"How To" - Cheap Gut Buster

[Bill Fisher]

First off.....credit goes to Tat Tuna for the idea. I added a neat feature and decided to document the making process for the folks on TF. I have recently been labeled the "grinch of TF" so I figured it was time I did contribute. I have been lying low recently. Here goes.

I built 4 for just under $20. All supplies were purchased at Home Depot (on my lunch break)

Items needed for 1 unit
-QTY 1 - 1 inch PVC T
-QTY 2 - 1 inch PVC caps
-QTY 2 - 1 inch pipe section (2-3/4 inch long)
-QTY 1 - Cargo Boss 40 inch locking bungee cord
-QTY 2 - 1/4 inch stainless washers

Steps
-Cut long 1 inch PVC pipe into 2 sections about 2 3/4 inches long
-Drill 5/16 hole in the end of the center of each cap. (I filed down the rough spots)
-Cut latch end of bungee off with about 12 inch tag
-Heat both ends of latch and tag ends with lighter to keep from fraying immediately
-Slide cut end through the cap, then feed on washer, tied over hand knot
-I heated the knot so the bungee would adhere to itself and keep the know from slipping
- Repeat for the other end
- Assemble pieces as show below with the PVC glue (had this so it wasn't a cost to me)

Granted they aren't perfect and I would never use them on a serious fish with heavy tackle but I think for bottom fishing they are pretty cool.

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[b8 boy]

How much work did you get done that AM dreaming how you were going to go to Home Depot at lunch?:D Did you at least get a good greasy sausage at the Dominicks trailer outside to keep you brain lubed for the rest of the day at work MR Grinch? You fishin this weekend? Martin

[TAT-TUNA]

GOOD GOD BILL ..:eek2:...HOPE YOU GOT $$$$$$$ FOR THIS SAT NIGHTS POKER GAME..!

[saltyfishn]

wow and you made them on the clock too you still got your work clothes on!!!

[jengel]

That shirt just does not match those pants ;-)

Thanks to Tat Tuna and Bill for the excellent ideas, more importantly for sharing!

[DC Ben]

I like the legos in the background.

[Bill Fisher]

I like the legos in the background.


Actually I built those first to stimulate my mind:yes:

[matt lagana]

Just some more stuff Jimmy can throw in the creek!!!!!!! U might want to make 4 more, just in case:thumbup:

Matt

[Chumlord]

Stimulate the mind. I thought you only did that replying to a Fish Dad thread.

They look sweet and right up my alley CHEAP!!! Will they fit me. Shower scene with gut buster!!!

[maestro]

I like to use a tennis ball with a hole cut it in it to slip over the rod butt.

[Prokat2660]

I think these are great!! I have a couple of small kids that I think can benefit from wearing one of these. My 10 year old will be able to fight a bigger rock wearing one of these!! Thanks for the details in making this!!