DIY Hooksetter Catches The Fish Of The Day (Rod Holder Build and Catch)

In this video I will show you how to make a DIY/homemade rod holder that also functions as a hooksetter for bank fishing. At the end I take this rod holder/hooksetter out to a local pond and catch fish with it. I think the results were pretty incredible! As always thank you for watching Backroads Angling.
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Materials Used:
- Hinge: amzn.to/3dqkDRA
- Springs: amzn.to/3m9G79C
- 4-inch Eyelet Screw: www.lowes.com/pd/DuraSteel-1-...
- 2 inch Eyelet Screws: www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-Stee...
- 1-inch Eyelet Screw: amzn.to/2PHEnZ0
- Toothbrush: amzn.to/2OffIdW (Just use and old one. But make sure it's sturdy!)
- Metal Wire for Trigger: Use a coat hanger or similar strength wire. I used a rat trap trigger: amzn.to/3wjnVPw
- Metal Wire for Trigger Loop: Use wire that is strong but pliable enough to shape into a loop
0:19 - Intro
1:37 - Materials Needed
4:12 - Hooksetter Build
11:35 - Fishing With The Hooksetter
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[@BackroadsAngling]

I just uploaded a fishing video comparing this DIY hooksetter with an Amazon hooksetter. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4ndgH2ngd6ii9U

[@necirwan4238]

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[@cantdriveslo]

Awesome idea! Just needs a bell I guess so you know when they're hooked

[@BackroadsAngling]

Yes I think a bell would be a nice addition. I've thought about going river camping and setting this up at night. In that case a bell would be essential.

[@jqi9541]

Amazing to see the autonomous actions after getting hooked. A genious way of catching catfishes

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks! The springs provide resistance and actually fight the fish while you are taking time to get over and grab the rod. I find the hooksetter is a good way to fish multiple rods without having to worry about missing bites.

[@anthonyalbay2003]

Wow amazing.

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks!

[@michaelromero1210]

Nice! Hook setters are nice especially when fishing with two pokes! Works awesome!!

[@BackroadsAngling]

I agree. They are really useful when you want to spread your rods out and cover more water. Thank you!

[@mikewelch3903]

Ingenious trigger mechanism. Very nice final result.

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks, it was an interesting build. I had a lot of failed attempts before finally getting something I liked.

[@KoOLe3pY]

Worked awesome!!! Subbed

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks, glad to have you!

[@willyzook]

This is awesome, thank you for sharing it! I’m definitely going to make a few of these up!

[@BackroadsAngling]

Awesome, good luck!

[@tombeckett4340]

Congrats guy it worked great . Thanks 🇨🇦👍

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@Leon-lp9fl]

The awakening was really great to watch. Carp here in SA are very sensitive and take a long time nibbling mostly before setting off, so your d invention y is excellent. Thanks

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thank you, I hope it works for those sneaky carp! That is what the toothbrush should do is allow you to dial in the sensitivity for the fish species you are dealing with. Good luck!

[@fishmut]

Like a lot of fishing people here that like your setter I going to make one as well 🤣 it works well , thank you for sharing your fish setter , great job 👍

[@BackroadsAngling]

Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@BackroadsAngling]

If you want to see the full potential of this Hooksetter please check out my latest bank fishing video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnjQlaqOaNaWfs0

[@michaelvasquez7903]

Great idea. Thanks for posting this video. Maybe consider placing a small bell on it so it works as a bite indicator (just a thought). But love your idea. Happy fishing. Mike V. Albuquerque, NM

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks, it's a good idea. It will save me having to constantly keep looking back at my hooksetter while I am fishing with another rod.

[@purplehooker4life]

Thank you for sharing.

[@BackroadsAngling]

My pleasure!

[@jamespdo]

I am beginner .Thanks so much

[@BackroadsAngling]

Good luck! Catch a big one!

[@patrickskaggs6034]

That is really cool. It would come in handy in case of emergency thank you

[@BackroadsAngling]

I like it because it alerts you when you get a bite in addition to actually hooking the fish. Sometimes when you get busy with a 2nd rod it is easy to take your eyes off the other one for a second. If you have luck like me then that means the fish wait to bite until the exact time I stop watching my rod!

