11-12-2013, 10:29 PM
[#0000FF]Knock on wood...errr PVC...I have never lost a rod over the side. My system of rod holders...active and inactive...keeps the rods safely stowed when not in my hands. And I have tried to add sink-proofing to some rods but found it to be too bulky and problematic...compared to the infinitesimal chance of dropping one over the side.
Can't say I have never had a puncture from fishies within the basket. But they usually happen when I am lifting the basket out of the water...to show off or to make a move...or while unloading at the end of the day. Gotta be careful not to let the loaded basket make contact with the air bladders. Wish I could always remember that before I see bubbles. Howsomever, the foam ring around the top acts as a bumper to keep the basket away from the tube while in use.
The trick to adding the foam ring is to start at the back and zip tie the foam to the basket. Then bring it around and zip tie each side before finishing the front. Easier than just trying to tie it all in place. I use the large 19" X 30" basket with the wire lid...not the floating lid. The twin handles tuck down inside the foam ring to hold it upright and easy to use while tubing.
I usually do not bother with lifting the basket aboard during most fishing and short moves. But for a long run I may lift it up and hold it on my rigid apron (sushi board). It does create some drag on the electric motor if allowed to remain in the water. But having a basket full of fish is a good problem to have.
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Can't say I have never had a puncture from fishies within the basket. But they usually happen when I am lifting the basket out of the water...to show off or to make a move...or while unloading at the end of the day. Gotta be careful not to let the loaded basket make contact with the air bladders. Wish I could always remember that before I see bubbles. Howsomever, the foam ring around the top acts as a bumper to keep the basket away from the tube while in use.
The trick to adding the foam ring is to start at the back and zip tie the foam to the basket. Then bring it around and zip tie each side before finishing the front. Easier than just trying to tie it all in place. I use the large 19" X 30" basket with the wire lid...not the floating lid. The twin handles tuck down inside the foam ring to hold it upright and easy to use while tubing.
I usually do not bother with lifting the basket aboard during most fishing and short moves. But for a long run I may lift it up and hold it on my rigid apron (sushi board). It does create some drag on the electric motor if allowed to remain in the water. But having a basket full of fish is a good problem to have.
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