Does anyone have any suggestions on how to store long poles on the boat? I fish out of a 15' war eagle and use 10' crappie poles.
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to store long poles on the boat? I fish out of a 15' war eagle and use 10' crappie poles.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...transport.html
The above link goes to what I built to store mine in the boat when I'm on the water. I have 10 and 11' rods. Vertical on the water is the only way in my opinion.
Now coming and going to the lake and at home under the cover, well I have to break them down. I hate it...that takes some time...and when its cold you really want to just go home. I with I could just lay them in the boat, but the length scares me, I'm afraid they will be in a bind and break if I don't take them apart going down the road. I've toyed with the idea of making some way to lay them in the boat while traveling that is easily removed and will keep them safe...just haven't come up with it yet. I thought my 7' bass rods were big...dang...there just isn't a good place for 10 and 11 footers...I don't see how the guys fishing with 12-16 footers do it! :eek: lol
Thanks Scrapper!
I use these and love them. I have them mounted on the drivers side of the boat. They hold up to 8 rods and I use bungee cords to strap them down. I leave them strapped down from Magnolia to Lake Greeson (1 1/2 drive ) with no problems. I will get some pics of the set up.
sorry the pics are bad, but you can get the idea. The guy at Driftmaster special made these to fit my boat. I needed them to be taller so the rods could ride over the console of the boat. They didn't charge much over regular price for the trouble. Great product, great company!
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now I'm just working on my post count!!!
last one. hope this helps. Works well for me, works well for a bass boat style rig. If you have any questions let me know.
That's a pretty slick rig you've got there. Scrapper, I've got ideas for your boat. I'm sure you do too, wouldn't be hard for you to build something similar for yours.
I agree vertical is the way to go for my stick steer while on the water. I have to be careful if I decide to cast my jigs instead of doodeling them. I lay them in the bottom while trailering.
Brad Merry,
Your rigging looks like it is the way to go for your boat. But, I was more impressed with the pictures of your garage and the walls around your boat. I didn't see one basket of fake flowers, carseat, or ride toys in your boat or hanging on the wall. You got er trained well.:D
DP
That looks good Brad Merry. Where did you get them?
Driftmaster-Black River ToolsQuote:
Originally Posted by cheezy
Thanks... There are a few things on the wall. Brandy will not let the buck deer inside? A dart board that never gets used and a teacher's apple got hung up somehow.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRPEPPER
Thanks brad merry. Mine was deliverd today and got them on my boat!
Great, glad I could help.
Brad...who did you talk to about getting them cut to a certain size?? I will need that on my Ranger...was wondering who you talked to or emailed...thanks!
I use two 14' Wally Marshalls and don't have a real problem...but then again, I have a
21' pontoon fishin' rig that does me just fine. It's all about the math, you know. :D
The Driftmaster rig concept has much merit though, especially for a regular fishin' rig. Leave it to Driftmaster to come up with a clean, useful design.
Regardless of what I use and how long I stay, Ouachita was not kind to me yesterday. Maybe tomorrow.
aj
I definately like that idea. Clean and organized. I am going to get a set for my boat. Where did you get them?
Here's a cheap tip on carrying the long poles over the road. A guy from the LA board uses a rope the length of the boat tied to the bow and stern with moderate tension. He then uses velcro straps to tie the rods to the rope, taking strain off the rods and preventing them from bouncing out.
That would sure work.
I use foam pipe insulation around the tip ends for about 6', rod wraps and then tie it off a each end. The foam protects the ends, and makes it easy to carry. I do fout rods to a side. Doesn't take as much time as you'd think.
Not sure? I asked the lady who answered the phone about a custom length and she put him on the line. Mine are like 9 inches tall!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrapper
http://www.driftmaster.com/Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeepster04