Rod Holder schematics

[FishinElectrician]

Can anyone help out with some specs to build a simple pvc rod holder for my Creek Company ODC420UL? Im still a beginner to tubing, and one thing Id like to do for my tube is to build a simple little rod holder for it. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Prowler_Tuber]

I'd go with the Bass Pro rod holders if you can, I've had mine for 7 years now the one problem with PVC is you can't adjust the angle when kicking and sometimes that makes the difference especially when fishing open bail.

[smokinflies]

Don't have any schematics but I do have some pics of a rod holder I made for a Caddis float tube a few months back.


http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq100/flyfishingfool/Float%20Tube%20Mod/DSCF1566.jpg

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq100/flyfishingfool/Float%20Tube%20Mod/DSCF1567.jpg

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq100/flyfishingfool/Float%20Tube%20Mod/DSCF1568.jpg

[FishinElectrician]

^^^Thats too SICK!!! Thanks a whole lot, man!!! I think Ill be able to work off of those pics!!!

And thank you too, Prowler, for your suggestion!!!

[.:LOLLY:.]

I use one of these on the side of my float tube

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-3Position-Rod-Rack/product/104702/72501

On the top two holes I placed some eye-bolts and attached them to my tube with carabiners and I placed bungy cord from the bottom side onto the d-rings of the tube

I also have one of these for trolling

http://www.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-Rod-Holder-for-Float-Tubes-and-Pontoons/product/25436/104483

[phishin phool]

Not sure how mechanical you are but here is the best article you will find on a killer float tube rack. Written by the man himself....Sapdawg!!!
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?55350-Advanced-FLOAT-TUBE-RIGGING-Arming-the-INFLATABLE-NAVY-for-BATTLE!!-quot-How-to-quot-w-pics
Should work ok for the ODC, might be minor adjustments, but remember always test fit before glueing:Smile:

[FishinElectrician]

WOW... That was EXACTLY what i was lookin for... Thanks a whole lot, brotha!!!

[WiseGuy]

FishinElectrician:

Here is my setup for a good idea.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/Wiseguy55/20120420_191829.jpg

[LGHT]

FishinElectrician:

Here is my setup for a good idea.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/Wiseguy55/20120420_191829.jpg

I like the setup. Would you consider making one for my prowler? I have a FF still in the box and need a way to set it up. Unfortunately I'm useless when it comes to making things and to be honest i'm horrible when it comes to working with tools in general. I can do just about anything IT related, but would rather pay to have someone make a rod / FF holder if anyone is willing to make a few extra bucks.

Let me know.

[Thisfool]

well after asking what people thought about different float tubes trying to do my home work for buying a new or new to me float tube i was made a deal i couldn't refuse


here is my new to me fat cat that has had the super fat cat seat put in.

http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/2012-07-20164248.jpg

now that i had the heart of the lion it was time to sharpen its claws and prepare it for war

it has two rod holders in the froward fishing position that can spin on 360 degrees on there axes, three fixed rod holders in the rear for rod storage, a net holder placed on an angle for out of the way storage but easy access on the left side, fish buddy fish finder mount on the left side and an eye bolt on both sides for attaching lanyards and stringers.

just need to add threaded connectors so that rig can be taken apart for easier storage and transport


http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/2012-07-22130649.jpg
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/2012-07-22130711.jpg
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/2012-07-22130755.jpg


mine is for a fat cat so mesurments wont help you but my forward rod holders can spin a 360 on there axis so in other words they are very ajustabale

[HBAR]

mine is for a fat cat so mesurments wont help you but my forward rod holders can spin a 360 on there axis so in other words they are very ajustabale

So umm question, where does the keyboard come into play? Are you the "pied piper" of fish? LOL

[bassfishing24/7]

I like the setup. Would you consider making one for my prowler? I have a FF still in the box and need a way to set it up. Unfortunately I'm useless when it comes to making things and to be honest i'm horrible when it comes to working with tools in general. I can do just about anything IT related, but would rather pay to have someone make a rod / FF holder if anyone is willing to make a few extra bucks.

Let me know.

LGHT Wiseguy also builds custom rods,ive personally tubed w him and seen his rods and rod holder,he does really nice work!!

[seal]

I'd go with the Bass Pro rod holders if you can, I've had mine for 7 years now the one problem with PVC is you can't adjust the angle when kicking and sometimes that makes the difference especially when fishing open bail.


X2!

In the salt usually you need to bring bigger and more equipment that may not fit the over the counter rod holders very well, I think that's where the PVC rigs were started for float tubing the salt.

I know my buddy has had a simple PVC setup that carries 4 rods he created intitially for the salt but he's a nut when it comes to bringing too much gear with him. Depends on your target species or if you plan on targeting multiple species at once, if you are after trout or cat do you really need that elaborate of a setup?

Really simplicity is what attracted me to float tubing, blow up the tube strap on a rod holder or 2 and go. Some of these designs mean more setup time and a lot more stuff to bring with you out to the lake, just something to think about.

I use a BPS type holder and a 3rd grip strapped on the same side. I don't like a bunch of stuff hanging off my right side cause I do a lot of fly fishing and the more crap to tangle with can really suck.

I am very impressed with some of the rigs but if you aren't carrying a fish finder (you can also get a strap on holder for a fish finder), don't want to film using a Go Pro mount etc.. do you really need an elaborate setup?

[InspectaDekz]

FishinElectrician:

Here is my setup for a good idea.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/Wiseguy55/20120420_191829.jpg

Hey wiseguy.... What diameter is that pvc pipe you used for this setup?

[Thisfool]

So umm question, where does the keyboard come into play? Are you the "pied piper" of fish? LOL

lol yup the line up and swim right into the net lol

[HBAR]

lol yup the line up and swim right into the net lol

Your stupid :Titanic::Neener Neener::whistle::Fishing Hole::Fishing Catch::Beer Toast::Beer Toast:

[FishinElectrician]

FishinElectrician:

Here is my setup for a good idea.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/Wiseguy55/20120420_191829.jpgMan, that is a sick a*s set up, bro...

Thats how I want mine to look, eventually!!! LOL...

I havent even put mine in water yet!!!