Rod Holders in the Truck or PVC on the beach?

[jc]

Originally Posted by justletmein

You know what, before I go to the pains of building my own I'd better go look into an RV style awning first. I might find something perfect without having to screw around with it.

let me know when you have it all figured out... easy, reliable, and portable shade is the hardest thing to come up with of all the beach gear in my opinion... my wooden unmbrella is quick, easy and good when the sun is straight up but sucks in the morning and evening... I think a retractible awning is the deal but you have to have a rack to make it work

[justletmein]

Originally Posted by jc

let me know when you have it all figured out... easy, reliable, and portable shade is the hardest thing to come up with of all the beach gear in my opinion... my wooden unmbrella is quick, easy and good when the sun is straight up but sucks in the morning and evening... I think a retractible awning is the deal but you have to have a rack to make it work

Yeah but racks are cheap, think I got that monster contractor rack for like $150. It's a bit of a pain to remove all the time though. My thought was to mount my tarp to a PVC pipe fit through the back loops of the rack, this would allow me to roll the tarp up or roll it out and I can also flip it over the bed to cover the bed. Then use two of my rod holders as the front legs to tie down with stakes.

[JCSHEPHE]

Originally Posted by jc

let me know when you have it all figured out... easy, reliable, and portable shade is the hardest thing to come up with of all the beach gear in my opinion... my wooden unmbrella is quick, easy and good when the sun is straight up but sucks in the morning and evening... I think a retractible awning is the deal but you have to have a rack to make it work

I will do ya a favor and make a thread on it as I am curious too.

[JOHNNYREB]

Lmfao!!!!

[ssmarinaman]

ok I will share mine rod holder that fit in the back of my truck , that is at an angle so I can still use my yak rack and they don't stand straight up. also I can remove it and place it on the beach and rig my rods all at one time, now as for the rod holder on the beach I use PVC pipe about 5 to 6 feet and I can place them any where..

[surfguy]

That's a sweet setup. Did you make the rod rack yourself? I notice you have 6 rods out. The most I have been able to put out at one time is 4 (when the action is good). Must keep you busy. Are they all long lines?

[ssmarinaman]

thanks and yes I made it myself. on average I have 6 lines out but i do have a extra person with me, 4 rods are 10 footer with magged jigmasters casted out and the two center ones are penn 6/0 yaked out about 200 to 250 yards out.

I'm really big on the buddy system.. reeling in a shark solo can lead to way to many issues..

[surfguy]

I plan to be at Surfside the 25th-29th. Any chance you will be around and we can hook up? I should be recovered from my stingray attack by then and could use some tips to land a good size shark.

[ssmarinaman]

@ surfguy= I might be able to do that.. depending on my work schedule. where do you plan on setting up.. car body, access 5 or down by the the paid beach?

[surfguy]

All the usual beach houses I rent for me and the wife are booked, so I am staying at Ocean Village hotel aka "Pirates Cafe" hotel and can fish Surfside anywhere via my truck Tue-Fri. What's your recommendation on fishing location/time for the day you can meet?