Trigger finger report
Mar 17, 2022 11:47:21 #
padrebino
Loc: BROWNSVILLE, TX / SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
Hooked up with Forrest Ed on Wed 3/16 and headed to South Padre Island for some surf fishing.
Ed caught a bunch of whitings and a keeper sheephead. (no pic) and I landed some whitings and a small 27" hammerhead (released)
Tried out the line trigger and I was impressed with results.
Here's the pros and cons:
* gained approx. 30yds on casts ( a guestimate)
* can throw heavier weights
* no finger cuts or abrasions
CONS
* nothing, other than getting used to loading trigger and throwing with it.
SUGGESTION
* don't use zip ties to fasten trigger to rod. Those sharp ends seem to always find your fingers. Will try taping next
time out
* Do 2 to 3 line wraps on the pin
* you may have to adjust drag setting if you experience slippage when casting.
I'll be posting a link on these beautiful majestic birds. Interesting but sad.
Ed caught a bunch of whitings and a keeper sheephead. (no pic) and I landed some whitings and a small 27" hammerhead (released)
Tried out the line trigger and I was impressed with results.
Here's the pros and cons:
* gained approx. 30yds on casts ( a guestimate)
* can throw heavier weights
* no finger cuts or abrasions
CONS
* nothing, other than getting used to loading trigger and throwing with it.
SUGGESTION
* don't use zip ties to fasten trigger to rod. Those sharp ends seem to always find your fingers. Will try taping next
time out
* Do 2 to 3 line wraps on the pin
* you may have to adjust drag setting if you experience slippage when casting.
I'll be posting a link on these beautiful majestic birds. Interesting but sad.
it liked my shrimp
small but sharp teeth, lots of them.
guess who came for dinner
ready for take off
beautiful birds
Mar 17, 2022 11:59:10 #
padrebino wrote:
Hooked up with Forrest Ed on Wed 3/16 and headed t... (show quote)
Good update and pics Padre but one suggestion of my own. I am with you on the wire ties they can do some rubbing as well. Problem with tape is i can only think of electrical tape and that will soften in the sun. But if you know of another type i am listening.
But for the suggestion how about Velcro wire ties? Wrap them around the base and smooth to the touch.
Mar 17, 2022 12:15:33 #
padrebino
Loc: BROWNSVILLE, TX / SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
plumbob wrote:
Good update and pics Padre but one suggestion of my own. I am with you on the wire ties they can do some rubbing as well. Problem with tape is i can only think of electrical tape and that will soften in the sun. But if you know of another type i am listening.
But for the suggestion how about Velcro wire ties? Wrap them around the base and smooth to the touch.
But for the suggestion how about Velcro wire ties? Wrap them around the base and smooth to the touch.
PB, I'll be trying different methods including braid wrap, similar to how you replace and wrap a new line guide on your rod.
I don't have Velcro so I'm going to try a wrap with a 40lb braid line I have lying around.
Mar 17, 2022 12:43:29 #
Mar 17, 2022 14:13:37 #
How about a few wraps of athletic tape over the zip ties to conceal the sharp edges?
Mar 17, 2022 16:13:53 #
plumbob wrote:
Good update and pics Padre but one suggestion of my own. I am with you on the wire ties they can do some rubbing as well. Problem with tape is i can only think of electrical tape and that will soften in the sun. But if you know of another type i am listening.
But for the suggestion how about Velcro wire ties? Wrap them around the base and smooth to the touch.
But for the suggestion how about Velcro wire ties? Wrap them around the base and smooth to the touch.
Velcro wire ties are listed for $ 6.00 on Amazon.
OJ has a good idea with the athletic tape over the plastic wire ties.
Mar 17, 2022 18:58:56 #
padrebino wrote:
Hooked up with Forrest Ed on Wed 3/16 and headed t... (show quote)
Can you show pictures of trigger etc? I had trigger finger and had medical treatment for it. I got it from too much wrenching and working but I think you are referring to a reel addition. I see reels with triggers built in. Shrink Tubing is good for some applications so no adhesive is needed.
Trigger Reel.
Mar 17, 2022 19:49:02 #
padrebino
Loc: BROWNSVILLE, TX / SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
Jeremy wrote:
Can you show pictures of trigger etc? I had trigger finger and had medical treatment for it. I got it from too much wrenching and working but I think you are referring to a reel addition. I see reels with triggers built in. Shrink Tubing is good for some applications so no adhesive is needed.
Jeremy, I believe the pic you posted is a "bail release", the trigger mounts on the rod. Here's a link to an article i posted on 3/13 with picture of my set-up and a youtube video on how to attach and use.
https://www.fishingstage.com/t-50231-1.html
Mar 18, 2022 06:50:37 #
padrebino wrote:
Jeremy, I believe the pic you posted is a "bail release", the trigger mounts on the rod. Here's a link to an article i posted on 3/13 with picture of my set-up and a youtube video on how to attach and use.
https://www.fishingstage.com/t-50231-1.html
https://www.fishingstage.com/t-50231-1.html
There is another good thought padre, " shrink tubing." Actually you can purchase it with or without an adhesive inside it that when you shrink it, it adheres to the product not just wrap around it.
I have used it on underground applications.
Mar 18, 2022 09:21:47 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
padrebino wrote:
Hooked up with Forrest Ed on Wed 3/16 and headed t... (show quote)
Padre that may my first thought when I saw the zip ties. Braid wrap with shrink tube over it should work fine
Mar 18, 2022 13:18:11 #
Mar 18, 2022 13:19:25 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
padrebino wrote:
PB, I'll be trying different methods including braid wrap, similar to how you replace and wrap a new line guide on your rod.
I don't have Velcro so I'm going to try a wrap with a 40lb braid line I have lying around.
I don't have Velcro so I'm going to try a wrap with a 40lb braid line I have lying around.
FYI. I have tried braid rap a few times on different applications. Each time, the braid would slip and loosen in short order. I use nylon upholstery thread. It will take a lot of abuse. I coat it with a few coats of clear nail polish to protect the thread. If I were to do it now, I would coat it with the UV activate glue. Good luck.
Mar 18, 2022 14:02:45 #
El Rod
Loc: Port A
Padre,
It looks like you had an awesome day fishing and Pelican watching!
The Pelican
A wonderful bird is the Pelican
His bill can hold more than his bellycan
He can hold in his beak
Enough food for a week
I’m dammed if I see how the hellican
By Dixon Lanier Merritt
It looks like you had an awesome day fishing and Pelican watching!
The Pelican
A wonderful bird is the Pelican
His bill can hold more than his bellycan
He can hold in his beak
Enough food for a week
I’m dammed if I see how the hellican
By Dixon Lanier Merritt
Mar 18, 2022 14:08:22 #
padrebino
Loc: BROWNSVILLE, TX / SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
El Rod wrote:
Padre,
It looks like you had an awesome day fishing and Pelican watching!
The Pelican
A wonderful bird is the Pelican
His bill can hold more than his bellycan
He can hold in his beak
Enough food for a week
I’m dammed if I see how the hellican
By Dixon Lanier Merritt
It looks like you had an awesome day fishing and Pelican watching!
The Pelican
A wonderful bird is the Pelican
His bill can hold more than his bellycan
He can hold in his beak
Enough food for a week
I’m dammed if I see how the hellican
By Dixon Lanier Merritt
ElRod, that's the beauty of nature, always amazing!
Mar 18, 2022 15:06:34 #
padrebino wrote:
Hooked up with Forrest Ed on Wed 3/16 and headed t... (show quote)
Looks more like a bonnet head shark, look at the fins
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