Rod holder modification

[tampafrank]

Hello,

I was planning to scrap the factory rod holder inside the boat and decided to try to save it instead.

I inserted a 1/8" x 1.75" x 9.5" of aluminum between the strap and the foam.
This gives the strap something to pull against and also takes up the slack in the strap. The material I used was a computer rack blanking panal that measured 1"u" (1.75" by 19" by 1/8"). I made it 9.5" because 1) it was easy to cut in half and 2) it fit that way. If you have some other material that is stiff and thin try it.

Happy boating!

Tampafrank

[NCangler]

Great idea Frank. Thanks for sharing it and for the detailed photos. It is always nice to be able to see a modification.

[Putershark]

Everybody pretty much knows how I feel (why I changed mine out) about those factory rod holders , but that is very good upgrade and something the factory needs to look into doing for sure

Great idea Frank!

[Genelie]

Very nice...really great pictures and fonts inserted onto th epictures.

[fishingfool]

I work in a sheet metal shop for th USDA, I'll try to put your tax dollars at work and fabricate me some tomorow if I have time!! Thanks for the measurements, saved me a trip out to the shed.

[stingray502]

I changed mine out for the same reason that you made that modification. I found a 5 rod holder. I am trying to get enough rods on the boat so I don't have to switch lures and cut lines. Just put the whole rod down and grab another one

[Putershark]

Originally Posted by stingray502

I changed mine out for the same reason that you made that modification. I found a 5 rod holder. I am trying to get enough rods on the boat so I don't have to switch lures and cut lines. Just put the whole rod down and grab another one

While on that same thought process, make sure you see how I attached some rod holder straps to the forward casting deck hinge screws in the 190 mods album. I can strap down a couple of "rigged" rods up front and have them at the ready pretty quick that way and still move from spot to spot under full power

Speed is King when the Redfish are on the eat in the skinny stuff as you well know

[stingray502]

PuterShark, Where are those pics? I checked the 190 mod album but I did not see it or I missed it. I too, hunt the RedFish

[Putershark]

Right here Brother
http://www.triumphowners.net/photos/...6/limit/recent

[stingray502]

Thanks. I see your a fan of the bait caister reel. I just bought a Pfluger and I hope to try it out tomorrow. I have practiced throwing it a bit. I know that they are easy to backlash.