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

This is epic 🤩👍

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thank you!

[@lifestyle2539]

Very smart idea I will try build one

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks! Good Luck!

[@ahmad.ali.channel]

Amazing

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks!

[@shawnsrepairs9514]

Very cool

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks!

[@emmanuelmcleod1219]

See I like this video bc you had everyday tools nothing fancy and we saw start to the right line great video

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks I'm glad you liked it. I always like doing these sorts of projects with the simplest tools to see what is possible. I'm glad someone else appreciates that!

[@Meditation409]

That was a nice channel!!! 😀😀😀❤️

[@BackroadsAngling]

Ya it was nice to catch a good one on my first try with the hooksetter!

[@srmancing]

Amazing,,, Mantap,,

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thank you!

[@WOTVITALIK]

Молодец так держать респект😉😉😉

[@BackroadsAngling]

thank you!

[@WOTVITALIK]

Спасибо что ответил

[@lawrence.martin.7321]

Top idea mate with your automatic hook setter it’s one of the best I’ve seen very practical and cheap to make. I make my rod holders as well and I will most likely manufacture this idea. Regards. Laurie from down under. Tight lines.

[@BackroadsAngling]

Cool, good luck! Thank you!

[@andyanderson9165]

I've owned a hook setter for over 20 years. Only pole holder I use. Bought mine for 20 $ at fish tackle shop

[@BackroadsAngling]

They are definitely a useful tool to have! A lot of people tell me they aren't necessary but I never go catfishing without one.

[@NatesOutdoors]

Pretty dang cool man,that was awesome lol, congrats,and that definitely got my sub lol awesome channel can't wait to see more

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks, it was a cool experience to see this go off the first time. More videos on the way!

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

For when you want the catfish 40ft behind you! This is epically awesome. I'd rather diy than buy one of these Maybe I missed it but what would suggest spring wise for heavy rods like slime cat or 8 ft uglystik?

[@pemancingkampuang1817]

Mantap bro.

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks!

[@valmirmoreiradealmeida1082]

Sua ideia é a que ficou eficiente e com o menor custo mas no lugar da escova de dente você podia ter feito com o desarmando igual de ratoeira

[@fishing9172]

الله ينور عليك يا غالي من مصر

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks!

[@jimbo6134]

Never had a problem shore fishing just using a circle hook or a J hook and nothing else.

[@dominicgibay5887]

Awesome video I wished I watched this before I bought the hook setter I have now which is crap.

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thank you! Better late than never I guess.

[@osvaldojunior1984]

Quanto menos ferro e menos ferramentas pra poder criar um bom equipamento, melhor, mais eficiente, mais inteligente, e a natureza agradece! Algumas peças eu não puder ver direito a forma delas, como a peça da ratoeira. Acho que podia ter mostrado mais essas peças em detalhe.

[@rabidarcher-gd9eo]

Think this would be good for trout fishing

[@BackroadsAngling]

I think it might work on the most sensitive setting but I will have to try it to see. This one is less sensitive than the one that I built for ice fishing which I find is actually a good thing when you are catfishing. It doesn't go off until they start swimming off with the bait. I haven't bait fished that much for trout so I don't know how hard they bite when they take a worm, etc. I will try it when I get a chance.

[@0spikex0]

@@BackroadsAngling That is awesome man! Great work. For trout, I always go with powerbait. It slays the trout! But trout are very hit and run type fish so the littlest bite can take the bait and they're gone. So this would be sweeet for trout for sure.

[@mzhavishnusaputra6478]

👍👍👍

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks!

[@charliebaileyandloganberry7557]

Nice video, worth a sub. Are you up northern Midwest, if you don't mind me asking?

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks! I'm in Iowa.

[@lamboklamboktv319]

Mantap

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thank you!

[@lamboklamboktv319]

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[@osvaldojunior1984]

Are you using the Vyper X da Psifun? I' d like to know what you see about the anti reverse of this in model 1000 or 500. Aqui no Brasil esse molinete me chamou a atenção mas tenho dúvida sobre o sistema de anti reverso dele, pois os modelos 1000 e 500 não tem trava e eu queria saber o motivo.

