John F's DIY: Tag line release clips

[John F]

Following up on this thread about tag lines (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php/topic,785.msg4172.html#msg4172), I got some tag lines for my outriggers...

I had only one problem... I wasn't happy with the release mechanism... the classic idea behind a tag line release is that the elastic band will break...

Well not all elastic bands are made equal... some need way more pull that others to break... this is a problem, especially when pulling larger lures, in rough seas or going a bit faster...

I browsed the net for a tag line release clip... well all I found was 100's different outrigger, downrigger, kite clips... but no tag line clip...

This prompted me to "invent one"...

Here's what I did...

1. Got a regular plastic hanging pegs (I suppose wood would also work); one for each tag line...

2. Took away the spring, shortened the rear end (about 2 cm) and drilled 3 holes. Used 3 SS bolts to hold the two halves together...

3. The 2 rear bolts are secured by regular SS nuts, while the front one has a wing nut so I can regulate the aperture...

4. The elastic band goes into the front end of the clip and when tighten it will either break or get consistently released at about 5-7 Lb which serves me perfectly, as my strike drag is set at 8-10 Lb...

5. The tag line goes in the hole previously occupied by the spring... please see the diagram below...   

cheers

[Capt. Hook]

Interesting.

[jaenswart]

Rubber band for me all the way. But a good innovation all the same.

PS: I always smile when  I chat to somebody that has just ordered this "expensive" rigger clip of $800 just to insert a rubber band into that because it work better

[John F]

I know what you're saying jaenswart... What I like about this design is that I can regulate how strong must the pull be to release the elastic band... and of course all I spent was R15 on nuts and bolts and stole 2 pegs from the missus   !!!!! 

[shagnrelease]

well done mate.