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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy
The shark is most likely attracted to the erratic pulses emitted by the distressed bait in your tube, as well as their scent, more than anything else. Once the shark is interested it's probably not going to care what color the tube is.
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Is scent really that strong of a trigger? Could I really just take a wooden log smear it with some fish smell goup and catch fish?
Maybe I should consider buying some of that scent jelly after all, if I can find some for under $15 a tube ...
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Originally Posted by Mahigeer
Anything that floats next to kayak, or in the water should have stretch rope attached to it.
That way you will have time to disconnect or cut the line.
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Yep, Already on the list of modifications to use.
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Originally Posted by Mahigeer
Unibit step drill bits in ½” size work great for plastic and leaves clean edge for minimum sanding.
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I have a small uni but I'm not sure it would help. Maybe the pipe segment I bought was just too fresh but this ABS is waaaaay softer than the PVC I'm used it, it doesn't want to cut it wants to bend. Been leaving it in the sun with hopes that it dries out a bit before I take another swing at filing it down some more.
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Originally Posted by Mahigeer
Most paint won't last long, unless you use an expensive marine grade.
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You're probably right but I'm not too concerned, I'll probably end up buying too much paint so I can just add more as needed. This isn't a car, it's a $15 DIY special, and I'm already redesigning a version 2.0 in my head anyway, so this might end up being experimental for the most part anyway.
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Originally Posted by YakDout
Studies have shown hammerheads to not be cannibalistic, therefor I would paint the bait tube in hammerhead pattern.
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I was hoping for something lighter than light brown, but It's worth considering if I can find a color close enough, good idea.