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Old 04-05-2012, 12:41 PM   #91
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Re: Trapped Underwater Fighting a 65lb+ White Seabass (Video)

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A tip I picked up from observing a dive buddy who doesn't use gloves is to manage the wsb with an eye-ball grab. You put your thumb in one eye-ball and your index or middle finger in the other and pinch the grip. You get quick great control of the fish and can easily let it go quickly if needed. It's often a hassle trying to get your gloved hand stuffed into a gill for that bomber grip once inside.

Congrats on pulling through a near death experience.
Thanks. Someone else recently mentioned the eye ball grab. I might have to try it out. I know that when I attempted to release the fish (when I discovered I was snagged) it took several attempts as my hand was firms stuck it it's gills).

There's been some very insightful feedback on this thread. Thanks again.
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:37 PM   #92
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Re: Trapped Underwater Fighting a 65lb+ White Seabass (Video)

One of the reasons I've been reluctant to carry my knife with the lanyard over my wrist is because I've lost the knife due to the loop being too loose. I expressed this to Billy Mac, saying that the lanyard had to be long enough to hold the knife in place hence why it was too loose for my wrist.

He suggested cinching it in the middle with some fancy piece of metal (what was it called?) but seeing it cost money I opted for the cable tie route.

Not sure how it'll work but here's a pic.

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Old 04-18-2012, 07:56 PM   #93
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Re: Trapped Underwater Fighting a 65lb+ White Seabass (Video)

A constrictor knot with some string may last longer, especially if you get a friend to help you stretch the bungi as you tighten the constrictor knot.
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Old 04-18-2012, 08:02 PM   #94
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A constrictor knot with some string may last longer, especially if you get a friend to help you stretch the bungi as you tighten the constrictor knot.
I think so too. I just didn't have any more bungee so I was trying to work with what I had. If it slips I'll go that route the next time.

Not sure what knot this is but it may also work.

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Old 04-18-2012, 08:33 PM   #95
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But also remember, that Now you got a piece of rope that can get tangled in that Shooting Line, Reel Line, Float Line, that's attached to your wrist, and will be impossible to reach with your knife.. not a fan.
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Old 04-18-2012, 09:01 PM   #96
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He suggested cinching it in the middle with some fancy piece of metal (what was it called?) but seeing it cost money I opted for the cable tie route.
Its called a hog ring. What does one cost? A dime? But maybe the cable tie will work too.
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Old 04-18-2012, 09:05 PM   #97
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Re: Trapped Underwater Fighting a 65lb+ White Seabass (Video)

why don't you just tie a 'granny knot ' (single overhand knot) in it right where you have the zip tie?

I've got some bungi material I can kick you next time you stop by buddy.
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But also remember, that Now you got a piece of rope that can get tangled in that Shooting Line, Reel Line, Float Line, that's attached to your wrist, and will be impossible to reach with your knife.. not a fan.
Its rubber bungee. Its easy to stretch.
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:21 AM   #99
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hog rings seem like a lot of hassle. unless you get right size they would over crimp and have to be ground down to be flush. thinking about it hog rings dont clamp flush tip to tip . the end tips clamp side to side if that makes any sense.

found a pic of a hog ring clamped (properly)
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hog rings seem like a lot of hassle. unless you get right size they would over crimp and have to be ground down to be flush. thinking about it hog rings dont clamp flush tip to tip . the end tips clamp side to side if that makes any sense.
I don't know what the hassle is. If I can use them, anyone can.

The sides are offset. There is a special tool for clamping them, but I've never used one. I just get them started closing around the bungee using the curved jaws of pliers. Then when the sides are almost closed around the bungee, I use the flat jaws of the pliers to finish clamping tight.

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Is that a chain link fence? Doesn't have much to do with using them on bungee cord.
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Re: Trapped Underwater Fighting a 65lb+ White Seabass (Video)

(bit of derail) Hey Tanc, I'll trade you some bungie for info on Australia. I got a trip coming up that includes Cains, Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaine. Got any contacts for spearing, or other suggestions on those places?

if not, you can still have some bungie, haha!
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Old 04-19-2012, 01:38 PM   #102
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why don't you just tie a 'granny knot ' (single overhand knot) in it right where you have the zip tie?

I've got some bungi material I can kick you next time you stop by buddy.
+1 for the overhand knot...
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(bit of derail) Hey Tanc, I'll trade you some bungie for info on Australia. I got a trip coming up that includes Cains, Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaine. Got any contacts for spearing, or other suggestions on those places?

if not, you can still have some bungie, haha!
Forget Melbourne and Adelaide. No diving in Cairns but it's a gateway to the GBR and Coral Sea. I'd invest my moolah on getting on a charter from there. Sydney's hit and miss pending the time of year and weather. The Freedivers group on FB will point you in the right direction.
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