Flush mount rod holder extension - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 02-20-2012, 09:49 AM

Ive been seeing alot of really nice mods on here lately and it got my brain working. This is a simple but useful creation I came up with, mainly because I like the options that the ram mount tube holders give you but I dont like alot of things protruding when it comes to loading and unloading....plus im cheap. Its just a couple pieces of pvc w/ a 45° elbow. (excuse the color, this was a special order for big one)

fits snug and can be adjusted any number of ways

I'm going to make this for all 4 if my flush mounts using black pvc so it looks cleaner and I will also flare out the tips of the pvc so its easier to put the rods in.

StinkyMatt · 02-20-2012, 10:47 AM

Matt's Green Monster is ALIVE!

Although, a little on the flamin side.

William Novotny · 02-20-2012, 10:55 AM

Decided to not fish today so I could install the transducer and have a full day of cure time. Next is the livewell, should be operational by next week. I tried to do the Green Monster justice on my maiden voyage with her but walked away yesterday with a big old skunk.

Mr Fishback · 02-20-2012, 11:00 AM

Nice! I made something similar for trolling on my Outback. Dunno how much play the PVC has in the rod holder, but I added some closed cell foam around the base and wrapped it in electrical tape to keep it from moving around.

- Joseph, San Diego

TEAMFISH · 02-20-2012, 11:28 AM

If you add a 1-1/2 pvc coupler to the bottom side it will eliminate play. You can also notch the coupler so that it locks on to the gimbal hump built into the rod holder. Hope that makes sense, I kinda did the same thing for a Go-Pro mount and it came out pretty nice. I can take pictures if needed

Mr Fishback · 02-20-2012, 11:56 AM

Ahh, I gotta try that!

- Joseph, San Diego

02-20-2012, 09:49 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Flush mount rod holder extension Ive been seeing alot of really nice mods on here lately and it got my brain working. This is a simple but useful creation I came up with, mainly because I like the options that the ram mount tube holders give you but I dont like alot of things protruding when it comes to loading and unloading....plus im cheap. Its just a couple pieces of pvc w/ a 45° elbow. (excuse the color, this was a special order for big one) fits snug and can be adjusted any number of ways I'm going to make this for all 4 if my flush mounts using black pvc so it looks cleaner and I will also flare out the tips of the pvc so its easier to put the rods in. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-20-2012, 10:55 AM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Yep yep Decided to not fish today so I could install the transducer and have a full day of cure time. Next is the livewell, should be operational by next week. I tried to do the Green Monster justice on my maiden voyage with her but walked away yesterday with a big old skunk. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-20-2012, 10:47 AM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Matt's Green Monster is ALIVE! Although, a little on the flamin side.

02-20-2012, 11:00 AM	#4
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	Nice! I made something similar for trolling on my Outback. Dunno how much play the PVC has in the rod holder, but I added some closed cell foam around the base and wrapped it in electrical tape to keep it from moving around. - Joseph, San Diego

02-20-2012, 11:28 AM	#5
TEAMFISH Team Kayak Obesessions Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 256	If you add a 1-1/2 pvc coupler to the bottom side it will eliminate play. You can also notch the coupler so that it locks on to the gimbal hump built into the rod holder. Hope that makes sense, I kinda did the same thing for a Go-Pro mount and it came out pretty nice. I can take pictures if needed

02-20-2012, 11:56 AM	#6
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	Ahh, I gotta try that! - Joseph, San Diego