Made mine today. Slightly older caddis float tube model I got off let go for $20 w/fins. Video is awesome. Made a few slight mods and now I'm ready to slay them crappie
Thanks for the video. Your design is the best. I used your design with a few modifications of my own. I could not find the ABS, so I just used the white schedule 40. I used a solid piece across the bottom, so it is essentially a rectangle with 4 rod holders on top. After the first one, I figured out I didn't need the eye bolts to attach them, just use heavy duty zip ties around the pipe and through the D-rings, with bungees on the bottom. There is no movement that way. I also did the box-top tray. It was an excellent idea, but I had to make the tube going across 30 inches. I also painted the rod holders and the tray hunter green to match the float tube. I also use the breathable, Caddis chest waders for the cold water. Thank you for your inspiration.
Good Job. I Like The Way The Holder Fallowes The Conture Of The Cumberland float Tube And Atatches To The Bottem . Have a Great Adventure On Your Float Tube. Sincerly Uncle Chuckie.
Just bought my first float tube today, and launched it too (no fish :-( though). Came back home and saw this video, and immediately knew my next weekend project! Thanks for putting this together. Well done!!
@@FisherNewb I saw the tray in the video. I'll check that out, too. Have you made a video on a fish finder for a float tube? A lot of expensive options out there I'm trying to avoid!
New sub here! Just bought the Cumberland. Here is two days. Totally gonna do this build for rod and accessories. Thanks so much for posting this! Can’t wait to get out there.
Hey all right! Congrats, glad you enjoyed the video. Let me know if you have any more questions. Feel free to page through my vids to see if anything peeks your interest.
Awesome video, thanks! Just finished mine and the only problem I had was the massive, post COVID greed fueled price increases! That 79 cent elbow you showed is now almost four bucks, ouch. Just about choked on my tongue when they finished adding everything up at the cash register. Totally worth it though! You a great engineer and teacher!
Alec thank you for your help I just figure it out the extensions are those 2 inch pieces great video keep up the good work will let you know how things go
Just drill through the cap and tie a knot on the end of the bungee cord, slide the other end through the holes on the end caps. If you want it water tight put some silicone inside on the knot. Save some money on eyebolts, make it look cleaner, and you will never loose the bungee as it’s attached to the rod holder. Nice little rod holder setup, thanks for the video, gonna make me one now!
Hey Alec I just finish building my project today works great one problem I blew the tube up in my living room when I came back in one side was being deflated so I called Amazon I’ll get a full refund but they have no more Cumberland in the inventory so wish me luck trying to find one during this pandemic keep up the good work I will continue to follow your videos.
Thanks! Sorry to hear you had some troubles with them. I love mine and has worked for 3 years now. I had a leak that the company sent me new bladders for so was not a big deal. My own fault though
I found that using nylon zip ties or velcro cable ties work great for attaching the rod holder to the D rings. I now don't use the stainless steel eye bolts and clips at all. I use 11" nylon cable ties ($2.99 per 100, at Harbor Freight, or $0.06 for one fishing trip, and go through the D ring on the tube and all the way around the horizontal run on the rod holder. This allows the distance from the rod rack to the D rings to be set right so that the rods stay more vertical when I'm on the tube ande makes a very strong connection with no danger of it coming loose. It also saves a little money and a little assembly time, and makes this holder system easier to use on other tubes that might have different D-ring spacing.
@@FisherNewb I should have added: you can use the ties (zip or velcro) just like the chain links, but instead I go all the way around the horizontal pipe, eliminating the need for the chain link and eye bolt. By going around, the horizontal tube can be snugged up against the D ring, and that reduces play at that connection - it's the ultimate in finding shorter connectors, and you can't get any shorter.
