Hey guys,
I’m new here. What’s up?
I just did float tubing for the 1st time last weekend (SD bay) and I had a blast. I’m hooked! I gotta thank my fishing buddy who gets me to try out new fishing things all the time. Can’t wait to take my tube for some Yellowtail now – JK, won’t go open water.
wiseguy and .:LOLLY:.’s builts gave me some ideas to build my own frame, so here it is:
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It fits my Humminbird Fishin’ Buddy 140c perfectly. It sits at the perfect height, and there’s enough clearance between it and the other 2 rod holders so that I can move my fish finder handle all the way without hitting them.
The front trolling rod holder is tilted to the left so that the rod is out of the way when I’m casting my other rod.
The middle rod holder I’ll use for a net and to temporarily place my casting rod down while I release the bizillion fish I catch.
First time messing with ABS and plumbing, so if this thing falls apart while in the water I’m screwed. I did put cement, so it should hold just fine.
Disregard the “hot pink” wall in the background – wife’s the boss, something gotta give, right!? Haha
Also disregard the original Humminbird’s holder hanging. That thing is done; it’ll never see my tube again!
Will take pics once assembled in the water.
I still have time to change it, so if anyone has any advice, I’m all ears.
Fil
I’m new here. What’s up?
I just did float tubing for the 1st time last weekend (SD bay) and I had a blast. I’m hooked! I gotta thank my fishing buddy who gets me to try out new fishing things all the time. Can’t wait to take my tube for some Yellowtail now – JK, won’t go open water.
wiseguy and .:LOLLY:.’s builts gave me some ideas to build my own frame, so here it is:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
It fits my Humminbird Fishin’ Buddy 140c perfectly. It sits at the perfect height, and there’s enough clearance between it and the other 2 rod holders so that I can move my fish finder handle all the way without hitting them.
The front trolling rod holder is tilted to the left so that the rod is out of the way when I’m casting my other rod.
The middle rod holder I’ll use for a net and to temporarily place my casting rod down while I release the bizillion fish I catch.
First time messing with ABS and plumbing, so if this thing falls apart while in the water I’m screwed. I did put cement, so it should hold just fine.
Disregard the “hot pink” wall in the background – wife’s the boss, something gotta give, right!? Haha
Also disregard the original Humminbird’s holder hanging. That thing is done; it’ll never see my tube again!
Will take pics once assembled in the water.
I still have time to change it, so if anyone has any advice, I’m all ears.
Fil
Last edited by filippodg on Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:22 pm; edited 2 times in total