tcorfey
Well-known member
So i have over time lost several Tenkara rod plugs, what sits on the end to keep the rod sections from sliding out on their own.
Recently had an idea that works great and was really easy.
I stacked flat faucet washers on a size 10 x 1" screw with a nylok nut. It works great.
At the very end I have an oversize washer so the plug does not fall in to the tube and then washers that slide inside the tube for the rest. By tightening the nylok nut I can expand the washers to lightly grip the tube without expanding and cracking the graphite.
Because they are rubber they will not expand on their own (as cork and wood will swell) these are cheap to make and work very well.
You can also tie some braid below the screw head and attach a snap to the other end of the braid and then be able to clip the plug to your lanyard while fishing.
Recently had an idea that works great and was really easy.
I stacked flat faucet washers on a size 10 x 1" screw with a nylok nut. It works great.
At the very end I have an oversize washer so the plug does not fall in to the tube and then washers that slide inside the tube for the rest. By tightening the nylok nut I can expand the washers to lightly grip the tube without expanding and cracking the graphite.
Because they are rubber they will not expand on their own (as cork and wood will swell) these are cheap to make and work very well.
You can also tie some braid below the screw head and attach a snap to the other end of the braid and then be able to clip the plug to your lanyard while fishing.