11-18-2007, 05:58 PM
Greetings,
This is my first post, though I have been lurking for a couple years. For the last two years my ride has been an ODC 420, which I bought after a float tube trip at Callaway in GA (they used the Fat Cat). I am really happy with the ODC 420, and recently purchased a new Super Fat Cat in Cabelas bargain cave for 200.00 to use as a backup.
Now to my point. I have been researching rod holders on this type of tube, and I want to build one that is interchangeable between both boats. I see that many designs are simply hanging from the d rings on the side of the tube. Also I see more of an outrigger design, but attached to the d rings in the same way. I am looking for opinions on both designs, as I am concerned with wear and tear on the d ring and its stitching. I want to build a design that is as compact, easy to transport and as easy to use as possible. It would require 3 rods and a mount for either a fishing buddy (which I have) or some other finder, whichever is more compact (suggestions welcome).
I really like the designs that I have found on this forum, and how everyone shares their experience with one another.
Thanks
Rob
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This is my first post, though I have been lurking for a couple years. For the last two years my ride has been an ODC 420, which I bought after a float tube trip at Callaway in GA (they used the Fat Cat). I am really happy with the ODC 420, and recently purchased a new Super Fat Cat in Cabelas bargain cave for 200.00 to use as a backup.
Now to my point. I have been researching rod holders on this type of tube, and I want to build one that is interchangeable between both boats. I see that many designs are simply hanging from the d rings on the side of the tube. Also I see more of an outrigger design, but attached to the d rings in the same way. I am looking for opinions on both designs, as I am concerned with wear and tear on the d ring and its stitching. I want to build a design that is as compact, easy to transport and as easy to use as possible. It would require 3 rods and a mount for either a fishing buddy (which I have) or some other finder, whichever is more compact (suggestions welcome).
I really like the designs that I have found on this forum, and how everyone shares their experience with one another.
Thanks
Rob
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