down rigger finished

[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?

[nofrills]

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

[ghostly18]

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

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....ory=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
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.
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

[nofrills]

never do today what can be put off until tommorow

[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
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

[webby]

Hi Peter, for a good price , 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. price is neg'
regards