08-18-2009, 02:33 PM
Very clever thought out design, Ice! Good rod holders that work for fly rods are usually the most difficult to design..
I also like the laid back position which allows you to use around overhanging branches on small rivers.
Going backward on my toon means I can't see the tips in horizontal position and have stubbed into shorelines for my sit flat part of a velcro holding system. Also sometimes I like to leave lures drawn up to the tips of rods so they are ready to use on a moments notice. So I've gone to much shorter spin cast poles, a few of which are custom designed and face the tips toward my feet with rods sitting flat, where I can see them. Holders that stand up to trolling pressure are also nice to have, but harder to design. I've had to work out something custom for each pontoon that I have that stands up to trolling. I've used different materials for trolling holders ranging from heavy guage wire to custom spiral twisted chain link flat bar, all of which are mounted to the frame on a pontoon.
Hope this helps.
Pon
[quote SHigSpeed]Well done Ice. The advantage that I can see for the laid back position is that you can put the tube on your back and pack in with the rods in the tubes. I'd hate to stub a rod into a tree or shore accidentally though...
BTW, I've always thought the Togiak was a well though out looking tube. Ever fish a FishCatIV or Fat Cat? I'd love to hear a comparo between the three. How high do you sit? Does the water come up over the seat? How much do you weigh? (If you don't mind my asking).
Too bad they don't make an inflatable seat version...
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I also like the laid back position which allows you to use around overhanging branches on small rivers.
Going backward on my toon means I can't see the tips in horizontal position and have stubbed into shorelines for my sit flat part of a velcro holding system. Also sometimes I like to leave lures drawn up to the tips of rods so they are ready to use on a moments notice. So I've gone to much shorter spin cast poles, a few of which are custom designed and face the tips toward my feet with rods sitting flat, where I can see them. Holders that stand up to trolling pressure are also nice to have, but harder to design. I've had to work out something custom for each pontoon that I have that stands up to trolling. I've used different materials for trolling holders ranging from heavy guage wire to custom spiral twisted chain link flat bar, all of which are mounted to the frame on a pontoon.
Hope this helps.
Pon
[quote SHigSpeed]Well done Ice. The advantage that I can see for the laid back position is that you can put the tube on your back and pack in with the rods in the tubes. I'd hate to stub a rod into a tree or shore accidentally though...
BTW, I've always thought the Togiak was a well though out looking tube. Ever fish a FishCatIV or Fat Cat? I'd love to hear a comparo between the three. How high do you sit? Does the water come up over the seat? How much do you weigh? (If you don't mind my asking).
Too bad they don't make an inflatable seat version...
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