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I got a little creative this winter and wanted to show another of my "Do it Yourself" projects. I saw this design on this website and wanted to try and see if they would work. I've got a few more projects in mind for warmer weather and it will be here before soon. Hope you enjoy and happy fishing! Rollcaster................................
Good looking rod holders
I made some of those last fall, and mounted them in the accessory rail/track system in my Xpress. I modified the design slightly leaving pipe intact from the "butt holder" to the "prongs" that cradle the rod, i.e. just left it instead of cutting it out. Basically, the "prongs" that cradle the rod run continuously to the "butt holder". It does not affect usability of the holder, but adds strength. They are ALOT stronger than I imagined the would be. Tested them out catfishing with six rods out. As I was reeling them in getting ready to move, one got hung. With all the rods in, I began idling downstream a bit when I heard the unmistakable ZZZING ZZZING ZZZING from drag slipping. Then, I noticed the hung rod was still out doubled over with spiderwire ripping off! Luckily, I threw the boat in nuetral, and the PVC holder held!
Hey Drum Master, throw up some pictures and lets see them. I'm always up for a product change and another project. Thanks for the reply. Rollcaster....................................
I would love to see how those are made, I need a set myself
Instructions can be found here:
Drifter's PVC Rod Holders
Ill see if i can find some pics of mine to post.
Sorry not the best pic, but what I had on my phone. I try to remember and take a better pic. These were taken just before I "load tested" the holder located farthest forward!
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You might consider rubber coating the forks with a product I've seen called "dip and grip". Used for pliers and other tools, it would be a good upgrade on those well built holders you have there.
Drum Master, good variation on an already good idea. Bet they're tough as nails.
Yep Skeet, they are tough! I like the idea of dip and grip too. Here are a few better pics: