
Originally Posted by
lineman49
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.....
When the cold winds blow and we're covered up in snow,
I’ll be on the ice a' Fishin’, down through a hole.
When the ice goes out and the days get hot
I’ll be out there a fishin’, in the same damn spot.