Rod Holders

[harvey lee]

I need to buy or make some rod holders for cattin from shore.Any suggestions?

[DTro]

I thought this was a great idea posted by Ralph Wiggum:

[Ralph Wiggum]

Here's what I have for shorefishing:

First, I have some sections of PVC pipe (about 12 inches) that the butt of my rods fit comfortably. These are duct taped to a section of rebar so that there is plenty of rebar sticking off the end of the pipe to plunge into the ground. You could also use hose clamps, but in reality, the duct tape is more than sturdy enough. These work very well in area where you can actually stick them into the ground (no rock or concrete). I sharpened the end of the rebar, now, so they should work even better. I've got a commercially made holder, but I think the home made ones are sturdier, and they are cheaper.

For areas with hard ground or concrete, I made the following this winter:

It's a 5 gallon bucket with the same PVC pipe holders on the side. I just screwed them on at the angle that I wanted my rods at. The holes in the PVC are where I drilled so I could put the screws it. They are countersunk in the PVC so that they won't tear up your rod grips. After I fastened them with nuts on the inside, I sealed them with epoxy so I can put water in the bucket to make it heavy. I've olny used it once so far, but it worked very well with a bunch of no rolls in the bottom to weight it down. It looks like a good way to lose a rod, but it actually stays put very well, and I'll either always be right next to it or have the clicker on, so I'm not too worried about losing it. I'm sure my comfort factor will improve the more I use it.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Hah, you beat me to it, dtro

I got the idea off of another HSOforum, but that guy actually mounted boat rod holder on the bucket. I thougth this would be a cheaper way to see if I thought the idea worked well enough to invest a little money into.

[rushing]

I have also seen a PVC pipe just stuck into the ground and I have seen it attached to a chair. I bought one of the those steal bird feeder poles with the forked end you stick into the ground,I cut the top off and with a torch bent it into a rod holder...I can't fish without it. Catfish Connection has some simular rod holders (HEAVY DUTY ROD HOLDER, UNPAINTED) for a good price if you dont want to make one.

[DARK30]

I prefer the kind you stick into the ground too. I don't have any pics at the moment but they used to sell a real good one on this site. I also have a home-made welded job that works great.

[PierBridge]

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that guy actually mounted boat rod holders on the bucket.

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That's what Comancharo "Jim" had down there the other day he uses water in the bucket to hold it in place real sturdy that way he said.

Your way seems real easy and afforable...nice

[Wiskers]

I found these and they are pretty cheep and work great. I use then all the time and even on the boat for night fishing. Just a thought for ya.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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That's what Comancharo "Jim" had down there the other day he uses water in the bucket to hold it in place real sturdy that way he said.

Your way seems real easy and afforable...nice

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Yeah, that's who I got my inspiration from. Maybe I should start selling them

[Mr Special]

Alot of our fellow catmen just use a 8"-12" of PCV 1.5"ID or bigger. Duct tape it to a 2'-3' piece of a metal rod, mainly Rebar. Simple and cost effective.

[Guest]

His name isnt Jim.. Its SteveD .. I see you guys are as good at emembering names as I am!

The rod holders mounted on a bucket is an excellent idea, and quite sturdy if you put some water in the bucket. I prefer holders that can be stuck in the ground myself.. but unless you have a Jack-hammer handy.. its really difficult to drive anything into the ground right now(frozen 3" under the surface).

I like the rod holders that stick into the ground and have a large coil spring on the top. I know they have these at Moores bait in Minneapolis for about $8 I think? Very easy to get the rod in and out of the holder, sturdy, and that spring action really calls your attention on the light bites because your entire rod will jump.

I dont know what company makes them. They are usually a florescent green in color.

[Random guy]

I just bought one at Mills Fleet, green, coil spring looking end way cheap. About $7 or $8 if I remember correctly.

[PierBridge]

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His name isnt Jim.. Its

SteveD

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Thanks Bill I am bad at names.

Maybe I'll go to Moores and pick some up or maybe Home Depot and Ralph and I could throw a few together....?

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'll bring the duct tape

[CatManLee]

I just jam a stick in the ground with a "Y" on top. It's simple, and best of all it's free! It might sound stupid, but I have fun trying to find the perfect sticks when getting ready for cattin' from shore.

Maybe it's just the Red Neck in me, but I think my free stick works just as good as anything else out there. As for the PVC in the ground, I think that sounds good too! Your rod butt won't be in the mud then.

How does that rod holder on the bucket work? I would think the bucket would just tip over? How in the world does the bucket stay put, Do you have to constantly sit on it?

[Ralph Wiggum]

Well, 5 gallons of water weighs a little over 40 pounds, so it really stays put very well. I wouldn't leave it if I was tightling, but with a clicker or if you're sitting right next to it, it does the job well.

[CatManLee]

ah, water! That would work. I tightline a lot and use circle hooks, that's why I was asking. I know just the current can pull on your line pretty good with a big chunk of bait on the end. I was looking at it from that point. But clickers, lighter current or smaller bait's would work well.

Thanks for the response.

[DARK30]

Ah, the perfect Y-stick. Who else but a river rat would look at a branch and see it's true purpose. Its not stupid Catman....You do need just the right piece! They do at times give away the good fishing spots too...don't forget to pull them out when you leave

[rushing]

Yep ditch the sticks...you don't want to make it any easier for someone to fish your spot! lol

[hanson]

Rushing-

I think I found a quote for you to put in your signature after your posts.

"Ditch the Sticks"

Only the cat guys would know and everyone else would be left wondering.

[rushing]

[DTro]

lol that's awesome!

It never fails, when I think I've found a good shore spot, it just takes some time, but I always seem to find a "ditched stick"