Innovative Ideas Mans Club

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by Basti

The innovative man would magnetise the hook and use the fly itself as a compass

While rugged outdoorsmen such as ourselves have no use for such trinkets - we sometimes forget that the rest of the population doesnt have our skill set

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by Ratbags

that westerly option has some great bridle work there, obviously to ensure there is longevity after multiple catches.

I assume that being in a constant state of innovation you have an online link to patent them & protect your great work.

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Most of my designs are to complex to copy - true connoisseurs of my work can spot the difference a mile away

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by stella fella

You do realise that that price is in USD? Could get a little pricey with the exchange rate the way it is

My international clientele know that quality costs

Most keep me on a generous yearly retainer so, although those compasses are a bit pricey, the outlay is easily absorbed

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by Piscateur

This made me lol

Once you become a fully fledged "Ideas Man", its amazing how seamlessly your skills transfer between projects - even if its something you've never done before

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by stella fella

Pretty sure they have an ointment for that, available at most pharmacies.

Yeah but do they have an ointment for this

[stella fella]

Originally Posted by yellow door 1

Yeah but do they have an ointment for this

No, but they do have little rubber things that can stop it from going everywhere...

[donga]

My innovator juices have been flowing recently and gave me an itch to create a cheap and better alternative to the factory bought underseat storage accessory from the manufacturer of my kayak.
Now i admit i bought the main component, but thought I would show you anyway.
Total cost is $20 and some bit and pieces outta the shed.
Factory option is $160 and its just some fabric with 2 pockets to hold trays.

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by donga

My innovator juices have been flowing recently and gave me an itch to create a cheap and better alternative to the factory bought underseat storage accessory from the manufacturer of my kayak.
Now i admit i bought the main component, but thought I would show you anyway.
Total cost is $20 and some bit and pieces outta the shed.
Factory option is $160 and its just some fabric with 2 pockets to hold trays.

That is outstanding - slide in, slide out, a bit of extra room for pliers and used lures, costs bugger all and its better than the original - its ticking a few boxes

[donga]

Thanks for your inspiring words!
Its got me thinking about what i could do to take it to the next level. Images of battery storage at the rear and a dry bag to make it a lift in and lift out 'pod' style system are swirling aroubd in my head

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by donga

Thanks for your inspiring words!
Its got me thinking about what i could do to take it to the next level. Images of battery storage at the rear and a dry bag to make it a lift in and lift out 'pod' style system are swirling aroubd in my head

I just had to check what you were up against - If they both cost $20 I'd still choose yours

"Dry bags"? Dont you mean "Heavy duty 'Demolition Grade' Garbage Bags" goose necked with a rubber band

After seeing your previous work I am looking forward to what you come up with next.

[yellow door 1]

I bought a whole heap of these a while back. Although their swimming action is real nice - I've been worried that the terminals were too piss weak for big fish - so I havent been using them.

Thats about to change

I got rid of the split rings and replaced with crimped 30lb mono. Also upgraded the treble

[yellow door 1]

And I also add a strand of mono to the treble so I can attach split shots depending on the location.

[stella fella]

Originally Posted by yellow door 1

I bought a whole heap of these a while back. Although their swimming action is real nice - I've been worried that the terminals were too piss weak for big fish - so I havent been using them.

Thats about to change

I got rid of the split rings and replaced with crimped 30lb mono. Also upgraded the treble

A bid fish is going to bust this wide open YD. Because the mono is looped between the eye of the treble and the bottom mount it's going to pull the loop open when you get a fish on.

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by stella fella

A bid fish is going to bust this wide open YD. Because the mono is looped between the eye of the treble and the bottom mount it's going to pull the loop open when you get a fish on.

Ahh ok - so I should reattach the treble with a split ring, so the mono only gets yanked if something fails.

I just took it off coz it was a bit messy - but I see your point



------------------------- Job done - thanks for the tip

[yellow door 1]

I couldnt just take your word for it, so I built a highly scientific rig to test your theory

You were spot on - only took around 8lbs of pressure to break 30lb mono when dragging the crimp against the nail