Warning: working with power tools is a dangerous activities. This post is to give insight into how I built something, but be sure to consult an expert prior attempting on your own. Full Disclaimer
This is a straight forward build that will walk you through building your own gig that is perfect for wading.
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Materials Needed
- 1” PVC Pipe
- 3/8” x 1 1/4” Stainless Fender Washer (2)
- 3/8” Stainless All-Thread Rod
- 3/8” Stainless Locknuts (2)
- 1″ PVC Male Adapter Threaded (2)
- 1″ PVC Female Adapter Threaded
Step 1: Cut A 2.5” Length of Pipe
This length of pipe will be used to secure the male adapters together.
Step 2: Prepare A Length of All-Thread
Cut a 13” length of 3/8” all-thread and lightly gripping with channel locks, thread a nut roughly 4” up the thread.
Step 3: Sharpen the Gig
Firmly fasten the all-thread into a drill press. Place an angle grinder against the table, guard-side down and sharpen the bolt to a point.
Step 4: Assemble the Gig Hilt
Place a fender washer into one of the make adapters.
Hammer in the 2.5” length of PVC. To firmly seat the fender washer.
Place the other washer on top of the PVC.
Hammer on the remaining male adapter.
Step 5: Secure the Gig to the Gig Hilt
Thread the gig through both washers and using a deep socket, add and tighten the bottom nut.
Step 6: Attach the Female Adapter
Cut a 1” PVC pole to your desired length and glue the female adapter to the end.
Step 7: Attach the Gig to the Pole
To prepare the gig, thread it onto the pole. You can choose to cap the threaded top, but my initial thought is to leave it open to minimize the resistance of the water.
To stow the gig, point the gig inward and screw it in to hide the point.
Step 8: Paint Your Gig
This may not last long term, but I chose to paint my gig and place 1in markings along the pole to aid in judging fish length in the field.
Simply wrap rings of 1” painter’s tape and paint over them.