Rod Holders/rigging yak/ something a little different - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:41 AM

Since I fly fish I needed a way to store rods at a low profile as to not tangle up in my backcast. Here is what I come up with. I could be used for other types of rods too. Also I installed a hatch to my kayak.

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:43 AM

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Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:49 AM

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Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:51 AM

The hatch I put in. Not too big of deal. Probably easy work for the veterans on here. However, first time for me cutting into a new kayak lol a little nervous to say the least.

Mr. Adventure · 02-20-2012, 08:54 AM

Looks simple and efficient, guides won't get snagged on that other draw string for the top rest? Or do you remove it when switching poles?

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:56 AM

Last pics for now. It gives a low profile for fly casting, yet enough room for gear.
Tony

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 09:03 AM

Well other than the stripping guides the guides on a fly rod are snake guides that are small and have a low profile. They slip underneath the bungee fairly easy with the groove I put in. In addition, most of the water I fish is shallow skinny water so it's easy to get out of the boat and get a new rod off the rack.

I wear flats style cothing with flats wading boots and fast dry pants. My major concern was havng rigged fly rods readily at hand and keeping them low as possible. I can't decide if I should paint it black. I imagine paint doesn;t stick to PVC very well. Getting ready for Florida trip.

Tony

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 09:12 AM

Oh I forgot to mention. I don't know if you can see in the pics, but the bungee is knotted through a hole on one end and the other end has a groove that leads into a hole. So it locks in and if you want to remove the cord it's as easy as pulling out and up and the one end comes off releasing all the rods. The end down by the reels has a plastic draw fitting on it. Just insert rod butt, push in button and pull it down to cinch it to the rod. Also, I'm going to be adding some pins into the long section at each end to break it all down into three smaller sections. The rest will be glued solid. If any one is thinking of doing something like this the only hard part was that I had to turn down a section of 1 1/4" PVC to fit into the rod holders. It was a little too big in diameter. So you will need a lathe or a friend with one.
Tony

02-20-2012, 08:54 AM	#5
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Looks simple and efficient, guides won't get snagged on that other draw string for the top rest? Or do you remove it when switching poles?

02-20-2012, 09:03 AM	#7
Salt Water Flies Junior Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 28	Well other than the stripping guides the guides on a fly rod are snake guides that are small and have a low profile. They slip underneath the bungee fairly easy with the groove I put in. In addition, most of the water I fish is shallow skinny water so it's easy to get out of the boat and get a new rod off the rack. I wear flats style cothing with flats wading boots and fast dry pants. My major concern was havng rigged fly rods readily at hand and keeping them low as possible. I can't decide if I should paint it black. I imagine paint doesn;t stick to PVC very well. Getting ready for Florida trip. Tony

02-20-2012, 09:12 AM	#8
Salt Water Flies Junior Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 28	Oh I forgot to mention. I don't know if you can see in the pics, but the bungee is knotted through a hole on one end and the other end has a groove that leads into a hole. So it locks in and if you want to remove the cord it's as easy as pulling out and up and the one end comes off releasing all the rods. The end down by the reels has a plastic draw fitting on it. Just insert rod butt, push in button and pull it down to cinch it to the rod. Also, I'm going to be adding some pins into the long section at each end to break it all down into three smaller sections. The rest will be glued solid. If any one is thinking of doing something like this the only hard part was that I had to turn down a section of 1 1/4" PVC to fit into the rod holders. It was a little too big in diameter. So you will need a lathe or a friend with one. Tony