Thanks for the really excellent design and clear video presentation. I found all the components in 1.5" abs pipe size at Midland Hardware (midlandhardware.com) for very good prices.1'5" is a little cheaper and lighter, and is fine for the size rods I use (fly, light spinning, and baitcasting). It was a bit difficult to use their site to find the pieces, but I did find all of them (except I didn't look for the metal parts there) eventually. Example: the double-tee was only $2.37. A full set of parts for one side was about $27, plus shipping at $6.53 for the entire order of parts. I'll get the pipe itself locally at Home Depot or Lowes. I put a tee on the front end. Going up will be a short pipe to a pipe cap, to which I will attach a 3" round plate as the base for a Garmin Striker 4CV mount. Going down: a pipe to hold the transducer. I intend to stuff all the extra transducer cable inside the abs piping. I also included in my order male and female thread adapters, as I might decide to make the rod holders screw in. I'm more comfortable with that sort of attachment. It allows the holders to still be rotated, and provides a more secure grip that can't pop loose.
Hey Alex it’s Orlando I finally got my Cumberland float tube after waiting two months for a replacement one. Working on my rod holder almost complete need to pick up some bungee cords.
I got my bungee cords at Harbor Freight. Hope the video helped you. I like that I can change it at any time at least I know how to do it if I ever need to now. Hope all is well!
Awesome .. I just bought my first floater for me and my 12 year old son I haven’t use it yet but whenever you go to Santa Ana river will be nice if we can hook up for some pointer thanks and great video ...
I was going to head back over there this season. I have been skunked there far too many times and paid a pretty price for it each time. Going there in a tube is not hard, it is a great place to start and learn how to use them since there is no tide. Winds pick up in the afternoon there so just try and park down wind (boat docks) and kick towards bubble hole before noon.
You have made some great project with this fishing tube, my questions are you still happy with it? How has it held up? any wear spots or leaks to speak of? Looking at getting my first float tube and you seem to use yours a lot. I have enjoyed your videos Thanks for sharing.
Everything I have made, I am still using years later. They work great! I do want to redo the tray only because I used wing nuts with the thought that I would want to use the tray as a top of a container still, but never did. Very small changes
Thank you! Float tube allows for more maneuverability in small spaces as in the docks. We have more control because our legs are always moving and in the water. Con with this is that we are slower and can't glide as much as a kayak and thus we have less opportunity to get to farther places. Kayaks can go to farther places like the bridge at HH. They are less maneuverable since you are using oars or pedals but you are always being pushed off your spot unless you anchor down each time. Tubes also deflate and can fit in the back of a car while a kayak has to be mounted on top or in the back of a truck.
I see you used a nut on both sides of the Cap to secure the eye bolt, but you don’t mention if you have to do the same for the eye bolts in the shaft, and if not how do you properly secure it. Thanks!
I fasten it inside of the tube itself with lock nuts and no washers. Bit is a struggle sometimes but with some patience it will go on for you. Hope it helps!
awesome video, I'm going to put one together tomorrow. 2 questions, 1) what do you recommend to cut the ABS with, a normal PVC saw? also do you have a recommendation for a design to make a fly rod holder? thanks!
I used a miter saw on 90% of what I did. I had another project before that I made way too hard with a jigsaw but there was no need in the end. Sorry, I don't know anything about fly fishing or the rods they use. I would imagine the frame of the holder is the same and the uprights would just need to be modified to fit whatever kind of reels they use
@The Outdoor Dad i would measure along the back neck of the rod just above the reel. Then make a cut just enough to fit the width of the connection of said rod and reel.
They are pretty easy to build, all you really need is a saw, drill and a ruler. I have seen many use a simple jigsaw from Harbor freight, you just gotta get through plastic.
Planning to construct this week. I have the exact Cumberland, but its up at my cabin in the mountains. Can you share the distance of the top eye bolts and bottom eye bolts? If this is too specific of a question, no worries. Either way, excited to build and use next week! Thanks so much for the great video!
Fisher Newb thanks for the response. I was able to borrow my buddy’s Cumberland to measure. My tube is not with me - I’m in Torrance and it’s up in Mammoth.. thanks again for the response!
Literally a life saver! I was having issues finding a rod holder for my new float tube and this is perfect! I just need to figure out how to cut ABS that I buy. Can you buy the pieces pre-cut? Thanks for the great design!
