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HOME MADE DROP-OFF INDICATORS

DES TOBIN

Here's a simple and effective drop-off indicator that you can put together in an evening and costs about £3.00 for the parts. The diagram is self-explanatory but I've listed some things below to help you along.

1. All parts are glued together with araldite 
2. The terry clip has a pre drilled hole to which you insert a bolt and fasten with a nut. 
3. A rubber bead is slid on to the arm, then a drilled bullet, followed by a second rubber bead. This weight allows you to counteract wind, undertow, etc by sliding the weight up the arm, in calm conditions you can slide the weight back down the arm. 
4. The arm is pushed into the ball and out the top; a plastic bead is glued on, and then pull the arm back into the ball so the bead touches the inside of the ball. 
5. Add a blob of glue over the bead and the inside of the ball, and let dry. This fixes the arm in place. (the practice golf ball is hollow, and has large perforations all over its surface) 
6. Make a small hole opposite the arm and glue in a line clip 
7. I've been using these homemade drop-offs for two years and are as good if not better than those currently available in the tackle shops. 
8. If you fancy making yourself one but have any questions or problems assembling one, e-mail me.