Good deal guys, awesome fish! Congrats!!
Very nice!
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
DF90 Suzuki
SWEET!
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
congratulations Rick, on the boat and fish. You sure know how to find those lake Murray hogs
Wellcraft V-20 sportfish with a 200 Evinrude
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Originally posted by Rick Kquote:
Originally posted by striperskiffI just actually read the post, so missed the “new boat” part. Got a pic?
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
DF90 Suzuki
Here it is
Still a “work in progress”, but I am getting close.
Rick K
Tidewater 2200 Carolina Bay Boat
Yamaha 250 4 Stroke
Did you mount the rod holders with screws directly into the hull?
They are Cabala’a Quick Draw rod holders with the flush mount base. You have to cut a 1-1/8" hole for the base, and then I used four #12X1" stainless sheet metal screws in each base.
Rick K
Tidewater 2200 Carolina Bay Boat
Yamaha 250 4 Stroke
Good looking ride!
Carolina Skiff 218 DLV
140 Suzuki
Trying to avoid drilling into any of the fiberglass. I currently have 4 custom rocket launcher holders with a flat plate and 2 driftmasters each allowing me to fish 8 down Rods but all on the back of the boat.
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Originally posted by FLORIDA_BOY2Trying to avoid drilling into any of the fiberglass. I currently have 4 custom rocket launcher holders with a flat plate and 2 driftmasters each allowing me to fish 8 down Rods but all on the back of the boat.
I don’t know how to fish 8 down rods out of one end of the boat,and keep the baits from swimming together. I like to use a 3’ leader between the sinker and the hook, so the tips of the down rods need to be far enough from each other to keep them from tangling. I guess if you keep the side-by-side baits 10’ apart vertically, you might prevent tangles. But I would anticipate having a hooked fish swim through multiple lines.
Just my thought.
Rick K
Tidewater 2200 Carolina Bay Boat
Yamaha 250 4 Stroke
I always say if are not willing to drill holes in your boat to help you catch fish (TM, rod holders, transducers) then you bought the wrong boat for the wrong reasons. 
If it’s done correctly, no damage will be done to the boat.
“All fisherman lie. And if they say otherwise, then they’re lying”
“Sea~N~Stripes”
21’ Hewes Craft Custom
140 Suzuki
I’m with Rick, you put 8 rods out and you will have a mess. Try one per side but if I were you I would add a side rail to the boat and put some rod holders on it. If you gonna striper fish you got to be serious! 
You need to slap a trolling motor on there as well! I drilled holes in my boat just as soon as I got it in the yard from the dealer!
Carolina Skiff 218 DLV
140 Suzuki
I may not be as hardcore as y’all. I got it for Offshore and the lake. I DO have to get the trolling motor on it. I’m trying to find some rod holders that can mount to the rails on the front of the boat but haven’t found any. Something to not damage the powder coat. Can anyone send me in the direction to find some rail mount holders. I know we used to have them 10 years ago on my dads boat.
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Mike Martinez
2016 Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish twin Yamaha 150’s
http://www.driftmaster.com/bases.html
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Originally posted by FLORIDA_BOY2I may not be as hardcore as y’all. I got it for Offshore and the lake. I DO have to get the trolling motor on it. I’m trying to find some rod holders that can mount to the rails on the front of the boat but haven’t found any. Something to not damage the powder coat. Can anyone send me in the direction to find some rail mount holders. I know we used to have them 10 years ago on my dads boat.
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Mike Martinez2016 Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish twin Yamaha 150’s
Wellcraft V-20 sportfish with a 200 Evinrude
quote:
Originally posted by FLORIDA_BOY2I may not be as hardcore as y’all. I got it for Offshore and the lake. I DO have to get the trolling motor on it. I’m trying to find some rod holders that can mount to the rails on the front of the boat but haven’t found any. Something to not damage the powder coat. Can anyone send me in the direction to find some rail mount holders. I know we used to have them 10 years ago on my dads boat.
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Mike Martinez2016 Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish twin Yamaha 150’s
If you are worried about the powder coat, cut a piece of inner tube to put between the mount and the rail.
Rick K
Tidewater 2200 Carolina Bay Boat
Yamaha 250 4 Stroke
Rick, are you fishing in the troop event Friday? If so, I want to see your new boat. I know you have fished it in past years.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
-Team Gonna Fish
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Originally posted by FLORIDA_BOY2I may not be as hardcore as y’all. I got it for Offshore and the lake. I DO have to get the trolling motor on it. I’m trying to find some rod holders that can mount to the rails on the front of the boat but haven’t found any. Something to not damage the powder coat. Can anyone send me in the direction to find some rail mount holders. I know we used to have them 10 years ago on my dads boat.
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Mike Martinez2016 Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish twin Yamaha 150’s
Lawcrusher has some rail mount rod holders on his boat. Maybe he will chime in.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
-Team Gonna Fish
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Originally posted by BowhunterRick, are you fishing in the troop event Friday? If so, I want to see your new boat. I know you have fished it in past years.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
-Team Gonna Fish
Yes, I will be there. I am not sure who you are, so please come introduce yourself.
Rick K
Tidewater 2200 Carolina Bay Boat
Yamaha 250 4 Stroke
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Originally posted by Bowhunterquote:
Originally posted by FLORIDA_BOY2I may not be as hardcore as y’all. I got it for Offshore and the lake. I DO have to get the trolling motor on it. I’m trying to find some rod holders that can mount to the rails on the front of the boat but haven’t found any. Something to not damage the powder coat. Can anyone send me in the direction to find some rail mount holders. I know we used to have them 10 years ago on my dads boat.
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Mike Martinez2016 Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish twin Yamaha 150’s
Lawcrusher has some rail mount rod holders on his boat. Maybe he will chime in.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
-Team Gonna Fish
You mean like these???
Amazon … $45 per pair … https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ2FQPC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1F6JS0TVKXUQE&coliid=I3FIPNQEK2GYEU
… it’s my Wife’s fault we HAVE to fish !!!
2005
Just the bases for the driftmasters. I found a couple. Gotta get 2-4 more.
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Mike Martinez
2016 Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish twin Yamaha 150’s
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Originally posted by FLORIDA_BOY2Just the bases for the driftmasters. I found a couple. Gotta get 2-4 more.
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Mike Martinez2016 Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish twin Yamaha 150’s
Not saying anything is wrong with Drftmasters - lots of people use them and they seem to work just fine …
But, let me ask you a dumb question … By the time you buy those Driftmasters and the rail mount attachments … How much are you paying per rod holder???
I mean, I’m not saying Driftmasters don’t have one or two advantages, but price and looks aren’t among the reasons to buy them … and difficulty of installation was a deal breaker for us …
Rail mount bases are only good up to 1" and they are always on backorder … at $10ea for just the base, by the time you get the actual Driftmaster you’re paying $26 - $32ea …
I can get these Tournament rod holders to fit any rail size and they are completely adjustable to suit any application - Inshore, Offshore, or Freshwater …
But by all means, keep on looking for those hard to find driftmaster parts … I’m sure they’ll catch fish too …