Clam Spreader Pole Storage System

[grizzlyhackle]

Does anyone have any cheaper ideas than the Clam Spreader Pole Storage System? Seems major steep ($39) for those two mounts. Just trying to get the poles organized and less clutter in the sled. Thanks

[hardwater diehard]

https://www.amazon.com/Eskimo-Fishing-Stow-Black-Size/dp/B08DQRLCD4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=54TYDK5B4M0C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CN6YzKtFlnZ2EvyyFsbaxzESnjotsJdKHpFbq3NDxIWoyEGk1D0pQR94cBovzEAdCZK8zDRTw7D87DKX1Fi56Q.bYzm3KUk4pxxWvii3jBLUrMC17ufAA6YXD0HrY5SJeg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Eskimo+Ice+Fishing+Stow+Kit%2C+red%2FBlack%2C+One+Size&qid=1705000811&sprefix=eskimo+ice+fishing+stow+kit%2C+red%2Fblack%2C+one+size%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[jethro]

Buy once, cry once. It works quite well, I'm happy I bought it.

[grizzlyhackle]

THanks HD - I didnt realize Eskimo also made a version.

@jetrho - trust me I'm usually a buy once cry once kinda guy, but was just trying to think of other options. I'm kinda leaning on trying the broom clips, as I think it might hold the poles tighter and less rattle.

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/hardware/window-and-screen-hardware/window-and-screen-clips/50869

[hardwater diehard]

I have the Eskimo version as does my buddy works well. As for the broom clips think they would be a giant PITA ...wrestling them in/out of those clips no bueno .

[Old Goat]

 tent poles with the c plugs

[grizzlyhackle]

I got the broom clips to mess with this weekend and see if they are a pain in the ass - figured they might hold the poles tighter and could just clip/unclip quick with gloves on.

Might end up returning the broom clips and getting the Eskimo or Clam, but I've got 5 poles and read reviews that they don't/won't hold all of the poles?

[hardwater diehard]

grizzlyhackle   I hope you are going to mock something up ...before drilling  8 holes through the shelter tub/sled to test out the broom clips .

[Fisherman 1]

They come in various sizes at your local hardware store, cheap like cabbage.  https://www.princessauto.com/en/3-pk-jumbo-tool-storage-hooks/product/PA0008006268

[jrjach75]

I have the broom clips installed in my one man, but don't have 5 of those poles, just two. Been working great for several seasons, the clips I'm using have a rubber coating on them, never had one fall out, but still easy to pop on and off the clips.

[grizzlyhackle]

grizzlyhackle   I hope you are going to mock something up ...before drilling  8 holes through the shelter tub/sled to test out the broom clips .

Haha its actually 10 (5 poles), but I will be using a 2x4 and just testing them that way. I am not going to be hacking up the sled for sure

[grizzlyhackle]

Buy once, cry once. It works quite well, I'm happy I bought it.

I have the Eskimo version as does my buddy works well. As for the broom clips think they would be a giant PITA ...wrestling them in/out of those clips no bueno .

After wasting time on the broom clips, went with the clam system. Fits like a glove and exactly what I was trying to accomplish. Thanks for the feedback/input from everyone.

[hardwater diehard]

Looking neat and organized .