Butterfly Cocoon Wrap

Gunsmoke · 07-16-2006, 10:39 PM

I just found a product that really makes sense. I've found that the big problem with butterfly jigs is the way they dangle all over the place. I'm talking about when you run from one location to another with the assist hook attached to the reel or ring hook. Those things can really mess up rods and reels bouncing all over the place. I've been lowering them to the deck and pushing them under gunnel while running between stops. I really don't like hooks on the deck but if your just running for a short time it works for me. The cocoon wrap below should solve the problem. I just ordered a bunch.

http://www.meltontackle.com/shopping...oduct_id=13677

Muddskipper · 07-17-2006, 08:58 AM

No Offence...but

$20 for a peice of rubber and velcro.....$$$$ classic Shimano

I have and old wet suit I might take a pair of sicorrs (sp.) to. Stich a peice of velcro to it and Walla..... I might even take a black magic marker to it and write "Shimano Butterfly" just to see if the avg. guy can spot the imposter....LOL

Gunsmoke · 07-17-2006, 09:39 AM

Actually there are 5 to the pack. 4 bucks a piece. That ok with me. The damage those jigs will do to your equipment is incredible.

Muddskipper · 07-17-2006, 10:16 AM

I guess it would of helped if I would of read the whole add.

I'm so use to giving Shimano my 1st born for the latest and greatest......I saw $20 and I figured it was for one,

ksh9711 · 07-23-2006, 05:16 AM

I picked up some at FTU the other day well worth the money. Like Gunsmoke said it will save your equipment some of these jigging rods run 150-400 $$$.

Kevin

DeepBlueGulf · 07-23-2006, 12:39 PM

I remember Rocky at Roy's describing these to me, but I haven't ever seen them there. Picture looks like something I can make from all those promotional coozies I've been saving for the last couple of years.

Thanks for the pics.

DBG

galveston1602 · 07-23-2006, 10:41 PM

I wonder why couldnt you just buy a velcro rod wrap and slice it into about 3 pieces and use that?

SkeeterRonnie · 07-23-2006, 11:15 PM

basspro has similar items- use them for carolina rigs on bass rods.

Minnow · 07-24-2006, 12:42 AM

I pick one up from FTU, last Thursday.

07-16-2006, 10:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541	Butterfly Cocoon Wrap I just found a product that really makes sense. I've found that the big problem with butterfly jigs is the way they dangle all over the place. I'm talking about when you run from one location to another with the assist hook attached to the reel or ring hook. Those things can really mess up rods and reels bouncing all over the place. I've been lowering them to the deck and pushing them under gunnel while running between stops. I really don't like hooks on the deck but if your just running for a short time it works for me. The cocoon wrap below should solve the problem. I just ordered a bunch. http://www.meltontackle.com/shopping...oduct_id=13677

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07-17-2006, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Muddskipper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 105	No Offence...but $20 for a peice of rubber and velcro.....$$$$ classic Shimano I have and old wet suit I might take a pair of sicorrs (sp.) to. Stich a peice of velcro to it and Walla..... I might even take a black magic marker to it and write "Shimano Butterfly" just to see if the avg. guy can spot the imposter....LOL

07-17-2006, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541	Actually there are 5 to the pack. 4 bucks a piece. That ok with me. The damage those jigs will do to your equipment is incredible.

07-17-2006, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Muddskipper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 105	I guess it would of helped if I would of read the whole add. I'm so use to giving Shimano my 1st born for the latest and greatest......I saw $20 and I figured it was for one,

07-23-2006, 05:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
ksh9711 Junior member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mont belvieu, Tx Posts: 9	I picked up some at FTU the other day well worth the money. Like Gunsmoke said it will save your equipment some of these jigging rods run 150-400 $$$. Kevin

07-23-2006, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 643	I remember Rocky at Roy's describing these to me, but I haven't ever seen them there. Picture looks like something I can make from all those promotional coozies I've been saving for the last couple of years. Thanks for the pics. DBG

07-23-2006, 10:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
galveston1602 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 37	I wonder why couldnt you just buy a velcro rod wrap and slice it into about 3 pieces and use that?

07-23-2006, 11:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	basspro has similar items- use them for carolina rigs on bass rods.

07-24-2006, 12:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,234	I pick one up from FTU, last Thursday.

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