Easy Rod Gimbal for those big fish in NZ or Aussie

[arpie]

Hi guys

Ever had a really tough fish pulling the rod into your tummy or groin area ...... causing extreme pain or distress?

Here is an easy gimbal to make using a simple Squash Ball! Trevor at the Sports Shop in Wharf St Forster sells used ones for $1.

Turn the squash ball over so the dots are underneath. I prefer to cut 'parallel' to the join mark on the ball - otherwise, it could split more if under pressure. Cut a SMALLER hole than you think you need - most rod ends WILL fit, with a bit of wiggling of the squash ball! If it is still too small, snip off TINY bits from the inside edge of the cut ball.

End result - excellent small gimbal!! I have put one on each of the rods I am taking to NZ, in case I get some monsters! I WISH!

I've used these on my beach rods for years (works well on timber bits) & found them to be very comfy.

Cheers

Roberta

Edited September 21, 2012 by Roberta

[hottyscotty]

you are probably the most resourceful woman i've ever met!

[arpie]

he, he, Thank you! I LOVE tinkering!! I come from a family history of 'tinkerers'!! You should see my brother Cam/Sails & his garage!! It puts mine to shame!

I prefer to fix a problem myself rather than going out & buying more stuff - unless it relates to fishing - then it is OK!

cheers

Roberta

[Hodgey]

Definitely an ideas woman, Roberta!

Hope you have a fantastic trip away. I look forward to a long report with a stack of photos

Cheers

Ian