inked Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) can you just get a say a 7 pound bomb, attach it too some heavy duty line and have a line clip running off that to your fishing line? can anyone help with suggestions thanks dave Edited September 7, 2006 by inked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 can you just get a say a 7 pound bomb, attach it too some heavy duty line and have a line clip running off that to your fishing line? can anyone help with suggestions thanks dave That can work but getting the bomb up once hooked is the issue and you will find the king may wrap him self aroind the bomb line if it is not raised. When i first wanted to downrigg i tried everything and unfortunately i realise quick smart that the best way is with a downrigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inked Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 That can work but getting the bomb up once hooked is the issue and you will find the king may wrap him self aroind the bomb line if it is not raised. When i first wanted to downrigg i tried everything and unfortunately i realise quick smart that the best way is with a downrigger thanks netic I thought it was worth a try since I can't really afford a downrigger ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbink Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 thanks netic I thought it was worth a try since I can't really afford a downrigger ATM. You can make you own. I did using an E type star drag alvey and a short rod blank offcut. You will need to buy wire, a pulley and release clip but its still heaps cheaper than an off the shelf model, especially if you have a spare alvey lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGenius Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 thanks netic I thought it was worth a try since I can't really afford a downrigger ATM. You may need to employ some creative engineering with some household items, an old clothesline handle, a cut up street post and some bolts from the side gate hey presto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 (edited) an old alvey, a old rod cut just up from the firt guide, some heavyish line, a bomb and a release clip and your off..... that actullay might work..... will have to build one myself also someway to attach it to the boat and if you really wanna you can buy a cheap distance counter (dont quite know how that fits on)..... should be able to get all the parts cheap off ebay or somewhere like that Edited September 8, 2006 by FletcherG1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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