Super User Bassn Blvd Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 Excluding lures, what are some of the different types of gadgets you all have bought (or were given) over the years. I just ordered a line stripping tool from Bass Pro. I get tired of stripping line off 8 different reels by hand so I cant wait to try the stripper out. Quote
soccplayer07 Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 i just got a cooks tackle to go system for my boat. it's amazing. Highly recommended. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 rapala braided line scissors, very small but time saving investment. gerber Resolve multitool, not really specifically a fishing gadget, but it gets used in the boat i've got a digital lip grip on the way, looking forward to using that Quote
Marshfisher Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Berkley Line Winder StationLine Holders to keep line from going through levelwindPlier style lip gripThis thing like a bif thermometer that tells you the depth and temp when lowered into the water (have that for over 30 years)Bite alarmAftermarket reel handlesReel grip coversHat clip magnifier so I can see to tie knots better and for small hooksProbably a lot moe I can't think of at the moment Quote
Quitlimpin Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 You'll love the line stripper. I just ordered two pairs of x-tools bullnose pliers to go along with all the other misc. junk that I don't need. Quote
Super User flechero Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 NN pliers scale camera The large (4D cell) line stripper is a life saver. It takes all of about 5 seconds to strip a reel. As a guy that changes line often (on 5-10 reels at a time) I can't think of a better "gadget" to own. Quote
LCpointerKILLA Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 rapala braided line scissors, very small but time saving investment.gerber Resolve multitool, not really specifically a fishing gadget, but it gets used in the boat i've got a digital lip grip on the way, looking forward to using that I need to purchase a pair of those braid scissors. You like them a lot? Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 rapala braided line scissors, very small but time saving investment.gerber Resolve multitool, not really specifically a fishing gadget, but it gets used in the boat i've got a digital lip grip on the way, looking forward to using that I need to purchase a pair of those braid scissors. You like them a lot? yeah they're great, well worth the 4 bucks or whatever it was they cost. Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 I use a battery powered drill and a dowel rod to strip line off my reels. Depending on how much line is on the reels it is really fast. Quote
reo Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 I use a battery powered drill and a dowel rod to strip line off my reels. Depending on how much line is on the reels it is really fast. I do this also. AND the more line that builds up on the dowel the faster the line comes off the reel Quote
cabullwinkle Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 I just purchased a fish magnifier. It is guaranteed to increase the size of my fish when I tell stories by 15%. So far it works pretty well. No regrets. ;D Quote
jaym137 Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Jig eye buster Rapala clippers on lanyard for cutting line cat's eyes clip light for visor on baseball cap Texas Tackle Split ring pliers mini needle nose pliers for tuning crankbaits Quote
kayakbill Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Wacky rig O-ring tool thingamajig makes a senko last a lot longer Quote
maineman Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 I don't know if you would call it a gadget. but i been using berkly,s reel magic with great results. casts farther and protects your reel from corrison . reel runs smoother. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Fathers Day 09: On board battery charger Berkley scale Braid scissors Some goofy looking clip that is suppose light up when you get a bite! It is red and clips to the rod and the line feeds through it! Junk IMO Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 17, 2009 Super User Posted July 17, 2009 No gimmicks or gadgets and every time I get a scale for a gift it gets stored for eternity in a box buried under some junk that I won't use either. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted July 17, 2009 Super User Posted July 17, 2009 A very effective braid cutter is the stamped metal cutter on dental floss. (saw it in a post on here, and it works slicker than scissors) In fact, PowerPro line has that very cutter on their line packages. Spool line on a reel and cut it. Keeps the tag end of the spool right there, ready for the next usage. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted July 17, 2009 Super User Posted July 17, 2009 Wacky rig O-ring tool thingamajig makes a senko last a lot longer Get a package of Strike King 3X finesse worms. I've got last year's version, elastech, and they are nearly indestructible. They work as well or even better than the senko or other senko style hooks. I started using them a couple of days ago. Caught 12 nice bass on one worm. It was scuffed from the raspy bass mouths, but otherwise untouched. No tears. Doesn't go flying up the line either. I suspect it was good for many more bass, but I lost it when the rig got hung on the bottom. If there is a downside to the bait it is this. You cannot get it onto a round barbed holder, nor will it screw onto a coil. I had to heat a pin to melt a hole about 3/4 inch deep into the head of the worm. It even resists the hook going through when rigged wacky style. It's that tough. You can stretch it to three or more times its normal length, until it's about a sixteenth of an inch in diameter. Try 'em. You'll like 'em. They also make a couple of fluke like baits in the 3X. I'm going to pick some of those up when I use the packages of caffein shads I now have. They are superb on the ShakE2 Megastrike jig heads. But are pretty much used up after a few fish. Sometimes one is enough to render them useless. The 3X will take care of that quite nicely. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted July 17, 2009 Super User Posted July 17, 2009 About the gadgets. The only gadgets I depend on are two pair of hemastats/forceps, one straight, the other curved, and some type of line cutter. The hemastats will go where my fingers cannot. Indespensible at times for unhooking a fish with minimal damage. My dentist advises against using my teeth as a line cutter. Not sure the above "equipment" constitutes gadgets. Quote
mike304 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 I use a battery powered drill and a dowel rod to strip line off my reels. Depending on how much line is on the reels it is really fast. I guess i'm not the only one . Ardent rigger multi tool bought this spring. Jury is still out on it. the first one the braided line cutter broke, and since that was the main reason i bought it, it kind of ticked me off. E-mailed Ardent and they sent me another on no questions asked. The clippers leave a lot to be desired, but the line cutter works OK. Like I said, still not sure yet. Quote
mike304 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 No gimmicks or gadgets and every time I get a scale for a gift it gets stored for eternity in a box buried under some junk that I won't use either. Feel free to send me one anytime! :D :D Quote
Eddie Munster Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Got a 12' extendable golf ball retriever I use to recover tree ornaments or unhook shallow snags. Block of wood with holes I cut out with a Forstner bit to hold my jars of J.J.'s Magic. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 I use a battery powered drill and a dowel rod to strip line off my reels. Depending on how much line is on the reels it is really fast. X2 3 million candle spot light-priceless visor light- Priceless Home made roller system for launching the boat over the rocks- WAAAAAY priceless Quote
DOVERANGLER Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 I bought a spooling station from bps it is the kind that has a suction cup base. it works really good and speeds up re spooling my baitcasters Quote
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