Most of the holder are just the pieces that are stock from Lowes or HD, you will have to figure out how to cut the long pieces though. I used a saw to quickly cut it. I would recommend finding a Harbor Freight and trying to do the same. Cuts quickly but can certainly be a pain at times if you are cutting the small pieces that connect the fittings
@@FisherNewb Awesome Thank you. I'm going to try putting my pipe today with a hacksaw. Hopefully it works out. What size eye-bolts did you use? Also does the eye-bolts allow any water to enter the rod holder?
Just an FYI, the Covid pandemic has caused sparse picking on the fittings you used. It forced me to use both ABS and PVC fittings and pipe to build two of these. As long as everything you use is 1.5 inches you will be fine. Gluing PVC to ABS requires using Oatey green glue (ABS to PVC Green Transition Cement, $5.98 for a can at Lowes.
Hey bro I’m getting ready build mine thank you for the information I already got all the parts one question though you have an extension coming from the cab how long is it?
Need to replace my castmate system, really do not like anything mounted on my casting (right) side so needing to adapt left side to hold at least six rods plus Go-Pro. Thinking maybe using the Y adapters on top to hold two rods each. Any drawback to that? Thanks
Hey bro incredible video. This is hands down the best designed rod holder. Great explanation and detail. I have a question how long did you cut your rod extension? I also love your table that was truly a game changer especially since I have the container tops all over our yard. Thanks again.
The rod extensions are kinda dependent on how long your rods are and what kind of fishing you are doing. Totally up to you but I think mine were 10" each. I do wish at least one of them was a bit longer for my main, spinning setup though. Glad you liked the videos! Hope they helped you
Thanks for sharing. Was wondering if you felt any additional drag while kicking w the partial wrap around vs capping w two eye bolts where the 30 deg go?
I don't feel any at all. I believe that we are far more affected by the winds and tides than any drag coefficient that could be imposed by the tube. Keep in mind though that if you do not wrap around and tie at the end of the wrap your rod holders could "bounce" towards and away from you. It is a common mistake
Fisher Newb Thanks. I’m a newbie as well. Did Huntington Harbor last Tues for the first time. Did Alamitos Bay Last week for first time as well. Definitely a learning curve w tide exchange. Buying material today to build one. Hope to see u out there. I need all the help I can get as I normally just tube in the Sierras.
Forgot to mention I made a little video as well from Huntington. If u view it, u will see I caught a decent sized spotty next to the same boat u did near the park!😃
Do you have a recommendation of what side to put it on? If you're right-handed did you put everything on your right side or the opposite side so you're free to land the fish?
Sorry for the long reply, I actually tried to handle all my fish on the left so I had my net in one of those uprights on the left. I handle my reel on the right and so I mostly had open slots there for the rod. There were exceptions with like sculpin or rays where I just put the rod on the right, netted with the left and then handled the fish with my right. I take zero chances with dangerous fish,
@@FisherNewb How much does the holder weigh? I’m still mulling over the choice of pvc vs abs. What is the advantage of having the holder at anle instead of just straight up? Thanks!
@@gatekarain9780 So I used ABS since some of the pieces I wanted were only available in ABS. They are about 2 lbs or so each? Depends on how many uprights you make, mine are 4 each. When you have the holder straight up you sometimes can't see the bite and if it is a strong one, could break your rod. Also, when you store your rod the jig/bait directly upright the hook and weights tangle on the rod. It's good to have a bit of an angle to keep the stuff dangling where you want it. My two cents
BTW: did you use Marine Goop or anything to seal around or between the nuts for the eye bolts? Or are then watertight enough just by tightening them down? I'd particularly be concerned about the eye bolts connecting the bungee cords that are submerged all the time
Nah, did not use anything. I just let it go and I don't have any water issues as I know it. I take them off then just wash everything when I am done but don't think there is any trapped water in the holders to be concerned about
@@FisherNewb Excellent. Thank you for the response. I fish unfamiliar places quite often. Would be good to know any time I’m in a new place what the depth and underwater terrain is like.
