Pier Cart Possibilities!

I need to make a few fine adjustments, but here's the general idea...

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How do you have the rod tubes mounted? Give us a close up picture if you would, because the way I see it you're going to want to mount them better than how it is now.

He attached angles/shelf mounts to the frame of the cart, and has the rod holders attached with metal hose clamps.
Currently only one clamp per, needs two. I foresee possible problems with how sturdy the attachment to the cart frame is, if it is just one bolt it'll likely fail, or the angles may bend/break over time. I'd figure a way to attach to the upper part of the bucket too.

It looks really good.
Not everyone needs a 5' long 150qt cooler, you can haul all you need in that.

chile is correct. I had a brain fart and only grabbed 4 hose clamps, I need 4 more. The "L" brackets are pretty stong. I'm going to use some heavy duty zip ties to tie the rod holders into the top of the bucket. I'm also going to cut grooves in the rod holders for the reels to slide into. This cart will be used maybe 3-4 times a year, so it doesn't have to be a tank. Like I said, this is essentially the prototype...Thanks for the input!

with mine it is always a work in progress....that is part of the fun of pier fishing.....rigging for the next trip....I love making things for my next trip to the rock....and getting new ideas for it :headbang: thanks for sharing.....nice find

Ironman could probably build a tank for a cart.

Maybe one day someone will invent a rideable hovercart so we can float to the the octi or jetties using a directional jet pack.

Then someone will invent electric fishing line so when you hook a fish, you just shock it and reel in the stunned carcass.

Of course, only the cool kids will own these contraptions. 8)

Not in our lifetime, though. Thank goodness.

here you go....saw this in key west.....man he was good on this thing....came right by the boat but I didn't have the camera out then....your directional jet pack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0snTqLQLpBA

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Ironman could probably build a tank for a cart.
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Oh if I was closer and fished more often..... you can bet I would have something more then I bring with me on vacations ....just always cramped for space when we come.....but thanks for your confidence

I stand corrected. ???

Maybe it will happen in our lifetime...

I've seen your work brother. I bet you could build a Johnny 5 cart complete with laser googan line cutting technology.