Comments on: Rambling Review – Linekurv Stripping Basket

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 22:00:41 +0000

Jake,

Thanks for the question. I’ve never tried the elastic belt. I’m extremely happy with the original belt and can’t see wanting to have the elastic one for my needs. My concerns are the same as yours. I like having the sturdy original belt for pyramid lake, especially if I step off my ladder and the basket fills with water. It can become very heavy (even with holes drilled in it to drain the water) and with an elastic belt, I think it would really sag. It might work for some, but I would vote for the original belt. Hope that helps.

Ben

By: Jake Watson

Jake Watson — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:41:17 +0000

Have you tried the elastic belt with this basket? Trying to decide which belt to go with. Their website says they offer it with standard belt or elastic (for a little extra money) for comfort after many requests. I’m concerned the elastic will wear out and be loose over time.

Thanks for your input,

Jake

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By: Dan Wight

Dan Wight — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:47:12 +0000

In reply to Dan Wight.

The Marine supply folks may have the self bailer but they may be bigger than a guy wants to addapt… but there is more than one way to skin a cat…. and there is the internet…..yah, I love the big cuttroat! For me, Ben, living in the northwest and fishing the shores of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands I would drill the bottom thoroughly with enough holes to allow water to drain from the wet line and rain. To think of using it as a PFD personal floatation device? Not gonna fly. The beaches here we fish for searun cuts on are fairly protected so not many rollers but can drop in quickly trying to stand with a wash basin, full of water, half full or not is a tricky proposition. I know one fellow that has one made of waterproof fabric suspended from a stiff wire hoop mounted to the belt of a fanny pack he keeps some gear in. Some of the guys are pretty savy. They have come a long way since the start with plastic washpans with a belt attached.. when you get it all dialed in show us a picture. I’m due for a new one and a good idea is always nice.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:37:00 +0000

In reply to Dan Wight. Dan. Thank you so much for your insight. I really like the self bailing through drain idea. After doing a bit of research, I think I'm going to get two for the front end of the Linekurv. Thanks so much for the heads up. Ben

By: Dan Wight

Dan Wight — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:57:58 +0000

Nice pics Guy!
Your thoughts on the stripping basket are thought provoking for sure the holes in the basket are very easily done and I would suggest going to your local autoparts store for the plugs as they make several sizes to put in holes in firewalls RV supply houses will also have similar items. I have also seen selfbailing through hull drains that simply let water out and seal up with a ball valve when water rises to the level of the fitting. Lots of options available. I think getting the fittings first then drill the holes…. would be a safe idea. Great fish!!

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:48:44 +0000

In reply to stan.

Thanks Stan. Glad the review was able to help you out. I’m still torn on drilling holes. I’ve thought about rigging some removable plugs for multiple situations.

Ben

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:47:11 +0000

In reply to Landon. Great to hear Landon. I definitely think that the Linekurv is a bargain for such a high quality basket. I'm looking forward to Pyramid next year. Ben

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By: Landon

Landon — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:30:29 +0000

It really is a great basket. I received my Linekurv from Denmark yesterday. Only took a week with economy shipping. At $58 shipped, it’s a bargain compared to the $85 Orvis basket and, in my opinion, it’s a better design too.