Author Topic: My New Rod Storage (Read 7149 times)

smitty0312 · « **on:** Dec 05, 2009, 06:39 PM »

I needed more room inside my bucket, so I made these rod holders. 1" plastic pipe straps, and some velcro. Cost....$3.00!! Nothing fancy but gets the job done. Smitty

CJW · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 06:44 PM »

That looks like it came from the factory that way.

Awesome.

wilenard · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 06:46 PM »

Very nice!!

SLABSLAMMER · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 06:47 PM »

Very good idea , very nice craftsmanship !!!!!!!!

LILDILL · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 06:53 PM »

nice idea

GrnDay33 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 07:02 PM »

Awesome, Cheap, and very functional. Nice Job!!

prchslyr · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 07:07 PM »

Yep. How many of us are running to the hardware store tomorrow? I probably will. Never underestimate the ingenuity of a fisherman,

Swish · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 07:23 PM »

Very cool.

needice · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 07:29 PM »

You should market the "smittybucket"

smitty0312 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 07:29 PM »

Just when I thought I was done making stuff for ice season, I think of something else...and of course I have to try to make it. I think this is it, as they have a great 10 day forcast here and I should be icefishing by next weekend if the weather man isn't lying again, that should keep me busy. Smitty

blueultra2 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 07:33 PM »

Thanks for the great idea. I have the same problem needing more room in my bucket! I'm headed to the hardware tomorrow morning!

panfishman13 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 07:42 PM »

i wish i had that idea.

that looks great! good job on the ingenuity there.

empty bucket · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 07:44 PM »

Good idea Smitty. When I head out with my empty bucket and come back with a full bucket this will work out great. Thanks for the idea.

Iceman421 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 08:00 PM »

That's a really cool idea, I may have to borrow it.

SLABSLAMMER · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 08:03 PM »

Looks like great minds think a like , I used 1" conduit but same general idea !!!!!

smitty0312 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 08:05 PM »

Quote from: SLABSLAMMER on Dec 05, 2009, 08:03 PM

Looks like great minds think a like , I used 1" conduit but same general idea !!!!!
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Yes we all do...yours look great too!! Smitty

smitty0312 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 06, 2009, 07:28 AM »

Thankyou for all the generous comments, I'm just trying to pass along some helpfull advice to my fellow ice fishermen. Smitty

phesant · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 06, 2009, 09:43 AM »

Nice .... now thats foreward thinking

JimQ · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 09:03 AM »

Looks nice. Are those #10 screws with a nut inside the bucket?

Tainterslayer · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 09:16 AM »

That's a great idea. I used pieces of 1" pvc pipe riveted from the back side. but that looks like it would be easier to attach.

smitty0312 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 10:18 AM »

Quote from: JimQ on Dec 07, 2009, 09:03 AM

Looks nice. Are those #10 screws with a nut inside the bucket?

Short 1/4" bolts w/nuts.

jasonmeekhof · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 10:52 AM »

I did similar with PVC. Used aluminum rivets to hold them on, that way the fasteners don't intrude into the bucket. Tried screws before and they cut me up!

smitty0312 · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 10:56 AM »

Quote from: jasonmeekhof on Dec 07, 2009, 10:52 AM

I did similar with PVC. Used aluminum rivets to hold them on, that way the fasteners don't intrude into the bucket. Tried screws before and they cut me up!
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Yes the bolts will probably get me too, they don't stick out too far, will have to see, if it's a problem, I will put some type of cap over the ends. Yours look great and will serve you well. Smitty

carcaju · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 12:59 PM »

their is a item called the bucket buddy it fits over the top of the bucket and has pockets on the outside and inside and will hold your poles in the same fasion along with items in side. i have one on a 7 Gal. bucket and mounted the top of a round foot stool to a bucket lid ,been using it for years they sell in contractor supply stores and hardware stores.

jmh58 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 03:16 PM »

Smitty..I hope you dont mind but I am going to use your idea! Thats just the ticket!! John

Wicked_1 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 03:50 PM »

I also used PVC. I put mine on the inside of a bucket so the rods and reels didn't get all banged up in my flip over and it keeps them from getting hung up on everything else in the area.

UFCreel · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 06:26 PM »

those are some nice buckets!!!.

amortec · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 07:13 PM »

In the business world, you guys would be thinking outside the bucket

Lobes · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 07:44 PM »

Outstanding job of being inventive guy's!

NBG

prchslyr · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 08:36 PM »

It seems like you can't beat the inginuity of a hard water fanatic. Slick ideas guys.

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