Just thought I'd throw into this discussion a cheap alternative to a rod holder, and free for those of you that already own the one item you need...
I keep a carabiner on my float tube attached to a d-ring next to my right hand. Whenever I need to set my rod down while I'm out on the water I set the reel-end in the mesh in the prow of my u-shaped tube, then clip the shaft of the rod through the carabiner. This way if I do something stupid and bump the rod, upset the tube, etc, the rod will not fall in the water. I suppose under very extreme circumstances it could (i.e., flip my tube), but the chances are almost nil. I often clip the rod in when I'm getting ready to cover some distance and am not interested in trolling on the way. That way I can kick as hard as I want without fussing with the rod. -tight lines- Jim Speaker ps: I use carabiners for LOTS of stuff - attaching my fins to the tube while hiking in, same biner is used to attach a 25' rope that sits in the prow of my tube for tying up to reeds, anchoring with a bag of rocks, etc. Just a darn handy item that has crossed over from climbing into my current (mellower) pursuits, camping and fishing - good ones (not fancy) cost about $5 last I checked. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of T. Lang Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 10:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Rod Holder Caddis makes one, about $20 at Outdoor Emporium, if memory serves. Have ya'll noticed the O.E. has arranged a new fly fishing section? Tom >From: "Wayne Sall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Rod Holder >Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:01:22 -0700 > >Need some help guys. Who manufactures the strap around rod holder for >pontoon boats and where are they available? I have modified mine to a >center >position directly between my seat rails but I need a place to put my rod >when climbing out of the boat, besides an optional rod position would be >handy. > >Thanks, > >Wayne Sall > _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
