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re: Casting platform height
Posted on 12/27/17 at 10:14 am to Elusiveporpi
Posted on 12/27/17 at 10:14 am to Elusiveporpi
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Maybe making it the same shape as the large front hatch in the first posted picture. That way it will strap to the hatch so i could still get into it.
I have the same setup on my skiff. I can use both platforms at once. It's helpful if I have someone that can't spot fish well, because I can stand behind them.
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Posted on 12/27/17 at 10:28 am to Elusiveporpi
I would like to build one for my mud boat. Been standing on my RTIC but can see MUCH better when I’m on the poking platform. Like Bluemoons, I find it easier to cast a fly from a little bit lower point. Another reason I want one for the front is because there are a hundred different things for your fly line to catch on when it’s dangling around a surface drive and poling tower with rod holders.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 10:43 am to PapaPogey
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hundred different things for your fly line to catch on
Get a collapsible leaf bag at Ace or Home Depot. Bungee cord the bag to the front or side of the poling platform. Strip your reserve line into the basket. No more tangles except for the line hanging out of the rod tip.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 10:57 am to Elusiveporpi
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I never thought about the shirt color or shadows, that will have to be something i take into consideration on the next trip. The trolling motor scares them the most from what i can tell.
Yeah I used to wear a bright orange shirt, not any more. I've noticed they "seem" to spook easier when I'm wearing that compared to a white or blue shirt. It's always easier to see with sun at your back but you will also cast a bigger shadow. If it's flat calm the fish are more likely to spook from noise or the trolling motor but the windier it is the harder you can run the trolling motor and the more noise you can make. (Most of the time) There's always exceptions but that's what I've come to notice.
I've also had a package sitting on my desk for you that I need to get around to sending out. I'll try and do it later this afternoon.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 12:56 pm to reds on reds on reds
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I've also had a package sitting on my desk for you that I need to get around to sending out. I'll try and do it later this afternoon.
with a 30+ inch platform, will one tie down in the center work, or are 2 needed? what locations? front back, or left and right. Im thinking front and back because that is where it would want to tip. any suggestions on tie down brands?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 12:59 pm to Elusiveporpi
I think 1 SS turnbuckle in the center would be plenty but it probably wouldn’t hurt two have 2.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 1:10 pm to Elusiveporpi
I noticed your tie down goes to what appears to be a bow seat pedastal. Is there something inserted in there or did you change it out to something else? Thanks
Posted on 12/27/17 at 1:17 pm to Elusiveporpi
It would depend on the width of the platform. If it's going to be as wide as a hatch and big enough to fish two humans then I'd use two turnbuckles. One will be fine for holding it down, but casting platforms have an annoying tendency to rotate. The wider they are, the more they want to turn.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 1:20 pm to Elusiveporpi
How about make this one a little better so it doesn't fly out your boat again...
Posted on 12/27/17 at 1:26 pm to Tiger55
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I noticed your tie down goes to what appears to be a bow seat pedastal. Is there something inserted in there or did you change it out to something else? Thanks
I bought the boat second hand, and it had a seat pedastal installed (with cracks in the gel coat all around it) so i dont want to pull it up.
Not wanting to drill more holes, all I do is use a turn buckle with a S hook pushed through the pedestal hole and it catches on the side. that is my boat anchor point.
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 1:29 pm to GEAUXLPOST
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How about make this one a little better so it doesn't fly out your boat again...
the design is great, the intoxicated crew I had is where it all went wrong.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 1:50 pm to Dock Holiday
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To start with, who puts a Honda on an SCB
The owner insisted on the Honda against Eric's recommendations and it turned into the biggest cluster imaginable including the owner suing Honda after they voided his warranty after several lower unit replacements under warranty. There's a big long thread on THT somewhere about the whole ordeal, my only recommendation to the OP is get one that folds or is removable and will sit down on the floor when running.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 1:54 pm to Elusiveporpi
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the intoxicated crew I had is where it all went wrong
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:24 pm to SeaPickle
There is the front with the seat base. You can see the turn buckle sticking out of it.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 3:27 pm to Elusiveporpi
I have something very similar on my key west, also helps when strapping down a stack of pirogues.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 7:38 pm to MrJudgeSmails
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MrJudgeSmails
Here is the bottom of the platform I made. 1” tubing. And 1.5” angle.
And below that is what I think I will go with on the bigger platform. Got bored at work and sketched it up.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 8:19 pm to Elusiveporpi
I’ll be stealing the design, looks great! Thanks
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:02 am to Elusiveporpi
I have more or less the exact setup. I'll see if I can find some photos of both platforms.
eta: this is my skiff with both platforms on it. Both are rarely on it while I'm fishing. They take up a lot of deck space.
One thing I would add - try to make sure the height and width of your taller platform allows for the complete opening of the hatch while the smaller platform is installed.
eta: this is my skiff with both platforms on it. Both are rarely on it while I'm fishing. They take up a lot of deck space.
One thing I would add - try to make sure the height and width of your taller platform allows for the complete opening of the hatch while the smaller platform is installed.
This post was edited on 12/28/17 at 11:03 am
Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:10 pm to bluemoons
Almost finished then new casting platform- when 32 in high.
Posted on 1/7/18 at 6:35 pm to Elusiveporpi
Chawww we going to look professional and can use the compartments now. That 90hp won't be enough to push all them sails.
This post was edited on 1/7/18 at 6:42 pm
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