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07-13-2007, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Springfield, MA
Posts: 425
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OK, I think those collaspsable riggers are awesome. Question is, how do they open? Are they internally sprung? Look great on the CC.
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07-17-2007, 08:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Riggers for a small boat
I made a set of these (over the winter) for my boat because there is not enough room on the gunnel for a mount, and I don't have a tee or hard top.
I used my machine shop at work for some of the cutting and milling. They are pretty simple. It goes into the existing rod holder and I TIG welded another tube on it to hold the rod. Bought high quality telescopic poles from the marine store, (even home depot paint poles would work) and attached a 1/4 round plate with some tapped holes for varying angles, some outrigger hardware for the "clothes line" and VIOLA. The cord going forward is to brace them for when a fish hits because it is not really strong enough for a big pull. I've just started using these, but so far so good. They get two lines out the sides about 8 feet, so with an 8 foot beam it gives me about a 24 foot spread, but thats better than nothing.
Perfect for a small boats. Maybe I'll go into production !!!!! 
Last edited by Van; 07-17-2007 at 08:50 PM..
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07-17-2007, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Kingston
Posts: 98
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Is that a Daiwa 30 lever drag? I caught two tuna on mine already this year. Wicked good action.  |
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07-17-2007, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Plymouth, Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigPete
Is that a Daiwa 30 lever drag? I caught two tuna on mine already this year. Wicked good action. |
Mine has the MOJO. Just not when I'm using it.  |
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07-17-2007, 08:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigPete
Is that a Daiwa 30 lever drag? I caught two tuna on mine already this year. Wicked good action. |
Sure is, it does work great, It has taken several footballs already. The drag is good and smoooooth.
How are you setting up the line on it?
I have it near filled with 80 spectra and about 150 foot top shot of 80 lb mono for the initial strike and run. |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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07-29-2007, 12:18 PM
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Scomber scombrus
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Quincy Ma.
Posts: 604
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This is what i put together......
the pole is a 15 foot painters pole it's 1 1/2 inches at the base I drilled into the end for the pin.
I had to notch the rod-rigger to get it to lock in....
the big test will be next weekend .....stand by |
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07-30-2007, 09:57 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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if it is fiberglass and you are pulling the bigger bars it will explode. Dont ask how I know.
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08-01-2007, 04:57 PM
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Scomber scombrus
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Quincy Ma.
Posts: 604
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keeperreaper
if it is fiberglass and you are pulling the bigger bars it will explode. Dont ask how I know.
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Thanks for the heads up..
I should video the first test  |
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