lewie 8 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Wondering if anyone can help me here. Been out on boats crabbing before and seen people using a telescope style viewer to see the bottom and see if their crab net has any crabs in it before pulling it up.Not sure what they are called. Recently bought a boat and want to get myself one, but so far i've had no luck in the fishing stores that I have looked in.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoopsy 697 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 i got mine few years back from tackel world salisbury m8 40 odd bucks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 piece of polly pipe.. with a clear plastic lens?glass bottomed bucket idea? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 mate ya dont need to buy one go to reece plumbing or similar and get 1 mtr of 200mm pvc around $10 and get a clear piece of perspex and cut it so its snug fit then seal with some good silicone all up mine caos me $15 and about an hour to make and that includes shopping time..hope this makes sense if not il get some photos for ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 yeah carps just described my thoughts exactly ;)we use to use them as kids looking for mud oysters in the dingy or even scallops in the shallows.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 mate i love mine on any half decent day i dont have to pull my nets to check them just wait till i see a couple in there and pull away saves a few sore hands at the end of as long day crabbin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 carps wrote:mate i love mine on any half decent day i dont have to pull my nets to check them just wait till i see a couple in there and pull away saves a few sore hands at the end of as long day crabbin I trust it doesnt leave any painful red rings on your face if an unexpected wave comes past carps :ohmy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 afishyfish wrote: carps wrote: mate i love mine on any half decent day i dont have to pull my nets to check them just wait till i see a couple in there and pull away saves a few sore hands at the end of as long day crabbin I trust it doesnt leave any painful red rings on your face if an unexpected wave comes past carps :ohmy:I would strongly suggest a set of handles if your'e making your own. The one we purchased has one but isn't enough some times. Two would be be the go ! Easy to screw into the PVC, some galv strip would be perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lewie 8 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks for the replies. Might have a crack at making one myself. Also got the names of a couple of stores which sell them.Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 dont bolt anything on the sides just grab a jig saw and cut one either side about 50mm down from the open end and yes you are correct it does leave some nice red marks but it has also caught my sunnies on a number of ocasions aswell so saved me a ton of coin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoopsy 697 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 think i might just be lazy but if u want 1 $40 aint real dear and its got a handle still has never leaked no scatches on it coz theres a lip on the viewer its flared out for better viewing just my opion and yer im right im prob just lazy lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaffa 81 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Whitworth`s in the Port have `em,cheap rectangular one is $35-$40,top of the range orange plastic,with screw together segments, and handles built in about $75. Have got one of the luxury models,had it for nearly 20 years,absolutely recommend it, Brilliant item. Will supply photo if you like,let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 ya lazy buggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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