Stripping Basked

[Martin McFly]

I've been researching about stripping baskets after I found out (by reviews on line and people I talked to about it) that my William Joseph retractable basket wasn't exactly a good option.
I didn't want to get rid of it and the two times I tried it it was ok so I started to think on a way to improve it. I came up with this idea and I'd like to hear what you guys think about it. I like the fact that it also works as a utility belt where you can hang your tools and whatnot (kinda makes me feel like Batman LOL)
I know that testing it will pretty much tell what's what but I really value what you guys have to say about it.

I found a cutting board and adjusted it size and added the weedwacker posts.


This is what it looks like with it.




Of course if it doesn't work this is my second option but I wonder if this basked is too small. Is there an ideal size for stripping baskets?


Thanks a lot.

[dudley]

Is there an ideal size for stripping baskets?

Larger ones are better in the wind, the more compact size are easier to deal with. But really there is no ideal size or even style.

I use to carry two... in the truck that is.
A perforated one for surf and a solid one for deep wading

I finely settled on this one that I made a few years ago. It works well but I'm making an effort to improve my line handling skills so that I can go without..... so far so good





I like that cutting board idea. A definite improvment on the collapable basket
(those things shouldn't even be sold)

[Martin McFly]

I know man but it makes me feel like batman. LOL. I like the second one you made, what did you use for posts? Those sure look better than the ones I have in mine.

[dudley]

Those are wire nuts... the largest size I could find
They're held in place with stainless flathead wood screws, washers, and some Goop squirted inside to keep the springs from rusting

[Martin McFly]

Of course... It sure was a good idea to get opinions in here.
Thanks man.

[tailingloop]

The best stripping basket that I have ever used is the Mangrove HipShooter. This basket was the culmination of many years of development, trial and error, and feed back from anglers across the country angling in many environments.

This high density foam bucket is designed to disassemble and pack flat for travel, yet is rigid enough for the surf. It is very durable. It is oval in shape and is designed to be worn on the side via a clip that slides over a belt (you provide the belt). It works best on the side and facilitates long strips but it can be worn in front also. The clip can be moved to either side so it can be set up for lefties or righties. The interior has a set of long and short spikes - you can use them all or just some of them. The front of the basket is lower than the rear, this provides a stop on the rear so you will always drop the line in the basket. The back also has a hole that you can place the rod butt into, resting the rod on the front of the basket and function as a rod holder while your hands are busy. The basket comes with a bottom with drain holes. A solid bottom can be purchased as an option.

The basic basket runs just under $50 and many shops that carry Temple Fork rods and reels also carry or can order the Hip Shooter for you.

The Hip Shooter may not be the best solution for all conditions, I doubt any stripping basket is, but I have yet to find one where it doesn't work.

I have used most of the commercially available stripping basket solutions and many home made and the Hip Shooter is the best by far that I have used.

Here are a couple of images



On this second image, the size and shape of the basket are distorted due to the use of an ultra wide angle lens.