attaching an smb

[edward]

How do you attach your SMB to your reel?

I'm using a small mcmahon and a buddy bottle SMB. Can't use a big loop in the line and pass the reel through (like you would with a spool), as the line passes through a small s/s 'bead' on the reel before the spool, so a knot would not pass through, and there would be a lot of flappy line when wound in. At the moment the two are permanently attached with a knot, but I'd like to be able to detach it easily.

I was thinking of an s/s split ring on the handbag strap, and some kind of clip on the reel.

I imagine there are as many methods as there are reel users out there, but if I get lots of ideas I may see one I haven't thought of!

Cheers

[Ivon]

Can't you remove the bead? Mine has a small nut to help with handling it and a large loop.

[Steven]

Originally Posted by edward

How do you attach your SMB to your reel?

I'm using a small mcmahon and a buddy bottle SMB. Can't use a big loop in the line and pass the reel through (like you would with a spool), as the line passes through a small s/s 'bead' on the reel before the spool, so a knot would not pass through, and there would be a lot of flappy line when wound in. At the moment the two are permanently attached with a knot, but I'd like to be able to detach it easily.

I was thinking of an s/s split ring on the handbag strap, and some kind of clip on the reel.

I imagine there are as many methods as there are reel users out there, but if I get lots of ideas I may see one I haven't thought of!

Cheers

I too on occasion use that reel with a size 1 swivel hook on the line, I use a buddy dsmb without the bottle and carry them seperately - the hook goes on and off without problem.

Steven

[edward]

Don't think removing the bead is that easy unfortunately.

I like the Mcmahon as it goes in my d/s pocket attached to the smb, so it doesn't dangle. I hate danglies. I'd be tempted to change to a kent tooloing one, but they are a bit big to go in the pocket.

[Ivon]

Is the bead attached to the line? If so cut it off, make a loop in the line and then you can ues it to attach to your SMB or use it for laying line, either way by passing the reel through the loop. There is no need at all to use clips on reels.

[Foggy]

Not sure what you mean, but does this help? :-

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Cheers, Paul

[edward]

no, the 'bead' is part of the reel. It acts as a line guide, and slides in a slot in the plastic part of the line guide. I guess I could try and pop it out of the plastic slot, but I'm not sure if that would be sensible. must have a closer look.

[Ivon]

Originally Posted by edward

no, the 'bead' is part of the reel. It acts as a line guide, and slides in a slot in the plastic part of the line guide. I guess I could try and pop it out of the plastic slot, but I'm not sure if that would be sensible. must have a closer look.

OK, that's not a problem, just make the loop so it is just large enough to fit the reel through. Attach the loop around the reel handle and see if you can take up the slack, if not try and neatly wrap it around some other part of the reel first, if you can you can attach it in this way, to keep it permanently attached to the DSMB then just fold the line neatly and bungee up the DSMB to the reel.

[Steven]

Originally Posted by edward

no, the 'bead' is part of the reel. It acts as a line guide, and slides in a slot in the plastic part of the line guide. I guess I could try and pop it out of the plastic slot, but I'm not sure if that would be sensible. must have a closer look.

you've lost me now - surely your knot is on the other side of the reel so why would the bead be in the way???

[Ivon]

Originally Posted by Steven

you've lost me now - surely your knot is on the other side of the reel so why would the bead be in the way???

It's not a bead, it's a stainless guide hole the line passes through.