Let's Go Fishing Bucket Cover

The “Let’s Go Fishing” bucket cover allows you to grab your pole and everything needed to throw that line in the water on the spur of the moment. The bucket and lid allow you transport bait to your favorite fishing hole or your catch back to the cleaning table. The outside cover pockets can house tackle boxes containing the magic lures; a can of insect repellent; a small trowel or a stash of that all important commodity, toilet paper (wrapped in plastic to keep it dry, of course)! Quench that thirst by inserting a plastic container inside the bucket, one small enough to allow packing of ice and a couple of drink cans between the bucket and container. Use the inside container to hold the bait or fish.


Project can be completed by hand, by machine or a combination. Sewing skill level—5 (1=beginner; 10=pro).


Materials needed and approximate cost* (cost listed is estimated price if purchasing new materials):
     1 five gallon bucket with lid (purchased or used)--$4.00

     1 yard, 60 inches wide of durable, medium weight fabric (purchased or pieced)--$5.00

     4-6 multi-slot tackle boxes 5” Wide X 9” long X 1.5” deep--$4.00 each

     1 fastener or buckle to secure fabric skirt around bucket--$2.50

     Velcro fasteners--$2.00

     Total cost of all new materials, $30.00

 *List is for bucket and cover only. (Does NOT include tackle)

Step 1 Fabric Preparation

If using newly purchased fabric, wash and iron flat when dry.

Square the fabric, if needed.

     Learning Point:  "Square the fabric" does not refer to cutting the fabric into a perfect square.  It is the process of pulling short threads from the cut (frayed) edge of the fabric, side to side, until you are able to pull off one thread that is equal to the full width of the fabric.  Trim frayed edge.

If using scrap fabrics omit step 1.

Comments

[jgfish]

pretty cool concept, maybe you could put a drink holder on the side or something? or make it dual purpose as a seat?

[jed.watkins]

Those mods are definitely under consideration for alternative models. Other thoughts are a pvc rod holder, reinforced cushioned seat, and a version for the non-sewer. Thanks for checking it out and giving the good feedback. Its much appreciated.

[jgfish]

no worries, what about also having a bait section, make sure you make a different one to post some pics

[stknva]

Maybe a small pocket for a "don't tread on me flag"!!