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  1. Member
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    #21
    Looks like a sweet build! I am always jealous of how handy some people are. I am curious if you feel like they get in the way at all when you are fishing or catch a fish on that side? Or just something to get used to?

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    #22
    Quote Originally Posted by bassmastermatt View Post
    Looks like a sweet build! I am always jealous of how handy some people are. I am curious if you feel like they get in the way at all when you are fishing or catch a fish on that side? Or just something to get used to?
    Thanks. It's always a little intimidating to me trying to make things. Took a few tries making patterns out of plywood, and talking to guys who actually work with the materials to get things right. In the end, all you can do is take a shot at it and see how it turns out.

    They do take up some room on the deck. I am used to fishing out of a boat with higher gunwhales, so the height of the organizer doesn't seem to be an issue. They are below the casting line, but I still have to pay attention. I don't usually catch fish big enough to need a net, and flipping them up on the deck is still pretty easy. I guess to answer your question, it's a getting used to it kind of thing.

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    #23
    Cool build but why can’t you just put the rods butt end towards the bow and tips next to windshield them strap them down? Thats what I do in my Coral 202. Usually have 5-8 baitcasters starboard side and 3-5 spin rods on the port side.
    Last edited by Idaho Sandman; 02-25-2020 at 09:11 AM.
    96 Viper Coral202 225 Opti serial#1B011431

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    #24
    Ranger Rod, I was thinking about doing the same thing as you - did you think about putting rod tubes in the holes?

    was going to get a couple of these and cut them down to the right size: https://www.amazon.com/Player-Suprem.../dp/B01M35G3SS
    Chad Snow / Massachusetts
    2007 Ranger Reata 210 - Mercury Optimax 225 (#1B446134) - 12' Talons
    Carbon12’s @ Bow w/ AT- live 12 w/ 3D & live 7 @ Helm


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    #25
    I think tubes would give you the same problem as the guys complain about in their rod lockers.
    I can potentially squeeze quite a few rods in there. Would only be able to get maybe 3 tubes in. Plus this goes into the passenger area. Not sure how you could support tubes.

    Quote Originally Posted by Snowedin3 View Post
    Ranger Rod, I was thinking about doing the same thing as you - did you think about putting rod tubes in the holes?

    was going to get a couple of these and cut them down to the right size: https://www.amazon.com/Player-Suprem.../dp/B01M35G3SS
    1997 Ranger 692VS
    2014 Mercury 175 Pro XS 2B111166

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    #26
    I don't need anything like this, but you have a great idea, I suggest you apply for a patent immediately, or the next time you see this it will have Rapala, Strike King or some other company logo stamped on it. And you will be saying "hey wait a f****** minute that was my idea. You are obviously very talented don't let it go un-rewarded!
    Comanche20 (Don)
    2008 Ranger Z 20, 225 RUDE
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