NorCal Kayak Anglers
General => Craftsmen's Corner => Topic started by: Bulldog---Alex on August 23, 2017, 09:18:22 AM
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Will probably drill some holes near bottom rod holder assembly near scuppers for drainage. They are loose fitting so should be fine.
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I think you need to install a couple round hatches to install that rod holder. :smt044
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I think you need to install a couple round hatches to install that rod holder. :smt044
The issue is making sure to close them. DOH !! :smt011
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I've thought about doing something like that so I can ditch the Plano box, but has been afraid of potential damage to scupper hole. Even though my scuppers have reinforcement sleeves, I'm worried about wipeouts and such that can possibly damage them when enough force is applied.
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If a beach Landing looked that rough I always lower my fishing poles to the side of my kayak and have even removed reels. Doesn't tAke long to cut a line and remove. With that, the rod holders would only be a couple inches above Hull . Rod holder can also be easily removed
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Here's one I made for the Revo 13
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Here's one I made for the Revo 13
YAY YA ! I've seen a few nice ones out there. Tired of having them to the side of me in the back and tangling up when you get to close to someone . Much better vertically up and behind.
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Do you guys often use those multi-rod holders for trolling or exclusively rod storage while pedaling around?
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Do you guys often use those multi-rod holders for trolling or exclusively rod storage while pedaling around?
Just a rod and net holder for me.
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Nice work!
I'm still rockin' the same milk crate with rod/net/gaff/whacker holders that I've been using every time on the water since 2002.
It was real simple to make... just cut four ~1 foot long pieces of 1.5" diameter PVC pipe and attach them vertically in the four corners of the milk crate using heavy duty zip ties. It sits in the back of my Outback and gets held down with the tank well bungees.
(When I'm salmon trolling - like I am in the pic below - I keep my big ass net in the flush mount rod holder where it's easier to grab in a hurry.)
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I know some guys who have the trolling holder built into the rod storage but I mainly use mine to store the rods between use.
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Here's the one on my PA14.
Waiting for the hater now
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Nice work!
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Thanks. I was pretty happy with the end result.
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Here's the one on my PA14.
Waiting for the hater now
DAYUM ! :smt005 You have a rod for every lure in my tackle box. Love it !
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Nice work!
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Thanks. I was pretty happy with the end result.
I like this style, but I'd need to buy a few more toys if I had extra space :smt044
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Nice work!
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Thanks. I was pretty happy with the end result.
I like this style, but I'd need to buy a few more toys if I had extra space :smt044
Ha! I try not to bring TOO many toys, but I do like having my whacker, cut-n-gut knife, water bottle, and scents handy.
Basically I use it to store things a I need to access frequently. It's best to keep your hatches closed if you can, especially off shore in rough water.
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Nice work!
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Thanks. I was pretty happy with the end result.
I like this style, but I'd need to buy a few more toys if I had extra space :smt044
Ha! I try not to bring TOO many toys, but I do like having my whacker, cut-n-gut knife, water bottle, and scents handy.
Basically I use it to store things a I need to access frequently. It's best to keep your hatches closed if you can, especially off shore in rough water.
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Good point! What do you use for a whacker? I'm going to make myself a custom gaff, so I was thinking to make a handle on a lathe and then weight it so I can use it as a bonker as well...not too sure if a separate whacker would be better so I don't need to worry about swinging a hooked whacker at an angry fish...
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http://www.gibbsdelta.com/fish-wacker
Nothing special about it. Just what I've got.
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Have you found it to be heavy enough to take care of fish in the first bonk or two? I was thinking to weight one if I make it so I get an extra good thud - I'm hoping for some big 'buts in the near future :smt003
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I would go for a separate wacker.
And I'd recommend some "Calcutta" bamboo for the gaff if you can find it. Strong and lightweight.
Had a nice homemade gaff for years, until it got stolen off my yak while I fetched my wheels from the car...
Now I have one of these Sea Striker gaffs. Works just fine.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0084EH8ZO/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1503579291&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sea+striker+gaff
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Have you found it to be heavy enough to take care of fish in the first bonk or two? I was thinking to weight one if I make it so I get an extra good thud - I'm hoping for some big 'buts in the near future :smt003
No need to get fancy. I use a section of wooden closet rod. It is cheap, and floats if you should drop it.
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Have you found it to be heavy enough to take care of fish in the first bonk or two? I was thinking to weight one if I make it so I get an extra good thud - I'm hoping for some big 'buts in the near future :smt003
Bigger halibut and salmon sometimes take a few good whacks, but it gets the job done.
There's really nothing special about it though. I do like that it's plastic so it's easy to clean. I've seen some pretty nasty well used wooden whackers...
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http://www.gibbsdelta.com/fish-wacker
Nothing special about it. Just what I've got.
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Thats what I've been using for years. It floats too which is nice.
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Here is what I came up with for rod and gear storage, also this bonker (filled with 2lbs of lead) has subdued many a Cali-Hali as well and more than it's fair share of ling's and rockfish, even helped me quiet a few sturgeon.
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Nice. Did you flare those tubes yourself?
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Thats a nice set-up! Thanks..will create something like that for mine
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Nice. Did you flare those tubes yourself?
+1. Those fluted edges look nice!
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Thanks guys,
I'll post a how too tomorrow with pics of how to flair the PVC.
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