02-02-2012, 02:43 AM
Guitar strings +1, bigger eyeloop +2, liquid tape +3
I've played with both Electric, and Bass guitar strings. Some of the strings - especially the ones that are round-wound - might tend to be too flimsy.
I've taken some and just bent the nut at the end, you're left with an eyelet much like the original TD replaces.
The medium to heavy single wires seem to be about the right thickness. I add a bead just about the eye-loop - holds it together, plus a bit more visual cue. I have some REALLY out of focus shots of my first attempts, maybe I'll try to reshoot and post them later.
I really like the "[url "http://www.actiontackleproducts.com/abi.html"]Action Tackle Products[/url]" type of spring bobber, though they run about $5 a pop.
One of the things I like is the two wire system gives a bit more stability, so you get more up/down movement and less side/side - especially if there's a wind kickin!
Also they have a bendable clip system that allows you to attach and remove, or if you like - just slide it down when moving around - so you can crank down on your line w/o bending the wire.
I was thinnin on taking some aluminum cans, and trimming a similar clip, then dip it in the liquid tape to round the edges. The stuff ain't super-glue, but it's sticky enough for a job like this. Similar option would be heat-shrink tubing. You can get the liquid tape in a jar, or as a spray. Probably a choice of colors too. Maybe not glow though!
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I've played with both Electric, and Bass guitar strings. Some of the strings - especially the ones that are round-wound - might tend to be too flimsy.
I've taken some and just bent the nut at the end, you're left with an eyelet much like the original TD replaces.
The medium to heavy single wires seem to be about the right thickness. I add a bead just about the eye-loop - holds it together, plus a bit more visual cue. I have some REALLY out of focus shots of my first attempts, maybe I'll try to reshoot and post them later.
I really like the "[url "http://www.actiontackleproducts.com/abi.html"]Action Tackle Products[/url]" type of spring bobber, though they run about $5 a pop.
One of the things I like is the two wire system gives a bit more stability, so you get more up/down movement and less side/side - especially if there's a wind kickin!
Also they have a bendable clip system that allows you to attach and remove, or if you like - just slide it down when moving around - so you can crank down on your line w/o bending the wire.
I was thinnin on taking some aluminum cans, and trimming a similar clip, then dip it in the liquid tape to round the edges. The stuff ain't super-glue, but it's sticky enough for a job like this. Similar option would be heat-shrink tubing. You can get the liquid tape in a jar, or as a spray. Probably a choice of colors too. Maybe not glow though!
[center][inline abi-springbobber.jpg]
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[center][inline abi.jpg]