Hawg Trough

So here is a little something I have been working on.  My first attempt was made from cedar and I used a wood burner to burn in the ruler.  It works but I did not like the way it turned out and it is a little long and cumbersome in the boat.

So I'm not sure why, but I keep getting sent to this blank page when i try to upload pics?

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=post2;start=0;board=50

I'll keep trying.

Well I cant get a pic to attach with out getting an error message   not sure what to do??  I am using the attachments and other options tab and it has worked in the past. HMMM.... any ideas?

 

Well I cant get a pic to attach with out getting an error message   not sure what to do??  I am using the attachments and other options tab and it has worked in the past. HMMM.... any ideas?

Did you take the picture with the camera on your phone by chance ? Sometime I get an error because the phone occasionally saves it in a bogus format for some reason. Usually, if I do a quick edit on the picture and resave it, it loads perfectly.

File size was too big.  Got it now  thanks

So….. I made another one, this time out of red wood and I used a laser printer to etch the ruler in.  I also made it in two segments so it can fold up and store easier in my milk crate.  I used some strong magnets to hold it closed and open, all SS hardware so it will last.  I also added a few min fish lengths to the side because I can never remember when I’m out on the water.

That's a nice looking trough!

I go for a much more low-tech method. I just have little marks at 12", 15", 18", 20", 22", and 24" Sharpy'd on my rods. 20" and 24" on the stick I use for salmon. 12", 15", and 22" on my halibut/RF rod. And 18" in a rod I use for stripers (although I very rarely fish them). If it's too close to tell, they go back in the drink and I don't lose any sleep over it.

Wouldn't work for AOTY, but I'm not in that anyway.

Superbly good job, you should be proud. Don't loose it 

Very Nice are you going to put a finish on it?

Can I get you to make me a compact one, 36 inches shrunk to 24 inches?  Would come in handy on catch and release tourneys.

 

Superbly good job, you should be proud. Don't loose it 

We'll at least it floats!  I'll probably attach a eye bolt to it so I can secure it.  Thanks

Very Nice are you going to put a finish on it?

Next time I'm out!!

Looks pretty killer!  Especially the laser etching!    Nice to see another SLV resident on the board!