simple rod hook holder

[Spoonminnow]

I don't like the idea of using my rod or reel as lure hook holders and came up with an easy solution that's not in the way and simple to attach.

First off, you need a small strip of packing foam and packing tape (the kind with nylon strands). The pictures speak for themselves:





Frank

[Cmj]

Great idea. I always check new rods for hook keepers before I buy. I wonder how difficult it would be to add one using the same material used to fix/replace rod eyes?

[Scrapper]

Spoon...are you an inventor?? lol. Great job again! Never thought about adding those...will be now!


Cmj...I bet that would work well. I have a few that do not have holders and they drive me crazy...I hate using eyes to hold the hook. You could even add the smallest rod eye you can find and place it offset near your reel and use it.

[CrappiePappy]

It's never a good idea to put a hook through the guide eye, as you're taking the chance of scratching the interior of the guide ... which can lead to nicks & cuts on your line, as it goes through that guide.

On rods that do not have hook retainers attached, I use the "foot" or supports of the guides ... never the ring !! I also never use the cork or foam of the handle to embed a hook. I'll either put the hook into the opening of the foot cover of a fixed reel seat, or use the foot of one of the guides.

... cp

[bfish]

It's never a good idea to put a hook through the guide eye,...

Any modern ceramic ring guide is more than tough enough. I have been doing it for at least a decade and have yet to have a guide get scratch. Older softer guides and your right, a no-no.

[skeetbum]

Adding one would be as simple as adding a fly rod snake guide with a split ring on it. The split ring isn't necessary but I like them better. Winding isn't hard, just something else you need to eventually learn. Epoxy gives a good, durable coating when done.

[strmwalker]

give these a try they work great !!!!they are called screw hole tie wraps!!!

[Spoonminnow]

I was going to suggest a better alternative to tape using electric wire strap ties, but you beat me to it.

I'm wondering if the loop might be too large and the strap ride up the pole out of position. Been there, done that.

[strmwalker]

I'm wondering if the loop might be too large and the strap ride up the pole out of position. Been there, done that.

loop is not too large on the smaller screw hole tie wraps and as far as riding up the pole I have not had that happen and I have had them on my rods for over 3 years !!!

[Spoonminnow]

I'll try them and if the tie rides up, I'll Duck tape it. Always nice to compare ideas.
Thanks for the suggestion.