Outriggers

[jordandakota]

I stumbled across an outrigger system on ebay. It uses 2 rod holders with PVC pipe that fits inside them tightly and then you drill a hole through and stick a pin through it, and it holds it on there. The rod holder that comes with it is one that adjusts to different angles but locks in so you could lift them up to paddle and then let them down when you want to fish. I will most likely be making one of these systems in the near future. Has anybody else made something like this before?

[mgib]

By using outriggers I assume you will be trolling two or more rods. I've done it but it's gotten me into trouble on more than one occasion, you are not on the stern of a boat here. Tangles from running fish and trying to clear a line and then ya may have to paddle... I'll troll one rod and find it a lot more enjoyable, my 2 cents.

[aweiss4428]

think he's talking about stabilizers

[jordandakota]

I mean outriggers that are only a pipe sticking out and have floats on the ends for stability to stand up. I can stand in my kayak the way it is right now but adding outriggers would make it that much easier.

[rrdstarr]

I originally built them to be used with my Pygmy Borealis XL kayak. I built them from 6061 Aluminum tubing, 1/4" flat stock and Scotty rod holder parts. The floats are boat fenders.

 

 

[groundhog]

Hi,

rrdstarr those are the best looking outriggers I have seen.

[SurfCowboy]

Best outrigger discussion ever on the internet, just check here: http://www.stripersonline.com/surfta...t=freedom+hawk

 

I myself just bought a FH and am extremely happy with both stability and paddling. Admittedly not a rocket, but fast enough in open water and lightning on the flats with a push pole. I didn't sit down for 5 minutes yesterday in back at IBSP.

[rrdstarr]

They were easy to make. 6061 Aluminum tubing and 1/4' plate. Boat fenders and two scavenged Scotty elbows. They fold up or can be pivoted back to set on the deck. Powder coated too. Nice and stable on the lakes around here.

[Bernie12]

I originally built them to be used with my Pygmy Borealis XL kayak. I built them from 6061 Aluminum tubing, 1/4" flat stock and Scotty rod holder parts. The floats are boat fenders.

 

can you leave them down when you paddle or is the drag too much?

[DaveCap]

I finished the actual floats (lobster buoys) Now I'm considering different ways to mount them. Probably use my RAM tubes.

[chriszoo]

I finished the actual floats (lobster buoys) Now I'm considering different ways to mount them. Probably use my RAM tubes.

 

dave, those came out sweeeet!

 

 

chris

[DaveCap]

Simple too. Nice thing is they're sandable. So in little time, you can shape them out nicely. A little expanding foam and phenoseal to seal the gaps, a can of spray paint and you're good.

[rrdstarr]

can you leave them down when you paddle or is the drag too much?

 

On the Pygmy they sat about an 1-2" above the water and cause no drag. They are there more to keep from tipping over when fly casting.

 

I am really not sure if I will need them in my PT-13?

 

The Wife and I were out in the ocean today(First time for both of us) and we were both totally comfortable. I was in the PT-13 and she was in the Pygmy Borealis without the outriggers, both of us totally comfortable.

[jordandakota]

How well do the outriggers work as far as stabilizing? I would use the biggest float I can find on each one. Would they make it stable enough to stand and cast or paddle while standing?