushing on April 30, 2024, 09:02:38 PM
Quote from: SpeedyStein on April 30, 2024, 08:24:57 PM
My DIY descending device. I had some heavy stainless wire leftover from another project. Copied the rough shape of the Shelton device. Will probably find some heavy duty carabiners for the top and bottom to make hooking it up easier.

I'm on the fence about a handline or just a stiff rod to lower it down. Would be nice to have a reel to crank it back up, but I mostly fish less than 100ft, so a few pounds of lead on a handline a couple times per trip isn't a big deal either. Probably easier than pulling hoop nets full of crab, haha. Will think on it for a bit.

The wire doesn't look stiff enough and probably will give you some issue decending a medium to large yellow or cowcod IMO.

It's 2mm stainless, and I work hardened it a little. The "lip" arm does deflect a little, but I don't think it will be a problem.  If in practice I have any issues, I will look into other methods.
5
General Fishing Tips / Re: Descender Weight
« Last post by polepole on Today at 07:25:38 AM »
Quote from: SpeedyStein on April 30, 2024, 08:24:57 PM
My DIY descending device. I had some heavy stainless wire leftover from another project. Copied the rough shape of the Shelton device. Will probably find some heavy duty carabiners for the top and bottom to make hooking it up easier.

I'm on the fence about a handline or just a stiff rod to lower it down. Would be nice to have a reel to crank it back up, but I mostly fish less than 100ft, so a few pounds of lead on a handline a couple times per trip isn't a big deal either. Probably easier than pulling hoop nets full of crab, haha. Will think on it for a bit.

I just snell a thin wire barbless hook on backwards on the line above a weight.

-Allen
6
For Sale / Re: Couple rods and reels - SOLD
« Last post by Nolanduke on April 30, 2024, 09:10:03 PM »
Sale pending to Sonny..   need to find a way to get the items up to him at the cove.  Wish I could do GS myself...  :smt010
7
General Fishing Tips / Re: Descender Weight
« Last post by fishbushing on April 30, 2024, 09:02:38 PM »
Quote from: SpeedyStein on April 30, 2024, 08:24:57 PM
My DIY descending device. I had some heavy stainless wire leftover from another project. Copied the rough shape of the Shelton device. Will probably find some heavy duty carabiners for the top and bottom to make hooking it up easier.

I'm on the fence about a handline or just a stiff rod to lower it down. Would be nice to have a reel to crank it back up, but I mostly fish less than 100ft, so a few pounds of lead on a handline a couple times per trip isn't a big deal either. Probably easier than pulling hoop nets full of crab, haha. Will think on it for a bit.

The wire doesn't look stiff enough and probably will give you some issue decending a medium to large yellow or cowcod IMO.
8
For Sale / Re: Couple rods and reels
« Last post by Nolanduke on April 30, 2024, 08:40:35 PM »
Awesome! pm sent
9
For Sale / Re: Couple rods and reels
« Last post by Sailfish on April 30, 2024, 08:27:45 PM »
I will take them all if someone can help with NCKA express or bring them to Shelter Cove in May.
10
General Fishing Tips / Re: Descender Weight
« Last post by SpeedyStein on April 30, 2024, 08:24:57 PM »
My DIY descending device. I had some heavy stainless wire leftover from another project. Copied the rough shape of the Shelton device. Will probably find some heavy duty carabiners for the top and bottom to make hooking it up easier.

I'm on the fence about a handline or just a stiff rod to lower it down. Would be nice to have a reel to crank it back up, but I mostly fish less than 100ft, so a few pounds of lead on a handline a couple times per trip isn't a big deal either. Probably easier than pulling hoop nets full of crab, haha. Will think on it for a bit.
Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 10
anything