[Chaozu]

I need some help on how to add a hook hanger to my swimbait rod. I like the style of the kistler hook hanger but im really not picky. Do you guys know where i can get a nice hook hanger and how i would put it on my rod? Any help is greatly appreciated.

The rod is a Setyr SB 194XH

[Mattman]

Cabela's and Mudhole each used to have tutorials on how to wrap a guide. That's the same process as a hook hanger. Merrick Tackle had one too at some point.

Most any rod building supplier sells hook keepers. Here's a readily available style from Pac Bay ... http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/Otterods/Reference/HL-Keepers-Latches.jpg

And the one from Reel Time is popular... http://www.reeltimedesigns.com/Drop-ShotWeightKeeperSystem.html

[mark poulson]

Try using braid to tie on and wrap your hook hangers. When you've finished, coat with super glue. Lasts forever.

[WidowMaker]

Bass Pro has some hook hangers that resemble a rubber o-ring. They fit around the threaded section of the rod handle. You might would like to try them before you begin wrapping thread and adding flex coat.

[mark poulson]

Widowmaker,
I tried those hook hangers, and they all broke shortly after I put them on. Maybe I got a bad batch. Have you had good luck with them?

[Spike-A-Pike]

Mark,

The braid sounds plenty durable but, I'm thinking Hi-Vis Yellow for those days on the water with a "designated helmsman" at the tiller.

[Skeeter]

Does anyone know where you can get a Kistler style hook hanger?
Skeeter

[shfishinsticks]

Casting rod with trigger reel seat?

Drill a 3/32" hole through the the trigger near the tip. nothing to buy....nothing to wrap....nothing to coat.

[Elken]

Here is a hook keeper similar to the Kistler.

http://www.georgescustomrods.com/Hoo..._Selection.htm

[Spike-A-Pike]

I am in the process of making a hook hanger out of a modified paper. I first did this about 22 years ago when my then 6 yrs old son wanted one just like daddies fishin' pole. It worked fine then and it's cheap.