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General Angling Topics => DIY Forum => Topic started by: John F on December 18, 2010, 10:06:19 AM
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I have finally completed a long project of mine: a shoulder harness for light-medium tackle stand-up offshore fishing!
As usual, I used easy to find, cheap and simple materials. Here's what there is to it:
- Piece of shade cloth in the appropriate color. About 50 cm x 50cm to start with then cut to the right shape. Left overs from previous application. Cost: R0.0;
- 2 ton towing belt. Cost: ~R60.00;
- 1 x old gym bag strap. Cost: R0.0;
- 2 x SS spring clips. Cost: R20.00;
- 3 x plastic breakaway clips (from old conference bags!). Cost: R0.0
- About 50 cm 200 Lb leader material. Cost: R0.50 (?)
- 4 x copper crimps. Cost: R1.50
- Cost of tailor to double sew the all lot: R15.00
Total cost: R97.00!
This harness is adjustable horizontally (at the belly of the angler) and vertically (in the shoulders).
Let the fishing begin!
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well done man, that looks pretty damn good!!
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Thanks shag! I just hope this thing doesn't break into pieces when I hook the big fshg!!!
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Haha! Excellent! You just can't resist can you :geet
Let us know how it works!
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I'm launching tomorrow and will put this to the test... let's see what happens! :rck"
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Thanks Marcos, I'll take a couple..
Seriously well done , those look great
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That looks very professional. Well done
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:tkx: guys...