Rod Storage In A Canoe

[JustFishin]

eric1979,

Good point about the snag monsters. Most of our fishing is done on bigger rivers - the New, Shanandoah & James in Virginia and the Broad, Congaree, & Saluda in South Carolina (very few snag monsters to worry about). When encountered we just reverse the rod positions and run the tips towards the back with two on each side of the seat. Have never lost one yet. Just like the easy access and the fact that the terminal tackle does not get tangled with each other due to the forced separation provided by the front removable rack.

[eric1978]

Good point about the snag monsters. Most of our fishing is done on bigger rivers - the New, Shanandoah & James in Virginia and the Broad, Congaree, & Saluda in South Carolina (very few snag monsters to worry about).

Gotcha. So you're east coast guys then? A lot of our Ozark streams are skinny and twisty and full of obstacles, and they'll eat some rod tips. Welcome to the forum.

[woodman]

My (snag monster) look-out...

[JustFishin]

Geez! Definitely see what you mean about snag monsters. When compared to our typical floats you're dealing with a different animal.

[Al Agnew]

JustFishin, you obviously won't have problems with snag monsters, but there IS one other possible potential problem with your set-up. If you hook a big smallmouth that goes under the canoe and out the other side, and you have to get your rod tip and line around the front end of the canoe to the other side, those rods with hooks and lures sticking out the front could get snagged in your line, causing all kinds of confusion and possibly a lost fish. That's the other reason I want to keep all my rod tips within the gunwales of the canoe. Just something to think about...other than that, it's a sweet set-up.

[woodman]

Hay ( JustFishin) a canoe is dwarfed on that big water..Like the width of the Missouri River...Looks like a good place for those bigger wood drift boats that have the ors. Our rivers look like creeks in comparison...up-close-and-personal...yet lovely ..every winding mile...LOVE IT.

[JustFishin]

Smallmouth Bass Angler

I guess it comes down to what you get used too. Caught many big smallies, muskies, stripers, etc. that had a way of trying to use the canoe in their defense. So far nothing but excitement; especially the one big muskie that managed to jump into the canoe while still very green.

Regarding river rides - mostly canoes, kayaks, and river toons used around here.

[tjulianc]

For the rivers and creeks I usually like to fish, I definitely need my poles in the canoe all the way. The snag monsters can be viscous, and you never know what log jams or strainers may lie ahead. Mostly I just don't want to loose or damage my equipment.

[lizard]

I use thin wall pvc pipe. keeps everything in the boat and the rods are protected from the snags

[Danoinark]

Just fishin' What river is that? Nice.

Dano