Author Topic: Possible solution to spring bobber's?? L@@K (Read 1948 times)

troutaddict33 · « **on:** Feb 27, 2008, 05:53 PM »

i have never been one to use a spring bobber much because it always freezes... i made this today which cost 60 cents. Im going to paint the end orange to be able to see it better and hoping that it will coat the inside of the circle to prevent wear on the line. made out of a spring from the hardware store and a 14-16AWG terminal ring. let me know what you guys think...(sorry if the pics don't work i always screw this part up)

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 06:03 PM »

No pics try again

Buck762 · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 06:04 PM »

please post the pics!! i got really excited!!

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 06:05 PM »

ok... now trying it from myfishingpictures.com instead of photobucket...

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 06:06 PM »

ehh!!! they're so small i suck at posting!!!

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 06:08 PM »

HHhmmmmm.... gives me an idea! An epiphany of sorts

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 06:09 PM »

any way to enlare the image though i really want you to see it up close i think itll be helpful to everyone!

fish time · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 06:20 PM »

you are posting avatar size pic what you need to do is click edit and edit the pic and make it big and then post it i hope this helps

esox13 · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 09:39 PM »

They look like the spring from a ball point pen. I have had to use them before due to a malfunction and they worked fine.

icedflies · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 09:42 PM »

When you post the pic it should looks like this

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/thumbs/Picture_0071.jpg

change it to:
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/Picture_0071.jpg

Be sure to add [/img] on the front and back and it doesn't need to be bold.... hope this helps. I'm pretty new to posting pics as well but that was the jist of the advice I got!

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 11:03 PM »

thanks i should prolly know this by now but you finally gave me the advice i needed... so now you can see the specifics nothing special just maybe an idea that someone could use or go further with to prevent icing up

scavengerj · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 06:16 AM »

Very neat and clean looking. I'd say this would be a bible worthy contribution. An epoxy type paint ought to keep that terminal edge from doing any damage to even the lightest lines.

gcrossman · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 06:56 AM »

I like the idea...When do you go in production? LOL

pooley · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 06:59 AM »

the spring that is in disposable lighters works like that. and they're free!

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 07:56 AM »

other than the fact that you have to pay for the lighter in the first place haha

pooley · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 08:14 AM »

Quote from: troutaddict33 on Feb 28, 2008, 07:56 AM

other than the fact that you have to pay for the lighter in the first place haha

i hate to say this, but look on the ground!!

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 08:26 AM »

Spoken like the frugal Sage that you are.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 08:38 AM »

yeah just take your pen that dont work and use the spring and paint the end with florescent enamel.use them all the time im cheap.

MnSportsman · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 09:48 AM »

If you're a fella , Ask your wife/girlfriend/sister/mom etc. if you can have some of their nailpolish, in stead of paint. Or just go buy some. It works as well or better than paint. Good for rod repairs & in a pinch can be used as Locktight. Lots of uses other than on fingernails. I've even used it(orange or red) to put on the front blade sight tip on my rifles/shotguns/pistols, for low light target acquisition.

Worth a try , lasts a long time....

scavengerj · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 09:51 AM »

Great cheap idea MnS

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 10:07 AM »

yeah that's a great idea ill go do it now... it even works to patch subwoofers if you ever have weak spot or hole in one... idk i just bought the spring bc it could fit that round terminal in it to avoid freezing. that was my whole plan not just find a spring that work but to find two things i could make into a spring and a larger eye...(i looked on the ground: no lighter just a lot of snow)

pooley · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 10:09 AM »

Quote from: troutaddict33 on Feb 28, 2008, 10:07 AM

yeah that's a great idea ill go do it now... it even works to patch subwoofers if you ever have weak spot or hole in one... idk i just bought the spring bc it could fit that round terminal in it to avoid freezing. that was my whole plan not just find a spring that work but to find two things i could make into a spring and a larger eye...(i looked on the ground: no lighter just a lot of snow)

you'll find plenty in the spring!

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 10:57 AM »

ok haha next time I run across a lighter I will use the springs and send you a pm letting you know how it worked LOL.

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Author Topic: Possible solution to spring bobber's?? L@@K (Read 1948 times)