Love your thoughts and coming up with your hacks ,, I'm 65 and have used your hacks , we came up with our hacks in my day , please keep doing your videos ,,
I used to build some fly rods and bought some expensive cork sealer for the grips. It took years but found it’s the same as Minwax Polycrylic. Water based so there nothing to harm your rod finish. After sanding that cork, wipe with some alcohol and put a good coat on. One will usually do but put two if you want. Puts a nice finish on the cork, looks good and feels good in the hand & fish slime will wipe off. A tiny can will last through a LOT of grips.
After sanding the cork use cork sealer (U-40) to keep it cleaner and from drying out and shrinking/splitting. The umbrella you made,you may want to add some sort of small kink/J in the end of the wire where you added the JB. That way there is no possibility of them working lose and getting pulled out.
That umbrella rig was a great idea. You would think I would’ve built one already being a welder 🤦🏼. The bucket was an awesome idea and I called it as soon as you opened it up and I seen that mesh basket, will definitely be building one.
I love your videos and have used many of your suggested hacks. Im not sure if you covered this 5 gallon bucket hack in the past. I like to use freshly caught dead bait. I use the lid of a Home Depot 5 gallon bucket for a cutting board. The best thing about this is the rim of the lid contains the blood and mess. When it gets too messy I dump the mess overboard to add to my chum slick. The lid lasts a long time and replacements are about 2 dollars.
Yo - dude, it's me again writing to you about your awesome video. It amazes me that someone as young as you could teach an old dog like me (81) new tricks - but you did on this one. Only one thing to add: The manufacturer of that little green light is Braun (brawn). That's it. LOL keep up the great work.
On the #1 Alabama Rig.. up where you put the zip tie i would bend a L in the 4 short wires before putting on the JB Weld. Just as an added insurance that they don't pull out. Great video. I certainty loved the Bait Bucket, that's a sweet setup
Hey Kieth, really liked these hacks. I have used sandpaper on cork handles, but have found that the blue shop towels soaked with rubbing alcohol also works well. This also works for EVA handles and cleaning grime off of the rods. Tight lines and tell Pebbles howdy.🎣
Those square buckets have a LOT of uses! I keep the ones my wife buys that have kitty litter in them. I store all my loose gear in one, my anchor and anchor rope, along with my trotlines. Looks like now I need to make a basket for one of them...
Alabama Rig.. up where you put the zip tie i would bend a small U in the 4 short wires before putting on the JB Weld. Just as an added insurance that they don't pull out. I also used small piece of heat shrink to hold them together. I am a bullet guy so I used a lead bullet for weight. Great video. I certainty loved the Bait Bucket, that's a sweet setup.
Aldi had a light like the red one you have for like $13 that was rechargeable has a magnet and a battery life indicator and 3 light modes the thing works amazing
Love all these hacks, especially the bucket/basket hack. I use a small cooler style bait tank for shrimp when I go to the beach fishing. The lack of using a net to chase those little rascals would be awesome. I also am gonna check out that small light deal. I have a Mako LTS that it would be great to have some extra light onboard. Thanks for the great ideas.
Looking at that zip tie with the tag end, not cut flush sends chills up and down my spine. I have been scratched up pretty bad by them things not being cut flush.
Brother, those are some pretty good ideas In today's speakin I ain't too sure how much I wanna say, I got me a planer board that goes both ways ! It's an awesome idea, and I don't guess you'd have to publicize that your planer boards will go either way. 👍 I love the Alabama, spider rigs. I prefer to have a split ring around the legs, so I can close it up for storage. I've seen those buckets at Academy, gotta admit, it never hit me as a bait bucket. Great thinking. Keep up the great work brother. God bless ya'll and stay safe out there in all the weirdness goin on.
that bait bucket is glorious, taking high grit sandpaper to your handles is also brilliant, and im goin to buy that worklight TA-DAY! great video as always!!
Love your channel. Got a hack for you. My family has cats so we need to get cat litter for them. Well I saw cat litter (Purina Tidy Cats) that came in a plastic bucket with a lid. Perfect cats get their litter box filled and I get a new bait bucket about every 6 weeks. All I have to do is put a Bubble Box on it.
