phssll Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Hi guys i am trying to make my own suspender rig very similar to the gardener type i have seen on the web does anyone have any close up pics of the relevant rig so i can sort out the finer points of it ! also how would the best way of setting this up so as to make it a safe rig etc thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpingod150 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 The controller float? I reckon, with a polystyrene ball, some silicon sealant, a piece of flexible wire and some rig putty you could do it Here you go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666carpcatcher Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 If you do plan on useing a silcant sealant remember to use Aquarium sealant as normaly sealants has a fungerside (or something like that) in them that is poisonous to fish, i know on such a small scale it wont do any harm but for the sake of an extra £2 why risk it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpingod150 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 If you do plan on useing a silcant sealant remember to use Aquarium sealant as normaly sealants has a fungerside (or something like that) in them that is poisonous to fish, i know on such a small scale it wont do any harm but for the sake of an extra £2 why risk it Ah yeah, cheers Brian, dodn't think of that Thinking about it, you probably wouldn't even need the sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666carpcatcher Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Have a look on a well known auction site for polystyrene balls, plenty on there then just find some rig boom from somewhere again bet you could find some on the well known auction site if you cant and want some PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmlpss Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Have a look on a well known auction site for polystyrene balls, plenty on there then just find some rig boom from somewhere again bet you could find some on the well known auction site if you cant and want some PM me You could even make some pike drifter floats whilst there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666carpcatcher Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Have a look on a well known auction site for polystyrene balls, plenty on there then just find some rig boom from somewhere again bet you could find some on the well known auction site if you cant and want some PM me You could even make some pike drifter floats whilst there too You know what im talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmlpss Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Have a look on a well known auction site for polystyrene balls, plenty on there then just find some rig boom from somewhere again bet you could find some on the well known auction site if you cant and want some PM me You could even make some pike drifter floats whilst there too You know what im talking about I was quite proud of mine going drifting into the middle of chasewater lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666carpcatcher Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 For saying you said im of to bodge one then 5 mins later there was a pic it was very impressive, and the England flag as a vein well what more could you want still reckon we should of took that football one with the winds we had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phssll Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 thanks for the info and images carpingod150 i know that the one you supplied the image for is the weighted version but rather than weighing mine i was going to use a lead anchored on the bottom and obviously i am wanting the rig to be safe for fish how would i incorporate a safety rig using this set up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666carpcatcher Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Am i losing the plot here?? aint the suspender rig used for surface fishing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpingod150 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Am i losing the plot here?? aint the suspender rig used for surface fishing?? Brian, think you need some sleep mate! :lol: I think he was meaning to use it Beachcaster style, anchored to the bottom so it doesn't move. Although I could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666carpcatcher Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Maybe i do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phssll Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Am i losing the plot here?? aint the suspender rig used for surface fishing?? Brian, think you need some sleep mate! :lol: I think he was meaning to use it Beachcaster style, anchored to the bottom so it doesn't move. Although I could be wrong yup this is correct would it work if i set it up similar to a marker float and releasing line untill the rig is sat on the surface and what i was thinking is the mainline goes through the boom and then is attached to a swivel rig tubing is then passed over the swivel and then pushed onto the end of the boom so if a fish takes the bait and pulls the tubing of the boom which then allows the suspender rig running free on the mainline and in the event of a crack off the fish would not be towing the rig around only a 6 - 8 inch hooklength any help and suggestions greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phssll Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 This is what i was thinking would this be classified as a safe rig if not how could i make it so ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpingod150 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Looks OK, you could achieve that with the Gardner float though, just thread a lead on beforehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb1415 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 thats horrendous it'll peck likea chicken in the wave action this rig works better if set up like a crane and hooks better if set up with a paper clip like a pike drifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybranno Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wouldnt it be easier to actually go out and BUY a suspender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb1415 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wouldnt it be easier to actually go out and BUY a suspender They are inadequate for what your trying to achieve,Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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