Do you ever get through

Welp,,I am going to skip a day fishing, it hasn't been that grand anyway,,at least, not for me...I see some on here never have a bad day....thats why I fish so hard,,I wannabe.....like them..lol

I have decided that Triton Boats engineers are all short little fellers and they sit the boat seat pedestals to danged close to the bow, not allowing ample leg room for us long legged guys...so I am going to change that without cutting more holes in the deck..I have a idea on what I want, now just to get'r'done.

Although spider rigging will probably never become a favorite method of fishing for me, a rod holder would certainly help on these cold days when the fingers and hands hurt from tthe cold and ole author...them ridus boys are mean. Would be nice to stick them in my pockets to warm. So am thinking of rigging something that would be effective without marring the complection of my boat...

Any idea's you may have will be considered and possibly used in the "complete crappie boat" Then I'll be sure to catch big ole crappie everytime I go out,,,Right??? lol

Have a good day, make someone smile.

For the rod holders look at the Hi-Teks. A small mounting plate with 4 screws is all that attaches to your boat. http://hitekstuff.com/

As far as leg room look at one of the off set seat post that may give you enough room with no changes to your boat.

I'm looking up the hitechs now in my grizzly catalog..the offset seat posts won't work for me though, if I ever sit that low,,I'll be a permanate fixture in the boat...can't get up from that low position!

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Originally Posted by xring

I'm looking up the hitechs now in my grizzly catalog..the offset seat posts won't work for me though, if I ever sit that low,,I'll be a permanate fixture in the boat...can't get up from that low position!

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Hi-tech is what I have Don. And you can call him and he will make your riser a little longer but not so long that you will have too much leverage.

Thanks tark, thats what I love about crappie.com...............lots of folks willing to help another fisherman!

Don does your seat post need to further back or taller?

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Originally Posted by creekslick

Don does your seat post need to further back or taller?

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It needed both, but remedied the taller already with a power pedestal,,which was too tall, bought next size,,which was too short,,added a section and heigth is now taken care of...may have it all figured out, need to find a piece of 1/4" stainless plate 6"X11"...will drill 3/4" hole, use 3/4 bolt to go into existing base, bolt tight, use 3/4" pin,,upright off of said plate 5" back...have some pedestal posts so modified,,female bushing in each end...that should make for a comfortable safe platform will additional leg room...what do you think?

This may work also. Attwood® Swivl-Eze® Offset | Bass Pro Shops

Thats basicly what I had in mind to build,,if it was local,,I wouldn't build..I'd buy..Thanks creekslick

Don, I have used the offset Creek posted and they work great. Have them in two of my deerstands too to give me more leg room. I bet you can find those local. Seems like I've seen them at Academy, but I may be wrong. Marine dealers ought to have them. Last one I bought, I gave $25 for. Looks like they've gone up.

Ya'll need to fish uncomfortable and quit earlier to rest. If you're fishing too comfortable you may stay and catch them all before I get to the lake:biggrin

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Ya'll need to fish uncomfortable and quit earlier to rest. If you're fishing too comfortable you may stay and catch them all before I get to the lake:biggrin

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You BAD,,BAD BAD BAD...lol
If I had a pup tent,,I might just move out there,,save alot of gas..lol Set it up on the back deck..live on vienias and crackers, cokes..life IS GOOD...lol

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Originally Posted by creekslick

For the rod holders look at the Hi-Teks. A small mounting plate with 4 screws is all that attaches to your boat. http://hitekstuff.com/

As far as leg room look at one of the off set seat post that may give you enough room with no changes to your boat.

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Creekslick, really like the looks of the hi teks. Question, do you have to remove the screws every time to get it out the way when you're not trolling, or is there a quick release?

Thanks

Xring.....Just some insight on your pole rack. You need as much pole lenght out over the water as possible away from the boat and trolling motor. If you sit back aways, or mount your pole rack back to far you will be cutting the lenght of your pole basically.
Just something to think about there Mr. X.

crappie cowboy

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Creekslick, really like the looks of the hi teks. Question, do you have to remove the screws every time to get it out the way when you're not trolling, or is there a quick release?

Thanks

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The four screws fasten the base plate to the boat and the stay there. To remove the rod holder all you do is loosen one bolt and the upright slides out of the base plate.

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Xring.....Just some insight on your pole rack. You need as much pole lenght out over the water as possible away from the boat and trolling motor. If you sit back aways, or mount your pole rack back to far you will be cutting the lenght of your pole basically.
Just something to think about there Mr. X.

crappie cowboy

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Yep,,hadn't thought of that, but I don't spider rig, just getting lazy in my old age,,just needed something to hold my poles when it really cold, my ole hands hurt when the temp gets below about 40 degrees..

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Originally Posted by McCrappie

Creekslick, really like the looks of the hi teks. Question, do you have to remove the screws every time to get it out the way when you're not trolling, or is there a quick release?

Thanks

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McCrappie, a friend of mine has their set up, its quality built...should last a lifetime.

Look at crappierodholders.com , I don't have these but I like them , x I went to a totally diff place today shhhh it was worth it , a good solid limit , 6 14 inch 3 dinks the rest 10to 12 I'll try to load some pics tomorrow morning after I'm off work

here is another option for a rod holder but it doesnt look to heavy duty. Tempress Marine Products

and here is another option to offest your seat
Springfield Marine Company: Springfield Kingpin Offset 3/4 Pin 13 Inch Boat Seat Pin Pedestal Post

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Look at crappierodholders.com , I don't have these but I like them , x I went to a totally diff place today shhhh it was worth it , a good solid limit , 6 14 inch 3 dinks the rest 10to 12 I'll try to load some pics tomorrow morning after I'm off work

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Dang,,thats great Camoexpress...You'll be seeing us in that area soon...its my ole stomping grounds...but been trying to save a lil on fuel...my mastercard bill looks like the national debt....lol

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Originally Posted by venomcustomrods

here is another option for a rod holder but it doesnt look to heavy duty. Tempress Marine Products

and here is another option to offest your seat
Springfield Marine Company: Springfield Kingpin Offset 3/4 Pin 13 Inch Boat Seat Pin Pedestal Post

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I like the off set seat post,,BUT,,I am clumsey as heck anymore,,too much movement in thiose for me,,rtark has them, I feel like I need to wear a seatbelt...lol
On the rod holder,,I like the principle, but wonder at the material used...Thanks for your efforts, I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by camo xpress

Look at crappierodholders.com , I don't have these but I like them , x I went to a totally diff place today shhhh it was worth it , a good solid limit , 6 14 inch 3 dinks the rest 10to 12 I'll try to load some pics tomorrow morning after I'm off work

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Do you do guide service? You are fishing in a good place. I have fished there for years untill this year. I am like xring, it is a 50 mile round trip and I have to stay on a budget with the price of gas but we are planning on a few trips there in a few days. I have some cane buckets in the cut that have paid off in the past.