View Full Version : Hook setter
twisted lines
11-25-2008, 09:02 PM
This is a co workers hook setter. Anyone out there have others? I have made a couple but this one is proven many times. Can't say its much to look at. But the alarm is nice.
joemomma
11-26-2008, 12:35 AM
I don't think I would get my hand near that! I might lose it!:D Never seen one, how does it work, I see the spring and all!
twisted lines
11-26-2008, 07:13 AM
I don't think I would get my hand near that! I might lose it!:D Never seen one, how does it work, I see the spring and all!
It is shown in the cocked position, and the hard part is adjusting the trigger not to soft so the waves set it off and not to hard so it dosent go off, this guy had one rod go across the road before figuring out how to hold on to it. No I don't think I would take any kids around them, dog is not good either, and the seating directly behind is not a good idea either. And how it works is Very good..
SilverBullets
11-26-2008, 08:24 AM
WOW! Just when I thought I've seen it all. That thing looks downright dangerous...I like it! What kind of fish we talkin about here, seems the ones I fish for all you'd end up with are a set of lips useing that contraption!
TTFishon
11-26-2008, 08:47 AM
I remember in the 80's seeing a commercial for a contraption like that. It might come in handy but I'd rather set the hook myself.
meluvtrout
11-26-2008, 09:20 AM
It looks more like a homemade grenade launcher :)
twisted lines
11-26-2008, 10:16 AM
WOW! Just when I thought I've seen it all. That thing looks downright dangerous...I like it! What kind of fish we talkin about here, seems the ones I fish for all you'd end up with are a set of lips useing that contraption!
Very commmon around the edge of klamath Lake for large Trout, and an ocasional bird. They pull and it pulls harder. will post a couple different ones later today. When Im not working :whistle:
twisted lines
11-26-2008, 11:39 AM
Another co workers.
twisted lines
11-27-2008, 11:40 AM
I don't think I would get my hand near that! I might lose it!:D Never seen one, how does it work, I see the spring and all!
http://www.ifish.net/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=12927&stc=1&d=1227814578
And here is one that I have made untested, I can't find the time to sit on the bank! Hope this one helps explain how they work.
elkthumper
11-28-2008, 06:16 PM
why not just hold the rod in your hands and do a normal hook set?????????????????
SouthSantiamSlayer
11-30-2008, 03:28 AM
Whats the fun in that?
Might as well go buy some fish if your just in it for the meat.
twisted lines
11-30-2008, 11:12 AM
why not just hold the rod in your hands and do a normal hook set?????????????????
My boss doesn't like it when I am working and holding my rod in my hand!
Whats the fun in that?
Might as well go buy some fish if your just in it for the meat.
The fish doesn't land on the bank! Its very much like trolling, the fish sets the hook and you bring it in, it keeps the rod from being dragged into the water like so many have done. Indeed the hook set is the greatest but for still water fishing where the big ones are its far and few between, I cant hold it in my hand for Hours! And from what i see trolling very few others do either.
The Bank boys throw it out as far as they can, And the Trollers troll as close as they can! Wheres the Fish!
elkthumper
12-01-2008, 07:35 PM
hahahahahahahaha! Good excuse then! lucky dog
moknots
12-11-2008, 11:03 AM
Cool. How do I attach it to my downrigger?
twisted lines
12-11-2008, 08:07 PM
[quote moknots; Cool. How do I attach it to my downrigger?
That would put a new meaning to a release!