My new rig

[walleyeslammer]

Just finished up my new hole hopping rig and wanted to share. The thing holding the Marcum is commercially available, but I decided to make mine.

[Chad Peterson]

That is sweet! How long did it take to make?

Sniffer

[mrklean]

sweet

[LMITOUT]

That's a hole-hoppin' machine! Nice job.

[reinhard1]

excelent idea. good luck.

[09ultra]

Wow thats looks pretty nice!!

[Northlander]

I seen one of these a few years ago and they are a great idea. I think cyberfish has one simular.

[Gus]

Looks great! What's the best way to cut the pvc rod holders? I think I may make some rod holders like that to mount on the wall of my perm.

Very nice indeed. I love customizing things. Nothing better than tinker time in the garage.

[Far-I]

where can you get that holder commercially?

also, when cutting the pvc how do u smooth the cuts where the reel sits, burn it smooth or sand it?

i really like this rig alot, good job! similar to one I saw on a video of the ice show!, but the back tackle holder is really cool!

[stoney]

I'd just use a deburring tool. That's what I did on the ones I made for my boat!

[JBar]

looks good does the flasher mount fold for carrying to even out the bucket weight? Looks like a good plan!!

[walleyeslammer]

Thanks for the comments guys. The project probably took me around 3 hours to do. It is made of cedar 2x2 and 1/4 ply for the tackle holder. I used a hack saw to cut the PVC for the rod holders and then actually used a mill file to smooth them out by hand because my tool supply is somewhat limited in that department. The flasher mount is actually removable, it only hangs on the bucket. On the inside of the bucket is a battery holder so the flasher is actually counterbalanced so that you can carry it just like it is in the picture when you're hole hopping. I agree that tinker time in the garage is some of the greatest time there is aside from actually fishing.

[walleyeslammer]

When removed the flasher holder fits in the 6 gallon pail to protect it during transport

[hydro]

Very nice work! I am impressed with the design and execution. Now we need a pic of you using it out on the ice!

[Gordie]

look like the only thing missing is the fish looks great keep us informed on how it works

[JBar]

Okay I can see the hangers for the bucket. Now all you need for a counter balance is another bucket for your other hand filled with fish!!!! good luck out there walleye

[leech~~]

Very nice! Um, did I miss the beer-pop holder?

[walleyeslammer]

I am working on installing a cup holder right near the bucket. I like to carry some water for wetting the ice to check depth. Never thought of it as a beverage holder since I don't take time to drink anything but water when I'm hole hopping. My fish house mod has cup holders in it though

[Cyberfish]

Nice job! you will never go back to a box mounted flasher after using that.

where can you get that holder commercially?

also, when cutting the pvc how do u smooth the cuts where the reel sits, burn it smooth or sand it?

i really like this rig alot, good job! similar to one I saw on a video of the ice show!, but the back tackle holder is really cool!

Far-I I don't know about the holder in the back, but i know the guy that makes the sonar holder brackets,they also have two rod holders on them and a two bucket system with a nice place for your battery

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