On all of RU-vid, this is the only PVC rod holder video that doesn't look like it would snap like a twig! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I have a multi-purpose boat and use PVC for quite a few projects, so I'm always looking for ways to use it. This one DEFINITELY will! Thanks guys!!
It definitely held up really well! Way better than the thin walled stuff I used. I've considered building a similar one using metal EMT conduit just for the strength. Even the thicker schedule 40 pvc can get brittle in colder temperatures and end up breaking. Let me know how it works out for you!
Oh yeah. We've 15+ pound striper hit these things. Definitely use the thick wall stuff because the thin wall gets brittle. We've had several channel and blue cats get on them as well. Not currently using them since my buddy got a center console with fancy built in rod holders lol
Too many trip hazards, I have a much better set up with my DIY removable T-bar with 4 holders on steel pipe. I also made the actual pipe clamp pole holders quick adjustment for angle with 1 longer bolt with a large wing nut per holder. That allows me to tiptoe rod angle, very sturdy even with catfish and tight drag. I basically used monster T-bar design but with a pipe. A small 1/3 circle with multiple 1/4 in holes welded to pipe allows me to use quick push/release pin for adjustment. Simple, powder coated with heat gun. Anything worth doing should be done right. I have made several of these and my idea is patented. Great for crappie up to medium heavy, not used for ocean heavy duty. 300lbs per holder is working load and no bigger than millennium crappie rod holders with all the same adjustability at much stronger use.
Nice! He just slapped this together, it worked for the time he had the boat but now they have a 24ft center console so none of this is needed. Would love to see your setup though, do you have it posted anywhere?
