How Many Rod Tubes?

How many rod tubes are enough?
I was thinking four on mine but didn't count the two horizontal holder I'm planning for a future mod
So, maybe three then.

What do you guys consider enough?
I have 32 spots on my boat to store rods, not all are being used at once but like being able to move the rods to different locations.

i have 4 holders on mine

You 32 rod holders on your or tube if you mean tube I have three and I can add or take away when I need to cause its not glued now if your talkingabout a boat 32 dose not sound like a recliner lot that's cool cause can fish any side and set your pole in a holder were ever your at on the boat so keep up the good work

Ed,
32 on the boat with plenty of options on where to store your rods

Yeah same here jus 3 rods n lite tackle..

One forward for holding a trolling rod, while you're holding one for casting. 3 slots in the back for holstering during transport in the water. May be one extra slot (the 4th) for your net.

Sounds good guys
Thanks!

Four is the magic number for me.

Three rods down the left side and the mount for the Fish Finder, one trolling rod holder and two miscellaneous spots (pliers and boga grips) on the right side.

i have just 2 in my tube. dont need any more.

tubefish wrote:i have just 2 in my tube. dont need any more.

x2

i can hold 4 rods but i only take 3 when i kick accross the harbor i use my trolling pole just in case i hook up on thing big and i have 2 bait caster cause i all ways birds net one of them lol

I have 3 holders

n2deepfsw wrote:I have 3 holders

and the kitchen sink PROWLER lol

Keep It Simple!!!!

The more you take or mount on your fishing platform...the more to get in the way or lose!!

My rule is: One rod is enough if you know how to fish!

copy that! One rod. 5wt. sage and a fistful of clousers. I'm too easily confused with too many choices,... hee hee

bodfish

ed5000x wrote:

n2deepfsw wrote:I have 3 holders

and the kitchen sink PROWLER lol

Lol!!

I have three on the left side so as not to interfere with casting. On the right side is the fish finder.

My set up is a flat rack that hold 3 horizontal to the water on the left side of my tube. I think it is time for an upgrade my wheels are spinning and smoke is coming out my ears.

Madbasser wrote:I have three on the left side so as not to interfere with casting. On the right side is the fish finder.

i am to poor for a fish finder

ed5000x wrote:

Madbasser wrote:I have three on the left side so as not to interfere with casting. On the right side is the fish finder.

i am to poor for a fish finder

Well, I think a Shimano got in between you and a fish finder if I remember correctly?

sonarbp wrote:Keep It Simple!!!!

The more you take or mount on your fishing platform...the more to get in the way or lose!!

My rule is: One rod is enough if you know how to fish!

Hm..simple approach. One rod, lose it, use your fingers and toes as temporary rods extension

TheAsianGuy wrote:

sonarbp wrote:Keep It Simple!!!!

The more you take or mount on your fishing platform...the more to get in the way or lose!!

My rule is: One rod is enough if you know how to fish!

Hm..simple approach. One rod, lose it, use your fingers and toes as temporary rods extension

I completely understand the simplicity angle of float tubing and I have occasions when I want this approach. I have times when I really value my options too.As you can tell at the moment I am in a options mood. But the nice thing about my set up now is the versatility. Its a system that allows me to decide how and how much gear I want to fish. I also enjoy my gear and enjoy the opportunity to fish more than one combo if for no other reason than to simply enjoy using the equipment. Options...just love 'em! But simplicity definitely has it's rewards as well I can not deny.

3 minimum for me
4-5 ideal
Extra spots to store rods are better than not enough.
FF mandatory. Not necessarily for locating game fish, rather for seeing presence of bait fish, structure, depth of water and temp.

Since getting into float tubing, I've come to realize that you are limited to hitting a lot of different spots, so you have to fish each spot thoroughly with different techniques (why the need for multiple outfits) before moving on to the next. By fishing this way, you can figure out what is working that day.

IN2DEEP wrote:3 minimum for me
4-5 ideal
Extra spots to store rods are better than not enough.
FF mandatory. Not necessarily for locating game fish, rather for seeing presence of bait fish, structure, depth of water and temp.

Since getting into float tubing, I've come to realize that you are limited to hitting a lot of different spots, so you have to fish each spot thoroughly with different techniques (why the need for multiple outfits) before moving on to the next. By fishing this way, you can figure out what is working that day.

Very well said