Home made drop arms
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- Gudgeon
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Home made drop arms
Now I know some may frown about this but I thought id mention my home made drop arm indicators, I made them in the early 90's when money was very tight, i'll cut to the chase, I got my gear out at the beginning of the week to check over things and to my amazement they still work and they still have the original batteries inside, just thought i'd mention it.
Sean.
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Re: Home made drop arms
Frown ? No way. We love that kinda stuff round here so long as they do the job they were made for
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- Barbel
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Re: Home made drop arms
Get some pics up Sean
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SheffSean wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23 2017 23:03 -No way will I be frowning boy,thats where we all come from,well the lucky ones anyway,the happy days when we had to made stuff,I will show you mine if you show me yoursNow I know some may frown about this but I thought id mention my home made drop arm indicators, I made them in the early 90's when money was very tight, i'll cut to the chase, I got my gear out at the beginning of the week to check over things and to my amazement they still work and they still have the original batteries inside, just thought i'd mention it.
Sean.
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- Gudgeon
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OMG how times have changed, years ago when I first made them I posted the details about these on another Pike fishing forum and I got some stick from some of the other members saying they're not sensitive enough etc because I used Mercury tilt switches, well I've caught dozens of Pike on them and never deep hooked a single one, bear with me and I'll get them out and take some pics, thanks for the positive replies fella's.
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SheffSean wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 15:48 -F**k em.OMG how times have changed, years ago when I first made them I posted the details about these on another Pike fishing forum and I got some stick from some of the other members saying they're not sensitive enough etc because I used Mercury tilt switches, well I've caught dozens of Pike on them and never deep hooked a single one, bear with me and I'll get them out and take some pics, thanks for the positive replies fella's.
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- Barbel
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And these are the BEST ones,Happy days
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- Jack Pike
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Re: Home made drop arms
SheffSean wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 15:48 -No more BT phone boxes around though to rob for the speakers lolOMG how times have changed, years ago when I first made them I posted the details about these on another Pike fishing forum and I got some stick from some of the other members saying they're not sensitive enough etc because I used Mercury tilt switches, well I've caught dozens of Pike on them and never deep hooked a single one, bear with me and I'll get them out and take some pics, thanks for the positive replies fella's.
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Happy Hayes wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 16:23 -F**k off,of course they are,they come with me every time I go piking,If you are ever lucky enough to come piking with me you will see them,happy days.
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delboy wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 17:03 -Look forward to it Del, after xmass the four of us will have to meet up and wet a line.Happy Hayes wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 16:23 -F**k off,of course they are,they come with me every time I go piking,If you are ever lucky enough to come piking with me you will see them,happy days.
Andytheammer and myself ain't far from Ray so I'll let you and Ray decide whether we fish your neck of the woods or ours.
You never know we might learn something from your 74 years experience
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Tom....don't get your hopes up mate, 74 years and he's still making bite alarms like that ffs
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Re: Home made drop arms
And they are the best ones,I will show the rejects one day boy,anyway its all part of the fun of fishing,my books/mags,old rods/reels,allthe fun making your own baits etc,the list is endless,
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- Gudgeon
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Re: Home made drop arms
As promised here are my homemade drop arms.
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Here’s a close up shot.
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Re: Home made drop arms
The only problem with that is, you have revealed yourself to be a mac user. Gtfo
Only teasing, they look neat.
Only teasing, they look neat.
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delboy wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 21:02 -Your wright there Del ,when you make something yourself and it works ,that feeling you get is like nothing else.And they are the best ones,I will show the rejects one day boy,anyway its all part of the fun of fishing,my books/mags,old rods/reels,allthe fun making your own baits etc,the list is endless,
What it looks like don't matter,as long as it works.
When I did a lot of carp fishing I made my own baits 10mm was my preferred size,the water in question had both Nash and mainline testers fishing it and my baits well and truly out scored theirs.
It's I nice feeling knowing that something you've done and worked at has paid of.
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SheffSean wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 21:48 -Don't give up boy,one day you might be able to make some that look as good as mineAs promised here are my homemade drop arms.
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Happy Hayes wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25 2017 01:03 -F**kme boy,you done well with your baits,I don't remember catching anything on my baits.......................................................until that is I made one type of bait,I only made 3 of them,took them with me this time,first one=27lb common. second one=32lb mirror.third one= nothing,Can you imagine how I felt,I had found that magic bait what everyone was looking for,happy daysdelboy wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 21:02 -Your wright there Del ,when you make something yourself and it works ,that feeling you get is like nothing else.And they are the best ones,I will show the rejects one day boy,anyway its all part of the fun of fishing,my books/mags,old rods/reels,allthe fun making your own baits etc,the list is endless,
What it looks like don't matter,as long as it works.
When I did a lot of carp fishing I made my own baits 10mm was my preferred size,the water in question had both Nash and mainline testers fishing it and my baits well and truly out scored theirs.
It's I nice feeling knowing that something you've done and worked at has paid of.
Regards
Tom
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- Barbel
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Re: Home made drop arms
SheffSean wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24 2017 21:51 -Hello boy,would you mind telling me where you got the buzzer/sounder from,not seen that one in MaplinsHere’s a close up shot.
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- Gudgeon
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Bummer,Thanks boy
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Happy Hayes wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25 2017 01:05 -Thanks mate
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Re: Home made drop arms
delboy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25 2017 10:17 -They look the same as the ones I used from RS components or search for panel mounting piezo on ebay
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MarkBerrisford wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12 2017 00:40 -RS is my go to place now. f**k maplins, loada rubbish now.
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- Barbel
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Remember now boys,when I was at work,RS was at Watford and I went in there,f**k me they GAVE me their cataloques for free(which makes sense anyway)Will have a look on line when I get my making drop-offs head on again.
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Re: Home made drop arms
Cpc is also worth a look, but there is a minimum order charge.
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