I haven't been able to get out much due to a newborn in the house so I have been building or modifying my gear in the small bits of free time that I get. This project has probably taken me over a month to complete :smt005
I was using my soft-sided fishing bag but I found that I really needed two hands to work the zipper. So, the majority of the time, it is unzipped. Knowing that if I yard-sale'd, I would lose everything, I was searching for a better option. This is what I came up with after some reviewing some other people's ideas.
Still fits the top tray with a foam leader thing in it:
I spent way too much time/money to get flush mounting hardware:
Found a use for the extra scotty rod bases:
Still some minor adjustments, but I hope to try it our soon...back to feeding time... :smt009 :smt003
jtkelsey:
I wanted to add a bit more about my kayak box. I ended up ordering rocket launchers to fit the Scotty mounts. Finally went out this weekend with them and they worked great. I think that they are my new favorite rod holders. They don't seem in the way of my elbows. So far, so good. Here's the box with rockets:
and my view of the rod tip:
FishingAddict:
If that's your trolling set up. Its best to have your rods in front of you so you can see the hook up and grab your rod ASAP when you get a bite. Quick reaction makes a big difference.
Just my 2 cents and congrats on the new baby.
Fishgr:
--- Quote from: FishingAddict on April 16, 2012, 07:55:32 AM ---If that's your trolling set up. Its best to have your rods in front of you so you can see the hook up and grab your rod ASAP when you get a bite. Quick reaction makes a big difference.
Just my 2 cents and congrats on the new baby.
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I agree with the trolling advice, you want to keep it out in front of you or you might miss the fishy. I still haven't quite figured out the best trolling setup for my T-13 as I'm quite new to trolling being a basser and fly fisher. But there's really nothing like paddling along with some lines out, getting lazy and enjoying the day, trying not to spaz about having twisting/crossing lines, correct lures, whatever....
Love the box mods though! Really love seeing the creativity with all these/you folks.
AlsHobieOutback:
Looks great! And my rods aren't in front of me when trolling... I set the drag loose and listen for the clicker :smt002