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    I have a few of these laying around...

    Product description
    Main parts: Rattan, Clear acrylic lacquer
    Frame: Solid pine, Solid acacia wood
    Hinges: Polypropylene
    Staple/ Screw: Steel, Galvanized
    Felt pads: 100 % polypropylene
    Last edited by perchy; 04-13-2012, 11:30 AM. Reason: more detail
    Olive Trophy 126 - Moored at Rocky Gorge Scott's Cove

    Personal Records at Rocky Gorge
    Largemouth Bass: 21 inches
    Northern Pike: 24 inches
    Crappie: 12 inches
    Channel Catfish: 18 inches

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    eh.....i probably would get a milk crate. drive by your local giant, safeway, etc and grab one from the loading dock area. They usually have them laying around. That thing will probably corrode with saltwater.
    Hobie Revolution 13
    Hobie Fishing Team

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    • #3
      You are going for the Caribbean look huh? I got a crate for a couple bucks at Ace Hardware, but they are not as sturdy as the milk crates behind a store.

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      • #4
        I do freshwater only right now (I'm a newb)
        Olive Trophy 126 - Moored at Rocky Gorge Scott's Cove

        Personal Records at Rocky Gorge
        Largemouth Bass: 21 inches
        Northern Pike: 24 inches
        Crappie: 12 inches
        Channel Catfish: 18 inches

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        • #5
          Get a milk crate... They're free.
          2010 Hobie Outback

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          • #6
            Originally posted by perchy View Post


            I have a few of these laying around...

            Product description
            Main parts: Rattan, Clear acrylic lacquer
            Frame: Solid pine, Solid acacia wood
            Hinges: Polypropylene
            Staple/ Screw: Steel, Galvanized
            Felt pads: 100 % polypropylene
            I actually used this method and it works pretty good. I recently saw one that went one better. They used 3-unit rod holders and attached them to the outside of the ITSO crate instead. they still have the reach through space in front, but room for more storage.

            The crate itself is about $10 at Target; and the opening can be cut in it with a box cutter. I also attached some pool noodle to the bottom as 'feet' to hold it up a couple of inches out of any water that may come in the tankwell. Plus, it's easier to get inside the crate.

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