Hey buddy, I love your videos are awesome by the way, on those cork handles after you send them, you can also shoot them with a coat of clear or even put the desired color of stain then clear they really look good and they don’t turn. You know what I’m saying you know -you know what I’m saying lol I love it when you say that man anyway you keep producing them and we’ll keep watching buddy take care
Keith over the years of night fishing for crappie I have bought so many Mr; bubbles. But the best thing l ever done was to buy the 12 volt and put it on a timer switch. I've had it almost 6 years think l gave about $70.00 for the Mr bubbles and $40.00 for the switch but and done the medium cooler heck with the aquarium stone heck you did it still works for me and going on 7years think it was the best thing I ever did for batewell hacks you done. It ever has 2 bubbles outlet on it so if I needed a live well out let i could use it for that. Have had to replace the stone once but I think longgivet of the pump was installing the timer. It may not work the next time I go to use it but I would replace it with a 12volt system.
On the Alabama rig u made I think it would hold better if the tips of the out side wires had a small bend in them for it to anchor point so over a few catches the outside ones don’t wiggle loose. U got great videos lot of them has help me tons
Idea for you! A diy on how to make a mesh wire basket for a round bait bucket. Imitating the pellet bucket. Thanks for all the videos you make! Fish on brother.
NO Wonder you have the BESTEST Channel on UA-cam, Those are some Great Ideas. Sorry I didn't catch the video earlier. Keep the videos coming Brother. Thanks for sharing
If you sand the cork try some polyurethane clear satin spray by Minwax.....Knot only does it waterproof and protect I find the handle is knot as slippery!!😎
If you want really good Alabama / Umbrella rigs. Invest in a wire bending jig. I have one for making in-line spinners (like a Mepps Spinner). There are several styles & brands. They allow for professional results in bending and twisting stainless steel hard wire. Your imagination is the limit. You can trout, bass and muskie spinners, spinner baits, Alabama rigs, beatle spins, redfish spinners, etc!
I put clear coat on my cork handles it’s holds whole lot better it’s not slippery the clear coat that you put on your fishing guides been doing that for years and my floaters too
You can clean your cork handles with a Magic Eraser and make them look like new without removing cork material. Then use U-40 Cork Seal to seal your cork handles and they will look good for a long time! I use U-40 Cork Seal on my new cork handle rods before I use them.
Fishing hack # 3 IS A WICKED PISSAH IDEA. I'M getting ready to buy that same bucket. that's Pissah... O ya PISSAH here in New England of the U.S. means it's AWESOME, GREAT, And THE BEST.... love your Videos, and thank u 4 your time, and work. Thumbs Up bud......
Thank you very much , and thank you for giving me that definition. Because I would have definitely been looking that up lol . 😆 I really appreciate you watching brother
I made a fish alarm back in the 80's it was a small black plastic box with a micro switch led light and buzzer speaker paper clip it was awesome every one that saw it wanted it there no alarms back then that's my claim to fame. It was stolen several years ago. 🐊
When using your trolling motor to troll. Put your big motor in gear ! This will keep you from winding line up on the prop. The prop will continually turn if not in gear.
Just stumbled upon your awesome channel. Thank you for your efforts on making quality entertainment. I got a much better cork handle cleaner that works on traditional cork and synthetic, too. Even fine sand paper can open the pores of the cork and does take some material away. But the Magic Eraser is truly magic. Try it, and would love a shout-out.😂 Maybe you could find other applications for this excellent sponge. Thanks, Mr. Fish n stuff.
How does those other wires that you glued together don’t pull out when u catch a fish on the other ones that u don’t have the loop hooked to the swivel ? On ur umbrella rig
Love your thoughts and coming up with your hacks ,, I'm 65 and have used your hacks , we came up with our hacks in my day , please keep doing your videos ,,
Thank you Sir
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I used to build some fly rods and bought some expensive cork sealer for the grips. It took years but found it’s the same as Minwax Polycrylic. Water based so there nothing to harm your rod finish. After sanding that cork, wipe with some alcohol and put a good coat on. One will usually do but put two if you want. Puts a nice finish on the cork, looks good and feels good in the hand & fish slime will wipe off. A tiny can will last through a LOT of grips.
