Rod Holder Question?

[shad]

Hi All

I am sorting out my prowler 13 non angler for mainly SWFF ,I am thinking about mounting 2 scotty fly rod holders ,one on each of the flats where the flush mounts go on the angler edition.I feel that this would be better than mounting them up front,keeping rods out the way while paddeling and I can have a spare set up with different line.Also handy for trolling to find Mackeral etc.

Only problem would be which fixings to use?I dont fancy using screws and cant reach that far back to use nuts n bolts.The only option is to remove the screw hatch and access from there,anyone done this?any other opinions would be great.

Cheers Colin

[darnsarf]

Shad

 

Just an idea. I have just put the basic rigging on mine and used rivets from Ocean Kayak.

 

They are expensive for what they are but designed specifically for the job. Tried other marine rivets, they weren't that successful.

 

You have to order them with a rigging loop (include 4 rivets = £4) but for £8 its done.

 

Try Bournemouth Canoes thats where I got mine from. 01202 625256

[shad]

Thanks Darnsarf ,i didnt know about those they will save a lot of hassle £8 isnt bad considering how much I could loose if one fell off while trolling.

Colin

[Zzippy]

Shad

 

Just an idea. I have just put the basic rigging on mine and used rivets from Ocean Kayak.

 

They are expensive for what they are but designed specifically for the job. Tried other marine rivets, they weren't that successful.

 

You have to order them with a rigging loop (include 4 rivets = £4) but for £8 its done.

 

Try Bournemouth Canoes thats where I got mine from. 01202 625256

Hiya Shad...I got my rivets and loops from Crazy water in Highcliff near Christchurch.They were £2 for 4 rivetts and 2 loops.Just goes to show you how much bigger companies are making on small rigging stuff

The only things I cant get anywhere are the Hooks you use for rigging.

You will find the holes on the scotty rod holders are way too big for rivetts.I used the nut and bolts to secure mine

Zzippy

Edited December 7, 2005 by Zzippy

[Starvinmarvin]

Shad an alternative is to use Well Nuts, these are rubber inserts that have a nut fitted inside, ideal for positions where you are unable to reach the back to hold a bolt, I used them when fitting the flush mounts on the Prowler Project on AnglersAfloat.

 

If you want a really tidy look, have you seen the round scotty bases they fit the flat area on the Prowler perfectly, here is one in situ, scroll to the bottom of the page.

 

http://www.anglersafloat.co.uk/Prowler_Sco...ripleMount.html

 

Going back to Well Nuts, I've not managed to find a supplier of marine grade ones in the UK yet, but they are available through

 

http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/

 

in the US and will dispatch to the UK.

 

SM

[YakDiver]

I bought 50 rivets form the USA kayaking site for £20 and that included postage

[shad]

Thanks All

I had missed the round mounts on that page ,they look like the biz,shall order some rivets and well nuts while Im getting them,and the list goes on.............

Cheers Colin

[Murph]

Shad,

 

I used well nuts too for my Scotty fly rod holder. I ordered marine grade ones from kayakfishingstuff in the US.

 

Regards

 

Murph

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Hi All.

 

Re your fittings - Rivets - etc.

I use these folks at Hook 1, Karen is so helpfull, and your order will arrive quite quickly.

 

 

http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/catalog/index.htm

 

 

 

You are much better off getting the right stuff than trying to make do, it dosnt cost that much more, and considering what you could loose

 

Just a thought

Edited December 7, 2005 by Yakity - Yak - u.k.

[Simon Everett]

Shad,

don't take the screw hatch out! BUT the net will come out if you are careful without breaking the plastic ring. Then you have access through the hatch and should be able to convolute yourself far enough that with the help of someone else use conventional nyloc nuts and machine screws. Just try and reach first, if you can reach you are in business and can get straight on with the job. If you can't you are no worse off than you were before and the Well Nuts are the best option - I can understand Starvin Mavin using well nuts first go - his arms wouldn't reach the seat!