04-11-2004, 03:28 PM
[cool][blue][size 1]I posted up some pics of the new concept TubeBabe came up with for a rigid apron for her Fat Cat. Until this weekend, she did not have a chance to try it out...upon the water. On Saturday, we installed it and launced for a trip to Saguaro Lake. [/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]She says she likes it. I like the way it rides flat and makes a sturdy platform upon which to play with tackle or mess with fish or bait.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I have made no secret of the opinions I have about Outcast's wimpy apron setup. The aprons on the Fat Cats are nothing more than mesh lap towels. They are not efficient stripping aprons, nor are they useful for working on tackle or getting into lure boxes. Instead of stretching taut, to provide flat surface to work on, they lay limply on your legs and accomplish nothing. [/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I have adapted my apron with stretch cord and clips to be somewhat better than factory issue (see previous post and pics). The rigid model, fashioned from the plastic lid of a plastic storage container, raises the "apron" surface several inches and really does make a handy working table.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]The early responses to my first post were not too complimentary...ranging from kitchen sink to "sushi counter" (from TubeN2). I will let TubeBabe respond and give her own evaluation. She has been a good sport about the derisive comments and I think she will probably stick with the new system.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Here's a panoramic pic of TubeBabe and her Sushi Board on Saguaro Lake Saturday morning.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]She says she likes it. I like the way it rides flat and makes a sturdy platform upon which to play with tackle or mess with fish or bait.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I have made no secret of the opinions I have about Outcast's wimpy apron setup. The aprons on the Fat Cats are nothing more than mesh lap towels. They are not efficient stripping aprons, nor are they useful for working on tackle or getting into lure boxes. Instead of stretching taut, to provide flat surface to work on, they lay limply on your legs and accomplish nothing. [/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I have adapted my apron with stretch cord and clips to be somewhat better than factory issue (see previous post and pics). The rigid model, fashioned from the plastic lid of a plastic storage container, raises the "apron" surface several inches and really does make a handy working table.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]The early responses to my first post were not too complimentary...ranging from kitchen sink to "sushi counter" (from TubeN2). I will let TubeBabe respond and give her own evaluation. She has been a good sport about the derisive comments and I think she will probably stick with the new system.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Here's a panoramic pic of TubeBabe and her Sushi Board on Saguaro Lake Saturday morning.[/size][/#0000ff]
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