Which Stand Up Harness??

Fuzzy Details · 08-17-2006, 10:39 AM

Which do you all recommend? Will be using it in a CC and straight butt rod. Do all of them have clips for safety harness?

Thanks for opinions.

Mate1 · 08-17-2006, 11:31 AM

In my opinion I would go with Either the Braid Power Play or the brute buster. These harness go around your lower back and rear end rather then the reg fighting harness with is only around your back. I have used all of the above and find that the Power play offers the most comfort. Also get the drop straps that hang the belt from the harness.This way all you do is put on the harness and snap the belt right on. I dont think that any have clips for a safety harness but you can easily clip a rope right to the back. Afco makes one that have a handle on the back with is pretty nice as well. I hope this helps. Let me know which one you go with.

P.s The rod holder is always a good choice.

Sword Donkey · 08-17-2006, 02:46 PM

Fuzzy,

There was a thread about this earlier in the week. Look at the past thread or save yourself the time and go buy a Black Majic. hb

just2fish · 08-17-2006, 03:43 PM

fuzzy, mate1 is on the money. i asked the same question last week and ended up buying the braid power play and brute buster, now all i can say is i wish i had the money back from the last 4 harness's i bought before these. i picked them up from TEK (JAMUSSA) on the forum. reelproshop.com

Uncle Buck · 08-17-2006, 03:47 PM

I've been told (and have read) it's not wise to connect a safety rope to an angler that is also connected to the rod. Think about it... big fish pulls hapless angler overboard... safety rope goes tight... line to fish is tight... angler is a link in the chain.

It's far safer to attach the safety rope to the reel, so there is no tension on the harness clips, and the angler can disconnect himself if needed. This also saves the rod from swimming away when the angler disconnects in the water.

Safety rope attached to a person is ideal for a gaff- or leaderman, who is not connected to any other hardware.

Relentless33 · 08-17-2006, 07:39 PM

:shock: Right on brother :lol:

:roflmao:

I'm with mate1, find the other thread

Fuzzy Details · 08-18-2006, 10:09 AM

Ordered the Power Play set up. Found the other thread.

Now I just need a fish to try it out on. Thanks for the info.

A safety strap to the rod does make more sense.

Mate1 · 08-19-2006, 08:21 PM

Nice choice. You will be happy with it.

Captain Ollie · 08-19-2006, 08:50 PM

Braid with the drop straps, definitely the way to go. :thumright:

swordfish123 · 08-20-2006, 02:13 AM

Braid Stealth Harness with Power Play Belt is the way to go!

08-17-2006, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fuzzy Details Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. FLA & Pine Island Boat: 29 SeaVee and 22 Pathfinder Occupation: Avionics Engineer Posts: 68	Which Stand Up Harness?? Which do you all recommend? Will be using it in a CC and straight butt rod. Do all of them have clips for safety harness? Thanks for opinions.

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just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 544	fuzzy, mate1 is on the money. i asked the same question last week and ended up buying the braid power play and brute buster, now all i can say is i wish i had the money back from the last 4 harness's i bought before these. i picked them up from TEK (JAMUSSA) on the forum. reelproshop.com __________________ life's short... fish hard...

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Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 1,856	I've been told (and have read) it's not wise to connect a safety rope to an angler that is also connected to the rod. Think about it... big fish pulls hapless angler overboard... safety rope goes tight... line to fish is tight... angler is a link in the chain. It's far safer to attach the safety rope to the reel, so there is no tension on the harness clips, and the angler can disconnect himself if needed. This also saves the rod from swimming away when the angler disconnects in the water. Safety rope attached to a person is ideal for a gaff- or leaderman, who is not connected to any other hardware. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

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08-17-2006, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mate1 Grunt Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 19	In my opinion I would go with Either the Braid Power Play or the brute buster. These harness go around your lower back and rear end rather then the reg fighting harness with is only around your back. I have used all of the above and find that the Power play offers the most comfort. Also get the drop straps that hang the belt from the harness.This way all you do is put on the harness and snap the belt right on. I dont think that any have clips for a safety harness but you can easily clip a rope right to the back. Afco makes one that have a handle on the back with is pretty nice as well. I hope this helps. Let me know which one you go with. P.s The rod holder is always a good choice.

08-17-2006, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sword Donkey Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Around 1,200 feet of water off Miami Boat: Killing and Releasing Sword Donkies Occupation: Salesman Posts: 91	Fuzzy, There was a thread about this earlier in the week. Look at the past thread or save yourself the time and go buy a Black Majic. hb

08-17-2006, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,950	:shock: Right on brother :lol: :roflmao: I'm with mate1, find the other thread

08-18-2006, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fuzzy Details Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. FLA & Pine Island Boat: 29 SeaVee and 22 Pathfinder Occupation: Avionics Engineer Posts: 68	Ordered the Power Play set up. Found the other thread. Now I just need a fish to try it out on. Thanks for the info. A safety strap to the rod does make more sense.

08-19-2006, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mate1 Grunt Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 19	Nice choice. You will be happy with it.

08-20-2006, 02:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	Braid Stealth Harness with Power Play Belt is the way to go!

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