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Author:  CB Kayak 02 [ Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12
Check out my latest version of PVC rod holders for trolling and storage.

http://thehobielife.blogspot.com/2014/0 ... er-12.html
Author:  SRAces [ Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12
CB Kayak 02 wrote:
Check out my latest version of PVC rod holders for trolling and storage.

http://thehobielife.blogspot.com/2014/0 ... er-12.html


Matt,

That's a nice looking setup. I know some folks figured out a way to "flare" the ends of the rod holders with heat. If you had a Dremel tool or something similar, you could route out a small slot in
the rod holder ends for the spinning reel base to fit in (if you use those types of reels). That orange color sure stands out! 8)
Author:  Cdcraw550 [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12
I did a DIY rodholder as well for my PA12. I won't be as specific in the directions, but I made mine to fit around a certain size crate that holds either two coolers (fish and drink/food) or cooler and aerator for shrimp. I'll just post the link to my "home" Kayak site. I did "flare" out the rodholders and cut out slits with a hacksaw/dremel to "seat" the rods better.

http://www.swfkaa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=865
Author:  redsinthehead [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12
I turned the PVC upside down and stood it on a 100 watt light bulb.... the plastic will heat up and begin to soften... spin the PVC a few times and add a little pressure and it will flare to match the shape of the bulb. Take it off and let it cool... it'll retain that flared shape.
Author:  Thinwater skinner [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12
redsinthehead wrote:
I turned the PVC upside down and stood it on a 100 watt light bulb.... the plastic will heat up and begin to soften... spin the PVC a few times and add a little pressure and it will flare to match the shape of the bulb. Take it off and let it cool... it'll retain that flared shape.



Nice touch with the light... did not know that would work.. Thanks for sharing!!!
Author:  CB Kayak 02 [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12
Thinwater skinner wrote:
redsinthehead wrote:
I turned the PVC upside down and stood it on a 100 watt light bulb.... the plastic will heat up and begin to soften... spin the PVC a few times and add a little pressure and it will flare to match the shape of the bulb. Take it off and let it cool... it'll retain that flared shape.



Nice touch with the light... did not know that would work.. Thanks for sharing!!!



Nice touches fellas. Yeah I plan the buff down the edges and hope to flare them as well. I will try the light bulb technique.
Author:  Paesano [ Thu May 01, 2014 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12
For crate lovers, I found the following crate at Sears

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The foam up front is a regular pool noodle with a pvc pipe running through it. that foam allows the for the crate to fit flush to the well. It works great for holding two rods and a flag coming out the center going to the back.

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Author:  Lppastor [ Sat May 17, 2014 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12
Guys, these all look great. One of my favorite things about kayak fishing is the DIY projects and ideas fishermen come up with.
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