Scratch and dent

[togamac]

I had to send my machine back for repair; I struck a rock in the water while swinging and it started acting crazy. While it was there I asked if they had any deals on a 5x8. Picked up a scratch and dent special for much less than they're asking on EBay. Something to think about if you're looking to save a few bucks.
HH!

 

[John-Edmonton]

Good luck on your future hunts!

 

[fongu]

Too bad you had to send it back, but a good deal with the 5 X 8 makes up for being without the At/Pro.

 

[mudpuppy]

Hmmm...I'm constantly banging that big coil around, so far without any ill effect...prime time of the year buddy! Lets get some of that sweet stuff before ice up!
Mud

 

[togamac]

Luckily Mud, I have a spare but am staying away from my usual spot today - too much crud in the water. I did get a small patch of that swimmer's itch on my hand so am cooling it there until the water cools down some. Right now, I'm hopping on the bike and taking my sniper coil to an old trashy swimming hole.
Wish me luck! HH Mac

 

[togamac]

Well, I've got a lot to learn on how to hunt a rocky-bottomed stream. I think that the sniper coil is the wrong tool for this stream. The rocks vary in size but most are 4-6 inches in diameter so to keep from banging the coil up I was sweeping above the rocks and any targets were probably out of the range of the coil. I also think that a magnet is definitely needed. I'm going to follow Aquachigger's example and put one on the end of my digging tool handle.
I water-proofed the Pro-pointer by putting it into a section of a 1.75-2.125 inch diameter bike tube and sealed the ends with rubber cement. That seems to have worked OK, i.e., the ProPointer hasn't stopped working yet so me thinks it is dry.
Any advice from creek hunters out there?
Thanks and HH, Mac