I'm lookin for the Guy

In the Memphis area that custom builds the transport racks for his friends. I've seen em at Butla on his boat, and another younger guy he made one for. Anybody know him? He came to the Butla FJ two years ago. Not sure if he fished it or not. They have alinumnum tuning with SS V's coming out of it. They are compact, and they don't stick out over the side of the boat. They look kinda like this--http://img.tapatalk.com/a6937894-0484-2487.jpg
Ain't no artist, but this is as close as I can get.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
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Any metal fab shop could make them for ya.

Look like mine. I'll send you a pic.

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This is my system.

Man that boat looks dusty. Prolly been used less than Minner's running shoes.

Wannabe...

Hasn't been in the water in a while. The old shop building I store it in is pretty dusty. Gonna get my other knee done this fall, so I need to put the boat to work pretty soon.

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Man that boat looks dusty. Prolly been used less than Minner's running shoes.

Wannabe...

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I plagiarized that rod holder from the one you had. Of course, yours was a lot fancier than mine.

The one I saw from the guy in Memphis is like your rear rack Mike, only his were v'ed at about a 45 degree angle instead of straight out.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
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Mine are v'ed on the back, but straight in the middle. I use elastic cord to hold them in place.

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I plagiarized that rod holder from the one you had. Of course, yours was a lot fancier than mine.

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Shoot, that's don't bother me none. We all know everybody wants to be like me, it's just that most around here ain't man enough to come out and admit it like you Rockmike. :)

Wannabe...

Bill, those look like the ones I saw at the Butla FJ 2011. If they are, they were titanium and were made by "sardis bound" on the board. Don't know how to contact him as he is rarely on the board. If you contact him let me know, please.

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They were on a Tracker boat. And you're right; you ain't no artist.:D

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Bill, those look like the ones I saw at the Butla FJ 2011. If they are, they were titanium and were made by "sardis bound" on the board. Don't know how to contact him as he is rarely on the board. If you contact him let me know, please.

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Yeah, that's the guy. He had em on his boat at the 2011 Butla FJ. I think we were both lookin at them when he told us what he made em out of.

You were right on both posts!!!! Lmbo


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

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If anyone knows Sardis Bound, please tell him he has people lookin for him!!!!


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

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Titanium? Dern, that fella must have some serious equipment to be able to work with that.

Wannabe...

If I'm not mistaken, I think he said SS and Titanium, now that flanger has jogged my memory, and he did say it was hard to werk with!!!!


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
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I THINK he said the solid rods for the rod holders were titanium. Not sure now!!!


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

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He's a machinist by trade. Says titanium is easy to work with. May be able to contact him through Slab. He may be able to send him an e-mail. Worth a shot.

Sardis Bound, is all caps. on the member's list.

I'll try to contact him.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
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I bet you that Blacklandlure ( Wayne) could build you some like that......he makes everything else and its first class

Hey Bill, you fixin that boat up right for sure!I was just looking at the examples and this is just me, I think I would want to be able to fold those down flush.Mount to the back side of the front platform and the frontside of the back platform, put a center pivot and notch it somehow so that when you raised them they would lock into a notch.when not using them you could fold them down flat. Just a thought!!Good luck with your search!

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Hey Bill, you fixin that boat up right for sure!I was just looking at the examples and this is just me, I think I would want to be able to fold those down flush.Mount to the back side of the front platform and the frontside of the back platform, put a center pivot and notch it somehow so that when you raised them they would lock into a notch.when not using them you could fold them down flat. Just a thought!!Good luck with your search!

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a stainless latch pin would work

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Titanium? Dern, that fella must have some serious equipment to be able to work with that.

Wannabe...

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That would depend on the grade of titanium. Most pure grades of titanium machine like 18-8 stainless while the alloys are tougher to machine. Nothing proper coolant application and cutting technique can't handle with even basic machines. In other words, u gotta hold you mouth just right!

I just need a nice compact rod rack for 10 poles!!! Lol


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Bill Burnett
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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

I just need a nice compact rod rack for 10 poles!!! Lol


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Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

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Well why didn't you just say so.bwahahaha

I did, I did.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

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Slab, can you help me get in touch with SARDIS BOUND? I know yer spyin on us even tho we've been good for a week!! Lol


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

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Bill, if you can't find him I can try to build one for you if would like. I'm not trying to step on anyone's toes, just letting you know if for some reason he can't do it.

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Bill, if you can't find him I can try to build one for you if would like. I'm not trying to step on anyone's toes, just letting you know if for some reason he can't do it.

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PM me your number.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

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Wayne, why is your number not in your signature anymore. If you haven't seen his wirk first hand then you are missing out, a craftsman for sure.