Do-it-yourself boat spinning holder, views, drawings

A holder for spinning on a boat is simply necessary if fishing is carried out from a boat using the trolling method. In addition, such a device may be needed when fishing from the shore, with the same spinning rod or feeder, as well as with an ordinary float fishing rod. The fishing rod is not so easy to hold in your hands throughout the day.

Spinning rod holders can be purchased at any fishing store. Despite this, some anglers constantly practice making do-it-yourself devices. Such a simple device as a holder is not so difficult to make yourself if you try.

Mounting methods

The holder for spinning is attached to the boat in several ways. For example:

• With bolts.
• With screws.
• With the help of a clamp.
• With glue.

Fastening the holder with bolts is feasible only if the material of the boat allows holes to be made in it. These can be boats made of wood, plastic or aluminum. As for inflatable products, this method of fastening is naturally not suitable.

As for wooden or plastic boats, such mounts for holders are the most durable and durable.

Screw fastening also has its pros and cons. The mount is quite rigid, although the holder can only be attached to wooden bases: the sides of wooden boats, to benches or transoms. The disadvantage of such fastening is the fact that over time, the load and vibrations may weaken the fastening point. There may be cases, if you do not notice in time, the loss of spinning rods.

Fastening with clamps has its own characteristics. In part, such a mount is more reliable than a mount with screws. On the other hand, sometimes it is not very practical, especially in cases where you have to mount the device on a bench or boat transom. In the latter case, such a mount will interfere with engine control.

Adhesive fastenings are used only on inflatable rubber and PVC boats. Occasionally, such a mount can be found on plastic boats.

Adhesive joints, if made according to technology, are strong enough. But they have one significant drawback – this is the preparation of the craft in the transport position.

Fastening classification

Depending on the method of installation of the spinning holder, they are divided into two categories:

1. Combined.
2. Separate.

Combined models differ in that the stand for spinning (fishing rod) and the attachment to the boat have a common, combined design. This approach to fastening makes the device more mobile, but such a device has large dimensions, which makes the transportation process problematic.

Separate models require more time to deploy, but they are smaller, which eliminates some of the problems during transportation.

Depending on the design features, the models are as follows:

• In the form of glasses arranged vertically.
• In the form of horns with rings arranged horizontally.

The first models are designed to install rods with the handle down, at an angle of 50 degrees to the surface of the water. Great for trolling fish.

The second models are more suitable for mounting rods on the bank, with tilt angles up to 40 degrees. There is a branching at the front of the product, and a ring at the back. Such designs are ideal for installing feeders or conventional float rods.

According to the number of fishing rods installed at the same time, the holders are divided:

• For singles.
• For doubles.
• No targi.

Single and double holders speak for themselves. As for targs, these are multi-blank holders. Most often they are used in trolling and are curved structures with glasses attached to them.

If there are not many glasses, then such a structure is attached to one and the other side of the boat at one point. If there are a lot of glasses, then fastening at one point is not enough. Therefore, on each side of the boat or boat, the targa is attached at least at two points.

Famous models (brands)

On the fishing market, you can find several models presented by well-known companies of our time. For example:

• Scotty.
• “Amphibalt”.
• “Patriot”.
• “Hummingbird”.

On the shelves of domestic stores it is really possible to meet the products of these well-known companies. As a rule, many anglers make their models based on some of them.

The well-known five models, which can be discussed in more detail. Here they are:

Scotty

Scotty is a manufacturer of targs, so there are several different models on the market, depending on the arrangement of the glasses.

hummingbird

“Hummingbird” is an ordinary plank with cutouts, like a stand for feeder rods. The device is attached to the opposite sides (cylinders) of a PVC boat or to the sides of a plastic boat.

Amphibal

“Amfibalt” is practically compatible with the model range of the Canadian company “Scotty”.

DS-155

The DS-155 is a single rod holder that can be bench mounted, on board or on the transom of a boat.

Patriot Combo

“Patriot Combo” – this rod holder is attached both to the targa arc and to the transom.

Do-it-yourself boat spinning holder

The designs are not difficult, so it’s really possible to make them in a home workshop or in your garage where a car is being repaired, especially since there are tools. As an option, you can consider a couple of designs for repetition. For example:

• Targu with several glasses.
• Clamp holder.

Such models do not differ in complexity, therefore, they are available in manufacture. In addition, they have a number of positive characteristics.

DIY Targa

At first glance, this is a difficult device to manufacture. In fact, even an inexperienced welder will cope with this task. The structure is made of thin-walled metal pipe. To work, you will need a welding machine, electrodes, sandpaper and paint.

Stages of manufacture:

1. A pipe is taken, the inner diameter of which is slightly larger than the diameter of the rod handle, and an arc is bent along the width of the craft.
2. From one end and from the other, the pipe is flattened, after which holes for the bolts are drilled here.
3. Part of the pipe is cut into glasses, on one side of which plugs are welded.
4. In certain places on the arc, glasses are welded.
5. It remains only to sand the structure and cover it with paint, preferably waterproof.

On a clamp

What is most interesting is that such a homemade product can be made from the most affordable parts that are easy to find on the balcony or in the garage. Real owners are not in a hurry to throw away products that have served their time, which sometimes helps to assemble a functional device, practically without spending any money.

To make such a holder, you will need the following parts:

• A meat grinder that has served its time, but with a working part with which it is attached to the table.
• Tube or metal plate for rack.
• Plumbing clamp.
• Plastic pipe with a diameter of 50 mm (also sewer).
• Plug for this pipe.
• Bolts, washers, nuts, nuts.

Technological stages of production:

1. A clamp is made from a meat grinder, although a clamp can be bought ready-made in a store. The upper part is cut off from the meat grinder, where the meat is ground.
2. The second stage is drilling holes in the body of the meat grinder, which will serve as a place for attaching the holder stand.
3. Three holes are made in the tube or in the metal plate. Two of them should match the holes that were made in the body of the meat grinder. The third hole should be at the top of the plate. If a tube is used, it is best to flatten it before drilling holes in it.
4. The post and clamp are connected together with bolts, washers, grovers and nuts.
5. A plumbing clamp is attached to the top of the rack, where a hole is drilled.
6. With the help of a clamp, a piece of plastic pipe with a plug (a kind of glass) is attached in this place.

The holder of this design can easily be mounted on a bench or on the transom of any boat, regardless of the material of manufacture of the boat itself.

Naturally, such a device is simply necessary for anglers who fish both from the shore and from a boat. Who wants to constantly hold the rod in their hand, and this is not necessary, especially when the fish is caught on bottom gear, using feeder or spinning rods.

Of course, you can pay attention to the proposed options, but in any case, the design must be reliable, especially when catching a predator by trolling.