Poor man automatic fisherman

[horsetrader]

$5 and 5min scrap wood,little abs (scrap) and a cheap down rigger quick release. ok I think it was $8. 5 min to put together

[trainerdave]

How did you hook up the abs? Did you cut it at a 45 on a mitre...Oh and nice by the way...

[horsetrader]

Originally Posted by trainerdave

How did you hook up the abs? Did you cut it at a 45 on a mitre...Oh and nice by the way...

Cut abs on miter saw at 45 deg. drilled and screwed

[valve god]

I built two slammer type automatic fisherman's last year for my long rods and I was quite happy with there performance. Had a 90% hook-up rate. I will take some pictures and post here. They cost me $23.95 including the rods(cheap Walmart brand)Time to get the hard water gear ready to go

[brohymn2]

gonna try this out, have you used it on trout or perch?

[horsetrader]

Originally Posted by brohymn2

gonna try this out, have you used it on trout or perch?

Just made it last night will try it this weekend

[Badback]

Originally Posted by horsetrader

$5 and 5min scrap wood,little abs (scrap) and a cheap down rigger quick release. ok I think it was $8. 5 min to put together

Recycling at it's finest!....

[patv3313]

Ok hello all from windy montana
I have a youth fishing club at a local
middle school and i am shop teacher.
We won't get ice usually here in montana till end of
november. This would a great project for
my kids to build. i am having a little problem
seeing what you use for a trigger to release.
any and all pictures would be great.

[HunterDave]

Originally Posted by patv3313

i am having a little problem
seeing what you use for a trigger to release.
any and all pictures would be great.

I'd be interested in having a better look at the release as well.

[chubbdarter]

This thread is coming from the maker of the rock sinker also

[WayneChristie]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

This thread is coming from the maker of the rock sinker also

I saw those for sale on one of the Malaysian fishing shows, at a gear convention