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DIY: Fishing Rod Holder Using Rotopax Mount

Discussion in 'Boating & Fishing' started by PuffDr4gon, Apr 7, 2013.

  1. Sep 4, 2014 at 9:09 PM
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    PuffDr4gon

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    Work better? Pointing out the back has had no ill effects. I think it would only change the aesthetic appeal and functionality would remain the same.

    Depending on you handle length you may be able to get more clearance.
     
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  2. Mar 12, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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    awesome idea! sub'd!
     
  3. May 1, 2015 at 6:55 AM
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    Perfect. Doing this this weekend :D
     
  4. May 11, 2015 at 3:05 PM
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    Nice, Idea. I need to look into this
     
  5. May 11, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    Why are they mounted at an angle? I have seen others do this and dont understand. Also is there and way to secure them in the tubes?
     
  6. May 11, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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    Why not angle them? Lower profile, less wind resistance, etc... Bungees could hold in place if need be.
     
  7. May 11, 2015 at 3:26 PM
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    Hahahaha good point. I dont have any good reason to not angle them except then you dont have to spend $40 on the metal plate to mount them to.
     
  8. May 11, 2015 at 3:28 PM
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    And I dont think your trucks power or mpg would notice the fishing poles standing up let alone slanted.
     
  9. May 12, 2015 at 7:22 PM
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    @PuffDr4gon Thanks for your walk through! Installed the same setup this afternoon. Love it!

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  10. May 22, 2015 at 12:26 PM
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    How sturdy is the RotopaX bracket? I've been looking for something like this to make a flagpole mount to rep the good 'ol USA by flying a flag on Memorial Day, July 4th, etc. Right now I've just got a bucket of concrete with a pole in it that I ratchet down. This would look a lot cleaner though.
     
  11. May 22, 2015 at 5:26 PM
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    I'd say it's sturdy enough. Bolts right into the bed rails super tight.
     
  12. Jun 14, 2015 at 4:02 PM
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    NICE! Glad to see this thread working for people!
     
  13. Oct 19, 2015 at 4:19 AM
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    How much were the mounting brackets? Tried to look them up, but the rotopax site isnt working.
     
  14. Oct 19, 2015 at 7:28 PM
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    Like $30 each I think. That was with a TW discount coupon.
     
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    Very good thread! Thank you for this great idea. I did it last weekend!

    The only issue I had was securing it to the rail system, the nut wouldn't lock in and it would slide out once tight; I grabbed a different hardware and reversed the direction, it's been working fine so far!

    Nice lighting on your bed! How did you came up with that mod? Thanks!

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  16. Mar 4, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    Thanks!

    Check out @mattgecko :)
     
  17. Mar 28, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    Just saw this thread...
    I do a lot of surf fishing. My 11 and 12 foot rods would stick up way too much with this setup so I made my own. I had to modify my first design because it got ripped off in a car wash :oops: (bent my track too:annoyed:). The arms of the new and improved rack can be removed, leaving only the 2 support tubes you see in the 2nd photo. I also added a 3rd holder for shorter rods. You can get creative and add more PVC fittings to hold more sticks.

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  18. Jan 22, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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    I absolutely love this, and am going to try doing this exact setup. i'd like to get them a little lower though because my factory tonneau cover.
     

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