Author Topic: My new homemade rodholders with automatic hooksetting! (Read 155942 times)

NoMe · « **Reply #120 on:** Jan 09, 2013, 06:17 PM »

Quote from: fishfighter on Jan 09, 2013, 06:02 PM

Please post how it works after you try it. Looks Great!

R&D or what?

coolhand_luke · « **Reply #121 on:** Jan 09, 2013, 06:26 PM »

My brother in law made his triggers out of jumbo paper clips, they work!

psturdevant · « **Reply #122 on:** Jan 09, 2013, 11:24 PM »

Bquick, thanks for the inspiration on the design. I have added a couple features to the one that I just built tonight. I did add the extra loop so it doesn't tear up the rod as previously mentioned. Also I didn't know what would be the right length with various rods so I made it adjustable by putting a bunch of staples in at different lengths to clip to.

I've also uploaded a couple videos to show the trigger mechanism going off.

Let me know what you guys think. This is the second version I have built and never tested any on the ice yet.

bquick · « **Reply #123 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 12:38 AM »

Your variable tension system is pretty ingenious! Great work.

lefty2053 · « **Reply #124 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 07:10 AM »

Yea, I like those staples for tension.

psturdevant · « **Reply #125 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 07:53 AM »

Thanks. I think they are a little closer than they needed to be and don't quite have as much travel as I wanted. The pole used is a 24" light action" as that is all I have now. Figured it would make sense to have enough travel to go up to a 5' pole if possible. I guess I put another staple or eyelet on the back by the rod holder to loop the trigger through for short poles and not run through on long poles. This would give me and extra 24" of travel roughly. I'll try it tonight and take some pictures if it works.

lefty2053 · « **Reply #126 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 08:08 AM »

If you look at the one I made and picture this. I plan to make a new one today that has more board with a hinge in the middle of it so it folds under. I will then just drill a new hole for different sized rods on the board.

|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------| End of board
|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
Rod Holder Hinge Drill holes along here

I will only make it long enough for up to 48" Rods.
I will still use the Eye Bolt for my Trigger to attach to.

hounds · « **Reply #127 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 08:52 AM »

Man talk about a better mouse trap, this stuff is awesome............... .Boys

bquick · « **Reply #128 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 08:53 AM »

Pretty cool that everybody is posting pics and redesigning it to suit their needs and make it better. Lefty... Post some pics of the hinged one for us!

muskyon46 · « **Reply #129 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 09:05 AM »

Quote from: bquick on Jan 10, 2013, 08:53 AM

Pretty cool that everybody is posting pics and redesigning it to suit their needs and make it better. Lefty... Post some pics of the hinged one for us!

X2 these are all looking awsome guys

psturdevant · « **Reply #130 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 09:48 AM »

Lefty, I like the idea but then it gets pretty big and it would be hard to put outriggers/stabilizers on it.

I have found metal clothes hanger wire to be very good for trigger and other tasks. Just the right stiffness to hold shape but easy enough to make it into the shape you want. Best of all, it's free because I have a closet full of them that I don't use!

lefty2053 · « **Reply #131 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 02:04 PM »

Quote from: bquick on Jan 10, 2013, 08:53 AM

Pretty cool that everybody is posting pics and redesigning it to suit their needs and make it better. Lefty... Post some pics of the hinged one for us!

I might not make the hinged one for longer rods. But I do have one almost done now that will use a 30" Rod and have the same adjustments on it like the Jaw Jacker for tension. It may use 27"-30" Rods. I will most likely use the same Trigger I last made.
If I wanted a longer rod I would just cut another piece of 1x4 and then hinge it to the end of the ones I am making. TO go from the 30" Rod to say a 36" Rod you would only need about 4" more of wood because of the bend of the rods. Still thinking this out,want this one to be my last design.
SO the trigger will always be the same size but the rod will adjust in tension. The heavier tension setting for a 27" rod will work for a 30" rod. I should have one done tonight after I go into town for more parts.

gooner · « **Reply #132 on:** Jan 10, 2013, 09:48 PM »

Looks great. I might have to build some. Thanks

lefty2053 · « **Reply #133 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 12:25 PM »

Here is my new Rod Hook Setter. Uses 25"-32" Rods and can have up to 4 Tension settings.
27" Rod

30" Rod

The extra settings comes from the other 2 holes on the rod holder. One in Front and One in back of the holder. The one in front lifts the rod holder. The one in back moves the rod holder back.

gooner · « **Reply #134 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 02:23 PM »

Man you guys are wanting me to start building some of these,you have my gears grinding now. I think they would be awsome for all fish. Great job guys.

michianafisherman · « **Reply #135 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 02:47 PM »

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Bquick, thanks for the inspiration on the design. I have added a couple features to the one that I just built tonight. I did add the extra loop so it doesn't tear up the rod as previously mentioned. Also I didn't know what would be the right length with various rods so I made it adjustable by putting a bunch of staples in at different lengths to clip to.

