RunnyD Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 After building my own fly rod holder for the truck, I'm curious to see what others have hacked together. Post some pics! http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=22022 Quote
jasonvilly Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Always fish with someone who is in worse shape than you. 1) you can always beat them to the next hole 2) If you encounter a bear, you can simply push them over and run. No need for a $35 bottle of bearspray. Quote
RunnyD Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 Entertaining replies but not what I meant. Here's a link of what I mean... http://www.ginkandgasoline.com/fly-fishing-gear/10-inexpensive-fly-fishing-life-hacks-from-the-home-depot/ 1 Quote
Conor Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Bead organizers for fly tying stuff and flies. Found at micheals and the like. Couldn't be more perfect for hooks, beads, flys etc. I love this thread. I'm cheap and a minor hoarder so nothing is more satisfying than repurposing. I've got lots more, just need to think about it a bit. 1 Quote
mickberry Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Tie your own leaders. Chip in with some of your fishin buds and purchase some fluor in different sizes. Make tons of leaders and save $$. There are lots of recipes online, from czech set up to standard... find out what works for you and make your own custom leaders. 3 Quote
jgib01 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I've been too busy buying bonafide overpriced fly fishing gizmos this past 6 months to get to the hack stage. I'm sure that will come, as I love a good hack. Can't wait to find some time to build my tonneau cover rod holder. 1 Quote
Vagabond Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Glad I'm not the only one shopping at Michaels,haha.....some tying materials plus storage drawer cabinet from there....and custom tie all of my own tapered Maxima leaders as well,anything from 4-18' long,trout to salmon,35 lb butts down to 8lb tippet,20-4 etc,superior IMHO to any factory tapers and all for under a buck each. Also,I'm a bit of an amateur hack at splicing/welding custom Spey lines and home brewed MOW tips. Quote
bigbowtrout Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 My buddy BBT is a bit of a hack... I resemble that remark 2 Quote
Taco Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 I resemble that remark And here all this time I thought you more resembled the east end of a west bound equine... Quote
jgib01 Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 From Phil Rowley this morning at the Expo. Instead of a leader wallet, he just leaves in original packaging and connects them together with a binder ring 2 Quote
SilverDoctor Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I carry an empty exact knife at times. Put the hook of the fly where the blade goes and tighten it . Nice as a third had while you tie a leader on to the eye or are otherwise engaged so you don't drop the fly (put the handle in a pocket). In a pinch it makes a nice stream-side vice. 1 Quote
RunnyD Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Here's another hack I use to take fish pics with... Set the timer, stick it in the ground and you got automatic selfies. Quote
billie Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 I can't take credit for this one, Don A or Lornce offered it up to me (sorry, don't remember which, but tks either way). Use a guitar string (smallest) to make a bobbin threader. For my part, I added a loop and dipped it in "liquid electrical tape" several times for a handle. The liquid tape is handy for lots of things. Princess Auto carries it. 3 Quote
billie Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Here's another small one. 3/4" pipe insulation. 8 Quote
darrinhurst Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Here's another small one. 3/4" pipe insulation. THAT is kinda genius...... 1 Quote
Snouthunter Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Wow some interesting little inventions I hope more are posted and people don't mind another using their ideas! Quote
billie Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 The pipe insulation can be cut to fit tackle box slots too. Quote
vhawk12 Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 I haven't actually tried this, but I'm wondering if it would work. My wife likes to craft stuff and she said she saw a tip for sharpening scissors by cutting really fine grit sandpaper. I've been meaning to try it with an older pair of tying scissors, and if it works, I'd also like to see if it also works on nippers since I hate buying new ones and end up gnawing off my tag ends (with the nippers or my teeth) instead of cutting them clean. If someone else beats me to it, please post your results!! Quote
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