{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Stripers and Stripping Baskets

One guy I talked to who's fished the surf for 30+ years says he prefers solid-bottomed baskets because they can be turned over and used as a flotation device if the sand bar you're standing on erodes away.  

I've given up trying to figure out which one is "best" -- probably anything is better than nothing.  

Gene

On Friday, April 11, 2014 9:47:41 AM UTC-4, Eric Y. wrote:

As an alternative opinion, I like stripping baskets to be solid unless I'm in the surf. In the surf, drain holes get rid of the inevitably spray but in other situations, they let water in and cause the line to float and make it more prone to tangling compared to a stripping basket that stays dry inside. I have two made in a similar fashion to yours - one a dishpan with drains, one a Rubbermaid container without drains. 

I've been debating buying a Mangrove Hip Shooter or a Linekurv, but right now I can't say my needs justify the expense of those over the $16 I have invested in my current stripping baskets. 

On Friday, April 11, 2014 9:16:11 AM UTC-4, Paul Kalajainen wrote:

Nice - easy enough.  I also just noticed that my last message is weirdly repetitive. 

On Friday, April 11, 2014 8:58:45 AM UTC-4, Alexander Hicks wrote:

On Friday, April 11, 2014 8:30:35 AM UTC-4, Paul Kalajainen wrote:
> Alex - I thought about that.  How do you attach the back hook?
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> J - Mine is 8 inches deep, what do you usually shoot for?  I'll have to try it with an old belt, I totally agree that the basket is more effective when it's on the side.  I'll have to try it with an old belt.

With some 0x tippet tied onto the hook bend.

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