Threaded Casting Practice Plug

thingiverse

Fishing can be infuriating when casting issues arise. It's not a good idea to scatter hooks around your yard or local park while perfecting your cast. This is where a practice plug comes in, allowing you to hone your skills without risking injury to others. This practice plug stands out from the norm; it features a threaded design that accepts a standard 20 oz Coke bottle cap. By using this setup, you can adjust the weight to suit your needs instead of being limited by the manufacturer's specifications. Feel free to experiment with various materials: fishing weights, lead shot, BBs, small pebbles, fruit preserves, cherries, or even mud. The plug weighs 1/4 oz (~7g) on its own with the cap attached. When filled with no. 8 lead bird shot, it reaches a weight of just under 2 oz (54g). The thread design was inspired by nearadyn's "Match case with pop bottle threads" project on Thingiverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:690488). If you haven't checked it out yet, it's an excellent match safe for keeping matches dry. For a laugh, try saying "Threaded Casting Practice Plug" three times fast! Revision 21 July 2019: A simplified file has been added, reducing the number of faces by 75% and the file size accordingly. This update addresses reports of trouble with the original file.