Flush mount rod holder extension - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 02-20-2012, 09:55 AM

Decided to not fish today so I could install the transducer and have a full day of cure time. Next is the livewell, should be operational by next week. I tried to do the Green Monster justice on my maiden voyage with her but walked away yesterday with a big old skunk.

Mr Fishback · 02-20-2012, 10:00 AM

Nice! I made something similar for trolling on my Outback. Dunno how much play the PVC has in the rod holder, but I added some closed cell foam around the base and wrapped it in electrical tape to keep it from moving around.

- Joseph, San Diego

TEAMFISH · 02-20-2012, 10:28 AM

If you add a 1-1/2 pvc coupler to the bottom side it will eliminate play. You can also notch the coupler so that it locks on to the gimbal hump built into the rod holder. Hope that makes sense, I kinda did the same thing for a Go-Pro mount and it came out pretty nice. I can take pictures if needed

Mr Fishback · 02-20-2012, 10:56 AM

Ahh, I gotta try that!

- Joseph, San Diego

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 12:04 PM

If you know someone with a lathe they can turn 1 1/4" PVC to fit. You have to take about .040 off total. Be careful though the plastic likes to grab and it can go flying if you are not careful. Only use a metal lathe and a center. That's how I did mine.
Tony

StinkyMatt · 02-20-2012, 10:31 PM

Just take a belt sander and go to town. Grind that baby down and it will fit nice and snug.

William Novotny · 02-21-2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Just take a belt sander and go to town. Grind that baby down and it will fit nice and snug.

Agreed

we are getting into some pretty fancy equipment for some scrap pvc I had laying around! Lol

02-20-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Yep yep Decided to not fish today so I could install the transducer and have a full day of cure time. Next is the livewell, should be operational by next week. I tried to do the Green Monster justice on my maiden voyage with her but walked away yesterday with a big old skunk. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-20-2012, 10:00 AM	#2
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	Nice! I made something similar for trolling on my Outback. Dunno how much play the PVC has in the rod holder, but I added some closed cell foam around the base and wrapped it in electrical tape to keep it from moving around. - Joseph, San Diego

02-20-2012, 10:28 AM	#3
TEAMFISH Team Kayak Obesessions Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 256	If you add a 1-1/2 pvc coupler to the bottom side it will eliminate play. You can also notch the coupler so that it locks on to the gimbal hump built into the rod holder. Hope that makes sense, I kinda did the same thing for a Go-Pro mount and it came out pretty nice. I can take pictures if needed

02-20-2012, 10:56 AM	#4
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	Ahh, I gotta try that! - Joseph, San Diego

02-20-2012, 12:04 PM	#5
Salt Water Flies Junior Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 28	If you know someone with a lathe they can turn 1 1/4" PVC to fit. You have to take about .040 off total. Be careful though the plastic likes to grab and it can go flying if you are not careful. Only use a metal lathe and a center. That's how I did mine. Tony

02-20-2012, 10:31 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Just take a belt sander and go to town. Grind that baby down and it will fit nice and snug.