Rod holders for Clam Yukon

Post by **Red Feathers** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:19 pm

Wondering what you guys are using for rod holders , i have the wire type that sit on the ground or hook on bucket , but would like to know if there is anything that will hook on poles or bolt on the side of your hut , thanks for any info Red.

Post by **Priorguy** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:15 pm

I use a 2x4 about 8 inches long and ABS pipe 2 1/2 inch and about 12 inches long. I then angle a smaller 2 1/2 inch with a swivel and nut and attached at the top of the 12 inch ABS. You might want to cut a slot in the short piece to hold your rod. I then screw the 12" inch to the 2x4 at the bottom on an angle to secure.

Works great for outside lines as well... I will send you a pic of some others I built...

Priorguy!

Post by **Prairieboy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:34 am

I don't know if anybody has tried these Multi-Flex Rod Holders out.

They are about $20 delivered.

http://redrockstore.com/Catalog/index.p ... 85&rn=1783

Post by **Priorguy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:14 am

Now thoses are the cats meow..

I think I will order a couple and try em out.... I like the idea that they are adjustable and you can move them out of the main entrance.

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:41 am

But I think if you use them attached to your poles they will be useless if you want to lift the top of your trap to go check a tipup?? I picked up a good idea from RJ and I use a broom handle holder and mounted it on my Trap on a swing away bracket.

Post by **Priorguy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:54 am

That's a good idea and cheap given the adjustable come through customs..

Post by **Prairieboy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:17 pm

Wallyboss,

Do you have a picture of that?

Cheers,
Prairieboy

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:47 pm

The one that RJ had on his was bought at the IceFishing Show in Syracuse and it looked a lot better than this one. But it was basically the same idea as this. I installed a spacer between my Trap and the bracket so it could swing out of the way. But the bracket swings form one side to the other and so doea the actual broom holder. So I can pretty well adjust wherever I need it.

And here it is swung out of the way.

Post by **Prairieboy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:17 pm

Superb...Thanks Dan!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, off to Home Depot I Go...

Post by **Priorguy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:13 pm

Wallyboss... that looks good but I am wondering if your into a lugger if it would hold. I know when the wife grabs the broom to swat me it comes out of the holder real easy.

I like the idea and I am gonna mod one like it.

Thanks.

Post by RJ » Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:01 pm

This is the one I picked up at the show....No fish will pull your rod from it....unless your drag isn't set properly....

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:08 pm

The two pieces that hold the grey rubber wheels you can squeeze them in to get a tighter grip , but it seems like i have to spread them out all the time because they seem to get tighter as the day goes on. You need a good tug to get the rod out of them. If you keep getting fish that will pull your rod out of this setup I need to know where you go fishing

Post by **Priorguy** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:38 am

Did you guys buy a hitch for it or did you make one up. Seems the rope they give you with the sled is not a good thing when pulling behind a bike and going down a hill.

I am curious before I run out and buy one for 60 bucks....

Post by **Chevy Champagne** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:13 am

this si a great thread guys im going to try some ot these ideas out myself

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:31 am

I bought the Clam Corp hitch for it because I tow it with the 4-wheeler.