Rob Posted October 16, 2010 Report Posted October 16, 2010 All, I have had various issues with dangled live baits on the way back up to start a drif again - no matter what they some how knit-one-pearl-on. For my last couple of trips out I took my new Live Bait Bucket and it worked really well (p.s. wait for silicone sealant to dry before use!!). I cut 2 squares of plastic and cut a groove halfway doen one and half up the other, cut some holes to ensure water levels out (not needed and fit is not too tight at bottom). Use sealant to 1. hold them in when filing over the side 2. stop line getting caught between the and the edge of teh bucket. Pics attached: Rob Quote
alun j. Posted October 16, 2010 Report Posted October 16, 2010 Well done Rob !! I simply use a separate bucket for each. Your method would reduce the weight of water sloshing about, Will you be going into business? I'll take a 2nd 'prototype ' to test !! ....or swap for some clawed beasts. cheers, Alun. Quote
bassncodformeplease Posted October 17, 2010 Report Posted October 17, 2010 One 4 me too , i'll swop you some moulds Mike Quote
Jim Posted October 17, 2010 Report Posted October 17, 2010 You're not as daft as you look Rob. What a jolly good idea. Where did you get the perspex from ? Jim Quote
great white Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 Nice one Rob another good idea Can I ask why you used the sealer? Why not make them so they stay as two parts [flat pack] and just use them when you want/need them, then store them and use the bucket for something else when you don't. You may have tried that of course and it did not work Charlie Quote
Rob Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Posted October 18, 2010 Charlie, Unless you get the perfect fit the floro leader can get damaged down the micro gap between perspex and bucket. Jim, Leftover makrolon from replacing Star Turns windscreen (yes I broke it!). I think you can get sheets of it \ similar from B&Q. Rob Quote
Adam F Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 Ebay is the place to buy Makrolon. Rob - I'll take one if youre going to make a batch. But I want a pretty bucket please - no only sealant tubs on JV! Quote
Brian Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 Ebay is the place to buy Makrolon. Rob - I'll take one if youre going to make a batch. But I want a pretty bucket please - no only sealant tubs on JV! Rob Better make Adam's with this Quote
Rob Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Posted October 18, 2010 The handle doesn't match the bucket and it's not blue - other than that he would want a pair!!! Quote
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