TACO SPORT SLAM OUTRIGGER MOUNTS AND POLES

[mario_veg]

THINKING OF BUYING THE TACO# GS-100A SPORT SLAM BUT I NEED TO KNOW HOW THIS MOUNTS AND 1 1/8 POLES PERFORM WITH SPREADER BARS AND OVERALL.
PLEASE TELL ME YOUR EXPERIENCE OR WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD
THANKS

[Glenn W]

I had a pair a few years ago. The bases are fair--- nothing to get exicted about. The Taco poles are junk and like wet noodles-- worst part is no spreaders are available. If you go with the Taco bases, get rid of the silly spring thing , drill a hole through the base and pole and use a pin & clevis. For the
poles, get good ole 18'Lees (appropriate diameter) and add a single Lees spreader--- now you have a half decent set of outriggers for a small boat. However, IMO there is no comparison to Lees Jr. Wishbones for true outriggers on a small boat.

[Scoundrel]

Ask Vinny, he will know!!!

[RWW]

There are some new carbon fiber poles out that are supposed to be lighter and stiffer to hold up to bars.
I don't know fo anyone that has tried them yet but they may be worth checking out.

[mario_veg]

RWW what brand are this poles? do they telescope?

[clcharette]

You have to go with the heavy duty bases and the 1.5" poles.

[Stix&Brix]

However, IMO there is no comparison to Lees Jr. Wishbones for true outriggers on a small boat.

I have the Lee Wishbones they are the way to go. I also fish on a boat with the t-top Taco Riggers there ok but a bit flimsy

[mario_veg]

I forgot to say.. I have a center console... Mako 235 1981... with an alumminum t-top. I don't even know if the t top is able to hold the weight of a pair of outriggers.

[FAT CAT MX]

I run a boat for a friend that has the TACOs. The poles didn't survive the first season (they bent) and the adjustable mounts pretty much suck (they often collapse on hook-up) I'd buy something better. Your T-Top is most likely strong enough for any outrigger, but you may need to have mounting pads welded in to have adequate strength.

[Van Wildonher]

http://www.alltackle.com/smith_carbo...gger_poles.htm

There are some carbon fiber ones that are able to extend. I don't have them though. I just happened to be looking for a set or something.