DIY PVC Rod Holders V2 - Pro Angler 12

Check out my latest version of PVC rod holders for trolling and storage.

http://thehobielife.blogspot.com/2014/0 ... er-12.html

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Matt Baden


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Matt,

That's a nice looking setup. I know some folks figured out a way to "flare" the ends of the rod holders with heat. If you had a Dremel tool or something similar, you could route out a small slot in
the rod holder ends for the spinning reel base to fit in (if you use those types of reels). That orange color sure stands out!

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2015 Pro Angler 14 - Papaya
2018 Compass - Sea Grass

I did a DIY rodholder as well for my PA12. I won't be as specific in the directions, but I made mine to fit around a certain size crate that holds either two coolers (fish and drink/food) or cooler and aerator for shrimp. I'll just post the link to my "home" Kayak site. I did "flare" out the rodholders and cut out slits with a hacksaw/dremel to "seat" the rods better.

http://www.swfkaa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=865

I turned the PVC upside down and stood it on a 100 watt light bulb.... the plastic will heat up and begin to soften... spin the PVC a few times and add a little pressure and it will flare to match the shape of the bulb. Take it off and let it cool... it'll retain that flared shape.

Nice touch with the light... did not know that would work.. Thanks for sharing!!!

Nice touches fellas. Yeah I plan the buff down the edges and hope to flare them as well. I will try the light bulb technique.

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Matt Baden


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2012 Yellow Pro Angler 12 and 2014 Pro Angler 12

For crate lovers, I found the following crate at Sears



The foam up front is a regular pool noodle with a pvc pipe running through it. that foam allows the for the crate to fit flush to the well. It works great for holding two rods and a flag coming out the center going to the back.

Guys, these all look great. One of my favorite things about kayak fishing is the DIY projects and ideas fishermen come up with.

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