prawning rope coilers

[lucky ling]

Ive been using the plastic coilers that come with the 400 feet of lead prawning rope for wrapping the line around when pulling them up, but it ends up just being a ratsnest. Ive thought about using electricians cord wheels but havnt found any big enough for 400 feet of rope. Hauling in 400 feet of rope sucks, but it would be alot easier if the line didnt tangle. Any suggestions?

 

[ratherbefishing]

I use a garbage pail and have 2x400ft ropes in it. Simply pile the line in (i.e. don't twist or try and lay it flat) and it will not tangle the next time. If I am fishing, I strap down the empty pail on the bow to make room until I pull the traps. Also keep the floats on the top of the pail when stored.

 

[Governor]

x2

What RBF suggests works great!

God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling - Izaak Walton

 

[Sculpin]

X3. I keep four 400' ropes in a garbage can and I taped the ends of each rope with a different colour of electricians tape so you don't grab the wrong end. I have never had a tangle yet (knock on wood)

"I'm not talkin bout pleasure boatin or day sailin......I'm talkin bout workin for a livin"- Captain Quint

 

[lazoman]

One 400 ft will fit into a milk crate. No need to coil or wrap it around, just straight in works.

 

[spring fever]

I use the laundry baskets-they stack well and store easily when empty

 

[Islandgirl]

laundry bins.. as previously said, they stack easy when empty and easy to wash/rinse salt off the rope. The rope dries quickly too so not as likely to rot

 

[islanderguy]

We use a garden hose reel. It holds about 1,000 feet of leaded line and works great. Never had a tangle!

 

[Sea Morgan]

Has anyone tried these?
http://www.amazon.com/Large-Collapsible-Laundry-Basket-Folds/dp/B001P4FZKK

 

[Fish Assassin]

I used 5gl buckets with a bunch of 1/4inch holes in the bottom so I can wash the lines off at the end of the day. Works great.

 

[Peege]

My method is tie a zap strap to a hand full of line which comes out to 100 ft. then when I only need 200 or so I just use two bundles and toss the excess over and under the float.

 

[Salmon Smoker]

I use an air hose reel, threw the air hose away.

 

[Charlie]

I picked up some plastic rope spindles from a store that sells rope. Just saw them setting outside and they gave them to me. Works great. I just wrap the rope as I pull it and and let it roll right off the reel going out. Been using them for years.

 

[reelfast]

first trick is to use line that is stiff. my choice is 'blue steel' a commercial grade line which is readily available. coiling is nothing more complicated than keeping up with the line hauler, coiling the line on the deck as it comes aboard. when the trap is up and in the boat, plop the entire coiled set on top and you are ready for the next drop.

if you use limp line, well then you have a problem for sure.

 

[Fishinnut]

I use a small trash can to put 4-400' ropes and at the end of each rope is a stainless steel quick connect spring loaded clip. I connect each line together as they go back in. When taking them out, I connect them to the pot and throw it over. At the end of the rope I have the same quick connect and clip the buoys to it and throw it over. It worls slick with no tangles whatsoever. The reels take an extra person to put the ropes back on.

 

[fah cups]

I use a plasic forty five gallon barrel that I found off MillBay. Used a box knife to cut the barrel down about a third of the way. Can coil four sets of 400' leaded line to the barrel. I unclip all of the floats and stack on top of the line. Drill about a dozen holes in the bottom to allow water to drain. Cheers FC

 

[TheRock]

If your using lead prawning rope, you don't need any thing. We've been prawning for years with out any rope buckets or tangles. When pulling in the rope let it freely pile in front of you relatively a tight pile (Don't disturbe the pile after). Bring your prawn net in, dump/rebait and toss the net back in and we slowly motor away towards the next net to pull and the line goes out the same way it came in... hardly ever get a tangle. If your not putting the net back in, simply take out your bait cups, undo the three inside elastic straps.. and slide your hands under the pile of rope and flip it all into the trap !! Leave the float hanging 3-4 feet out side the trap. Your next prawn trap stacks on top and its rope flipped into its self after, you stack the traps with the ropes in each trap ! pile 5-6 traps in one pile.. and then flip all 5-6 floats hanging out up into the top trap at the top of the stack..! you have a self contained pile of traps, ropes and floats. Easy to store behind your shed, stick a small tarp over it all.. done deal..