How to Make a FISHING POLE LIGHT FIXTURE!
by
Debbie Harris
(IC: blogger)
Whether it's for your Fisherman's man cave, to hang by his favorite chair or to light up his desk, this is a fun and useful re-purpose that will definitely make a statement! This project is super simple and took less that 2 hours of time! The Only part of this project that is not re-purposed is the 11' wiring kit I used for the light itself.
List of items to collect: 1 bait can
A bait can is normally a galvanized can with another galvanized can inside of it, both with handles. The can that fits inside the other is the liner and usually has a lot of holes or dashes. (Something perfect for emitting light from.) It also has a hinged lid that also has holes in it.
I used the needle-nose pliers to crimp around the edge of the can to get rid of any jagged edges. This worked perfectly and now the edge is smooth and I don't have to worry about cutting myself when I change a light bulb.
I don't have a picture of this next step sorry, but I traced around the light socket on the lid of the liner with a sharpie, and used the tin snips to cut that small hole.
So all of my cutting is done and now I take apart the light wiring to string it through the fishing poles eyes. Just like a fishing line. Adjusting the wire and leaving enough hanging down so that the can has the clearance it needs to hang straight. I have had packages of wiring that have the instructions to remove the socket on it, but this one didn't have them. Luckily you can just look at it and see how it comes apart. The key is remembering how to put it back together. Make yourself a step by step list if necessary. Don't be scared! It really is simple.
You want the part of your wiring that plugs in to be down at the fishing pole handle end, and the light fixture part coming out of the top, and usually the smallest of holes at the opposite end of the pole.
Next I clipped the metal stringer on with the clips and then hung some old lures, a bobber and a couple of spinners. Just a suggestion here you might want to remove the hooks from these or you might risk snagging something else.
Put them on which ever way looks good to you. You could even punch a small hole in some fun family fishing photo's and hang them from the clips to remind them of a great time!
There is more to tell you but for some reason the system won't let me put it on here. so I have to send you to the original blog post. Sorry!
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Published June 16th, 2016 3:30 PM
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Nancy Carlson on Feb 19, 2017I picked up one of those minnow keepers at a thrift shop for $3 last summer! Now to figure out who in my circle might like this! Wonderful idea!!
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Debbie Harris on Jul 12, 2017Thank you so much for commenting! I'm really glad you like it. I hope whom ever you gave yours to, loved it.
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Sandee Boyd on Nov 25, 2020
My grandson would love this! I think I have everything here at my house except the electrical part! Sweet!
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