06-04-2013, 05:54 PM
SHig:
I have used velcro strips for the rod handle end on my 420L to store 2 short rods flat, with tips protruding slightly, at the point of the "V". Another way is by using 16 guage solid core insulated copper wire tiedowns as "twist ties" to the rods. Upright spinning rod holders for trolling made from 5/16" "U" bolts. You will need points of attachment on the tube though, I use the "D" rings.
I have been wanting to install an "on the fly" mouth inflation tube for my BOTTOM seat bladder only, but the valve is BEHIND the sitting position, not easily accessible. Side pontoon valves are easy access, but not as critical. I am thinking of cutting and reinforcing a hole for access forward and between my legs, at the end of my seat. Besides possible slow leaks, getting the pressure just right is critical for support and comfort, but hard to judge until you have been in the colder water for awhile. As it is now, I have to head for shore, walk around to the back, bleed air from a previously overinflated bladder (but not too much-else the pump up required), and see if I have the right pressure (sometimes takes a couple of tries). Anyway, seems like a better approach than using a mouth tube with check valve behind me.
Welcome any better ideas from anyone..
Pon
[quote SHigSpeed]BTW, I realize that the tube as-is has limited (or non-existent) storage options. That said I used a lanyard to hang my tippet, floatant, whistle, nippers, hook file, and hemos. When on shore I used a small carabiner on the lanyard to hang my fins and net. On the tube, the gear bag/stuff sack was either over the shoulder and out of the way or the strap on it was around a leg and it was draped over one of the pontoons.
The leg/bag/hang worked well until you forgot it was there and stood up. Then the bag would go from a gear bag to a fabric bucket!
You can see in one photo where I taped on a pair of D-Rings to strap a spare rod to the boat. I think a simple strap of fabric and mating neodymium magnets would work pretty well for hanging a spare rod, however. I guess a slot to run a velcro strap through would be just as effective and less likely to pop open though conversely harder to strap a rod in or take it out.
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I have used velcro strips for the rod handle end on my 420L to store 2 short rods flat, with tips protruding slightly, at the point of the "V". Another way is by using 16 guage solid core insulated copper wire tiedowns as "twist ties" to the rods. Upright spinning rod holders for trolling made from 5/16" "U" bolts. You will need points of attachment on the tube though, I use the "D" rings.
I have been wanting to install an "on the fly" mouth inflation tube for my BOTTOM seat bladder only, but the valve is BEHIND the sitting position, not easily accessible. Side pontoon valves are easy access, but not as critical. I am thinking of cutting and reinforcing a hole for access forward and between my legs, at the end of my seat. Besides possible slow leaks, getting the pressure just right is critical for support and comfort, but hard to judge until you have been in the colder water for awhile. As it is now, I have to head for shore, walk around to the back, bleed air from a previously overinflated bladder (but not too much-else the pump up required), and see if I have the right pressure (sometimes takes a couple of tries). Anyway, seems like a better approach than using a mouth tube with check valve behind me.
Welcome any better ideas from anyone..
Pon
[quote SHigSpeed]BTW, I realize that the tube as-is has limited (or non-existent) storage options. That said I used a lanyard to hang my tippet, floatant, whistle, nippers, hook file, and hemos. When on shore I used a small carabiner on the lanyard to hang my fins and net. On the tube, the gear bag/stuff sack was either over the shoulder and out of the way or the strap on it was around a leg and it was draped over one of the pontoons.
The leg/bag/hang worked well until you forgot it was there and stood up. Then the bag would go from a gear bag to a fabric bucket!
You can see in one photo where I taped on a pair of D-Rings to strap a spare rod to the boat. I think a simple strap of fabric and mating neodymium magnets would work pretty well for hanging a spare rod, however. I guess a slot to run a velcro strap through would be just as effective and less likely to pop open though conversely harder to strap a rod in or take it out.
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