Best Location on 22CD for Rod Holders???

C-Bill

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

Anita Marie · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 6:12 pm Post subject:

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

B~C · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 6:26 pm Post subject:

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

C-Bill · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:52 pm Post subject:

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. Shocked

Bill

B~C · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 1:53 pm Post subject:

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

Anita Marie · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:44 pm Post subject:

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

DaveS · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 9:27 pm Post subject:

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. CoolSmile

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!)

Anita Marie · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 10:47 pm Post subject:

So does this mean that I am going to have to paint my boat red.

C-Bill · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 11:18 pm Post subject:

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

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:34 am Post subject:

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.

DaveS · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:23 am Post subject:

Wheeler Dealer · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:01 am Post subject:

Anna Leigh David,

Glad you are looking forward to fishing this weekend Very Happy

. Keep in mind that they don't call it catching for a reason Twisted Evil

.

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 Angry

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

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:17 pm Post subject:

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.

C-Bill · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:25 pm Post subject:

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. Shocked

There are more variables in the sport of fishing than there are in golf. Confused

Most beginners progress from catching "A" fish, to catching a limit, to becoming trophy hunters. Very Happy

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

B~C · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 2:11 pm Post subject:

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 Smile