Stripping baskets

[eastern fly 0]

Does anyone have a good idea for a homemade stripping basket?

 

Kevin

[FlaFly 0]

There was a discussion of stripping baskets just this week in the Saltwater forum (scroll down). The thread was entitled Casting Platform for an Action Craft. Or you can just go to the little search box on the upper right hand corner of this page and type stripping basket.

[P.G. Beckett 0]

I spent less than $6.50 for this stripping basket. It is a child's step stool distributed by GINSEY Belmar N.J. It cost $4.99 at OLD TOWN POTTERY. I cut the cones from a frozen popsicle mold that I purchase for a $1.00 and glued them in with GOOP. I cut two slots for a belt and drilled in a couple of drain holes. It is rated up to 200 lbs., so I use for a seat and have since it has large built in low profile rubber feet it has come in handy for a casting platform on a flats boat. It is design with that nice gentle curve and is very comftable when worn. A great deal for less than $6.50. Was this what you were looking for?

[mikechell 0]

That's great, P.G. !!! Very nice build, and for less than 10 bucks !!!

 

I really like the picture of the kid being held under water by the turtles. Well, that's what it looks like upside down.

[Istripbuggers 0]

Yeah that's pretty good for the price. I'd probably spray paint it or put stickers on it or some tho.. Haha..

What about holes for draining water tho? I guess if ur just off the boat or if you just stay in shallow water you should be ok..

[eastern fly 0]

I spent less than $6.50 for this stripping basket. It is a child's step stool distributed by GINSEY Belmar N.J. It cost $4.99 at OLD TOWN POTTERY. I cut the cones from a frozen popsicle mold that I purchase for a $1.00 and glued them in with GOOP. I cut two slots for a belt and drilled in a couple of drain holes. It is rated up to 200 lbs., so I use for a seat and have since it has large built in low profile rubber feet it has come in handy for a casting platform on a flats boat. It is design with that nice gentle curve and is very comftable when worn. A great deal for less than $6.50. Was this what you were looking for?

I like that one. I will look around and see if I can find something like it. I was just going to dish washing thing.

 

Kevin

[mikechell 0]

He said, "I cut two slots for a belt and drilled in a couple of drain holes."

[Saltybum 0]

IKEA sells the same thing w/o cartoonies.

[eastern fly 0]

I think we have that store here. I will look there if so.

 

Kevin

[flytire 0]

http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/diy-ikea-line-tray/

[Crackaig 0]

A couple of years ago I made a couple (for a friend and I) from the Ikea stool. For the spikes in the base I used nozzles from caulking guns, (you can buy spare ones from plumbing supplies stores) Held in place with Gorilla Glue and a screw. Here is a short video of one in use.

Cheers,

C.

[vicrider 0]

Having never used one or been where someone was what is the reason to put the cones in the basket. Does this help keep the line from tangling for shooting distance? My grandkids would love the one with the little cartoon characters. I'd have to leave those.

[mikechell 0]

Vic ... you guessed correctly, from what I understand. Instead of one big pile of line, it swirls around the cones and maintains it's orientation. First in, last out ... keeps the tangles at a minimum during the next cast.

 

I believe it's only really needed if you're casting long distances. I know, from my boat deck in fresh water, I rarely have any tangling problems and I don't use one. I guess it's also nice if your wading, because it keeps the line from trailing out with current or movement.

[eastern fly 0]

I need it for wading. It will keep the line out of the water and the resistance from the current.

 

Kevin