cheap reel covers

nobass · 03-16-11, 05:14 PM

i cut a notch in the bottom of 1 gal zip lock freezer bags and slide them over my reels. may not be as good as the ones you buy at bps but if you loose one or tear it easy to replace.

BigBassin144 · 03-16-11, 05:41 PM

I couldn't see how that would prevent chips?

At about $5 per reel cover, I find it's the small investment is well worth it to protect my $200+ reels.

But to each his own I guess.

BB

MississippiBoy · 03-16-11, 05:57 PM

How about this...take a cheap tarp from Walmart, cut a section big enough to cover the reel and a bit of the rod, maybe 10" in diameter, and glue some Velcro around the edge (hook side of the Velcro not quite halfway around, felt side of the Velcro on the opposite side). Kind of like a clam shell with Velcro on the inside of the "lips."
Better than nothing, cheap, and easy to replace.

bamabassman · 03-16-11, 06:06 PM

not a bad ides MB. make me about 30 of them please. lol. i actually like the ziplock thing too. but then agian. i use mine too much and i would have covers flying all over the place, hahaha.

WaffleJaw · 03-16-11, 06:24 PM

Reel covers are cheap enough to just buy..Protecting gear is something I wouldnt cut corners on (especially when banging banks like me).Im not a fan of the neoprene covers..They kink my line and are a pain to put on sometimes..
The ziplock idea seems like they would blow all over the place and offer no ''reel'' protection..Yea I know that's the gayest thing Ive said today.

My Dad found these and ordered us some.(I need to order more)...They're a little more but worth it imo..little bulky but Ive yet to see anything else this heavy duty...Snap right over the reel and doesnt kink my line...Down at the bottom of the site.

http://www.fishquest.com/Qshop.asp?O...t&Detail=Reels

bassboogieman · 03-16-11, 07:09 PM

Cut a white athletic sock off at the heel, cut a hole in the middle of the toe. Insert the rod handle through the hole in the toe and slide it over the reel. If you want to secure it, use a piece of cord and tie it off. This doesn't work so well for spinning reels, though.
I should patent this....................

Now if I can only solve the problem of all that white lint in my rod locker.

BigBurlyBass · 03-17-11, 10:25 AM

I got two reel covers at BPS during there spring fishing classic for like $3.00

DVT Mike · 03-17-11, 11:41 AM

I don't care for the idea a plastic bag over reels due to moisture being trapped.

03-16-11, 05:14 PM	#1
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	cheap reel covers i cut a notch in the bottom of 1 gal zip lock freezer bags and slide them over my reels. may not be as good as the ones you buy at bps but if you loose one or tear it easy to replace. __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

03-16-11, 05:41 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I couldn't see how that would prevent chips? At about $5 per reel cover, I find it's the small investment is well worth it to protect my $200+ reels. But to each his own I guess. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-16-11, 05:57 PM	#3
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	How about this...take a cheap tarp from Walmart, cut a section big enough to cover the reel and a bit of the rod, maybe 10" in diameter, and glue some Velcro around the edge (hook side of the Velcro not quite halfway around, felt side of the Velcro on the opposite side). Kind of like a clam shell with Velcro on the inside of the "lips." Better than nothing, cheap, and easy to replace. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

03-16-11, 06:06 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	not a bad ides MB. make me about 30 of them please. lol. i actually like the ziplock thing too. but then agian. i use mine too much and i would have covers flying all over the place, hahaha. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-16-11, 06:24 PM	#5
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Reel covers are cheap enough to just buy..Protecting gear is something I wouldnt cut corners on (especially when banging banks like me).Im not a fan of the neoprene covers..They kink my line and are a pain to put on sometimes.. The ziplock idea seems like they would blow all over the place and offer no ''reel'' protection..Yea I know that's the gayest thing Ive said today. My Dad found these and ordered us some.(I need to order more)...They're a little more but worth it imo..little bulky but Ive yet to see anything else this heavy duty...Snap right over the reel and doesnt kink my line...Down at the bottom of the site. http://www.fishquest.com/Qshop.asp?O...t&Detail=Reels __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

03-16-11, 07:09 PM	#6
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Cut a white athletic sock off at the heel, cut a hole in the middle of the toe. Insert the rod handle through the hole in the toe and slide it over the reel. If you want to secure it, use a piece of cord and tie it off. This doesn't work so well for spinning reels, though. I should patent this.................... Now if I can only solve the problem of all that white lint in my rod locker.

03-17-11, 10:25 AM	#7
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	I got two reel covers at BPS during there spring fishing classic for like $3.00

03-17-11, 11:41 AM	#8
DVT Mike BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milford,PA Posts: 312	I don't care for the idea a plastic bag over reels due to moisture being trapped. __________________ Visit us at www.delawarevalleytackle.com

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