01-02-2011, 09:54 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I and others have experimented with both horizontal and slanted rod holders over the years. As with most things piscatorial, some work better than others and there are folks who still prefer them.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Here is an example of a "flat rack" I tried for awhile.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]And a "slanted" version. No tool tray included. Got plenty of that with my "shushi board" apron and the abundant pocket space on my tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The potential problem of having rod tips damaged on the return to shore...or fishing in brushy areas...is probably about the only downside of the "sidecar" rod holders. Otherwise they keep the rod tips low for fly casting or wildly swinging spinning and baitcasting.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Then, of course, there is the first observation I made on the commercial model...dunking your gear in the water...either during regular use or whenever you get a bit of chop or boat wakes.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Here is an example of a "flat rack" I tried for awhile.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff][inline "FLAT RACK LOADED.JPG"]
[#0000ff]And a "slanted" version. No tool tray included. Got plenty of that with my "shushi board" apron and the abundant pocket space on my tube.[/#0000ff]
[inline "TUBEDUDE'S SLANT RACK.JPG"]
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[#0000ff]The potential problem of having rod tips damaged on the return to shore...or fishing in brushy areas...is probably about the only downside of the "sidecar" rod holders. Otherwise they keep the rod tips low for fly casting or wildly swinging spinning and baitcasting.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Then, of course, there is the first observation I made on the commercial model...dunking your gear in the water...either during regular use or whenever you get a bit of chop or boat wakes.[/#0000ff]
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