Coolest Gadget I've Bought in Years (fishing content)

[HHP]

Getting back into fishing this year, found I had a few difficulties. One was knots. With some of today's fine, clear, small diameter lines, its hard to even see them in daylight much less tie a complicated knot in them. I bought a Tie-Fast tool that helped a lot, but it really only tied a Nail or Gryp knot. Not a big problem, went all summer without a knot failure. Only issue was sometimes the knots loops wouldn't come off the tool cleanlyand you would have to re-tie to get a smooth knot. Other issue is, when you trim the Gryp knot, the little tag end points forward allowing it to pick up grass, weeds, and debris.

I was on Amazon Sunday and chanced on a listing for a Daiwa Sokkou tool. I'd heard of them before but they are not officially imported into the US so never seen one. The videos Daiwa has up on line promote the tool as a means of joining a braided line to a Flouro leader by means of what looks like a double surgeons knot. I was thinking it might do more, Prime showed 1 left in stock, so I ordered it and it arrived today.



Looks like a little ball point pen. The package was labeled as "M", i assume medium and further assume that means there must be a small and large version as well.

Detailed instructions printed on the package, I'm sure they would be helpful if I could read Japanese.



The main thing is, you press the black button forward and a tiny hook comes out of the tube.



You use this hook to grab the tag end of the line and pull it through the knot. First, I tried a simple Clinch Knot. Put the line through the hook eye, stick the tube of the tool through the loop you created, twist the loop 5 times, extend the little hook and grab the tag end of the line, pull the tag back through the knot and tighten. Worked perfect first attempt. Could easily do and Improved Clinch by simply inserting the tag end back through the secondary loop.

I then tried my main goal for the tool, a Trilene Knot which is one of the strongest knots for fishing. Same procedure except the line went through the hook eye twice. Perfect result first attempt.

This thing is way more useful than the single purpose Daiwa promotes and I can see it could be used for tippet knots and a variety of terminal knots. Highly recommended if you need a fast, repeatable, reliable way to tie knots.

[HOF dad]

That is way cool!
I still tie the "fisherman's knot" as it was taught to me but it is starting to get more difficult to see.
good find

[HHP]

Well, it works. Just got back from the lake trying out my new ABU reel and used the Daiwa tool to tie my Trilene knots. Last cast, about 10 minutes ago, got a big strike and landed a bass between 5-6 pounds, one of the biggest I've gotten this year. The knot and reel held up fine but my Netbait crawfish died a proud death. He was de-clawed and bit in half but he did his job. RIP.

[imwjl]

Something hit me on fishing gadgets....

When I was a little kid it seemed like my grandfather was set with his gadgets, my dad could be sold, and I thought everything was cool.

When I got into fly fishing 40 years ago so much to buy seemed cool and a mentor seemed set in time with old gear. I did notice old gear didn't stop him from being very good at it.

My daughter asked about some fishing this weekend. Now I see I have the decades old stuff and pretty much just replace consumables and worn out stuff. I see some neat looking fly reels boasting amazing drag but remember catching big musky and salmon with old modest stuff.

The one gadget needed for sure is the challenge of old eyes, polarized lenses and seeing close. That goes well beyond fishing.

[HHP]

Originally Posted by imwjl

Something hit me on fishing gadgets....

When I was a little kid it seemed like my grandfather was set with his gadgets, my dad could be sold, and I thought everything was cool.

When I got into fly fishing 40 years ago so much to buy seemed cool and a mentor seemed set in time with old gear. I did notice old gear didn't stop him from being very good at it.

My daughter asked about some fishing this weekend. Now I see I have the decades old stuff and pretty much just replace consumables and worn out stuff. I see some neat looking fly reels boasting amazing drag but remember catching big musky and salmon with old modest stuff.

The one gadget needed for sure is the challenge of old eyes, polarized lenses and seeing close. That goes well beyond fishing.

You never know. I pulled out some fiberglass rods I built decades ago and they fish quite well. I did see some of the high end rod companies are offering glass rods again. I bought a new Abu reel this year, but it looks and operates just like the ones I recall from 40 years ago. Fishing line is where the big advances have come. I've used fluorocarbon line for the first time this year and it is pretty amazing. Hooks are another area where huge leaps have been made. They are unbelievably sharp, slightest touch to your hand or finger and blood will flow. One of the attractions of these knot tools is you don't have to hold the hook and risk self-inflicted acupuncture.

[Jim Owen]

Harry,
You’re enjoying retirement too much. Stop rubbing it in for us working stiffs.

That said, that’s a really cool gizmo.

[HHP]

Originally Posted by Jim Owen

Harry,
You’re enjoying retirement too much. Stop rubbing it in for us working stiffs.

That said, that’s a really cool gizmo.

Its a grind.Play guitar a while, play mandolin a while, go fishing 3-4 times a week, shop on Amazon, watch stuff on Prime, haven't had a tie on for over a year, lots of action with the widder wimens at Kroger. Its the job I was born to do.

[Nyghthawk]

Originally Posted by HHP

Its a grind.Play guitar a while, play mandolin a while, go fishing 3-4 times a week, shop on Amazon, watch stuff on Prime, haven't had a tie on for over a year, lots of action with the widder wimens at Kroger. Its the job I was born to do.

Good on you! I will retire as of 08/01/2019. I can't wait! You gonna fry that bass up for supper?

[HHP]

Originally Posted by Nyghthawk

Good on you! I will retire as of 08/01/2019. I can't wait! You gonna fry that bass up for supper?

Nope, I release them to get bigger. Not positive, but I think that was my 3rd dance with that guy. First two times he hit when I was using ultralight tackle and he got off. Third time, had a 4/0 hook with 15lb fluorocarbon, 7 foot casting rod, and a powerful Abu Ambassadeur reel. All three times were in a 10 foot diameter over 3-4 months and every time I was using a crawfish imitation.

Another tip for the fisherpersons here, get a lure by Netbaits called the Baby Paca Craw in the Bama Craw color. Caught 2 or 3 of my biggest fish on this thing this year. The "claws" have an amazing action in the water and bass just have to hit the thing.

[Nyghthawk]

Originally Posted by HHP

Nope, I release them to get bigger. Not positive, but I think that was my 3rd dance with that guy. First two times he hit when I was using ultralight tackle and he got off. Third time, had a 4/0 hook with 15lb fluorocarbon, 7 foot casting rod, and a powerful Abu Ambassadeur reel. All three times were in a 10 foot diameter over 3-4 months and every time I was using a crawfish imitation.

Another tip for the fisherpersons here, get a lure by Netbaits called the Baby Paca Craw in the Bama Craw color. Caught 2 or 3 of my biggest fish on this thing this year. The "claws" have an amazing action in the water and bass just have to hit the thing.

I do "catch and release" if I am fishing for crappie. They fight like a whale and are fun to catch but have way too many tiny bones to try to actually eat them. Large mouth bass are entirely too tasty rolled in cornmeal and fried for me to let them go!

Gonna have to try the crawfish lure. Thanks for the tip. I have always used spinners.

[ylekot]

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I have a couple of these things and they work pretty well also.....

But the sure don't help me see the line!

[KevWind]

The Daiwa tool looks interesting

The only thing I have ever used ,for fly fishing, is a combo clipper and nail and blood knot, tool