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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: Fishaholic on May 21, 2013, 11:10:54 AM

Title: Big slingshot
Post by: Fishaholic on May 21, 2013, 11:10:54 AM: So I am going to construct a big slingshot so I can shoot my weight leader and bait in the middle of the river for stergeon. Im going to use an old boot and cut it up so i can put the weight snd bait in. im thinking about using that strechy tubing and 2 metal rods or metal tubing or something. any ideas?
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Post by: sirmissalot on May 21, 2013, 11:13:37 AM: I almost guarantee you I could sling a piece of lead farther with a fishing rod than trying to sling shot it...
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Post by: jackelope on May 21, 2013, 11:14:41 AM: http://www.sturgeonexcursion.com/category/fishing/ (http://www.sturgeonexcursion.com/category/fishing/)
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Post by: sirmissalot on May 21, 2013, 11:19:06 AM: Quote from: jackelope on May 21, 2013, 11:14:41 AM
http://www.sturgeonexcursion.com/category/fishing/ (http://www.sturgeonexcursion.com/category/fishing/)

Wholy moly.

Ok I take it back :chuckle: good luck DJ!
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Post by: snowpack on May 21, 2013, 11:25:29 AM: Take plenty of pictures.
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Post by: Fishaholic on May 21, 2013, 11:29:18 AM: It should be a fun project Ill take some pics when Im done. Thanks haha Im going to need it.
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Post by: jstanley on May 21, 2013, 12:39:46 PM: What about just having loops that slide over your boots? Then just sit down pull back and let it fly.
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Post by: Kola16 on May 21, 2013, 04:25:56 PM: Umm.....do yourself a favor and get a kayak :chuckle: You could use a kayak in many different places, and from the looks of how much they spent, you won't be spending much more..........or have fun doing whatever :chuckle:
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Post by: Fishaholic on May 21, 2013, 04:48:44 PM: well im going to drive 2 poles into the ground get some type of elastic band and use the leather from a pair of old boots to make the pouch. i got the boots i can use alder poles and I can get the sling shot tube for 12 cents a foot. I figure 3 feet is enough tubing for each side.
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Post by: Button Nubbs on May 21, 2013, 04:54:58 PM: Slingshots are for pussies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6tB0R0XY0k&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6tB0R0XY0k&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
Title: Big slingshot
Post by: sirmissalot on May 21, 2013, 05:01:53 PM: Quote from: ddjj1991 on May 21, 2013, 04:48:44 PM
well im going to drive 2 poles into the ground get some type of elastic band and use the leather from a pair of old boots to make the pouch. i got the boots i can use alder poles and I can get the sling shot tube for 12 cents a foot. I figure 3 feet is enough tubing for each side.

How much lead are you tryin to sling?
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Post by: Fishaholic on May 21, 2013, 06:02:05 PM: 1 to 6 oz. I want to use it in a few places since I dont have a boat.
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Post by: Fishaholic on May 21, 2013, 06:09:22 PM: I can make a sling out of a leather like this.
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Post by: Fishaholic on May 21, 2013, 07:30:31 PM: maybe something in between the two. not sure yet.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 21, 2013, 07:55:28 PM: Let me know when you plan on sturgeon fishing with this....i got to see it :tup:
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Post by: hrd2fnd on May 21, 2013, 08:19:45 PM: I'll wait for October for the pumpkin chunking contest results :chuckle:
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 21, 2013, 08:31:56 PM: That would be worth charging the price for admission to see that!!
Title: Re: Big slingshot
Post by: Fishaholic on May 21, 2013, 09:07:55 PM: Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on May 21, 2013, 07:55:28 PM
Let me know when you plan on sturgeon fishing with this....i got to see it :tup:

I am going to test it at 28th street landing once I put it together
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Post by: Swannytheswan on May 21, 2013, 09:23:24 PM: don't forget to open the bail....
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 22, 2013, 05:23:25 AM: Quote from: ddjj1991 on May 21, 2013, 09:07:55 PM
Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on May 21, 2013, 07:55:28 PM
Let me know when you plan on sturgeon fishing with this....i got to see it :tup:

