statesquider 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm interested in what everyone does if they take two rods out on the rocks. Occasionally you can find a crevise to shove a pvc tube in but this rarely works for me.Now that I own decent rods and reels I can't bring myself to throw it around on the rocks and scratch it up.I now only take one rod out with me but i'd prefer to take two but you can only hold one :(Anyone willing to share how they do it?Any suggestions greatly appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy. 173 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 i use pvc pipe and find a place to hold it out build my own mound too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I just sit mine in the gaps between the rocks. Hasnt caused me any grief yet.Even though I use medium range gear for the rocks, I still expect that its going to get the odd bit of wear, ie a few nicks here and there and that the foam is going to cop gauges from the rocks.ie ive adopted the mindset that these rods are not going to get away scott free and remain in near perfect condition like my boat rods. I guess thats why I only use a reel worth around $150-200 clams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 dunno matemaybe try some aeroflex,that black pipe insulation stuff,over your butt and make a sock for your reel.my biggest concern is letting braid touch the rocks Dan C and statesquider 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Considering the neglect I gave my old stuff I'm determined to keep the new pristine!Where there is a will there is a way! I'll keep scheming... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy. 173 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 How about taking an esky for a walk and putting a rod holder to the esky?Esky on wheels are cheap and common too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Take your woman fishing with you and get her to hold the least likely rod of getting a run. :woohoo: statesquider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 How about taking an esky for a walk and putting a rod holder to the esky?Esky on wheels are cheap and common too the esky will fall over when the beers gone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 not silly UHF! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly4Life 41 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm horrible with mine. As far as useablilty goes they are in fantastic condition (well maintained, cleaned after every session etc) but to look at they're horrible. Scratched up, nicks out of the butt etc. I think that if your rods/reels are in pristine condition you're not fishing hard enough. Landbased_Angler 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy. 173 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 How about taking an esky for a walk and putting a rod holder to the esky?Esky on wheels are cheap and common too the esky will fall over when the beers goneReplace beers with fish. Or throw tackle bacg on the top of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 a rod holder zip tied to the side of a 20L bucket would do the job wouldn't it?think i saw an ad recently for a metal one that sits over the rim of a bucketBut come to think of it I rather have less to carry in. I have a habit of nasty stacks on the rocks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 spose if youve got regular spots,id take a hammer drill or the like put a couple of 10mm holes in the rocks,bit of 8mm or 10mm rod welded to a small holder and youd be set urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 haha i've seen spots where people have actually done that! As well as making flat spots to sit and fish with concrete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 dunno urhookedfish,my experience with stone or rock is that its generally harder than concrete.percussion battery drill should do the job nicely,and maybe a grinder for a couple of flat spots to rest your cc & cola urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 haha with room for the sutbby holder on the outside. THAT i would love to see Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birdsoftoyko1985 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 i like the idea of drilling some holes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 take some poles and put a shade too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 haha would a beanbag be taking this too far? urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 haha would a beanbag be taking this too far?mightg stop the gf from whinging statesquider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 ha ha ha will keep her comfortable whilst she is holding my other fishing rod.Missus + Beanbag = Problem solved! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
screamin seamen 1 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Here's a suggestion although a little elaborate.. Good for Rock & beach. hope the link workshttp://www.beachmasterfishing.com.au/ Moggy23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 We took our own mini rocket launcher, welded plates on the legs and jammed rocks on them. Then sat back, drank piss and talked about the big reds that we were going to catch of the Lowely Rocks. Landbased_Angler 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 We took our own mini rocket launcher' date=' welded plates on the legs and jammed rocks on them. Then sat back, drank piss and talked about the big reds that we were going to catch of the Lowely Rocks. [/quote']have ya got any pics moggy ???sounds like something i used use Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 We took our own mini rocket launcher' date=' welded plates on the legs and jammed rocks on them. Then sat back' date=' drank piss and talked about the big reds that we were going to catch of the Lowely Rocks. [/quote'']have ya got any pics moggy ???sounds like something i used useNope, no pics, they were back in the days when we didn't carry cameras around with us, but the memories are there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 TripodThere is a guy in Victoria who makes them.http://www.australiansurfcastingfederation.org/AsfForum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1330&p=7053 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 How about taking an esky for a walk and putting a rod holder to the esky?Esky on wheels are cheap and common too the esky will fall over when the beers goneAnd even if it still has some in it, whats to stop a decent fish pulling the whole lot in :pinch: :c :pinch: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy. 173 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 How about taking an esky for a walk and putting a rod holder to the esky?Esky on wheels are cheap and common too the esky will fall over when the beers goneAnd even if it still has some in it' date=' whats to stop a decent fish pulling the whole lot in :pinch: :c :pinch: [/quote']Make sure you fish with softy as we know he jumps into any water way (Including Torrens) to get a rod back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Only risked death because it was a new rod.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy. 173 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 And we still have the video! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Shame the video doesn't start from when my rod left the rod holder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy. 173 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 haha we can always dodgy your rod holder up and get you swimming again if you really want!anyway back on topic. PVC pipe is the way to go and build your own base to support it from rocks there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thinking back to when I used to fish from the rocks, I cant say that I ever had any problems finding a crevice or hole to support my rod.For the protection of the reel if necessary, an old cloth/hand towel can always be placed between it and the rock.Walking on the rocks I always like to limit the amount of gear I carry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 haha we can always dodgy your rod holder up and get you swimming again if you really want!anyway back on topic. PVC pipe is the way to go and build your own base to support it from rocks thereGoodluck moving any rocks on the breakwall at outer harbour to support your rod holder. :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Cheers for the suggestions lads. Might start planning up some sort of lightweight homejob solution :)But for the time being i'll stick to one rod! A lot more managable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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