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Here it is, I think it turned out pretty well.
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looks good and light!!!bungee tackle box on top and lets roll!
Thanks chuckster, it is really light.
Large wheels should work find don't let it hit a heel mind hurts and reminds me to slow down. IMHO 2cents
Thanks for the tip coach!
That'll work!
If you can find a way to attach a rubber caster wheel to the front end it will help when you have a load of iced down fish.
Just thinking, used to caddy at the country club as a youngster. Some ambitious young men should take up catching sand fleas, ghost shrimp, bait fish and "shagging" rods and tackle to carry to the end of the pier for old, worn out, decrepit fishermen!!!
Thanks Fin, that's a good idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinChaser
You're barking up the wrong tree if you're thinking of me....lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by crazynewts
Don't think that notion is popular much any more. I can't tell you how long it's been since a kid with a lawn mower and a gallon of gas knocked on my door......Quote:
Originally Posted by crazynewts
your so right, and no snow shoveling,leaf raking, up here either....so I have to get it done for the old folks in the neighborhood ,although the grand daughter has done a few, but it's hard to get her out of bed before noon on her own, I guess time to roll her outQuote:
Originally Posted by divedeep
I just stacked a cord of wood for the next door neighbor on his porch 2 days ago....bored I'll tell ya, just helped him out, he works so many hours
I was thinking the same thing, when its full of ice or fish, plus rods & tackle box, pulling on just the rear wheels is going to get tiring quick. Definitely add some front wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinChaser
if those tires(mounting brackets) aren't through bolted, might even rip out of the plastic cooler with enough weight....anything with some kind of wheels will sure work....it's a long way to the end hand carrying equipment ....I didn't like it on the old pier where it was a little over 1/2 as long
Thanks for the tips guys, the wheel brackets are not bolted thru. I had it loaded up pretty good once to see what it was like pulling it and was pretty good. Didn't go as far as the length of the Pier though. I can see the case for bolting the brackets on however, although I also kinda like the ability to easily remove them as well.
Looks really nice. Have you tried putting some rods in the holders yet and lifting the cooler to walk with it yet? I made one like this a few years ago and the butt of my king rod drug the ground, causing me to make some adjustments to the height of the rod holders. Just my two cents.
Thanks Snake, yeah I had the same problem with my butts dragging, lol! I went to the hardware store and bought some pvc pipe caps and mounted those on the bottoms of the rod holders. So far so good...
I wish I could cure my butt dragging with a little pvc. :p
I hear ya brother!
I Agree DD . Just want do they do for spending money ? It seems not to have anything to do with physical labor .
If the caps are solid you might think about drilling a hole for drainage . Just saying .
I bought a two wheel cart ( hand trucks) and strapped my cart/ cooler to those and seems to work well and have found uses for the hand trucks at home. Still use the rod holders. Strapped tackle box and 5 gal bucket on and off we go.
Kinda thinking the same way about dual purpose coach. I can just pop off the bait cutting/tool holder table, leaving the mount attached (will have to when I put it back on my canoe anyway). Don't mind if there are rod holders/storage compartment left on for camping or whatever.Quote:
Originally Posted by coach
There solid.....and I can't believe I never thought of doing that. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by usa
a stainless through bolt, drilled and installed at the bottom works good too....like some other rod holders have
I'm assuming the bolt is used to elevate the butt of the rod out of the moisture? Can I also assume the water will drain enough or quickly enough with the bolt installed?Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
with the bolt & nylon stop nut, no cap is needed like what you put on, the butt of the rod grip rest on it.....the aluminum pier carts are that way, not a bolt and nut, but a aluminum rod welded at the bottom of the rod tube for a stop but allowing any water to pass without any interference
all of this is a learning process that never ends. after each trip I came back home and made and prepared for the next one....whether the coolers to gaff's, jigs,leaders....it never ends...and part of the experience for me along with the forum and people we meet that are so willing to share there knowledge to reduce our mistakes
Go to daddy I guess. Mine either found some way to earn it or I always had some unpleasant task that needed doing. I know I sound like an old fart saying this but my buddy from across the street and I would knock on doors until we found someone that would pay us $5 to mow or rake their yard. Got us into the movie and enough left over to buy a girl some jujubees. That was probably 6/7/8th grade years.
I guess that $5 would be $25 or $30 now but the same principle. My youngest would hit the woods and gather lighter pine, chop it up and sell it on a street corner. No end to the number ways to make a buck if you get off your ass and work a little.
