Quote Originally Posted by lineman49 View Post
I like your rod holder idea, are they just conduit screwed to wood through the bottom & how far apart are they? What kind & size are the wider oblong blades & are they single or double bladed harness you use. Thanks for any info. There were a lot of bad ice mounds out of SP last wk.
Rod Holders...

1 1/2" sced 40 PVC 12" long

I spaced mine 4" but I think 4.5" would be better for the bigger trolling reels.

Screw holes, first one 1" up from bottom, and 2nd one 1" above that, on the PVC.
I pre-drilled the holes in the PVC to keep it from splitting or breaking, and used 3" deck screws to attach to wood barn frame. The pre-drilled holes are just barely bigger than the OD of the deck screw shafts.

Harnesses..

I usually run 2 willow blades, my favorites being 4 or 4 1/2's.
I make some 5's, but not a lot of them.

I was looking at those blades that bailey has in his signature. I like some of them, and may order some soon ( Like I need some more ). I like the Whip Tails, and Hatchets. I don't have many hatchets, and I think the lure vibrations they have may be the ticket on a slower day.....