how to tie down a bubbling tube

emmy75

Member

• Apr 26, 2007

• #1

this may seem kinda silly but i can never get the stupid tube in my bucket to stay underwater. i always tape the tubes to the side(i have 3) but of course with the water vapors the tape comes off. once the tape loosens the tube flips up and out of the water. pisses me off.

i dont want to put the tube on the bottom cuase itll probably get clogged. so how do u suggest i suspend the tube so it actually stays underwater for 2 days. if you have any ideas i would appreciate it.

 

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vonforne

• Apr 26, 2007

• #2

I sometimes use a fishing weight. The prymid ones used for salt water fishing. You can get them at Wallyworld for about 2.00

Tie the weight just like you would to fish.......use a little line about half the length of your bucket, tie to the weight then to the tube.

works great.

V

 

emmy75

Member

• Apr 26, 2007

• #3

heya Von

hmmmm its been a long time since ive gone fishin so ill have to play around with the tying part but the weight seems like a good idea.

 

jaykush

dirty black hands

ICMag Donor

Veteran

• Apr 26, 2007

• #4

i broke my airstone in half lets out full bubbles and its a good weight now.

ahh fishing, been going a lot lately almost got a 16 inch rainbow trout, gotta bring the thicker line next time. still got a few from 7-9 though.

 

G

Guest

• Apr 26, 2007

• #5

I use an oversized nut or washer on the tube then plug it onto the stone.

J.

 

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jolene

Member

• Apr 26, 2007

• #6

Maybe I am being over cautious but I wouldn't use a lead fishing weight. Not with something that I intended to consume...

 

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vonforne

• Apr 27, 2007

• #7

They havent used lead in many years where I'm at. I think they are illegal now any ways.

 

BurnOne

No damn given.

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Veteran

• Apr 27, 2007

• #8

Pyrex said:

I use an oversized nut or washer on the tube then plug it onto the stone.

J.

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Yep. I use a couple of 1/4 inch fender washers.
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