Outcast Fat Cat Stripping Apron

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[cool][#0000ff]You are not alone in your dislike of the wimpy aprons provided on Fat Cats and other tubes. In some cases you would be better off just catching the line in your lap or using a small stripping basket.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have been tossing the factory aprons and installing rigid aprons (sushi boards) for several years now. I seldom fly fish but I do appreciate having a good apron for working on tackle or controlling fish. Also, saves a lot of gear if you drop something.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Here are a couple of pictures of recent models. All you need is the plastic lid from a storage container and something to cut and smooth it to fit your tube and your personal needs. Some elastic cord and a couple of clips rounds out the project.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have an older Fat Cat, there are D rings on the top front of the tube for you to use in attaching your modified apron. The newer models use the vertical supports that fit in slots and have eliminated the top front D rings. I put an elongated PVC stabilizer bar on my PVC rod holder setup and drill a hole in the end to hold a ring.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are quite a few other BFTers who are now using the rigid aprons and seem to like them much better.[/#0000ff]
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