'Fishing Hack' for those exited to get on the water

[RexSenior]

Hi Raiders

It's nearly midnight and I'm doing my usual ritual before heading away - this time to Crescent Head early in the morning for 9 nights. Just sharing a tip for those exited about their next trip - it passes the time before your trip & maximises your "bite" time on the trip.

After the kids are tucked up in bed and I'm wide awake, I think about how I can get the most out of my next trip.

Also about where I'm fishing and what rigs I will use and what others may come in handy.

Using 50cm of a $3 pool noodle, I make up about 20 rigs - different hook sizes, line strength, rig set-up etc. This way when the bite is on I can afford to fish lighter for more hookups because I have less downtime when I'm busted off = more fish in the bucket.

Just make the rig, then thread the eye of the hook through the end of the swivel (creating a loop) then wrap the trace back around the noodle and sink your hook in when the line is taught.

Many of you will know this one but for those who don't and may not have much time out on the water, it's a real time saver.

Cheers, James

Edited October 13, 2015 by RexSenior

[JohnDory]

Nice

[NaClH2OK9]

Nice job James.

My daughter gets quite upset when I chop the ends off her pool toys. Keeps telling me to by my own.

[mikei000]

That's a cracker mate . I used a piece of timber and just wouldn't cut the mustard. Great idea! Also would save on the sea sickness from looking down tying the knots out there

[Mike89]

Good idea - always great to pick up some time savers from the guys on here. Cheers!