Pimpin my new soon to be 08' OB

 I'm trying a few things new this time around on my replacement 08' OB.  For those of you currently using a scotty mount with the 6" riser to hold a rod holder, how strong is the holder or how much pressure is placed on the rod holder while trolling a set of flashers (Mini or reg sized)
  On my old OB I always used to hold the rod across my chest with right arm.  I need to get away from this prctice.  (Arm gets sore after while)  I need to have something that'll clear the drive area so I can propel the kayak and not his the rod butt.   So, I have a scotty base, I'm looking at getting the scotty 6" extender like this:
http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=22
either the plastic (cheaper $$ ) or the metal one don't know yet...

I guess with a suitable sized backing plate installed below deck the stress from the added weight (Pull from line out) raised up from deck, won't be so bad.  Whats everyon's thoughts on this?
 
Troy

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 I need to have something that'll clear the drive area so I can propel the kayak and not his the rod butt.   
 
Troy

heheh...heheh...he said rod butt...hehehhhehe.h...heheh

Beavis

Troy.  Please have mercy and check your spelling.  Then we can converse about rigging your new Hobie Outback.

Easy there Matt.  Although there were a couple spelling and grammatical mistakes, it is not atrocious.  It's not so bad that it impedes comprehension.  At least not for me, I knew what he was trying to say.

Guess all I'm saying is be careful, there is no faster way to alienate yourself from the crowd.

Michael

Troy, I have the metal extension piece and definitely like it.  For whatever reason, should I want to take out the extension, I can and put the rod holder back in.  With the other one, you have to take off the bottom piece that has the insert knob.  Don't know if any of that made sense.

Instead of adding a base and having to create a backing plate, why don't you utilize the molded in front rod holders?  You could use a gimbal mount and then attach the Scotty Extension to it.  I could conceivably see where you had the rod holder on one side and the downrigger on the other (think I remember in another thread where you said you are considering one).  Remember this is just conjecture because I don't have an OB so I don't know how well it would work.  I will admit, it's how I've envisioned my OB being rigged - when I get it in another year or so, hopefully.

Michael

Hey, Troy, if you can wait till March 3 at Loch Lomond, I'll bring both a plastic and a metal rod holder extender for you to try out. I don't often use them, but, when I do, I haven't noticed any undue stress on my Prowler 13. Of course, I'm the one who only catches "hot-dog bun" sized fish!

Troy.  Please have mercy and check your spelling.  Then we can converse about rigging your new Hobie Outback.

Easy there Matt.  Although there were a couple spelling and grammatical mistakes, it is not atrocious.  It's not so bad that it impedes comprehension.  At least not for me, I knew what he was trying to say.

Guess all I'm saying is be careful, there is no faster way to alienate yourself from the crowd.

Michael

Michael, thanks for stepping up to remind readers about the true spirit of NCKA. The majority of us are/were not English majors but are damn good fisherpeople.

Janice aka "Big J"

  The one time I don't use the  darn spell checker wouldn't you know Bhahahahaha!   Oh well....

 Janice,Thanks for offer, I need to have it set up prior to LL.

Dilbeck  I use the forward  & back rod holders to stow rods.  When I troll, I like to have the rod tip down low.  Was not aware that the plastic extention was not able to be removed.  I thought all the scotty products were able to be removed by lifting turning & aligning the notch.  If it not like that, I'll get the metal extention instead, if its easily removed.
   Just got my new RAM mount for my FF install today!

Troy

Easy there Matt.  Although there were a couple spelling and grammatical mistakes, it is not atrocious.  It's not so bad that it impedes comprehension.  At least not for me, I knew what he was trying to say.
Guess all I'm saying is be careful, there is no faster way to alienate yourself from the crowd.

