down rigger finished

[snappa]

hi
i have finished my project with the down rigger ::)
it was simple and quick to make :-X
d/r can be placed in 7 different holders at the back allowing for 2 fishos to have one line a piece attached
or on the side and have 2 rods working down deep. ;D
patern pending (NO. snappa 00001)

no wire attached

[snappa]

diagram of the basic materials

[snappa]

ps

the bomb was $13 at the local tackle shop :o
is that cheap ???
i think so ::)

[Big_Kev]

Snappa. where did you get that bomb for 13 bucks?
They look like they will do the job but they might need a lanyard on em to make sure they don't go over.
Like I said the wire can cost but let us know how you get on I am still to get some.
Cheers Kev.

[craigie]

Yes Snappa, which tackle shop was that, $13 sounds very reasonable :o

Cheers Craigie.

[webby]

Now all you need is someone :-X to help you test them ;D
regards

[snappa]

hi

the bomb came from sundown
but i think he made a mistake on price :-X
i wanted other stuff but i got out in a hurry before he double checked the price :o

going back tomorrow to get other stuff ;D
he only has a 10 lb bomb left which is too heavy..
i think. ??? ???

[dsh111]

To: Reel Hard - I got my stainless wire from Bridge & Co at Burleigh, 30 metres of 1.2mm 100kg+ 7by7 strand for $19.50...a bargain?

[SNELLY]

Snappa, What did you use for the cable/line ?

SNELLY

[Big_Kev]

To Snappa; If you can get that 10lb bomb for 13 bucks I will give you 23 so you can buy yourself a beer.
I picked up 100 mtrs of 1mm 135lb 7 wire superflex for 40 bucks so I will be happy with that if it does the trick.
Looking at making the beer can bomb this week end, cause I have my reservations on spending nearly 50 bucks on a hunk of lead.
I went to sims metal today and picked up 35kg of lead for 50 bucks and that will make a bucket of snappa leads.(punn intended.) as well as a couple of bombs.
Cheers Kev.

[snappa]

hi

reelhard
went back to sundown and tried to buy the 10lb bomb
they did make a mistake on mine as the price was $27 #:(

patent no 000(5) for my down rigger #:o
altered the workings but not really happy with the end results.see photo
any suggestions #:-/
problems so far.. <1> have to wind the reel backwards to keep the line of pull straight and keep pressure on, to keep in rod holder
# # # # # # # # # # # # <2> very hard to wind not enought leverage
# # # # # # # # # # # # <3> very limited to the amount of drag that can be applied to hold bomb up #>:(
# #
theres no plans for any mass production of the down rigger at this stage and any inquires refer to the narangba dump. :(
i think its off to the tackle shop and just order a downrigger. ;D ;D

[snappa]

hi again

looking for a post of a home made downrigger using a boat winch by ?....???

where has it gonnnnnnne
cant find it :-/

cable used was superflex 250kg plastic coated
30mts for 20 bucks

[nofrills]

hey snappa
this is a pic of my first dr.its made from an old deck winch.all gal water pipe and an old pulley that was hiding in the shed.only thing to watch with winches is make sure they either have a drag that works to allow for you getting the bomb jammed on the reef,or if you dont have a drag system secure the winch handle with something that breaks before your dr cable does (like tie the handle off with a loop of 50lb mono}once the bomb is at desired depth.
anyway this old girl got me started using em.its been retired for a few years now but still gets the odd boat ride cause i keep my crab pot ropes on it.
cheers scott ;D

[nofrills]

this is the one ive been using the last few years its a cannon sports troll.they are awsome never had a problem with it that wasnt caused by me ::)
they will set you back around$480 which is less than a decient rod n reel.
;D

[snappa]

gday scott

it looks the part the cannon

by looking at it.. is it hard to wind up or has it got gears
as for mine very hard with the alvey 650 reel and i would have thought they looked the same diam.
i am now thinking along the lines of using a boat winch but just picked up on there would be not drag for any foul ups???
i think i need a lend of the cannon :o for a hour to sort out if it can be mounted somewhere of the back of the cat. :o
i priced one at sundown today(not a cannon) for $379 thats wihout the bomb. >:(

[nofrills]

hey snappa
the dia of the cable on the spool is approx120ml,the actual spool dia is alot bigger but dosent count for anything cause the cable only 1/4 fills it.the handle length is 100ml centre to centre.it dosent have any gears and winds up very easily.should point out that the sports troll is only rated to a 6lb bomb.bomb and cable sizes work on the same principles as fishing lines n sinkers.If you use to thicker cable the water resistance on the cable will force you to use a bigger bomb to keep the thing close to vertical.dont give up on your first dr yet.you could try putting thinner wire or braid on it to cut the resistance down then you can use a lighter bomb.you might also be able to fit a handle on it to give you some leverage.
the big winches are great if youve got one to chop n weld.glind ,another ausfish member made a pearler last year it even fitted with a cannon line counter ,so his does everything a bought one does but i reccon it would owe him about $ioo including bomb n clip.
i reccon if your gonna buy one from a shop do yourself a favor and get a cannon i dont reccon anything else comes close and as always you get what you pay for.
good luck scott

[Gorilla_in_Manila]

Hey Scott,
Whats with the flash lookin' coffin in the background?
Don't tell me you make the Mother in Law sleep in the garage?
;D ;D ;D

[nofrills]

yea its great for the old dragon even sound proof when ya clip the lid shut :-X

[ghostly18]

Theres a cannon downrigger on ebay at the moment going for about $50

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3641293404&category=25564&rd=1

[dazza]

snappa,
we will have our 680sf back down from rainbow in the next couple of weeks, if you wan't to have a look at our home made dr give me a yell. the boat will be at spinnaker in the dry racks.
wait till your trolling a livey in 80m of water- hang on :o :o :o
cheers
dazza

[snappa]

gday dazza


i will take you up on the offer
keep in touch and let me know

[nofrills]

daaaazzzzzzzzaaa
good to hear the big boats coming back down. ;D
besstest old buddy mate of mine ;)

snappa make sure you check out their dr its tops.

cheers
dazzas best friend,
scott :-* :-*

[dazza]

looks like some on water demonstrations comming up guy's
cheers
dazza.

ps..
scotty,
if i take you fishing BEFORE you have done your million and one jobs, Clare will kill me ;D ;D

[nofrills]

never do today what can be put off until tommorow ;D

[Lucky_Phill]

Here's the one we have on ReBait.

Scotty, comes with counter and clutch brake cable. Homemade bomb of 8lbs ( cost 25 cents ).

We bit the bullet and bought one. under $300.

Phill

[Lucky_Phill]

And the 25 cent bomb.

[Lucky_Phill]

The bomb making bench.

You'll note the shaped aerosol can that is used as a mould. The 100 year old kettle for the lead ( great pouring capalities ).

Gloves, multigrips etc.

You must position the top ring so that it is arse heavy for tracking ability.

Cheers Phill

[dazza]

Hi Phill,
great idea using the kettle.

cheers
dazza

[snappa]

geeeee
i have noticed :o
both "reel hard" and "lucky phill" have got themselves great work shops ???
i bet hours of playing goes on under the house ;)
what a great place for a M & G :-X ;)

[webby]

Hi Peter, for a good price ;D, i make you one of these, as you know and have seen just finished builting these two, would look great on the back of the cat. ;D price is neg'
regards

[webby]

this is what they'll look like decorating the rig

[Lucky_Phill]

Shoot Brian, did you steal that from the " Tardus " ? ;D

Phill