Dealing with flag/float line handle while lobstering

[mmerriman]

So here is my solution invented this weekend

Works like a charm: 1) holds handle on the bottom in little current/wave action; 2) is actually more comfortable to hold than the bare handle; and 3) takes that monstrosity off my calf. The weight of the knife is about 8 oz. I'm sure in stronger waves/currents I may need more weight, but for what I dive now it works great.

Thank you all again for your input!

very creative.

 

[CT-Rich]

I just hook my wrist through the plastic reel like the one pictured. A dive knife will keep it in place only so long as there is no current or wind. You can get small grappling anchors pretty cheap. You can put them in the sand or rock and they collapse down nicely. This one starts at 1.5 lbs.
Rig'Em Right™ Folding Grapnel Anchor : Cabela's