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In a conversation today at work, Alex and I talked about rod holders and I tried to describe the ones folks make from PVC. They work just fine and I remember one of us here in FL having them on their boat. It would really shorten my description if you could post some pics of yours and what size PVC they were made from. If I'm out in left field I'm gonna have to make some just to show him. Thanks in advance.
These are one type that fit over rails.. Like on a pontoon boat..cut out of 5-6" pipe.Attachment 224773Attachment 224774
Here is set of 8 several years ago -
6" pvc pipe - cut 2 1/2 " rings,
use door handle cutter
cut 2 holes -cut from one hole to other 1/4 in-
this is for bolt to go through to adjust rod holderAttachment 224788
You can also use PVC to hold rods while moving or retying. Not fancy but they work.
Attachment 224803
Now thats a cool idea................
Thanks for sharing.
The pvc rod holders are attached to 1 1/8 x 1/4 inch thick steel "T" bar.
The up rod is 1/2 in threaded rod surrounded by 1 in alum rod with 3/8 hole drilled
through center. 3/8 " alum base plate with screwed to floor with 3/8" center hole
drilled and tapped to take threaded rod.
Can build a set of 8 like in picture for around $60.00 give or take/
Here is another style home made rod holder that can be made for about $65.00
everything the same except the rod holders are made of steel not pvc and they
have larger span on rod position. 8-9" Attachment 224807 in vs pvc of 4 3/4"
It uses same 3/8" threaded rod, alum overlay, 3/8 base plate
Also they are easier to get rod out holder.
Thats $65.00 for set of 8................. vs tite-loc's set of 8 $260.00 plus tx or
shipping ...
Found this, might help?? :dono
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/south...pider-rigging/
Some more:
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/arkan...e-rod-holders/
Fishermen are a creative bunch. Just on the topic of rod holders, I bet I've seen 2 or 3 dozen home made styles and about as many from tackle makers.
I agree 150% with you on that one SeaRay..............but its fun to make something
yourself and it works .............same goes for jigs- grubs - hooks - coloring ideas -
etc.
Thanks for the input guys. I did a search after I posted this and found the ones that Creekslick posted in 2010. Those are the ones I was looking for. But you're all right, we are a creative bunch here. Let someone get bored or cooped up in the cold and there's no telling what will come out of the workshop. If I knew how to link to the thread I spoke of I would. Maybe one of y'all is smarter than me and knows how. Thanks again......Skeet.
Skeet all ya gotta do is copy the url on that page and come back here and paste it.......like this.... http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...6-rod-holders/ Its on post number 3Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
That's the one G, thank you Buddy.
I made these in the 90's with 6in PVC
New paint and there will be ready to go again.............
Those took some time to cut out and shape my friend....
Thanks for sharing..
Good work Hobo. Those are slick.