? Home made rod holders ?

Post by **RodBow** » April 22nd, 2004, 7:48 pm

I'm interested in making rod holders to attach to the aluminum Starcraft.
Was thinking about using short lengths of 1 1/2" Schedule 40 clamped to the inside of the rail just above flush - 1 or 2 per side.

Any suggestions on what kind of clamps or half-clamps that would support a strike when trolling? Anyone seen a configuration of such gizmos?
Thanks,
RodBow

Post by **wevans** » April 22nd, 2004, 8:46 pm

Any particular reason not to us a standard rod holder with stainless bolts and lock nutts? I just don't see any clamp on holding against a strike from a big Spanish, much less a Grouper or King

Post by **Fish Masterson** » April 22nd, 2004, 10:46 pm

I can see the man is just being frugal, instead of spending cash on something he can whip up himself

. Rod Bow, if you can attach it with screws, or bolts, then you could drill a small pilot hole all the way through the pipe. Then come back with a large drill bit and drill one side of the pipe only. This will give you room to get a screwdriver and screw into the inside of the pipe, and let you attach it firmly to the transom or wherever else you can mount it. A piece of schedule 40 mounted with good hardware in this manner would take a lot of abuse.
If you're interested in this idea, but I was'nt very clear in explaining let me know and I'll see if I can find an illustration some where, if someone else don't beat me to it

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Post by **RodBow** » April 23rd, 2004, 6:09 pm

Thanks Fish and wevans. Yea, frugal is a good way of putting it. If someone has a illustration, that would be great.
Thanks!

Post by **Fish Masterson** » April 23rd, 2004, 9:17 pm

Sorry Rod Bow, but I could'nt find an illustration so I had to break out the crayons. I hope you can understand it

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I would also use a flat washer as big as you can get in there for added strength.
Fish Masterson

Post by **tin can** » April 23rd, 2004, 9:26 pm

Fish is on the money with his illustration. The only thing I would do different is bolt through, rather than screws.

Post by **RodBow** » April 28th, 2004, 6:45 am

Thanks for the info ... that hacksaw is around here somewhere.

Hit-n-Miss · Post by **Hit-n-Miss** » February 10th, 2005, 9:30 am

The Fentress single rod holders are only $3.99 each they look great and are slotted at the top to hold the reelseat.

Basspro and Cabellas have them.

nautigator · Post by **nautigator** » March 6th, 2005, 10:54 am

do take a heat gun or torch and heat the top end of the pvc until just soft. be careful especially with the torch as you can burn or even catch the pvc on fire. Take the heated end and push down on a bottle or simularly tapered object. Spray some water on it to rapidly cool it off. Now the top will have a more professional look to it and save marring on your gear. I made some years ago on an old boat, but I made them for holding a bunch of rods, I copied the ones my dad had on his boat he paid about $80 for. My total cost was about $10. I even went so far as to seat the pvc in wood by using a holesaw. It came out pretty trick... I wish I had a picture to post of it.