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Old 02-28-2013, 09:11 AM   #1
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Hobie trolling help

The factory installed flush mount rod holders on my hobie point almost straight toward the stern of the yak. This makes trolling 2 rods about impossible but worse allows the line to tangle in the rudder. Aside from taking out the original rod holders and replacing them, are there other ways so swing the rods out away from the kayak? How have you guys dealt with this issue? Thanks, Mike
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Old 02-28-2013, 09:16 AM   #2
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Check out what Wade did on his PA. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=16998 (last pic in op) They look great to me. I want to do the same with mine. Any info on these Wade?
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Old 02-28-2013, 11:56 AM   #3
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Looks like these with PVC tube with cap.
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx
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Old 02-28-2013, 11:58 AM   #4
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Don't think that's Wade's PA, but

Looks like these with PVC tube with cap.
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx
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Old 02-28-2013, 12:06 PM   #5
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Old school but I like 'em the best...

(1 1/2" and you can grind or slit the tubes to fit, or 1 1/4" and they will wobble a bit)...

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Old 02-28-2013, 02:51 PM   #6
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mr JB, those holders look pretty good. Are they locked in to the flush mounts so they won't spin and point back when a fish strikes? It looks like you can point them forward to put the rodin then swing them out away from the kayak? Thanks, Mike
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:16 PM   #7
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mr JB, those holders look pretty good. Are they locked in to the flush mounts so they won't spin and point back when a fish strikes? It looks like you can point them forward to put the rodin then swing them out away from the kayak? Thanks, Mike
Mike,

What I've seen many do is to allow them to swing out and add a rod leash to the yak to limit the how far they swing out.
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Old 02-28-2013, 04:00 PM   #8
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Mike -

I use a static (non-stretch) line with several adjustment points for my clips/carabiners. I don't want any more give than my rod provides.

I reality, I found an angle of +/- 45 degrees works best for me, and seldom reposition the holders. Too far forward and it's too close to the boat, too far to the rear and you have to move your head too much to watch your rod tip. When you're close to a baitbarge or wherever, you can fold them in towards the front of the boat so they don't get hung up.

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Old 02-28-2013, 04:48 PM   #9
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I tend to have better luck with just fishing only one line, and focusing on making the best presentation as possible .....
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Old 03-01-2013, 08:43 AM   #10
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ChefT, I use one rod whe I'm live bait fishing for larger fish. But some times in south SD bay I'll troll 2 lines. Mike
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