Stripping Basket?

I fish a lot of spots that are grown up with weeds and my line is constantly getting tangled in them. So I am looking for suggestions for a stripping basket. There are NO fly shops within two hours of me so I can not run down and try out different models. A search shows up the ones that look like a baby bath tub - and plans how to make a stripping basket out of something similar. I also found a folding net one but have no experience with any type of basket.

I found this one: http://www.flyfishbasket.com/ with a model at about $30.

Soliciting opinions good and bad.

Clint

Among the folks I know who use one, the favorite by far, believe it or not, is the one from Orvis (http://www.orvis.com/p/durable-stripping-basket/1433) and while it is expensive, it will last forever. I bought a collapsible one like the one you listed, and did not like it much at all. I think a rigid basket works better. There are some other ones out there but you could always make one yourself. A quick google search will turn up tons of solutions. All you really need is Rubbermaid dishpan and a belt at a minimum, although there are some interesting other solutions folks have found. Good luck.

A kids woven bicycle basket fitted to a belt would work good and last a couple of seasons. Or, an old wicker creel with lid removed.
I've been frustrated by fast moving water and brush in creeks I fish. Jim

Look here......

http://www.stripersonline.com/surfta...final-product/

Brad

Or here

http://globalflyfisher.com/fish-bett...ikea-line-tray


Geoff

I use the large wire nuts for my "cones"
A squirt of GOOP inside to deter rust and attached with stainless wood screws.
I would recommend staying away from the mesh baskets as your line tends to puddle in the middle.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1..._xi/basket.gif

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1..._xi/bottom.gif

I have looked at quite a few "make your own" projects and really can not see my self carrying a dish pan through the woods. I am going to order the William Joseph and build a bottom with "spikes" to keep the line from tangling. I have an idea on making the spikes from some stiff foam so it will fold in the basket while traipsing through the under-brush on the way to the creek.

I have used a Payette stripping basket (very similar to the Willam Joseph model) for over 20 years and love it. I purchased it for the exact same reason you mentioned because where I fished, my flyline would always end up tangled in sticks and weeds. While you can add foam cones to the model you're considering, I never really found the need to. There were occasions when the line tangled in the basket, but not all that often. I found that using a striping basket added 10-15 feet to my casts because I wasn't having to untangle sticks and grass from my line or worse yet, find that I was stepping on the line while false casting. I think that you'll be very happy with your purchase.

Jim Smith

I like the Flexi Stripper. Been using it for years.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB1Moc189mo

Does anyone use a stripping basket in a yak? I was looking at the various types and a dim light went on. I always get my line tangled in al the other stuff on the bottom!
Mike

Found this one doing a Google search.

http://rexfly.com/blackbox-stripping-basket/

Looks pretty good to me, but then my taste is low brow!
Mike

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Originally Posted by melk

Found this one doing a Google search.

http://rexfly.com/blackbox-stripping-basket/

Looks pretty good to me, but then my taste is low brow!
Mike

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That looks almost identical to the Orvis model.

Ted

Melk,

I fish from my kayak about 90% of the time now and while a striping basket could be useful at times, it just doesn't seem worth the effort or the space it would take up. I have an old Hobie Outback and it has a tie down cleat on the bottom side right in front of the seat. If that wasn't there, I don't think the line would ever tangle. That said, if you know of one that works well, let me know. I'm always open to new ideas.

Jim Smith

Hi,
Just so you know, Cabela's is offering a stripping basket very similar to the Orvis basket ($80.00+) which was originally offered by LLBean. The Cabela's basket is approximately half price of the Orvis one. Catch a sale and it would probably be a good deal.

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Originally Posted by melk

Does anyone use a stripping basket in a yak? I was looking at the various types and a dim light went on. I always get my line tangled in al the other stuff on the bottom!
Mike

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http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...IMG_2185-1.jpg

It's just an 8 quart dishpan held on by two bungies that were originally used for foam scupper stoppers (can't remember who made them).