What to do til the rain stops?

[rvrfshr]

While on the log home site get some 3/4" dual backer ,(comes in 50' sections for cheap $) cut into desired length, center hole it and turn out a batch of floats. I've been making them myself for awhile and shaping them on the home made cork handle rodbuilding lathe, (stationary drill with 5"x1/8" screw through the center). Maybe I'll try and do a how to with pics on this one. Once you get set up you can make a slew of tight riding, highly detectable 75%er's for a fraction of the cost of shop bought!

[Brian]

I'd be interested in seeing that tutorial Joe. thanks!

[zonker]

Joe,

You gotta put up that tutorial on float making! I have a roll of charcoal 3/4" backer rod that I'm itching to turn into floats. Some instruction would be great, especially about how to shape them and paint them. It would be one of the most popular tutorials on the site, I predict.

Please go for it!

zonker

[FishinSinsation]

hey double D i have about 1200 feet of white 3/8ths backer rod and would be willing to give you some just have to meet me some place in puyallup

as my title says im the king of backer rod and have enough to last me about 40 years

so let me know

[rvrfshr]

I'll have to "wine" the wife in order to get it on here, as I am below inept in the digital camera and pic posting dept. and will regretedly have to ask for her assistance! The toughest part by far in the process is getting the hole dead center so as to turn it evenly. I'll try to get it going as soon as possible.  Joe

[BC Steel]

What to do till the rain stops? Why start some controversy on the internet of course!

BTW, nice avatar there FishCasket. FC the hedge hog 

[dardevle]

Thanks for the link redhook!  It makes me dream of having a cabin on the Hoh where I can go to every weekend.

Casey, I will take you up on your offer.  I love to make rags!  I should be able to hook up with you the next bunch of days, since, you know, I won't be fishing! :'(

[Drifterat]

Bead jigs kill time.



and more time



and more time



and more time



enough beads...

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Please stop raining...

[dardevle]

Nice jigs!  I like the pearly pink!  The bead jigs are like making rags, you can get the whole production going and they all look perfect and alike.  That makes me feel like I've accomplished something.

[FishinSinsation]

 

all i can say is nice!

you could always tie me up a few of those bead jigs shane?

[FJ]

Killer looking jigs DR!

[FishinSinsation]

hmm 80 rags down