Cheap Rod Mod..

[cyberflexx]

If you are like me and have some " Oldie but a goodie" fishing rods that you tend to use alot, here is a quick and easy, not to mention CHEAP mod you can try.

I know my older rods do not have a hook holder at the butt end of the rod, near the cork handle. What I have done is take a plastic zip tie and wrap it around the rod where the hook holder would normally be located, zip it down tight and snip off the tag end. Now you have a nice hook holder on your old rod

Post your pics if you decide to give it a try!

 

[Captain Ahab]

Nice idea - i have seen people make the hook holder with a snap swivel and some tape as well. i like the zip tie better

 

[mtnman]

I have use zip ties before and they work great!

 

[redbug]

I have taken a small drill bit and put a hole on the trigger of my casting rods then open them up a bit with a larger bit smooth the edges and you have a hook holder..Wayne

 

[Jim]

I have taken a small drill bit and put a hole on the trigger of my casting rods then open them up a bit with a larger bit smooth the edges and you have a hook holder..Wayne

I have seen that before too! The guy who owns the local bait shop does that.

 

[Popeye]

I'll have to try the zip tie method. No triggers on spinning or trolling rods. But part of the time I only have a snap swivel on so I still end up putting it on a guide. Might even have to learn myself how to wrap a hook holder on.