Thanks. I was hoping to get one of your secrets for catching up North. I’ll keep that “slow troll” in mind when I go to North country.
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Pon
That being said, I do often “slow troll” with flies or walleye rigs that you move at “paint drying speed”. I can manage that from my tube. But, I do have a tough time towing a water skier.
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Took my odc 420 out on 5/14 and used very simular rod holders like yours, of course thats where I got the idea from in the first place. The only thing wrong was that the D rings are not in the same position and the fish cat 4, so I had to modify it a little but it came out great. The only thing wrong is it leans inward when in the water. Is there anything you would suggest master Jedi.
May the force be with you young Tubekicker.
**The exact placement of the two outside D rings is always a factor in how you will cut and space the PVC holders. Sounds like you figured that out. **
**The “vertical hold” situation is a function of how long you make the loops (see pic) into which you push the PVC tubes The shorter the loops, the more they will pull the rods back in toward the tube. The longer the loops, the more the rods will lean outward when you are on the water. **
**If you use that yellow nylon rope, it is cheap so you can experiment with a couple of lengths. They should be about the same on both sides. **
Also, the degree of inflation on your tube can affect the ride of the rod racks a bit too. Make sure you inflate your craft to the same level all the time and don’t let it sag in cold water or cool air.
Making sure the bungee attachments on the bottom are good and tight can help too.
Hope that solves the problem. Having your rods overhead can be dangerous when you do a CROSSEYES hookset.
What type of fishfinder do you have, any suggestions on which I should get, was thinking of getting the fishing buddy 120 for $169 dont want to spend more than $200.
The Buddies are good units and are widely used by tubers and tooners with good results.
I have been using a series of the Eagle Cudas for the past few years. I just bought a new Eagle Cuda 300 and will be testing it for the first time today. I’ll post a report later today or tomorrow.
You do not need to spend a lot of money on sonar when you are tubing. You get all the info you need and can use with a lower wattage unit.
OK I have finished my rod rack Version 1.0. I had to use 1.25" PVC fit my rod handles. The top joint on the front is not glued so I can move the arm to what ever angle I need depending on rod and conditions. I have not added the shock cord to the bottom tubes, but I will before I hit the water. I should have maiden voyage pics this weekend as soon as I get my fishing pass from the warden!!! A special thanks to Professor PVC TubeDude himself. I know this is only kindergarten and Crayolas on a Big Chief tablet but I am hooked on PVC mods. Cheap, easy and most of all endless possibilities.
If any one with a ODC420 wants some specs just send me a PM I was very meticulous with my design drawings and measurements.
Bob
Looks good to me.
Once you get a new design out on the water you have to swallow your pride and be very objective. With a critical eye for fit, function, height, ease of access, etc., you can refine your PVC modifications to fit just about exactly what you want and how you fish. And, it is likely to be different for most folks.
Thanks, I am sure I will pissed about something and call myself some name, but thanks for the encouragement!
Nice. I took some pics of mine that I keep forgetting to download from my camera, I will try to get them up today.
Did you get to test it out yet?
This weekend rain or shine!
hey guys (and gals),
i just got a new ODC 420 and i’m hoping you can enlighten me some. the triangular vinyl piece behind the seat really fills up with water. my boy has a fatcat and that same section in his boat has the drain-holes in a different spot (right behind the seat on either side) and drains way better. so here’s the question. do you think i can just carefully cut a few well placed holes? the ODC holes have metal grommets, but the outcast boats are just round holes. and ideas here would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
-mike
One or two carefully cut holes for drainage should not affect the strength or other operation of the tube.
Great ideas here for rod holders. I fish from a U-boat with three baitcasters for a Texas-rig craw, crank and swimbait. Two are in white plastic holders on a wade fishing bent with the third attached to a D ring to hold a rod while handling a fish or changing a lure. Both belt holders slant the rods back at low angles to stay out of the way left and right.
I’ll soon be using an ODC 240, though, which should offer a better setup. I’d like to rig a fourth rod 'cause, well, I’ve got another good rig that I hate to leave home. A rod rack definitely is the way to go.
“A rod rack definitely is the way to go”
.Amen to that, brother.
I have been rigging different kinds of rod holders for well over 35 years. They make it possible to have multiple rigs/lures ready to throw. They are more convenient and they help prevent lost or damaged rods.
**Hallelujah. I have seen the light.
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