Making a center rigger from a rod blank?

Hroonk · 09-25-2008, 09:49 AM

Seems to me (with NO rod builing experience) that it would be pretty easy to make a center rigger for a CC T top out of a heavy rod blank (6.5' 130??)

Has anyone ever done this? I'm thining something REALLY easy, like two rollers (one at tip and one half way up) with 400 lb mono and release clip run to a small pulley crimped to the rod holder or something.....

I'm not the brightest bulb out there, so surely someone has tried something like this and probably has a better idea.

paul708 · 09-25-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hroonk

Seems to me (with NO rod builing experience) that it would be pretty easy to make a center rigger for a CC T top out of a heavy rod blank (6.5' 130??)

Has anyone ever done this? I'm thining something REALLY easy, like two rollers (one at tip and one half way up) with 400 lb mono and release clip run to a small pulley crimped to the rod holder or something.....

I'm not the brightest bulb out there, so surely someone has tried something like this and probably has a better idea.

i have done a few..even longer than the 6'5 you look for
should be no problem

Hroonk · 09-26-2008, 12:10 PM

What blank did you use? I've never done anything with rod blanks, but need a winter project.

livetofishnj · 10-09-2008, 01:01 PM

hell, I've got an old broomstick of a fiberglass rod that's been in the t-top rod holders holding a shotgun line. Works fine...

BuffaloHunter · 10-09-2008, 03:52 PM

Shur-Hold Brush Handle. Its telescopic, and aluminum and easily detachable. I'll post pictures of ours in the comming days but it works perfectly from atop at 26ft center console.

Parapapam · 10-09-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffaloHunter

Shur-Hold Brush Handle. Its telescopic, and aluminum and easily detachable. I'll post pictures of ours in the comming days but it works perfectly from atop at 26ft center console.

I've been using a painter's pole for years.... you get a telescoping uprigger for about $15. Tape on a release clip and you are good to go.

Mike

livetofishnj · 10-13-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffaloHunter

Shur-Hold Brush Handle. Its telescopic, and aluminum and easily detachable. I'll post pictures of ours in the comming days but it works perfectly from atop at 26ft center console.

that's a damn good idea! Pull it down later and zip tie the squid net to it for a long reach when you're chunking at night too.

000's · 10-13-2008, 04:27 PM

hey what are u using for a holder on the hard top !!!!!!!!

paul708 · 10-13-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hroonk

What blank did you use? I've never done anything with rod blanks, but need a winter project.

we have used the batson surf blanks

Satans_Chariot · 10-13-2008, 04:53 PM

ask capt buffington what he runs for his center rigger

ridiculous

09-25-2008, 09:49 AM	#1
Hroonk Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Havre de Grace/Ocean City, Md Posts: 252 Credits: 1,594.6 Boat: 270TE World Cat Home Port: OCMD Occupation: Blowin' chit up	Making a center rigger from a rod blank? Seems to me (with NO rod builing experience) that it would be pretty easy to make a center rigger for a CC T top out of a heavy rod blank (6.5' 130??) Has anyone ever done this? I'm thining something REALLY easy, like two rollers (one at tip and one half way up) with 400 lb mono and release clip run to a small pulley crimped to the rod holder or something..... I'm not the brightest bulb out there, so surely someone has tried something like this and probably has a better idea. __________________ "My Turn" Ocean City, Md WorldCat 270TE w/ 225 Yamahas

09-26-2008, 12:10 PM	#3
Hroonk Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Havre de Grace/Ocean City, Md Posts: 252 Credits: 1,594.6 Boat: 270TE World Cat Home Port: OCMD Occupation: Blowin' chit up	What blank did you use? I've never done anything with rod blanks, but need a winter project. __________________ "My Turn" Ocean City, Md WorldCat 270TE w/ 225 Yamahas

10-09-2008, 01:01 PM	#4
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10-09-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
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10-13-2008, 04:53 PM	#10
Satans_Chariot Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 582 Credits: 1,877.9 Best Catch: does it really matter? Occupation: MAKIN' HOLE	ask capt buffington what he runs for his center rigger ridiculous __________________ The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. Robert Frost Last edited by Satans_Chariot; 10-13-2008 at 04:55 PM.

10-13-2008, 04:27 PM	#8
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