Anyone out there make their own rod holders for your boat? I'm looking for ideas other than PVC to use for both still fishing and some trolling. Pics would be great if you have them! Thanks!
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At work we had lots of parts that were packed with 1/4, 5/15 and 3/8" bolts all 1 foot long. They never got packed with the old parts and shipped back, mostly scrap bin filler. I would take 2 of the bolts and grind the bolt head down. Cut a 1 1/4" pipe and 1 1/2" angle iron the thickness of the bolts. Space the bolts 1/2", weld the pipe to one end and the angle iron to the other. Stand the angle iron end in a vise and use a torch to shape it the way I wanted it.
I made saddles to hold them in place on my boat. A piece of 12 gauge metal with a 5/16" hold in the center. It is long enough to cover both bolts plus a 1/4 to 3/8" hang down on both ends, 1 1/4" wide.
On the back of the boat I raised 2" aluminum angle 15" above the deck. Drilled 1/4" holes where I thought the best location for each rod. I used stainless steel bolts and nuts. Bolt through the bottom, nut on top. Sit the rod holder over the bolt and nut. Sit a saddle on, add a ss washer and a nut.
Kinda like this but without the post going down. Amazon.com: Monster Rod Holders - 33/45 Degree Fishing Rod Holders Left-Hand-Threaded, 4" Stem, O.G. Black/Red: Sports & Outdoors
I can adjust the holders so rod tips are at water level or straight up.
I made saddles to hold them in place on my boat. A piece of 12 gauge metal with a 5/16" hold in the center. It is long enough to cover both bolts plus a 1/4 to 3/8" hang down on both ends, 1 1/4" wide.
On the back of the boat I raised 2" aluminum angle 15" above the deck. Drilled 1/4" holes where I thought the best location for each rod. I used stainless steel bolts and nuts. Bolt through the bottom, nut on top. Sit the rod holder over the bolt and nut. Sit a saddle on, add a ss washer and a nut.
Kinda like this but without the post going down. Amazon.com: Monster Rod Holders - 33/45 Degree Fishing Rod Holders Left-Hand-Threaded, 4" Stem, O.G. Black/Red: Sports & Outdoors
I can adjust the holders so rod tips are at water level or straight up.
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No photos unless you want to PM your cell phone number to me. You can post if you like.
I had looked at different rod holders for a while. I made a few that didn't do very good at first. I ended up with something between what blacksuit made and this. Danielson Rod Holder Clamp On
blacksuit's plate with bolt hole is welded on. My saddles lets me adjust the holder so the rod tip is at water level or almost straight up. His holder has an angle to it where mine is rounded.
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