Striping Baskets

[Tungsten]

Can't say I've ever saw one on the Bow.I would think they would work well and also save your fly line.

I guess the only downside is there size and probably not to comfortable for long walks.

Any thoughts?

[jksnijders]

 

I have one of those flip-out William Joseph ones. Keeps line from tangling in whatever may be at your feet in a boat. I use shooting heads alot, so I have alot of running line hanging around for repeat casts. Works well, I find.

[monger]

I use one when lake fishing from a boat. Saves line from getting stepped on when you are constantly changing length of casts.

[alhuger]

Can't say I've ever saw one on the Bow.I would think they would work well and also save your fly line.

I guess the only downside is there size and probably not to comfortable for long walks.

Any thoughts?

 

I've used them on freshwater before (not the bow though) when in a boat, like the other guys who posted. Works great. I hate stepping on line, getting it caught in cleats etc. I do not see why not it would not decent for walking, mine is pretty light, you could always shift it to your hip for walking.

 

al

[rhuseby]

One consideration is how deep you regularly wade. Once you are over about mid-thigh a basket can become a pain in the butt. Once you are used to them, they can be very helpful in some situations. I only use mine on saltwater, and not all the time then, but it makes a big difference in line control at times.

[Tungsten]

I remember seeing a show with Phil,he mentioned adding a little water to the bottom of the basket while in a boat.It kept the line moist and helped with distance.

 

Anybody make there own?I figure i would just put a Simms sticker on it and it would look like i paid $100 for it.

[ironfly]

I have the William Joseph one, and use it while wading. It's definitely more comfortable to walk in than a loaded fanny-pack. Just the thing if you're trying to shoot line with a full-sink.

 

Rick

[nebc]

I have the William Joseph one, and use it while wading. It's definitely more comfortable to walk in than a loaded fanny-pack. Just the thing if you're trying to shoot line with a full-sink.

 

Rick

The front of my drift boat has an area in front of the leg support that is quite useable to keep running line in while casting. Other than that I have often thought it would be a good idea but never used one.

[monger]

I made mine out of a rubbermaid basket. Just added a belt, notches to hold the rod, and some anti-tangling posts on the bottom. Way cooler than the Orvis model.

[Tungsten]

I made mine out of a rubbermaid basket. Just added a belt, notches to hold the rod, and some anit-tangling posts on the bottom. Way cooler than the Orvis model.

 

Things are so much better when you make them yourself.

 

I've got some ideers just need a basket of some sort.