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I've also uploaded a couple videos to show the trigger mechanism going off.

Let me know what you guys think. This is the second version I have built and never tested any on the ice yet.

Is there a chance the washer could wrap around the line as it sets or reeling fish?

psturdevant · « **Reply #136 on:** Jan 12, 2013, 05:50 AM »

Michianafisherman, I don't believe it can really get caught in there. I was worried about that at first but after messing with it a bunch of times in the basement, it seems to always just danggel and not get caught. I haven't used it on the ice yet and wk t be able to for a while with this weather coming in.

psturdevant · « **Reply #137 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 02:04 PM »

Hey Guys. With these rigs, do they count as tip ups? I'm assuming they do but they use a jiggin pole......

Kevin23 · « **Reply #138 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 03:24 PM »

Quote from: psturdevant on Jan 14, 2013, 02:04 PM

Hey Guys. With these rigs, do they count as tip ups? I'm assuming they do but they use a jiggin pole......

If you put a flag on the tip of the rod they would! Without it, in most states they would just be a rod holder holding your rod and setting the hook for you. Needs to be some type of signal flag showing a fish bite.

I'm making a couple of these for next year!

psturdevant · « **Reply #139 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 07:22 PM »

I guess a piece of duct tape can fix that.

Thanks

chumslick · « **Reply #140 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 12:17 PM »

Hey guys, Built one last night and figured out a solution to the eye-damage conundrum. I put a keyring/split-ring splitting and holding both of the 45 degree rod-tip-eye-supports. This means that it will not wobble when using rod for active jigging, but will be available when in hook-set rig. Also, can be spun to completely encircle supports so it is not lost in transportation. One rod, many applications :-)

Mr.Walliye · « **Reply #141 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 10:54 PM »

That is really a slick idea. I like it.

wis2ohio · « **Reply #142 on:** Jan 19, 2013, 08:45 PM »

Great ideas I have been looking for something like this but havent been able to find any plans and from what I have watched on youtube they don't have instructions how to make them.

Idahogator · « **Reply #143 on:** Jan 19, 2013, 10:09 PM »

Welcome to Iceshanty Wis2Ohio.

Piece of cake.

Get yer engineering degree and with a good junk box & the known location of a few choice dumpsters, they won't cost ya much and will be perfect for the species you're after.

There is one other way ~ go back to page one and read the entire thread.

psturdevant · « **Reply #144 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 08:20 PM »

Hey guys, had my units out yesterday and we didn't have a lot of action where I was but most of the action was on these. Between me and a few friends out on the ice we had 20 tip ups out and 2 of these units. 90% of the fish came from those 2 units. Easy to set up, 80-90% hook ups. Worked on 8" to 17" pickerel and a small crappie. Very happy with them. If I can get some new poles I'll be building more.

muskyon46 · « **Reply #145 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 11:58 AM »

Went with one of the other triggers on this trip and they worked great, Just have to watch the water freezing up on them after dark. Hooked a few pup lakers no prob

3300 · « **Reply #146 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 03:21 PM »

i like seeing ingenuity. looks like some thing to try out too. nice one!

why not use Vinyl-Coated Paper Clips to save guides?

just built a trigger using one.

looking to attach the trap wire to a bucket style rod holder with home made leader black vinyl coated.

http://www.staples.com/Staples-Jumbo-Vinyl-Coated-Paper-Clips-500-Tub/product_480109

wis2ohio · « **Reply #147 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 04:48 PM »

This is my first build and it works great in my basement sure hope it works as good on the lake when we get ice in Ohio.. Guess I can't add pics yet so have to click on link for pics.

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd494/wis2ohio/100_0366_zps525e28e4.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd494/wis2ohio/100_0367_zpsc940c16d.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd494/wis2ohio/100_0370_zps5713a74e.jpg

muskyon46 · « **Reply #148 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 05:22 PM »

Quote from: wis2ohio on Jan 21, 2013, 04:48 PM

This is my first build and it works great in my basement sure hope it works as good on the lake when we get ice in Ohio.. Guess I can't add pics yet so have to click on link for pics.

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd494/wis2ohio/100_0366_zps525e28e4.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd494/wis2ohio/100_0367_zpsc940c16d.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd494/wis2ohio/100_0370_zps5713a74e.jpg

You just need to click on the img code for each pic and it will automatically copy it. It even says copied in the box after you click it. Then just paste the img code in you posts. Looking good

wis2ohio · « **Reply #149 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 07:56 PM »

Thanks for the info musky..

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