Troy, Michael, Janice and Everyone,

I'm sincerely sorry for harping on the spelling, and I certainly don't want to be alienated.  Thanks for pointing it out. I deleted that stupid post of mine.  I'm not an English major.  Not to make an excuse, but I do get a little bit paranoid about spelling, because the internet is such an easy place for unnecessary misunderstandings, and spelling is sometimes part of that.  Also I can just be a bit of a stupid smart-ass at times. It's six oclock in the morning and I actually couldn't sleep thinking about this, so I think I'm being sincere.

Troy, I hope your new 08 OB is coming along well.  Forgive?  Sorry for a minor snag in your thread.  -Matt

I'm trying a few things new this time around on my replacement 08' OB.  For those of you currently using a scotty mount with the 6" riser to hold a rod holder, how strong is the holder or how much pressure is placed on the rod holder while trolling a set of flashers (Mini or reg sized)
 

Troy, the rod holder I plan to install on my kayak fits OVER the end of the extension, not attached to the side. And it is very sturdy. As for resisting pressure, I'll have to figure some way to install a backing plate under the surface and next to the footwells to prevent the base screws from being ripped out.

Howard

I'm sincerely sorry for harping on the spelling ... It's six oclock in the morning and I actually couldn't sleep thinking about this, so I think I'm being sincere ...  Forgive?  -Matt

Anybody who is man enough to apologize is cool in my book.

Troy, I did a poor job of explaining the differences between the two extensions.  Howard did a much better job.  The plastic version can be removed, it's just that the actual rod holder is removed from the base it comes with and screws into the side of the plastic extension piece.  For the metal extension piece, you just have to remove the rod holder from the base, insert extension, and insert rod holder into top of extension.  That said, before you purchase, I would go down and physically check them out.  Hold them side by side and I think you'll be able to see the differences.

I guess I assumed that you would stow rods behind the seat in rod holders attached to a crate or Plano Box a la Mooch.  That is what I did for my Adventure and I LOVE IT!  I don't know about the OB, but the Adventure's rear well allowed for me to use the larger box whose dimensions are 10.83"H x 13"W x 17"L where most of the Ocean Kayaks have to use the standard size box that is only 10"H x 8"W x 15"L.  Just food for thought. BTW, West Marines pictures don't do the boxes justice because they make the standard box look bigger than the large box, that is why I included dimensions.

This sounds goofy, but man am I looking forward to the finished product.  I do like the OB because the pimping options are endless.

Michael

Hobiesport, I forgive you!  No prob.  As I said, that post was just before lunch and I was in a hurry to finish it and didn't use the spell check. I know what I'm typing in my head, but somewhere between there and my fingers, the signal gets twisted sometimes and it's funny what actually gets typed.  I was a little shocked to see what I actually typed!
  Thanks for the apology, but I didn't really need it.  It was"My bad"

Dilbeck,  I understand now, I think for ease, I want to go with the one I can simply put the intact rod holder into ( Instead of removing mount and bolting rod holder to extension)
I believe thats the metal extention right?
  New replacement hull should arrive in S.C. this Fri 15th. (Give or take a day or so)

Troy

 

"Gimme Shelter ll March 14-16th?"   I don't know this. Is this a fishing event? Camping?  Probably won't be going.  Only thing I'm planning for future is BAMIII.


Troy

 

Only thing I'm planning for future is BAMIII.

Better make that BAM IV Troy because BAM III took place last October.  You missed an awesome event.  It was my real first NCKA outing and it was outstanding.

Michael

Yeah your right, that one! hahah.....

Jumped to the end of this thread so I apologize in advance if any of this is repetitive... Cabelas has a house brand extender that fits the scotty mounts for about half the price... It doesnt seem to add much pressure on the hull, fender washers on the back seem to be enough.. a backing plate of course would be better... it is cool that you can just spin it and take it out just like that, good design... plus it works with a bunch of other scotty stuff, like the crab pot lifting arm thingy.. those were cheap at cabelas last I checked.. on closeout i think!

Can you post a link to the item you mentioned?