Rigging Rack Placement - Ranger

Wanted to pick some brains as a contemplate my options. I'm getting more and more serious about acquiring a boat to call my own since I still can't convince Dad to sell me our "shared" rig and there are times where I just need to be on the water up here in Wisconsin.

I'm looking at the Ranger 600 Series (619 - 621) for the big water up here (e.g. Lake Michigan, Lake Winnebago, Poygan, etc.) and will set it up for trolling cranks/boards, so no issues from the consoles back. What I'm curious to hear about, especially from those glass boat owners, is whether you prefer to mount your rigging bases/holders on the bow glass or tuck them in and mount them on the floor. Probably pros & cons for both but I think what I would be most concerned about would be poking a hole in the glass when mounting the bases.

Thoughts, comments and pictures welcome!

U

Definitely mount to the floor. IMHO, it’s more stable plus if you ever change to a different brand of rod holder, you won’t leave empty holes in the glass. Good luck on your boat search and if you need anyone to field test it with you, you have my number. ;-)


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Also check out Spyderlok rod holders. Most stable and adjustable rod holder made. Gene Johnson can customize them to fit any application


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Thanks, Chris. That was going to be my next question.......which holders. Likely pair them with a Millennium dual-seat (those look nice and people seem to love them!

U

Never had a glass boat but I always go to the floor

Floor. Dont't put any holes in the hull you do not absolutely have to.

Floor. Don't put any holes in the hull you do not absolutely have to.

I can come with Speck when you are ready to field test your work!!!!:cheers2

Nice of you guys to offer to help out...........but you know you'll have to fight my pops tooth and nail to get ahead of him!

Chris,

If you think about it over the weekend, can you snap some pics of your front deck? I'd like to see your spacing......for that matter, assuming you still have racks set up in the rear, I'd like to see that too. Still debating on racks vs. a center tree for the back.

Thanks, bud!

U

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Nice of you guys to offer to help out...........but you know you'll have to fight my pops tooth and nail to get ahead of him!

Chris,

If you think about it over the weekend, can you snap some pics of your front deck? I'd like to see your spacing......for that matter, assuming you still have racks set up in the rear, I'd like to see that too. Still debating on racks vs. a center tree for the back.

Thanks, bud!

U

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Will do

we know you and your dad love the rack in the back for pulling! good luck in deciding on equipment. How was the fishing up there this spring Robbie?

Robbie, here’s the best pics I could do with the boat in the garage. Hi Teks on the front. The same Driftmasters on the rear that we used at Sardis and Enid when you and Jeff came down plus I added a single Spyderlok on each side of the back seats. Those are great for pulling down rods while cranking or running a long pole off each side pulling jigs. Those Spyderlocks are freakin solid!!!Attachment 342605Attachment 342606Attachment 342608


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I like no holes. Used no drill Cumberland Crappie Rod seats and holders for years in my Ranger 119. very comfortable all day long using your Ranger seats that came with the boat. sits 2 big fellas comfortably. . not very good pics

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Speck I see that fish cooker sitting outside. I don't recall my phone going off.?

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Speck I see that fish cooker sitting outside. I don't recall my phone going off.?

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Lol, good eye Hogster. Yep, I had a bunch of folks over for Mother’s Day. My son and I fried fish for about 20 people yesterday afternoon.


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Thanks, Chris. Exactly what I was looking for...... on the front set, do those bases slide forward and back to account for positioning? With the rails and rod holders on the Ranger 600's, I'm not sure there's a need for additional down rod holders but really good to see how they work for you.

Appreciate it!

U

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Thanks, Chris. Exactly what I was looking for...... on the front set, do those bases slide forward and back to account for positioning? With the rails and rod holders on the Ranger 600's, I'm not sure there's a need for additional down rod holders but really good to see how they work for you.

Appreciate it!

U

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Yes, the Hi Tek bases are dove tailed so there’s a little room for adjustments.


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we know you and your dad love the rack in the back for pulling! good luck in deciding on equipment. How was the fishing up there this spring Robbie?

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Sorry, Keith! Looks like I missed this one. Ice fishing was really good as it got later in the winter and once the ice came off, the crappie/gills were plentiful. A few for proof!

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Coho's are just starting to show up (picked up a couple this past weekend) and the walleye bite seems to be steadily improving. Spring in Wisconsin may be my new favorite......

U