motherline-tide rig should i buy one or make one.

[Albert 888]

Any thoughts. I have seen a few used and i have priced the 12 clip 100ft one up at tidepool £60 or so.

Please only reply if you have used motherline-tide rigs in tidal conditions yourself. As it will be used in Thease conditions NOT FOR SPLASH'S.

Any help or info on the line used would be great as i could make the winder and anchors myself and buy the clips.

Cheers Albert.

[steve0146]

I reckon its best to make your own. I shoot tidal water on two large rivers / estuary's. The non tangle stuff is ok but i also like tarred string from the garden center. Instead of the clips that come with the rig you are talking about, i use small stainless steel carabiners from ebay. Works out much cheaper and so easy to use with cold hands or gloves. Each to their own though. The tidepool ones do look good if you wanted to buy a ready made one, just not sure I could part with £60 though for it.

[Albert 888]

I reckon its best to make your own. I shoot tidal water on two large rivers / estuary's. The non tangle stuff is ok but i also like tarred string from the garden center. Instead of the clips that come with the rig you are talking about, i use small stainless steel carabiners from ebay. Works out much cheaper and so easy to use with cold hands or gloves. Each to their own though. The tidepool ones do look good if you wanted to buy a ready made one, just not sure I could part with £60 though for it.

Cheers for that will be looking on ebay for the carabiners. Not overly keen on the pvc stuff,used it before.

And i also work to hard to part with £60 for a bit of paracord and some clips.

[chrispti]

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Edited July 17, 2012 by chrispti

[Albert 888]

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http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=mother+line+clips&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CE8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstores.ebay.co.uk%2FTidepool-Decoys-and-Calls%2FMotherline-Clips-%2F_i.html%3F_fsub%3D351828012&ei=fNMFUPvIOYW-0QXGy4DkBw&usg=AFQjCNGSjySATdMZUdEB1kLL1VY1_MNv3w

Sorted clips and a anchor thanks to ebay. Would the 3mm be strong enough for 6-10 decoys you think,they do thicker diameter if needed.

[shakin stevens]

Sorted clips and a anchor thanks to ebay. Would the 3mm be strong enough for 6-10 decoys you think,they do thicker diameter if needed.

Yes its strong it will do the job, if you shop round you can buy them tidepool winders from hardware shops for nowt, did you get small jet ski ancher?

if you have to walk far it still mounts up, ive cut down on the setup and use Teal deeks less weight.

[kent]

Any thoughts. I have seen a few used and i have priced the 12 clip 100ft one up at tidepool £60 or so.

Please only reply if you have used motherline-tide rigs in tidal conditions yourself. As it will be used in Thease conditions NOT FOR SPLASH'S.

Any help or info on the line used would be great as i could make the winder and anchors myself and buy the clips.

Cheers Albert.

 

i will sort you the clips out, you need the rope. Get it from tidepool unless you are doing a larger order to Cabalas. The rope comes on a handy spool

[xav]

I've use the one from Tidepool in strong tides on the Dee with no problemm. If use the DIY route, just make sure your anchor is big enough and your pattern doesn't look to regimented.

[Albert 888]

Yes its strong it will do the job, if you shop round you can buy them tidepool winders from hardware shops for nowt, did you get small jet ski ancher?

if you have to walk far it still mounts up, ive cut down on the setup and use Teal deeks less weight.

Yes got the jetski anchor,and Kent has kindly offered me some clip's. I will be walking a fair distance. Got some teal deeks mallard,widgen and pintail.Will see which look-work the best.

Cheers albert.

 

i will sort you the clips out, you need the rope. Get it from tidepool unless you are doing a larger order to Cabalas. The rope comes on a handy spool

Cheers Kent your a star.Not long to go now.

[Albert 888]

I've use the one from Tidepool in strong tides on the Dee with no problemm. If use the DIY route, just make sure your anchor is big enough and your pattern doesn't look to regimented.

Thanks xav the rig will be used also on the dee,taylors and oakenholt mostly.

[UK fowler]

Any thoughts. I have seen a few used and i have priced the 12 clip 100ft one up at tidepool £60 or so.

