Down East rod holers modifications
THE FERD
Posted 4/6/2007 9:35 AM (#249209)
Subject: Down East rod holers modifications




Posts: 208


Location: North East PA , 20 mins from Chautauqua		Has anyone ever modified there down easters with a spring lock type of release to adjust the angle of the rod ? I have something here at work that I'm going to start tinkering with very soon . I hope to have a push button adjustment to get rid of the wing nut ! Those things are apain in the but in cold weather .


THE FERD




Edited by THE FERD 4/6/2007 9:37 AM
Muskie Bound
Posted 4/6/2007 8:52 PM (#249350 - in reply to #249209)
Subject: RE: Down East rod holers modifications




Posts: 6


Location: Grove City, PA 16127		THE FERD,


A quick fix for the wing nut is to get a 1/2" Dia. water line plastic tee at the plumbing store for about $.39 and cut a slot 1/8" wide on the tee side and use it like a little wrench over the wing nut. They are small enough to keep in your pocket or tie a line thur the hole and you won't lose it.

MUSKY BOUND