Chaozu Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I need some help on how to add a hook hanger to my swimbait rod. I like the style of the kistler hook hanger but im really not picky. Do you guys know where i can get a nice hook hanger and how i would put it on my rod? Any help is greatly appreciated. The rod is a Setyr SB 194XH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Cabela's and Mudhole each used to have tutorials on how to wrap a guide. That's the same process as a hook hanger. Merrick Tackle had one too at some point. Most any rod building supplier sells hook keepers. Here's a readily available style from Pac Bay ... http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/Otterods/Reference/HL-Keepers-Latches.jpg And the one from Reel Time is popular... http://www.reeltimedesigns.com/Drop-ShotWeightKeeperSystem.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Try using braid to tie on and wrap your hook hangers. When you've finished, coat with super glue. Lasts forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Bass Pro has some hook hangers that resemble a rubber o-ring. They fit around the threaded section of the rod handle. You might would like to try them before you begin wrapping thread and adding flex coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Widowmaker, I tried those hook hangers, and they all broke shortly after I put them on. Maybe I got a bad batch. Have you had good luck with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Mark, The braid sounds plenty durable but, I'm thinking Hi-Vis Yellow for those days on the water with a "designated helmsman" at the tiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Does anyone know where you can get a Kistler style hook hanger? Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfishinsticks Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Casting rod with trigger reel seat? Drill a 3/32" hole through the the trigger near the tip. nothing to buy....nothing to wrap....nothing to coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elken Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Here is a hook keeper similar to the Kistler. http://www.georgescustomrods.com/Hook_Keeper_Selection.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I am in the process of making a hook hanger out of a modified paper. I first did this about 22 years ago when my then 6 yrs old son wanted one just like daddies fishin' pole. It worked fine then and it's cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterfisher Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 go to barlowstackle's web site...they have several to choose from...plus all the thread and epoxy...good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 You can bend your own hook holder out of sst wire, and tie it on. I've found some silcone tape called Rescue Tape that seems to hold them on just fine. My own are about 1 1/2" long, including the part I tie to the rod. I bend them with a small step offset, and an angled end at the start, and tuck the angled end tight against my cork reel seat top on the opposite side from the reel. That way they don't interfer with the line, and I can slip the hook bend over them easily when I'm stowing a rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conniek Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Mark Poulson, my gosh, never know who a person will run into nowdays. LOL conniek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hey Connie, How are you guys doing? How's the Lake Fork fishing? Good to hear from you. Mark P.S. I came over to the dark side, and bought a Shimano MG50. Best casting reel I've ever owned, bar none. You were right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
