If you are new to drone fishing you are probably wondering how to attach your fishing line to your drone. Well, I did some research and found some great methods to do exactly this!
There are a few very simple methods you can use to attach a fishing line to a drone. You can either buy an attachment or make one using everyday household items, here are the 4 best ways:
Fishing line release system: | Cost: | Website: | |
1. | Gannet Bait Release System | $50 | [BUY NOW] |
2. | SkyClip Bait Release System | $100 | [BUY NOW] |
3. | Coat Hanger Bait Release | DIY free option | [VIEW DIY VIDEO] |
4. | Downrigger Release Clip | DIY free option | [VIEW DIY VIDEO] |
If you want to learn more about these methods and how to rig your drone like an absolute pro, then keep reading!
The Gannet company is basically the home of drone fishing, as they make waterproof drones that are built with rigs to release bait from the drone. They also make bait release mechanisms for many other drones.
Their most popular drone release systems are the release systems they make to attach to the DJI Phantom series of drones and the DJI Mavic series of drones. They are some of the most reliable and consistent drone fishing bait releases you can buy!
Gannet made sure to pay special attention to these drones. For example, the drones have sensors along the bottom which allows for obstacle avoidance and self-landing, which is super helpful for anyone using their drone to get a catch.
Gannet made their drone bait release system that attaches to the drone in such a way that doesn’t interfere with any of these sensors, yet is still effective!
The Gannet bait release system is really easy to attach to any drone. They are built specifically to be attached to a drone without disturbing the propellers or any of the sensors or cameras. Because there are a wide variety of drones and rigs made to be attached differently on each drone, I won’t be able to cover all of them in this article, however, I’ll mention how to do it on the Phantom so that you can get an idea.
DJI Phantom Attachment Steps:
The prices have various ranges but for new drone anglers, I recommend the Gannet Sport drone fishing bait release that costs around $50.
They also have a generic drone bait release system that is able to be attached to most drones.
Using the SkyClip Mechanical release device to haul your fishing line is one of the simplest methods you can use in order to attach your fishing line to the drone you are flying.
SkyClip mechanical release excels over other tension systems by being designed to be repeatable every time it releases with minimal variance. The SkyClip is a high-tech engineered precision mechanism with reliable and consistent results.
The tension is set to the limit of the specific drone models carrying capacity at the factory and will release instantly if the tension exceeds the setting of the mechanism.
How to attach the SkyClip on to a Phantom 3 or Phantom 4:
At around $100, the SkyClip can be pretty expensive, however it’s definitely worth the cost if you’re looking for a bait release system that works and that is reliable.
This method is very simple and hardly needs anything other than stuff you probably will have in your fishing gear already.
This method has only been tried and tested on a DJI Phantom drone, so if you have a DJI Phantom or are thinking of getting one to use for fishing then you might want to try this method out.
This may seem like a funny concept, but if you are looking for a way to drone fish and still keep the cost to a minimum, then this is a method you should take a look at!
This method involves taking a coat hanger that you should have in your closet and attaching it to the drone in order to carry your line to release your bait.
There you have it! You are now fully equipped with all the methods and knowledge on how to attach your fishing line to your drone. Fishing with your drone, and knowing how to do this properly, can be an extremely rewarding and exciting experience, so grab your drone and hit the nearest lake or dam!
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