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Anyone have a bimini on a tiller jon? Thinking of putting one on mine just didnt know how much it interfere with pole holders on the side of boat and tiller steering? Any pics? Appreciate it
 
#2 ·
I got my one on mine. For some reason I can't load pic. 1860 crestliner dlx. Got a cheap one on eBay. Very happy . I only use it occasionally. I've positioned it so that I can just stand up behind the top but in front of the rear bench seat. All my holders are from the bench back.
Too tall and more sun comes in. Too short and you can't straighten up much.
I have a front deck on my boat and I didn't want a top that extended over part of the front deck as that would make climbing onto the deck but under the Bimini difficult when deploying the anchor.
It's great by myself when I can sit in the middle of the boat. Works good when the sun is closer to straight up.
 
#3 ·
We took ours off our pontoon & sold it. Kept getting in the way of fishing and besides, we figured if it's too hot to fish w/o it, nothing much will be biting anyway.
In summer, we mostly stop at noon, and also do more night fishing. (my favorite)

We're thinking of adding a couple of large (beach) umbrellas to mount in pvc tubes strapped to the rails in case we want shade. That way, we can take 'em down when we enter a tunnel to another part of the lake, or when we pass under a low bridge.
 
#11 ·
I fish out of he back of my boat and all my casting is behind the Bimini . They are easily removable and I only use mine if I go out mid day or expect to stay longer on a morning trip.
For less than $150 bucks it's a nice option to have. ( eBay)
There are drawbacks for sure, but on those days you plan on fishing when the sun is straight up they are nice. And you can always lay it down flat out of the way for the majority of the day.
 
#13 ·
My bimini is in the way every time I cast. It's also in the way if I'm channel cat fishing trying to set a hook. But let me tell you, It's the best money I've spent on that boat. It makes hot days in the sun tolerable. It keeps me from getting soaked if I get caught out in the rain. It keeps the dew off me when I'm fishing all night. And...my wife loves it! And if Mama's happy, everybody's happy!
 
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