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After sanding the cork use cork sealer (U-40) to keep it cleaner and from drying out and shrinking/splitting.
The umbrella you made,you may want to add some sort of small kink/J in the end of the wire where you added the JB. That way there is no possibility of them working lose and getting pulled out.
For your bait bucket idea, I got one better. I used the tidy cat plastic bucket. After my wife's done using the litter for the cats.
That umbrella rig was a great idea. You would think I would’ve built one already being a welder 🤦🏼. The bucket was an awesome idea and I called it as soon as you opened it up and I seen that mesh basket, will definitely be building one.
I love your videos and have used many of your suggested hacks. Im not sure if you covered this 5 gallon bucket hack in the past. I like to use freshly caught dead bait. I use the lid of a Home Depot 5 gallon bucket for a cutting board. The best thing about this is the rim of the lid contains the blood and mess. When it gets too messy I dump the mess overboard to add to my chum slick. The lid lasts a long time and replacements are about 2 dollars.
Yo - dude, it's me again writing to you about your awesome video. It amazes me that someone as young as you could teach an old dog like me (81) new tricks - but you did on this one. Only one thing to add: The manufacturer of that little green light is Braun (brawn). That's it. LOL keep up the great work.
Yeah I get distracted filming videos haha 😄 . I appreciate you watching Sir
On the #1 Alabama Rig.. up where you put the zip tie i would bend a L in the 4 short wires before putting on the JB Weld. Just as an added insurance that they don't pull out.
Great video. I certainty loved the Bait Bucket, that's a sweet setup
My cooler has pole holders and insulated just like a yeti.. Thanks to this guy..!
Hey Kieth, really liked these hacks. I have used sandpaper on cork handles, but have found that the blue shop towels soaked with rubbing alcohol also works well. This also works for EVA handles and cleaning grime off of the rods. Tight lines and tell Pebbles howdy.🎣
Those square buckets have a LOT of uses! I keep the ones my wife buys that have kitty litter in them. I store all my loose gear in one, my anchor and anchor rope, along with my trotlines. Looks like now I need to make a basket for one of them...
That bait bucket idea was GENIUS!!! 🎉
Alabama Rig.. up where you put the zip tie i would bend a small U in the 4 short wires before putting on the JB Weld. Just as an added insurance that they don't pull out. I also used small piece of heat shrink to hold them together. I am a bullet guy so I used a lead bullet for weight.
Great video. I certainty loved the Bait Bucket, that's a sweet setup.
Absolutely some of the best ideas I have ever seen, thanks so much for your ideas!
Thanks Mr Keith for y’all hacks!
Aldi had a light like the red one you have for like $13 that was rechargeable has a magnet and a battery life indicator and 3 light modes the thing works amazing
I made the bait box and I love it . I am getting a square mounting bracket mount for the front stabilizer . I'll send some pictures when finished.
Love all these hacks, especially the bucket/basket hack. I use a small cooler style bait tank for shrimp when I go to the beach fishing. The lack of using a net to chase those little rascals would be awesome. I also am gonna check out that small light deal. I have a Mako LTS that it would be great to have some extra light onboard. Thanks for the great ideas.
Heck yeah , that was awesome
Great videos and james is awsome his planer boards look great i do like the either side of the boat thing and the foam
All great hacks, but that bait bucket is super cooool!!! 👍🏼😃
That bait bucket is a really good idea!
Now that was AWESUM . Another great video Sir ..👍👍👍👍Keep’em coming
Looking at that zip tie with the tag end, not cut flush sends chills up and down my spine. I have been scratched up pretty bad by them things not being cut flush.
Brother, those are some pretty good ideas
In today's speakin I ain't too sure how much I wanna say, I got me a planer board that goes both ways ! It's an awesome idea, and I don't guess you'd have to publicize that your planer boards will go either way. 👍
I love the Alabama, spider rigs. I prefer to have a split ring around the legs, so I can close it up for storage.
I've seen those buckets at Academy, gotta admit, it never hit me as a bait bucket. Great thinking.
Keep up the great work brother.
God bless ya'll and stay safe out there in all the weirdness goin on.
Now that you mentioned it . Maybe going both ways ain't something we want haha
that bait bucket is glorious, taking high grit sandpaper to your handles is also brilliant, and im goin to buy that worklight TA-DAY! great video as always!!