Please only reply if you have used motherline-tide rigs in tidal conditions yourself. As it will be used in Thease conditions NOT FOR SPLASH'S.

Any help or info on the line used would be great as i could make the winder and anchors myself and buy the clips.

Cheers Albert.

you can waist a lot of cash on this stuff three tips I found using mother lines a fair bit last year first is army para cord is cheep and strong think mine was a fiver for a 100yds from the army surplus second the Chris green method with a 3foot length of cane works great if the water is shallow enough to wade out or if not take half a house brick(the one with a hole through) to your favourite spot and leave it there after you have done it wont wash away and use it next time you go out it costs nowt I even leave my mother line if Im shooting the same place for a few days just take the decoys back to the truck why make it harder than it has to be any old scrap metal will do its only got to hold bottom

 

the tidepool longline clips are very good though save a lot of pis#ing about and they can go anywhere on the para cord without knots good kit

Edited July 18, 2012 by UK fowler

[Albert 888]

you can waist a lot of cash on this stuff three tips I found using mother lines a fair bit last year first is army para cord is cheep and strong think mine was a fiver for a 100yds from the army surplus second the Chris green method with a 3foot length of cane works great if the water is shallow enough to wade out or if not take half a house brick(the one with a hole through) to your favourite spot and leave it there after you have done it wont wash away and use it next time you go out it costs nowt I even leave my mother line if Im shooting the same place for a few days just take the decoys back to the truck why make it harder than it has to be any old scrap metal will do its only got to hold bottom

 

the tidepool longline clips are very good though save a lot of pis#ing about and they can go anywhere on the para cord without knots good kit

I will be using the clips mentioned and an anchor.which diameter of paracord do you use,you can get 3mm,5mm,7mm and 9mm.

Cheers Albert

[mudpatten]

With paracord it is`nt so much the strength issue, the thinnest stuff is stronger than you`ll ever need, dependent on the type of bottom you have to drag it back across,but ease of handling that can be a significant benefit.

 

A thicker cord is easier to work with in poor light and is less prone to kinking and tangling. Trade that against a slight weight and bulk increase and take your pick.

 

I`m quite happy to use 5mm for the main line and the individual drops but would have gone for 9mm for the main line and 3mm for the drops, given the choice.

 

Although I can`t find a link, you can get the longline clips from any good fishing tackle supplier. They do them in a number of sizes including one which is half the size, and cost, of the unnecessarily large ones most people seem to use.

[kent]

I've use the one from Tidepool in strong tides on the Dee with no problemm. If use the DIY route, just make sure your anchor is big enough and your pattern doesn't look to regimented.

 

Thats a definate, we have to contend with quite a bit more pull than many

[Albert 888]

With paracord it is`nt so much the strength issue, the thinnest stuff is stronger than you`ll ever need, dependent on the type of bottom you have to drag it back across,but ease of handling that can be a significant benefit.

 

A thicker cord is easier to work with in poor light and is less prone to kinking and tangling. Trade that against a slight weight and bulk increase and take your pick.

 

I`m quite happy to use 5mm for the main line and the individual drops but would have gone for 9mm for the main line and 3mm for the drops, given the choice.

 

Although I can`t find a link, you can get the longline clips from any good fishing tackle supplier. They do them in a number of sizes including one which is half the size, and cost, of the unnecessarily large ones most people seem to use.

The bottom is usually washed out hard sand.I have ordered the said fishing clips just about to order the paracord thanks again.

[Albert 888]

Thats a definate, we have to contend with quite a bit more pull than many

Im happy it should work,i can always tie it off to my wading staff.

[kent]

Im happy it should work,i can always tie it off to my wading staff.

 

If i know i am staying till low water i bury 8" square wooden boards with D shackles on as ancors. Very light and will take a massive pull to lift without digging, this is how we rigged longlines for Cod in the 70's off Southport

[Albert 888]

If i know i am staying till low water i bury 8" square wooden boards with D shackles on as ancors. Very light and will take a massive pull to lift without digging, this is how we rigged longlines for Cod in the 70's off Southport

I will try the board method aswell. Well i have my anchor got some clips that may or may not be strong enough (can always use them on singles)just waiting for the paracord to arrive.

Still need the spray my barrel been putting it off.