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[jffoley]

I started crate-less, used a lure bag, tried the rear flush mount rod holders, then got a crate with 3 rod holders. I find the whole thing cumbersome. Might be because I'm not as limber as I once was! I'm working on some alternatives like the trolley inside the hull for tackle and a rocket launcher system for my rods. We'll see. I'll post results when I get it together...

[dhmjd]

i never bring more than 9 rods.
Trolling in the spring, 4 rods, only fish 2 at a time but quicker to switch. Usually light tackle a bottom rod, top water, fly rod, live line outfit (or two) and several differnt weight jigs/trolling lures. too much stuff but...

[moc]

I use a milkcrate for all the reasons everyone else mentioned. I too tend to carry more gear than I need, but like some of you, I sometime do not know what type of species that I may encounter so I like to be prepared. I also have a VisiPole, 2 to 3 rods, and a net. I use this milkcrate on my Tarpon. I will have to make some modifications to my new Revo that I just bought to accomodate the milkcrate. As someone mentioned it makes loading and unloading easier. I also store all of my gear in the water proof plano boxes.

[Redfish12]

I'm in the process of trying to make a livewell and I stumbled across these crates, looks like a 5 gallon bucket might fit in the center and then I can put 4 PVC rod holders in the corners... What do you think?

[mdmakaira410]

it gets a little ridiculous how our minds work. youre using the office waterjug crates and yesterday i found myself stealing these long plastic poles with reflective tape that were being used by the snowplows as markers outside my office building. i figured they would be great for flag poles. and those crates look awful big, will they fit in your tankwell?

[DOGFISH]

I'm in the process of trying to make a livewell and I stumbled across these crates, looks like a 5 gallon bucket might fit in the center and then I can put 4 PVC rod holders in the corners... What do you think?

Redfish, those are mega crates. Someday, we will need to tow a second kayak as a tackle carrier.

I use one of the longer rectangular commercial crates. It is roomy. I carry 5 plano waterproof tackle boxes in the crate. The crate is the organizer. I too have tried all types of tackle boxes and other assorted carriers. I have come to just putting the boxes in the crate. I too am like John, maybe not as flexible as I once was, and already have had one back surgery. I turn side saddle to get into the crate most of the time. Its that geezer thing. There is that word again. I will get past that word, just not get over it.

I also mount my registration numbers on the side of the crate. The crate never leaves my kayak. I just put the kayak on the trailer and away goes kayak and crate. That way, I like to attach the crate with turnbuckles for a solid connection.




I have changed the configuration, from the photo, to one turnbuckle on each corner of the crate. The turnbucklres are stainless. They come from Home Depot. They are much less expensive than the sailing type turnbucles. The bungee crisscross the top to keep the boxes inside, should I go over. Anyway, that is what I get by with as a milk crate. I also have a rod holder at the back of the crate for the visapole.

[surfdog]

Redfish, those are mega crates. Someday, we will need to tow a second kayak as a tackle carrier.

I use one of the longer rectangular commercial crates. It is roomy. I carry 5 plano waterproof tackle boxes in the crate. The crate is the organizer. I too have tried all types of tackle boxes and other assorted carriers. I have come to just putting the boxes in the crate. I too am like John, maybe not as flexible as I once was, and already have had one back surgery. I turn side saddle to get into the crate most of the time. Its that geezer thing. There is that word again. I will get past that word, just not get over it.

I also mount my registration numbers on the side of the crate. The crate never leaves my kayak. I just put the kayak on the trailer and away goes kayak and crate. That way, I like to attach the crate with turnbuckles for a solid connection.

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I have changed the configuration, from the photo, to one turnbuckle on each corner of the crate. The turnbucklres are stainless. They come from Home Depot. They are much less expensive than the sailing type turnbucles. The bungee crisscross the top to keep the boxes inside, should I go over. Anyway, that is what I get by with as a milk crate. I also have a rod holder at the back of the crate for the visapole.

thats a great crate for holding a live well might be a little top heavy but you wont know until you try it. get some bulkhead fittings and tubing a pump and a switch and there you go!

Dogfish i wasn't going to say it

[DOGFISH]

Thanks surfdog, that word just won't go away. It makes me think of Gabby Hayes or Amos McCoy.

After looking at those water bottle crates alittle closer, you may even be able to cut them down some if they are too tall.

[Memory Maker]

Hey Dogfish ......... just remember us "geezers" will be enjoying our geezer breeze ....... downing a cool one and reeling in fish after trolled fish from your motorized yak yacht's ........... ascots and all ......

while we watch those young whippersnappers sweating their asses off paddling like crazy trying to troll .........

remember ......... dirty old men are really sexy senior citizens ........

[surfdog]

i was thinking more like Edgar Buchanan

[jffoley]

I'm in the process of trying to make a livewell and I stumbled across these crates, looks like a 5 gallon bucket might fit in the center and then I can put 4 PVC rod holders in the corners... What do you think?

Cut the top off those 5gal water bottles, add a pump and...viola! A livewell!!

[jffoley]

Thanks surfdog, that word just won't go away. It makes me think of Gabby Hayes or Amos McCoy.

After looking at those water bottle crates alittle closer, you may even be able to cut them down some if they are too tall.

Amos who...? Gabby what...? Sorry Dogfish, I had to google those!

And then I remember seeing those guys on TV.

But, in reruns! Whew...

[surfdog]

Amos who...? Gabby what...? Sorry Dogfish, I had to google those!

And then I remember seeing those guys on TV.

But, in reruns! Whew...

thats a good one LOL

[DOGFISH]

Well, yeah, I just read about them in the history of cinema and TV.

[DOGFISH]

i was thinking more like Edgar Buchanan

What!


Thats right Memory, sipping a cool beer in a cool breeze. Though, I think I will wear my board shorts and not a speedo.