DIY Assist Hooks For Jigging - Part 3

This report is long overdue. Here is another way of tying the assist hook for jigging. Hope it would be useful for all of you out there. Mail me at sharma_8379@yahoo.com or drop me a message on Yahoo Messenger. My YM ID is sharma_8379.

:::... Tools needed : Hollow braids, dental floss, jigging hook, solid ring, splicing needle, super glue and sharp scissors ...:::

:::... First determine the length of the hollow braid needed ...:::

:::... The next item needed is the splicing needle ...:::

:::... Insert the needle thru the hollow braid ...:::

:::... This is how it looks like as the needle go thru the hollow braid ...:::

:::... Punch thru at the desired length ...:::

:::... Next, put in a solid ring and open the splicing needle as shown in the picture above ...:::

:::... Put one end of the braid into the open hook and close the hook to form a circle ...:::

:::... Slowly pull the needle out. Make sure that the end of the braid goes into the hollow braid ...:::

:::... Gently easy out the splicing needle ...:::

:::... This is how it should look like once the needle is about to exit the braid ...:::

:::... This is how it looks like once the splicing needle has been removed ...:::

:::... The solid ring is now in place ...:::

:::... This is how it should look like once the splicing has been done ...:::

:::... Next, take a jigging hook and poke it thru the braid like the picture shown above ...:::

:::... Gently work the braid till it reaches the eye of the hook ...:::

:::... This is how it looks like once it is at the eye of the hook ...:::

:::... Take some dental floss and make a few wraps around the hook and braid material ...:::

:::... Cut off the excess dental floss material ...:::

:::... Put some super glue to the dental floss to make it stronger ...:::

:::... This is how the hook looks like when it is done ...:::

:::... This is how the loop and the solid ring looks like when it is done ...:::

:::... All done ...:::

I hope that brief tutorial has been beneficial to all of you fishos out there. Do mail me for more inquiries. In the mean time, below are the links to my previous post on DIY Assist Hooks.

DIY Assist Hooks for Jigging - Part 1
DIY Assist Hooks for Jigging - Part 2

Happy Birthday Krazie Fishie - Part 2

Yesterday I posted a gift that I received from my girlfriend. Here is another present that I got from Damien for my birthday. He got me an E.G Hip & Shoulder Bag. Here are some pictures of it.

:::... Ever Green International Hip & Shoulder Bag ...:::

:::... Ever Green International ...:::

:::... Front Pocket ...:::

:::... Very spacious ...:::

:::... Water bottle pocket ...:::

:::... Side Pocket ...:::

:::... Detachable side pocket ...:::

:::... Another side pocket ...:::

:::... Also detachable side pocket ...:::

:::... Plier pocket ...:::

:::... Very large main compartment ...:::

:::... Padded back for comfort ...:::

:::... Shoulder strap extension ...:::

:::... Detachable handphone bag ...:::

:::... Instructions and features of the bag in Japanese ...:::

Happy Birthday Krazie Fishie

I turned 29 last Saturday (8 March 2008). This was also the day that Malaysia went for election to choose a new government. I shall not go into detail on the election as this is a fishing blog and not a political blog. Last year, my girlfriend got me this as a birthday present. The previous year (2006), I got this for myself as a birthday gift from myself to me.

This year, she got me a pair of Marlin. Not the real stuff but Marlin made out of brass. Here are some pictures of it.

:::... My pair of Brass Marlin ...:::

:::... The face ...:::

:::... The tail ...:::

:::... Crooked bill ...:::

:::... Needs some shining and polishing ...:::

:::... The fins ...:::

:::... Top view ...:::

:::... Thank you baby ...:::

I also got another present from Damien. I shall leave that for another blog entry. In the mean time, enjoy my Marlin.

Fuji EZ Keeper II Hook Keeper

I have seen Damien and Ken using this device on some of our trips together. Such a small thing but very useful. The main function of this product is to secure our lures and assist hooks without damaging guides or cork handles when your rod is outfitted with one of these innovative hook keepers. The folding design keeps it out of the way when not in use. For more details please visit here.

I got mine at Sabre Tackle in Kuala Lumpur. Try to look for it at the rod building section. There are three colours to choose from; red, black and blue. I took the blue one as it matches well with my Golden Mean Sabel Dance rod.

Here are some pictures of it.

:::... Fuji EZ Keeper II Hook Keeper (Model EKHM - BL) ...:::

:::... How to use ...:::

:::... Big band for bigger rod, smaller band for smaller rod ...:::

:::... Closed position ...:::

:::... Open position ...:::