Best Location on 22CD for Rod Holders???

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C-Bill

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I cannot find a good location for a rod holder positioned behind the downrigger for trolling. I saw that some of your boats have a rail across infront of the motor. I would think that might be ideal.

I prefer to have the downrigger mount as far aft on each side as possible. Furthermore, I prefer to have the rod tension on the back side of the downrigger ball. For those of you who have the rail across infront of the motor, is it custom made or available somewhere??

Thanks

Bill
 
Bill the rail on the back of my cruiser is made by Brooks Marine in Anacortes Wa. I think Les from EQ Marine has some in stock at times so you might ask him.

Fred
 
Page three of the Blue~C album shows one built by B~C Woodbutchery (a small non-profit firm)...it has since evolved several times
 
Thanks for replying Fred & Ken...

Fred, have you attached rod holders to that rail and if so, what's your opinion on this type of setup? On the other hand what was your purpose for installing the rail in the first place?

Ken, what do you use your "B~C Woodbutchery" unit for and is it removable?

I'm really perplexed over this problem. While my 22CD is in the shop, I've asked for some cosmetic work to hide the "oops" holes. Anything after this has to be permanent. :shock:

Bill
 
I stick rod holders in the holder recepticals (black things at sides of unit) and use the compartments for weights, baits or whatever. I'll throw the BBQr on there for dinner, or fold the thing up and have the deck hand clean fish on the way back to port... I need a pic or two of the new and improved version
 
Bill, I have the rail for safety and somewhere to rest my behind while I am operating the kicker. I have yet to put on rodholders but I think I will put in the recessed kind just forward of the lazarettes (check out DeNag's setup). I will also be attaching a cutting board and a BBQ to the rail that are removable.

Fred
 
Fred,
I'm going with much the same set-up as Da Nag with the rod holder receptacle near the lazarettes. The main reason, I went with it was because it will accept the "Scotty Mounts" and they make Scotty Mounts for BBQ's and cutting boards so you don't have to attach them to your stern railing. The Scotty mounts are removable from the recessed holder. If you're fishing you can then mount combination downrigger/rodholders in there, then after cleaning your catch du jour, you can pull the downrigger/rodholder and slide in the BBQ mount with BBQ and cook the catch. Thereby always being able to rest your butt on the stern rail. :smiled
This all came about when I mentioned to Les that I wanted to mount a BBQ on the rail and he suggested this instead. (I really like the versatility it offers!)
 
Fred...

Are you referring to the storage area on both corners of the transom as lazarettes? I'll have to look at Da Nag to see what you're referring too.

I still like the rail across the stern. I believe they have a Scotty mount thats attaches to the rail. I left an e-mail for Les to see what he suggests.

I'll be back after I check out the Nag. I'm very impressed by the outfitting of Da Nag. I'm also interested in obtaining a rail like that for infront of the outboard. :wink

Bill
 
Bill, the lazarettes are the battery compartments.

I don't as of yet know anything about saltwater or river salmon fishing.. However this week-end I am starting my education on the subject when Pat (Daydream) and I head down to the Cathlamet get-to-gether. I have a nice pole that was given to me and bought a reel a couple of days ago. Now just have to learn what to do with them. This should lead to all kinds of equipment that I will think I need to buy.
 
Anna Leigh David,

Glad you are looking forward to fishing this weekend :D. Keep in mind that they don't call it catching for a reason :twisted:.

Did you spool some line on that new reel? I like the Trilene XT or Maxima and for salmon I have 20 lb. test on. This is probably overkill for springers but we will do a lot of Fall Chinookin' when they can run quite a bit bigger. If you havn't put line on yet, be sure to do that today. The line needs to get used to being wraped around a smaller spool than what it comes from the store on, otherwise it can tend to form what is called a birds nest :amgry on your reel. This will result in frustration, anger, swearing and worst of all, not having your bait in the water.

I look forward to meeting you at Catchlimit.

Jon
 
Thanks Jon, I bought the reel up at Yaegers in Bellingham and part of the deal is that they put on 200 yds of line. I got 20# and the guy gave me what he recommended but I don't know what it was. So the line will have been on the reel for a week prior to the first use. Pat and I are trailering down in his boat Friday. Leaving the Seattle area around 10.
 
David...

Welcome to the art of fishing! This sport can be very technical and expensive $$$$$. You will never recover your investment in the form of fresh fish fillets. :shock: There are more variables in the sport of fishing than there are in golf. :? Most beginners progress from catching "A" fish, to catching a limit, to becoming trophy hunters. :D

Have fun! You may as well start off with the proper fishing terminology. A fishing rod is not referred to as a pole! And catching fish is not just luck, as it involves a great deal of skill.

Salmon are line shy and I would suggest filling that new reel with 15 or 20 pound "Ultragreen Maxima." :wink Hope you catch a salmon!

Bill
 
There are only two key concepts to remember regarding fishing.
1) Whatever day you go, you should have been there the day before
2) Whatever the hot lure or bait is, you aint got it, but you have tons of other stuff.

supposed to be 80 degrees on Sunday :)
 
B~C You forgot #3 & #4 :shock:,

3) The worst day fishing is better than the best day working.
4) WIVES CATCH MORE FISH!

Don't know why this is usually the case, but it is.
Example: I was fishing with the lovely Terrie last year for Fall Chinook. I was sure I had the perfect spin on my herring, was at the right depth, trolling at the right speed, everything felt so right. Terrie reels in to clear the vegitation off her line and I asked her if she wanted to change her bait after seeing that it was half unhooked, all munged up around the edges, had gouges in it from re-hooking it several times, you get the picture (Herring Burger). She says, nope I like the way this one is spinning. So I says to myself I says, self, just agree with her. Three minutes after she drops it back in, BAM!! 32lb. pound buck.

David, are you married?

Jon
 
Jon, Yes I am married. However the ellusive Kate will not be seen out fishing. It is hard enough getting her out in the boat at all. If it is a trip over to the marina and shopping. That's good. Heading off to one of the San Juans with some grandkids for a picnic outing. That's good. Or heading out for dinner (at a restaurant). That's good. But just going out cruising? Not so good. I think she has only spent one night on the boat in the 13 months I have had her (the boat). That was at Blakely last year. She does say she is going over to Lopez Is. for one of the nights this year. I will be batching it on Friday and then run over to Guemes Is. Sat to pick her up.

She will enjoy eating the fish however.
 
Wheeler...

I wanted to spare ole David from total alienation! You're right about women and fishing. The problem goes back to the old hunter & gatherer days. It is the man's scent in the natural oils on his hands. It is referred to as l'sarine (sp?). Salmon are very sensitive to the scent of men & bears or bear men, I forget how that goes.

Bill
 
Wheeler...

I confirmed that theory with my first wife. She out fished me until she started baiting my hook. When she had her fill of that, we got a divorce. I haven't taken a wife fishing with me since. That's too bad because she did a good job of baiting the hook and cleaning fish and washing the boat and cleaning the fishing gear - I just don't understand women :wink

Old Lonesome Bill :lol:

PS - Please don't shoot holes in my boat, I was only kidding!!
 
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