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| Author: | guyonayak [ Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | strong rod holder |
Just drove home with a revo on my roof--my first Hobie. I am getting ready to accessorize for fishing. I am concerned that built in rod holders will be too shallow. I will be trolling plugs and drifting bait for tarpon. Any advice and guiddance will be appreciated. I have seen rod custom rod holders made from pvc--simply inserted into the exisiting rod holders--some with a cross bar running between the two existing rod holders and multiple rod ports ( will this be strong enough?) Also wondering about the inserts that Hobie sells. Thank you for your time and help |
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| Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: strong rod holder |
Strength isn't much of an issue because you can only apply so much force to a rod which is sitting in a kayak - the kayak will move. However, it pays to make sure you can't bounce a rod out of a holder. I like to extend my standard Hobie rod holders with the use of a piece of PVC or ABS tubing. I make them about 4 inches longer than the depth of the molded in holders. I also cut a short notch in the top edge to orient a rod (spinning reel stem or casting rod trigger). When you're under way, you'll want to leash the rod to the holder or kayak. |
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| Author: | sherminator [ Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: strong rod holder |
I use the built-in rod holders only for rods not in use. On my Oasis, they are behind me, so I don't think the design intent was for to use them as holders for rods in use. Most fishing setups use a Scotty or Ram mount somewhere ahead on the rail. For me, the only area on the rail large enough is just ahead of the rudder up & down toggles. |
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