Jerk Cord

[Neighbor_guy]

I didn't want to hijack the other thread. There are a couple ways to do this. You could go to the big C store, or fleet or wherever and get one for about $40 or....

If you guys see something I did wrong please let me know. This is just the way I did it. 

Things you need. 2-3 large swivels. A broken ice rod handle, tarred decoy line, a 1.5lb grapple anchor. The decoy lie was $5 and the anchor was $10. (Not shown bungee ripper $2)

Pull about 100' of line off the spool and tie one end to the anchor. 

tie a loop about 12' from the anchor and repeat every 3-6' depending on your liking. I went about an arm length. 

attach your swivels to said loops. 

tie the other end to your handle. 

pinch the bungee ripper to the anchor and tie the other end to your main line. Make sure you put about 1'-2' of slack in your line. 

If you are using a boat a small boat anchor works good to. Or you can make one out of something else heavy. 

On a day like today you wouldn't need one with the wind. But it gives you the idea anyways. Also if you can run your line under the boat it will help eliminate the line splash when you pull it. 

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[BIRDOG28]

I bought a name brand Jerk cord that is pretty much the same setup you have. I did make one modification. I put a small weight on the line between the closest decoy and me allowing me to let the line loose and sink so the dog can swim over. Don't need much a couple bigger split shots did the trick. Figured it might prevent a little hassle out there...

Edited August 25, 2015 by BIRDOG28

[TylerS]

Thanks for the tutorial! The only part of the setup I'm scratching my head about is tying the main line to the grapple anchor, and then tying the bungee, too. Can you explain why you do it this way?

The only reason I ask is because most of the setups I see, the bungee is fixed to the grapple anchor, and then the main line is attached to the bungee. That way you have as much give as the bungee will give you. The way you have it rigged, it seems like you'd only get enough wiggle as the main line would allow. 

Or am I just seeing it wrong?? Not criticizing, just honestly curious! 

[Neighbor_guy]

I only wanted that much give so my kid didn't get carried away. By putting the 1-2' of slack in the line you are still getting only about the amount of play you would get in the bungee, but still have a limit.

Also if the bungee cord should come unhooked or the anchor gets caught on something you have the main line pulling the anchor back in not just stretching the bungee out. 

Edited August 25, 2015 by Neighbor_guy

[TylerS]

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks!