DIY FISHING ROD HACK: How To Add Your Own Hook Keeper

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
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    Hook keepers are small, but very important components of your fishing rod.
    If you don't have a good hook keeper and you store your hook in your guides instead, you could ruin them.
    If the guide itself gets bent, or the insert inside gets nicked, it could be a costly mistake.
    But what if you don't have a hook keeper?
    In this video, you'll learn how to make your own!
    It's quick and you probably have all of the materials at home already.
    And whether you have a full grip or split grip rod, this hack will work for you.
    Check it out here!
    Have any other hacks or tips for fishing rods?
    Let me know down in the comments.
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  • @Saltstrong
    @Saltstrong  3 роки тому +3

    Stop paying full price for your tackle and get on the water fishing tips every week. Click here to join us in the Insider Club: bit.ly/3anlSAP

    • @saltwaterslayer4243
      @saltwaterslayer4243 3 роки тому

      Hey @salt strong what reel do you recommend for fishing artificial inshore saltwater the Diawa bg or the Diawa fuego or is there another reel you would recommend also what size reel

  • @MarkElmore
    @MarkElmore 7 місяців тому +2

    Putting it BEHIND the reel is friggin genius !
    Thank you very much for this how to .

  • @JT_70
    @JT_70 3 роки тому +2

    Great idea Tony. If you don’t have a small split ring you could use a small neoprene o-ring.

  • @allynpinnello3012
    @allynpinnello3012 3 роки тому

    All these years and I never thought of this. Thank you!

  • @anthonyfasulo4690
    @anthonyfasulo4690 3 роки тому +12

    You can also use the zip ties with the ring built right into it.

  • @bretburt7317
    @bretburt7317 2 роки тому

    Other of these hacks may look better but take a long time. This is the best one I have found. Where there was no "rib" to keep the zip tie tight, here is what I did - I tightened it about 6-8" down the rod, pulled it up to where I wanted it (thus really tightening the zip tie), and put on a drop of super glue. Start to finish 15 min for 10 rods! Costs less than $2 total. Actually, I already had everything but that was a guestimate if I had to buy the stuff. Thanks for the idea.

  • @husseinanjarwalla6128
    @husseinanjarwalla6128 7 місяців тому +2

    Cut a piece of bicycle tube rubber and place the zip tie on it, to stop it from sliding.

  • @sledzep01
    @sledzep01 3 роки тому +3

    Also, make sure you are using ties that are UV stable. The black ones usually are. The clear usually never.

  • @michaelbarquin7243
    @michaelbarquin7243 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Tony thanks for the tip on making ur own hook keeper this will come in handy cause I was looking on how to do one.

  • @Baba00127
    @Baba00127 3 роки тому

    Brilliant! How have I not thought about this myself.

  • @jayyycee
    @jayyycee 6 місяців тому +1

    *AWESOME LITTLE HACK! I DIDNT EVEN THINK OF THIS HAHA*

  • @tommysmith9847
    @tommysmith9847 3 роки тому

    I love your quick/concise videos. Thank you! BTW, you can buy zip ties with a round hole on the end providing a place to screw it to the wall. They work good, but the zip ties can snag your line while casting if your not really careful during the install process.

  • @DeadCalmOutdoors
    @DeadCalmOutdoors 3 роки тому

    Too simple. Thanks For the Hack. AWESOME!!!!

  • @jakefromstatefarm9721
    @jakefromstatefarm9721 3 роки тому +1

    These videos are great and helpful. how about a video that features clothing and accessories that are best for different conditions? what are some good shoes for summer wade fishing, shirts that breath and protect the best, some guys wear gloves and some do not, why?

  • @dywildatheart
    @dywildatheart 3 роки тому

    Great idea, thanks

  • @BenLymanO_o
    @BenLymanO_o 3 роки тому

    Great idea!

  • @jerrycarlin8217
    @jerrycarlin8217 3 роки тому

    Great simple advise

  • @brucedemoranville4577
    @brucedemoranville4577 3 роки тому

    Great hack.