[@BackroadsAngling]

I'm using a Kastking Zephyr reel paired with an ugly stick rod

[@osvaldojunior1984]

Nossa capacidade de pesca é o que mais tem que ser bonito. E a criatividade faz parte desta beleza na pescaria. Obrigado. Thanks and sorry for my poor english, anyway I need too meet these reels of Kastking and Psifun. I still don't know what's better to mee, I'm thinking about the anti-reverse lock in ultralight models (500 or 1000). Do you think you can help me about it?

[@charlieschulwolf404]

Fabricated one of these. Works incredibly well. Made one modification. Replaced toothbrush with metal clothes hanger clip. If someone can tell me how to add photo showing this modification, I'll attach.

[@BackroadsAngling]

Cool, I'm glad it is working out. Sounds like an interesting modification. I hope you catch a bunch with it!

[@sabduljabbat9813]

👍👍❤️❤️👍

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thank you!

[@lancerudy6584]

How much force does it take to release the pole to set the hook?😊😊

[@BackroadsAngling]

I would say it takes a medium force to set it off. It's not a hair trigger but any pull with much force will set it. You can adjust this somewhat - If I want it to set on a light bite I put the trigger on the very edge of the toothbrush and it doesn't take much to pull it off.

[@davidhefner5668]

You have to keep the slack out of the line...Right?

[@BackroadsAngling]

It's OK if there is some slack. Once the line goes around the trigger it will stay there. If you do have some slack the fish with take that up as it swims away with your bait. However if you are fishing for more finicky fish you might want to keep the line somewhat tight so that they set it off with their first touch. I like to keep mine somewhat loose when fishing for catfish because sometimes they will pick the bait up and drop it several times before getting serious and finally swimming away. I don't want the trap to set until they have committed to the bait.

[@JerryBendersLaros]

Really.. you pull the head off the fish. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidgiles4681]

please do the following: create a list of all parts instructions as to create I would love to make one. If you want to sell me one, I will gladly pay for it.

[@user-zr7td2ro2q]

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[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks!

[@delorishall946]

How can I get a Hooksetter

[@BackroadsAngling]

If you search on amazon for "automatic hooksetter" you can find one.

[@sethlewis6084]

Now that is the laziest thing .I've ever seen do You fish or sleep

[@BackroadsAngling]

Actually it's the opposite of being lazy. I like to cover water. I usually fish more than 1 rod - 2 set lines and an 1 active casting rod. I also like to spread my lines out to maximize my chance of finding the fish. If you do this there is no way to be there every time one of your rods gets hit. Inevitably you will be down the bank tending to a rod and you miss a fish on another rod that you never even realized was biting. With the hooksetter you don't have to worry about missing bites.

[@paulfranciosi5970]

@@BackroadsAngling use a rod pod or bank sticks with an alarm a proper one that we use in the uk and Europe.These hook setters are not good and thankfully would be banned in the uk I think it's bad angling no offence 44 years of angling in the uk I would have a fit if I saw anyone using one of them over here.We even use antiseptic for hook holds before we release that's how much we protect our fish.

[@BackroadsAngling]

I disagree. I am all for protecting the fish but the hook has to be set whether you do it by hand or the device does it. I am not advocating for leaving the thing alone by itself and not monitoring it. That would be bad angling. With the hooksetter I can use an extra rod which allows me to explore more water. I also have been catching a lot more fish because those that would normally pick up the bait and drop it are getting hooked before they can drop it. Fish that would set off my alarm but be gone by the time I get to the rod are getting hooked instead.

[@Meditation409]

Those ugly sticks ....just saying 💖💖💖

[@BackroadsAngling]

They get it done every time!

[@paulfranciosi5970]

They should be banned it's bad angling

[@BackroadsAngling]

Why is it different than if I set the hook on the fish by hand? I understand if you leave the fish sitting on the line for a long time thats not good but if they are on the line for an extra 20-30 sec while I walk over and get my rod it isn't affecting the health of the fish at all.

[@gman2013]

You guys want to either ban shit or make it mandatory! Live Free!

[@budimandededaffa3418]

Amazing

[@BackroadsAngling]

Thanks!