I am going to test it at 28th street landing once I put it together

Right by the office.....keep me updated on this..ill come down and watch and shoot some bs with ya
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Post by: Fishaholic on May 22, 2013, 11:37:40 AM: okay sounds good. not sure when im going to start working on it. I will let you know.
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Post by: newbs55 on May 22, 2013, 12:22:53 PM: This is a pretty common practice for guys fishing below Bonneville on the Oregon Side. They are winging like 24 oz out there a long ways. Some guys even build hitch mount ones.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 22, 2013, 12:32:28 PM: I have heard about this....never seen it in person. I've seen pics of guys that will prop 2x4 in the bed of their truck like goal posts then use surgical tubing and a pouch for the launcher. The weight is a rock off the back on 10 lb test line so the can snag it up....fish...and break it off if need be.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 22, 2013, 12:35:11 PM: Okay.....NEW AND GREATER IDEA!

Skeeter Bait Launcher 5000 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-KxVRs6dPA#)
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Post by: fishcrazy on May 22, 2013, 08:50:26 PM: you might want to check and make sure it's legal where you want to use it. I'm thinking some places you have to hand place the bait. IE no sling shots or launchers.

Kris
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Post by: Fishaholic on May 22, 2013, 08:59:26 PM: Good call! I am going to call wdfw and see what they have to say.
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Post by: TheHunt on May 22, 2013, 09:25:45 PM: If you use a high velocity launcher you might want to partially freeze your bait so it hold in one piece. It will thaw in a few minutes under water.
Title: Re: Big slingshot
Post by: L-ofalab on May 22, 2013, 09:38:51 PM: Radio controlled boat to take it out as far as you want. When it gets there just flip your bail and pull it off the boat. You might even make some friends that want their bait out there too. Certainly less dangerous than a sling shot.
Title: Re: Big slingshot
Post by: Fishaholic on May 22, 2013, 10:06:32 PM: Quote from: L-ofalab on May 22, 2013, 09:38:51 PM
Radio controlled boat to take it out as far as you want. When it gets there just flip your bail and pull it off the boat. You might even make some friends that want their bait out there too. Certainly less dangerous than a sling shot.

True but I want a big Slingshot. Who knows i might need it for something other then fishing, you never know when you might need a slingshot that will shoot 6 oz 200 yards lol.
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Post by: L-ofalab on May 23, 2013, 07:58:06 AM: Sure I get it and have done it. Water balloons are good to fire at boaters that get too close.
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Post by: sirmissalot on May 23, 2013, 08:29:29 AM: Quote from: fishcrazy on May 22, 2013, 08:50:26 PM
you might want to check and make sure it's legal where you want to use it. I'm thinking some places you have to hand place the bait. IE no sling shots or launchers.

Kris

To be honest that wouldn't be a bad law to have in place. Imagine how dangerous it would be with a bunch of bankies slinging lead like that into the water, both for boats and for other bankies who might get whacked when one of these homemade contraptions malfunctions.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 23, 2013, 08:30:18 AM: For the sake of the thread I would not suggest that someone uses a spud gun for launching gear.
Title: Re: Big slingshot
Post by: Fishaholic on May 23, 2013, 09:37:00 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 23, 2013, 08:30:18 AM
For the sake of the thread I would not suggest that someone uses a spud gun for launching gear.

Dont worry I dont plan on shooting bait with a spud gun. I do plan on testing my slingshot a bunch of times with different weights to see. Its going to be a few weeks til I start buliding it.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 23, 2013, 09:42:54 AM: Here you go.....much more realistic. They have a pretty sweet set up...probably could get the job done with something a little more simple.

Bonneville Dam Slingshot Fishing For Sturgeon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOoQGsw3QbM#)
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 23, 2013, 09:46:17 AM: It's illegal at the bonneville. Check the regs no sligshot or floating devices you must hand cast.
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Post by: wildmanoutdoors on May 23, 2013, 10:24:28 AM: If there are catchable numbers in the Halis and you on the game Ill tow my boat down and take ya out. I have all gear. I would love to eat some fresh sturgy!