However, it does not float. Last week, I had a fish thrash while it was on the board and normally I can keep control of it, but this time it went over. It sank slowly, but I was not able to get to it in time and down to Davy Jones' locker it went. After I caught the next fish, I forgot what it was like trying to measure a fish without it (besides the monster Red Drum and Kow Stripers). I ordered a new one the next day and started thinking of ways to not lose it. A friend of mine suggested a retractable cable, and although it's a good idea, I couldn't logistically find a place to attach it to without getting in the way and/or slowing me down.
When I got it in the mail, I saw on the back that there were two groove and the light bulb came on. I got a roll of 1/2" x 3/8" strip foam insulation and some glue from the hardware store...
...and crammed it into the two grooves...
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| Ta Daa! |
Bath tub tested! Good to go!
The Hawg Trough is available at Hook1 Kayak Fishing Gear.
Very inventive! I will have to keep that idea in mind when I'm fishing from my yak. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the idea Kiwi! :)
ReplyDeleteGood idea Rob - another one that works is a 3/8" wooden dowel rod. You cut it to length and it snaps right in without any adhesive required. Although I would still go your route and use some form of adhesive - that whole paranoia thing. It was great fishing with you again last night. Had a blast! Now I am craving my first tog!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chuck. I figured the foam would be lighter so I went with that.
ReplyDeleteGood fishing with you too.