Author Topic: Trolling for the Taxman - You'll tip your Hat to this one! (Read 14552 times)

strandloper · « **on:** November 11, 2011, 07:54:35 AM »

Following our recent experience with the Taxman whilst fishing with Nikao, and his subsequent confirmation of the love for Hats that some of the sharks have off Durban, I thought that a short Tutorial on how to rig a hat for trolling could come in handy.

Some of the equipment needed for this rig would be:

One hat, preferably a broadrimmed leather and mesh hat.
Some 200lb and/or 400lb wire.
12/0 Big Game hooks or 10/0 Tuna hooks.
1mm Leader material
Nr 4 -6 Power Swiwels
Crimps
Heat shrink

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strandloper · « **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2011, 07:59:05 AM »

To ensure that the Hat "swims" true when trolling, you have to start the rig at the fron end of the Hat.

1. Thread the cable (200lb or 400lb) or leader through just under the rim of the hat. Be sure that the you start from the bottom to ensure that the rim is "lifted" by the leader/wire

2. Pull the wire/leader through the centre of the hat and exit directly opposite the front entrance.

3. Thread the leader/wire through the rim exiting at the back end.

strandloper · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:05:17 AM »

1.Once you have the hat rigged, add swiwel to the end of the leader, especially if using it as a tax evasion rig. THis rig, with only mono leader can be adorned with some feathers and trolled back in the spread to act as a detraction for the taxman. This is classified as Tax Evasion!!

Jakes · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:09:53 AM »

...

What about doing a tut for the same bait but on a non-return slide clip for us land-locked folks? ...

... could be referred to as "Sliding tax scales" ...

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:11:48 AM »

strandloper · « **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:17:35 AM »

1.If you would consider yourself a law abiding citizen and would prefer to have a tax audit or face to face meeting with the Taxman. I would strongly urge you to replace the leader with some 400lb wire.

2.Thread the wire through the hat in the same manner as the leader in post two and attached either 12/0 Big Game or 10/Tuna hook.

3. Once completed the rig should look something like this and should be attached with 1mm twisted leader to minimum 80lb mainline.

icstuff · « **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:19:03 AM »

Please will someone test this - it would make one of the best fishing tales ever!

strandloper · « **Reply #7 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:20:16 AM »

This rig could potentiall be modified to be used with a cap and also to be used in drift set-up.

In both instances a balloon should be inserted into that hat to aid with buoyancy.

Hope this aids with some of your tax issues.

PH · « **Reply #8 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:29:17 AM »

I thought it needs to be a leather hat?

strandloper · « **Reply #9 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:33:30 AM »

PH,

As you recall, some of my assets was confiscated by the taxman

, hence the use of the hat depicted.

I do believe that the leather and mesh hat will work better and if you add a Lions logo to it the Sharks might really go for it!

strandloper · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:34:35 AM »

Quote from: strandloper on November 11, 2011, 07:54:35 AM

Following our recent experience with the Taxman whilst fishing with Nikao, and his subsequent confirmation of the love for Hats that some of the sharks have off Durban, I thought that a short Tutorial on how to rig a hat for trolling could come in handy.

Some of the equipment needed for this rig would be:

One hat, preferably a broadrimmed leather and mesh hat.
Some 200lb and/or 400lb wire.
12/0 Big Game hooks or 10/0 Tuna hooks.
1mm Leader material
Nr 4 -6 Power Swiwels
Crimps
Heat shrink

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:38:09 AM »

Quote from: icstuff on November 11, 2011, 08:19:03 AM

Please will someone test this - it would make one of the best fishing tales ever!

The shark belongs to Nikao, so he will have to do the honours.

Nikao · « **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:40:34 AM »

Strandloper

thinks we are going to have to test this rig.. the

can't resist it!!!

PH you are 100% correct as the like the up country hats. the Lion badge might just work better....

PH · « **Reply #13 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:42:20 AM »

I would love to be on board when this happens. Take some video footage.

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:46:16 AM »

I think this calls for a special trip

after getting the hat working we can test the carrot

The question is....... who is goint to get his arms ripped out of their sockets, that a very large

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:48:26 AM »

Viskop, Viskop.........Viskop............. I see you are keeping away from this thread, Rather PM me your question...

strandloper · « **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:49:22 AM »

Quote from: Fishing Adventures on November 11, 2011, 08:48:26 AM

Viskop, Viskop.........Viskop............. I see you are keeping away from this thread, Rather PM me your question...

icstuff · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:50:52 AM »

I would love to volunteer but will only be going in that direction middle next year

Zetti · « **Reply #18 on:** November 11, 2011, 09:52:29 AM »

Quote from: Fishing Adventures on November 11, 2011, 08:48:26 AM

Viskop, Viskop.........Viskop............. I see you are keeping away from this thread, Rather PM me your question...

Waiting for someone to take the title of Ultimate Gullible Tjop away from me.....

Zetti · « **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2011, 10:01:28 AM »

Quote from: Fishing Adventures on November 11, 2011, 08:46:16 AM

I think this calls for a special trip after getting the hat working we can test the carrot

The question is....... who is goint to get his arms ripped out of their sockets, that a very large

Ok Ok, I'll do it.

Do you think we need to peel the carrot first to release some flavour in the water?