Great ideas and always entertaining.
I use Murphy oil soap to clean cork handles. Works great.
Loveeeeee the JB weld idea.
Now those hacks were frikin Awesome !
Thanks bro for all the hacks! They really help an old guy on a fixed income!
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This was one of your most awesome videos yet thank you for putting it out
What I use for the cork handles are baby wipes......makes them look brand new 👍
Love your channel. Got a hack for you. My family has cats so we need to get cat litter for them. Well I saw cat litter (Purina Tidy Cats) that came in a plastic bucket with a lid. Perfect cats get their litter box filled and I get a new bait bucket about every 6 weeks. All I have to do is put a Bubble Box on it.
Magic Sponge works great on cork handles too. I wash em , let em dry and seal em with a lil oil or water seal.
The bucket. Genius!
Thank you
Love the accent and love the facial expressions. Great channel and great hacks.
Thank you Sir
I also like to use cork seal on my cork handles. It protects them really well!
Hey buddy, I love your videos are awesome by the way, on those cork handles after you send them, you can also shoot them with a coat of clear or even put the desired color of stain then clear they really look good and they don’t turn. You know what I’m saying you know -you know what I’m saying lol I love it when you say that man anyway you keep producing them and we’ll keep watching buddy take care
Keith over the years of night fishing for crappie I have bought so many Mr; bubbles. But the best thing l ever done was to buy the 12 volt and put it on a timer switch. I've had it almost 6 years think l gave about $70.00 for the Mr bubbles and $40.00 for the switch but and done the medium cooler heck with the aquarium stone heck you did it still works for me and going on 7years think it was the best thing I ever did for batewell hacks you done. It ever has 2 bubbles outlet on it so if I needed a live well out let i could use it for that. Have had to replace the stone once but I think longgivet of the pump was installing the timer. It may not work the next time I go to use it but I would replace it with a 12volt system.
If you drill holes in the scoop instead of tossing it you can make a minnow dip. Just saying.
Didn't think of that lol
On the Alabama rig u made I think it would hold better if the tips of the out side wires had a small bend in them for it to anchor point so over a few catches the outside ones don’t wiggle loose. U got great videos lot of them has help me tons
Keith, thanks for putting my hack on the video (spoon handles). I was shocked when I saw it.😂
It's a good idea 💡
Well done!
I need that bucket! Good stuff Keith!
Thank you Sir
Awesome idea on the bait bucket but you was calling the air hose a wire lol. It’s cool
I noticed that . Sometimes I pull all nighters recording this videos lol . It just makes em funnier 🤣
Walmart has those flat work lights under hyper tough brand and they kick ass. The bigger ones even have usb ports for charging stuff
Where can I get them in a Black Light and also a Red Light?
Idea for you! A diy on how to make a mesh wire basket for a round bait bucket. Imitating the pellet bucket. Thanks for all the videos you make! Fish on brother.
Thank you Sir
NO Wonder you have the BESTEST Channel on UA-cam, Those are some Great Ideas. Sorry I didn't catch the video earlier. Keep the videos coming Brother. Thanks for sharing
Thank you buddy
Hey Keith, Depending on how dirty the cork handles are, a Mr Clean "Magic Eraser" will also get these handles clean w/o having to sand off the cork.
Thank you sir I loved the bucket hack brilliant.
You could have kept the hook to hang the bait tormenter on the bait bucket. Now that's innovation!
I been whaching this channels since the Covid.i love this channel cause it’s is simple and cheap
Thank you
If you sand the cork try some polyurethane clear satin spray by Minwax.....Knot only does it waterproof and protect I find the handle is knot as slippery!!😎
Thank you for
The Oklahoma Joe bucket hack!!!!
If you want really good Alabama / Umbrella rigs. Invest in a wire bending jig. I have one for making in-line spinners (like a Mepps Spinner). There are several styles & brands. They allow for professional results in bending and twisting stainless steel hard wire. Your imagination is the limit. You can trout, bass and muskie spinners, spinner baits, Alabama rigs, beatle spins, redfish spinners, etc!
well that's Purty Dang Awesome Right There Y'all
That’s awesome!You know what I’m saying.