  • @insaltkayakfishing8247
    @insaltkayakfishing8247 3 роки тому

    Cool idea, let's try

  • @clintsoutdooradventures
    @clintsoutdooradventures 3 роки тому

    Great Idea! I would make sure to sand or file down the zip tie edges to prevent cuts or abrasions to your fingers and hands.

  • @MTZFishing
    @MTZFishing 3 роки тому

    Thanks for that information I have a few rods the don't have a hook keeper

  • @FamilyFirst137
    @FamilyFirst137 Рік тому

    I just did it to my rods, super easy and looks good… thanks

  • @stripervince1
    @stripervince1 Рік тому

    Been using the first stripper guide for 60 years as a hook keeper. Never had a problem....ever

  • @pintofmiller
    @pintofmiller 3 роки тому +2

    Which rod is that?

  • @rodcausey7857
    @rodcausey7857 2 роки тому +1

    Add a drop of super clue to secure in place

  • @fabwiss971
    @fabwiss971 Рік тому

    Hello very good idea thank a lot. you're win one abonné

  • @sportdiver0077
    @sportdiver0077 3 роки тому +1

    I usually like these haks but for all the effort finding the right ties and rings there is also the 3rd option. Repair it. These keeper wires can be ordered and with a little gel work the old can be removed an the replacment reinserted. Good project for a rainy fla day an no worries about further damage from the gel coat or possibly cutting ur hand.

    • @webincomeincome8767
      @webincomeincome8767 3 роки тому

      Exactly my faults. A how to correctly replace seems more appropriate but certainly a good short term answer.

    • @sportdiver0077
      @sportdiver0077 3 роки тому

      For sure. There's a bunch of ways to do it. Just an idea for those days when u can't get out but want to tinker with the tackle. Theres some good vids on adding or repairing the keeper. And in the short term Tony has some great hacks on here also.

  • @seanwilliams8452
    @seanwilliams8452 3 роки тому

    Small tip, use pliers and twist the end of the zip tie until it breaks off, it will eliminate the sharp edge and keep your hands and line safe

  • @frizellculley1238
    @frizellculley1238 3 роки тому

    On my kayak, I use the zip tie that have a screw hole for mounting to the in it. All in one.

  • @ArisRiazis
    @ArisRiazis 3 роки тому

    How if I use rubber pad for non hock rod?

  • @ericcantley9810
    @ericcantley9810 Рік тому +1

    What size split Rings?

    • @Saltstrong
      @Saltstrong  Рік тому

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  • @BeckVMH
    @BeckVMH 2 роки тому

    I used two zip ties, one for the hook and the other to attach to the rod. No metal rubbing the rod.

  • @jelly_fishing
    @jelly_fishing 3 роки тому

    Great Tip Tony - any concern with the tie wrap piece cutting your hand ? Normally the cut off piece is sharp. Do you sand it down?

    • @sledzep01
      @sledzep01 3 роки тому +1

      You can buy a zip-tie tool that completely tightens and then cuts it flush. Not sure of the price, but better than being cut, or even worse being surprised and then dropping the rod.

    • @saltwaterslayer4243
      @saltwaterslayer4243 3 роки тому +1

      Pablo you should try the Fuji Ez Keeper there in tackle Warehouse I’m sure you can find them somewhere else I use them and there awesome

    • @jelly_fishing
      @jelly_fishing 3 роки тому

      @@saltwaterslayer4243 thx

    • @saltwaterslayer4243
      @saltwaterslayer4243 3 роки тому

      @@jelly_fishing no problem I don’t like cutting myself and I know you don’t Either they last along time too I have had it on my rod for almost 1 year and it’s still works awesome

    • @Fairwind-Godspeed
      @Fairwind-Godspeed 2 роки тому +2

      Twist the tag end off with a pair of pliers and you get a nice tight fit without the sharp tag to cut you.

  • @Fairwind-Godspeed
    @Fairwind-Godspeed 2 роки тому

    If you twist the tag end off with a pair of pliers instead of cutting it off, there is no sharp edge to cut you, and they will!