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I have 2 non-line counter size 50. Will send a PM.


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They are used during trolling (not for rod storage) when pulling planer boards. I use them for in-line planer boards. They are typically called vertical rod trees and they provide better line separation as compared to horizontal rod trees. The top tube can be used as a net holder or keeping an extra rod ready during trolling.


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Excellent idea. Nice work [emoji1303]


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I was in Cabelas last week and saw these for the first time. Opti-Tackle torpedo planer boards with tattle flags. They were $29.99 each. Anyone use these with success? I see Marine General has them for $19.99. Thanks for any info. I did a quick search to see if anyone was talking about them and didn’t see any posts.

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You might need a piece of 6” track if they are track-mounted swivel bases.


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X3 on the Hammerhead 5/0. Even with their large size they have less drag (pull less) than old school cowbells and lake trolls.


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I have 2 Traxstech I bought used on EBay for about $25 each. They don’t come up very often at that price. I use them every trip. Sometimes I keep the net in underway, and sometimes I don’t, but they always double as an extra rod holder for storage. If I were buying new, I would buy Cisco. I have mostly Cisco rod holders on my boats - blue and black.


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Well done. Thanks for sharing.


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Growing up I always heard WD-40 contains fish oil. Supposedly, that’s an urban myth. It’s mainly hexane (or naphtha in Europe), mineral oil, carbon dioxide (propellant), and inert ingredients. We will never know the exact recipe.....but the fish seem to like it. I sometimes dip my lures in crayfish oil (sold by trapping companies). I’m not convinced it helps either way, however.


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PAP, I think these are old Cabela’s walleye runners / deep divers made by the Bill Norman lure company. I don’t think they sell them anymore. You can still find a few on eBay.


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looks amazing !  

Ahh ok. Didn’t know there was a difference.


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There are 6 sets of silver and 6 sets of black 58 degree Traxstech T bolts on EBay right now. $36.99 per set, free shipping.


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42 minutes ago, pap said:

 

How did I know you would jump on that best of luck!!!

My famous saying, to the displeasure of my wife: "One cannot have too many rod holders....."  

These are still available.

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I've purchased spade-type thumb screws from McMaster-Carr in the past for rod holder projects.  Here is their page for all the thumb screws.  The spade-type are cheaper than the rest.....unless you need a larger knob for turning. 

https://www.mcmaster.com/#thumb-screw-fasteners/=1bzxh34

To get used to levelwind reels, you could add a couple smaller left handed size 20 (Okuma) or 27 in other brands for your rigger set-ups. I think switching from left hand spinning to RH levelwind is the biggest hang-up for most people.

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If you want a higher drag in a smaller reel for riggers, check out the Daiwa Saltist H-C model. They have 20 pounds for both the 20 and 30 sizes, compared to 15.4 pounds for the Saltist HA models in size 20 and 30. Best price is on EBay and Walmart.com (that I could find).

http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/saltist_h-c/index.html#

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Excellent info. Thanks for posting! I’m going to add my first copper rod this summer.


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I see some store-bought downrigger weights are now made of cast iron. Your new 18 pounders look amazing!

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All this talk about seasick is making me seasick. LOL


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I used to get sick a lot but have found relief if I 1) don’t drink coffee (caffeine) on a fishing day 2) drive the boat to and from the trolling area (always bring a driver for trolling) 3) stay standing 4) watch the horizon and rod tips 5) stay active on the boat (run the downriggers and set the lines and hooks) 6) don’t look at the boat floor very often and 7) save the big meal for after the fishing trip. Having multiple rods set up ahead of time with back-ups helps too.

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That’s too bad, Mercury13. Ours closed for a couple of months with no explanation and no movement of inventory......looked like it was abandoned. Then they decided to reopen.


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It's a corporate thing, so I'm sure all stores are participating....if not, you can remind them to check their own website.  It's in big bold letters on their main page. I agree, their prices are out of line.  Now I will actually buy locally and have items in hand the same day.