I know what you sayin 😁
the crappie are going to like their (temporary) new home...liking the baitbucket...
Love the bucket hack, wish I had one of those!
I put clear coat on my cork handles it’s holds whole lot better it’s not slippery the clear coat that you put on your fishing guides been doing that for years and my floaters too
Another fine video! Cranky took the day off,
to work on that sense of humor, I'm sure...!
God bless ALL of us!
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That bait bucket is a real winner . Surprised that Frabil didn’t try to keep that secret 😂
They'll have one now lol . After all the UA-camrs started making ammo box power stations frabill came out with one lol 😆
Darn you did it again. You gave me more work to do. lol. Thanks
Lol
Magic eraser works great for cleaning cork handles.
Thanks for all the hacks! You have some great ones
Thank you very much
You can clean your cork handles with a Magic Eraser and make them look like new without removing cork material. Then use U-40 Cork Seal to seal your cork handles and they will look good for a long time! I use U-40 Cork Seal on my new cork handle rods before I use them.
that Joes bait bucket would be good to keep shad or bream alive a little while if you are kayak fishing.
I know it will work great with blue gill . It probably will work with shad but not long term . Bluegill are easy to keep living though
Great hacks Keith. I see a lot of useful information in this.
Thank you Sir
Murphy oil soap to clean cork handles. Try it.
After sanding the cork handle, apply a product called U-40 CORK SEAL to keep them in great shape!
Great video as usual!
Cool Hacks Keith!
hey! heat the front of that scoop and bend it up, then drill some holes in the scoop....minnow scooper
Nice bait bucket
All I know is I’m buying some Oklahoma Joes bucket stock!👍🏻
Good video, I enjoyed it.
Fishing hack # 3 IS A WICKED PISSAH IDEA. I'M getting ready to buy that same bucket. that's Pissah... O ya PISSAH here in New England of the U.S. means it's AWESOME, GREAT, And THE BEST.... love your Videos, and thank u 4 your time, and work. Thumbs Up bud......
Thank you very much , and thank you for giving me that definition. Because I would have definitely been looking that up lol . 😆 I really appreciate you watching brother
How good is that bait bucket well done
Love all the hacks love the innovation
@peterhipwell4632 thank you very much
Nice hacks keith. Missing you fishy buddy Keith. Bring him back. Try some worms as incentive.
I made a fish alarm back in the 80's it was a small black plastic box with a micro switch led light and buzzer speaker paper clip it was awesome every one that saw it wanted it there no alarms back then that's my claim to fame. It was stolen several years ago. 🐊
Awesome hacks Keith
Thank you Lyle
Great Vid. Thanks again.
Mr clean magic eraser and u-40 sealer makes cork handles look new
Another great video. Now can you do a video of storing your rods in the bed of the truck.
Its so sad when you say it over lol
Hope all is good for you family and friends
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When using your trolling motor to troll. Put your big motor in gear ! This will keep you from winding line up on the prop. The prop will continually turn if not in gear.
Just stumbled upon your awesome channel. Thank you for your efforts on making quality entertainment. I got a much better cork handle cleaner that works on traditional cork and synthetic, too. Even fine sand paper can open the pores of the cork and does take some material away. But the Magic Eraser is truly magic. Try it, and would love a shout-out.😂 Maybe you could find other applications for this excellent sponge. Thanks, Mr. Fish n stuff.
Thank you very much
try using a magic sponge on your cork handles brings them up new
Nice video.
Your gonna want to reseal the cork handle after sanding it down.
Wood putty or cork putty also helps fill the holes
I used the Alabama rig with shiners on it... live bait works well.. they think it is a school
I've never tried that , but I can see how that would work good
For the A rig, I can imagine the weight having some big Eyes on there
Thanks for the info 👍🏿
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 😊
Merry Christmas and happy new year
Like the humor 😊❤🎉😂
Another hack for cleaning rod cork is using warm water and a Mr clean magic eraser
Great video
A better alternative is use a magic eraser sponge for the cork handles and pulls the dirt out
How does those other wires that you glued together don’t pull out when u catch a fish on the other ones that u don’t have the loop hooked to the swivel ? On ur umbrella rig