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Pontoon Mods - flyfish_88 - 05-21-2013
Been working on a few modifications to my 9' Bucks Bags Pontoon. Hoping to have them all done for our trip to Henrys this weekend. Working on adding a fish finder, arm rests, rod holder, and a way to hold the excess rope from my anchor. Pics to follow soon.
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Re: [flyfish_88] Pontoon Mods - albinotrout - 05-21-2013
My anchor rope is held by a spool from the hardware store that once held rope or chain or something. I went in and asked if they had any empty ones and they brought one out for me.
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Re: [flyfish_88] Pontoon Mods - flygoddess - 05-21-2013
We use one of these
http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/tools/power-strips/extension-cords/cord-wrap-k150-150l-cord-holder-for-indooroutdoor-24pk?utm_source=google_pr&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Extension-Cords-google_pr&infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=CMuqvsiAp7cCFUeCQgodbhkArg
It fits easy in the side bags.
Look forward to the mods. Just try to refrain from drilling any holes in the frame.
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Re: [flyfish_88] Pontoon Mods - cpierce - 05-21-2013
The pvc
dle clamps work well for adding racks etc..[signature]
Re: [cpierce] Pontoon Mods - albinotrout - 05-21-2013
[quote cpierce]The pvc
dle clamps work well for adding racks etc..[/quote]I second this motion on the
dle clamps. I am currently working on one for my new fly rod and the dle clamp is going to come in real handy.[cool][signature]
Re: [albinotrout] Pontoon Mods - flyfish_88 - 05-21-2013
Don't know what you guys mean by a
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Re: [flyfish_88] Pontoon Mods - albinotrout - 05-21-2013
Try this. This is the new holder I just built today. They are great because they can be moved to different locations if the first doesn't work out.
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Re: [flyfish_88] Pontoon Mods - cpierce - 05-21-2013
Here is one at HD. I just did a quick google of
dle clamp.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-x-1-2-in-Plastic-Saddle-Tee-37120/100207195#.UZu9H5wl9u0
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Re: [flyfish_88] Pontoon Mods - kandersonSLC - 05-22-2013
Picked up one of these at Sportsman's Warehouse for $6. Added some foam floats so if it goes overboard, it might reappear, and carabiners to quickly connect to a D-ring on the 'toon.
I only lost 3 sets of anchors and ropes last summer. Hopefully I've learned from the school of hard knocks.
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Re: [kandersonSLC] Pontoon Mods - flygoddess - 05-22-2013
Yea, we have one of those as well but it didn't fit in the bag. I do like the handles on that one. We use just chains for the anchor or the cylinder ones.
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Re: [kandersonSLC] Pontoon Mods - albinotrout - 05-22-2013
Nice, I like the idea.
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