Second use for Alligator Clip

[Papa Sly]

Thanks to Bassquatch I am rigging all my tip-ups like this. When I use the larger bait I don't have to tighten down the spool and this seems like it will be adjustable depending how far back you put the line. Just an alligator clip with a screw protector super glued on the tips. Thanks Keith for the idea!

[captain54]

I use planners board releases.

[Red15762]

I've used clothes pins for years

[Gfish69]

Lobster bands around  bottom of the upright...about $5 a bag....lifetime supply

[BASSQUATCH]

Very Cool!  I have to redo all mine soon. I have to rebuild the entire tilts too lol.
I used clothes pins briefly, they just wouldn't hold the BIG suckers 10" or so. Even some of the healthy 6"-8" would pull off the clothes pins.

[THE JIGGER]

Lobster bands around  bottom of the upright...about $5 a bag....lifetime supply

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[BASSQUATCH]

X2

Will they hold big suckers? Might have to keep some on hand.

[THE JIGGER]

Will they hold big suckers? Might have to keep some on hand.

No problem Keith.
When the band is double wrapped it is really tight.

[BaitBucket]

Lobster bands around  bottom of the upright...about $5 a bag....lifetime supply

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Just pop them on and thats it, no extra hardware needed.

[Fat Tony]

What's the first use for the alligator clips? 

[BASSQUATCH]

What's the first use for the alligator clips? 

mans hair clip lol 😩

[PikeKing23]

Clothes pins will work, but you have to put a rubber band around them to make them tighter.  Rubber coated alligator clips work great too, but I have found that downrigger clips work the best.  They can get pricey, but sometimes you can find deals that sell them in multi packs.  I pre drilled a small hole and used a screw with wood glue to secure them.  It will last forever without having to fuss with it.

[BASSQUATCH]

Clothes pins will work, but you have to put a rubber band around them to make them tighter.  Rubber coated alligator clips work great too, but I have found that downrigger clips work the best.  They can get pricey, but sometimes you can find deals that sell them in multi packs.  I pre drilled a small hole and used a screw with wood glue to secure them.  It will last forever without having to fuss with it.

I'll look into those, thanks!

[bpfishhunt]

I thought about doing the alligator clips this year, as I was sick of fooling with the clothes pins, but then I found these releases... http://www.ebay.com/itm/121857876444
I bought an 8 pack, they shipped quick. they definitely aren't super high quality but seem to work good. and you cant beat the price as far as release clips go. I haven't attached them yet or tried them out on the ice but looking forward to if we ever get some more ice around here.

[wbfishboy]

I think the first use is officially legal in mass now

[Papa Sly]

Yup, drove by the driving range and it was 50* out and started thinking....HUM

[wbfishboy]

Got to admit having my first summer in almost a decade not having to spend 7 days a week running the driving range was a nice feeling. Hope the new owners did it justice

[THE JIGGER]

Will they hold big suckers? Might have to keep some on hand.

Keith
Just buy your wife some lobsters for Valentines day and kill two birds with one stone.

[Papa Sly]

oh didn't know you sold it. I just stop for an ice cream from time to time...are you retired now?

[wbfishboy]

not retired, but have more time for fishing!