Hook Keeper

jooleyen · 10-02-06, 10:37 PM

Do you use the hook keeper on your rod when your finished with a bait? I've seen people use their reels instead. I'm always worried about damaging my reel.

TY

Julien

Rebbasser · 10-02-06, 10:46 PM

Always. If it doesn't have one I add one. Keeps the business end out of the way.

WTL · 10-02-06, 11:03 PM

Its way better to use a hook keeper. In a bind I've used the reel or stuck the hook in the cork foregrip, but its just way easier overall to make a keeper out of a little wire and use that.

Vabass22 · 10-03-06, 07:12 AM

Always, I use to use my guides, but that will ruin guides real fast. I try not uto buy rods w/out hook keppers, but sometimes I still do, and then I put one on.

JB · 10-03-06, 09:45 AM

I've always used the top of my baitcasters to place the hook/crankbait/etc..and yes, it does scratch the paint a tad, just personnel perference, then I wrap the line around the rod a couple of times to avoid mulitiple rods from interweaving among themselves..it still happens tho rofl

everettvet · 10-03-06, 12:01 PM

What do you use to make your keepers and how do you attach it to the rod? I have seen some suggestions, but I was wondering what you guys used.

Christopherkeene9 · 10-03-06, 12:19 PM

I love using my keepers but sometimes I get rods without them due to the price, so I just put the hooks on the FRAME of the guide not the actual guide/insert since it will tear up the finish on it and will cause nicks on your line.

WTL · 10-03-06, 12:59 PM

Try a bent paperclip cut to the right shape, then wrap it on with braided line. Coat it good with epoxy and your set.

Jackl · 10-03-06, 01:11 PM

I always use the bottom crossbar of the reel next to the handle. This keeps the hook out of the way, so it does not get snagged on anything. Then I wrap the line around the rod as JB suggested. I use this method when I am going to put the rods in a sleeve to store them in my rod locker.
I also drill a 1/8 inch hole in the trigger of the rod handle on bait casting rods. I am able to put the hook in this hole in the trigger when I am just laying the rod on the boat deck so it is quick to grab when I want to change to a different rod and lure in a hurry.

JackL

pig n jig · 10-03-06, 05:24 PM

I use the Lindy hook a loop keepers. They work excellent for me.last alot longer than other brands of the same type. P N J http://lindyfishingtackle.com/tackle...cat=541&page=1

Vabass22 · 10-03-06, 07:25 PM

Only use those on a cork rod handle, as with other materials, I've had those typecut off part of the handle.

adamgambill · 10-05-06, 04:35 PM

Im a sinner - I use the guides, but I cant say Ive ever had a real problem because of it.

10-02-06, 10:37 PM	#1
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Hook Keeper Do you use the hook keeper on your rod when your finished with a bait? I've seen people use their reels instead. I'm always worried about damaging my reel. TY Julien

10-02-06, 10:46 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Always. If it doesn't have one I add one. Keeps the business end out of the way. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

10-02-06, 11:03 PM	#3
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Its way better to use a hook keeper. In a bind I've used the reel or stuck the hook in the cork foregrip, but its just way easier overall to make a keeper out of a little wire and use that. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

10-03-06, 12:59 PM	#8
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Try a bent paperclip cut to the right shape, then wrap it on with braided line. Coat it good with epoxy and your set. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

10-03-06, 01:11 PM	#9
Jackl BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Great Bend, KS Posts: 2,960	I always use the bottom crossbar of the reel next to the handle. This keeps the hook out of the way, so it does not get snagged on anything. Then I wrap the line around the rod as JB suggested. I use this method when I am going to put the rods in a sleeve to store them in my rod locker. I also drill a 1/8 inch hole in the trigger of the rod handle on bait casting rods. I am able to put the hook in this hole in the trigger when I am just laying the rod on the boat deck so it is quick to grab when I want to change to a different rod and lure in a hurry. JackL __________________ There are two theories about argueing with women...........Neither one works!

10-03-06, 07:12 AM	#4
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	Always, I use to use my guides, but that will ruin guides real fast. I try not uto buy rods w/out hook keppers, but sometimes I still do, and then I put one on.

10-03-06, 09:45 AM	#5
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I've always used the top of my baitcasters to place the hook/crankbait/etc..and yes, it does scratch the paint a tad, just personnel perference, then I wrap the line around the rod a couple of times to avoid mulitiple rods from interweaving among themselves..it still happens tho rofl

10-03-06, 12:01 PM	#6
everettvet BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 730	What do you use to make your keepers and how do you attach it to the rod? I have seen some suggestions, but I was wondering what you guys used.

10-03-06, 12:19 PM	#7
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	I love using my keepers but sometimes I get rods without them due to the price, so I just put the hooks on the FRAME of the guide not the actual guide/insert since it will tear up the finish on it and will cause nicks on your line.

10-03-06, 05:24 PM	#10
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	I use the Lindy hook a loop keepers. They work excellent for me.last alot longer than other brands of the same type. P N J http://lindyfishingtackle.com/tackle...cat=541&page=1

10-03-06, 07:25 PM	#11
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	Only use those on a cork rod handle, as with other materials, I've had those typecut off part of the handle.

10-05-06, 04:35 PM	#12
adamgambill BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Columbia, TX Posts: 375	Im a sinner - I use the guides, but I cant say Ive ever had a real problem because of it. __________________ Anyone who has a problem with getting a truck dirty shoul trade for a Volkswagon and a pair of panties.

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