Hey there! I was using a Deeper Plus when I was using a finder. Did not always need to and it did not help as much as I thought it would but it did track my location and was useful for sure. Hope it helps!
I have used the Deeper Pro+ and just tied it on one of my rod racks. Worked okay, just did not think it was worth it in the end to keep it. I did like that you could use it to map the bottom and keep track of where you went in the day. Sucked some phone power but not terrible
Yah, I first started floating in SARL with the thought that it was more safe. What I did not realize is that there are parts in there that are over 30' deep with only shore to go to and while in the harbor I am in like 12' deep water with structure all over that I can get too. LOL
The cheapest ones that will fit your holder. There are like 3 different types and they range in prices. Problem is that people mix them in the boxes so you can get a surprise when you check out. Gotta be very careful when picking out pieces of ABS and PVC. Hope it helps!
Do you happen to have the specs for the items list to make the basic side assembly? Like, written out “grocery list”, if you will. I just got my Cumberland, and want to copy this design, but want to make sure I’m getting the correct pieces. Any help is appreciated!!
I don't but I did try and lost them in the vid towards the end. It's a complete modular system so once the base stuff is on you can modify the top rod holding tubes as much as you like.
OMG Same! I was always so scared they were going to rip off but I backpack strap the tube with the rod holders attached and no problems (yet). Seem good!
I ended up buying a Deeper Pro after using that one for a while. I think it's more accurate and does not need a mount. Only thing that sucks about it though is that it uses a camera to display. I have been using an old, one when using it but I don't use it much TBH
I did have to patch it once because I hooked it after releasing a spotty once. Slow leak but overall not too crazy hard. It was my fault so nothing I would blame the tube for. Thanks for watching my stuff! Appreciate it
I'm not sure but I just picked up all of my stuff at Lowe's and Home Depot has them as well. Just be sure to pick up SS since some of my non SS fittings I used are pretty bad now. Hope it helps
Sorry, I don't I just have the video and kinda winged it. They still work though so overall I am quite happy with the simplicity. Hopefully I provided enough detail there for you to get through. Let me know if you have more questions I never had to remake them again
Nice video, I’m looking into getting me a float tube. Might go with the same one, looks very sturdy and sits up high. What did you do with the fish finder mount wires and how did you run that setup ?
The fish finder transducer is simply running along the pipe and into the water. I have also seen some run through the pipe and fasten to one of the "legs" of the rod holder also. Very simple to attache something like that with SS eyelets or simple velcro.
I designed a pipe mount for mounting a Garmin CV20-TM transducer (Used with Garmin Striker 4 fishfinder) to the 1.5 inch pipe. Here is a link to the design, to be 3D printed: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3737927. If you don't have access to a 3D printer, check your local library - many now offer free or very inexpensive access to 3D printers. Later, I will publish a design for a mount for the fishfinder itself.
The Garmin Striker 4CV mount is now available on Thingiverse as well - see www.thingiverse.com/thing:3738258. Note: the Striker mount must be printed in ABS, and the pipes must be ABS.
It kind of depends on how you would like your holder to be on both sides but for each side: 2 4-way, 2 90 deg, 2 30 deg, 3 5" sections, 2 3" section, 2 2" section, 2 caps, 4 SS eye bolt packs (comes with nut), 4 additional SS nuts, 4 SS washers. Then for the modular parts you can use 3 way sections or straights or caps with 1/4 - 20 SS bolts for camera mounts.
For the camera mount bolts they are 1/4 - 20 UNC x 1 machine bolts with nylon insert nuts and washers. The only other bolts used are the eye bolts which I also think were 1/4" SS. They are really long though only because they were cheaper
I started making this today, for my shiny new Fish Cat 4. It's working out nicely. I decided to make curved washers for the eye bolts that are in the tube - I printed them on my 3D printer. If you have a 3D printer, have a friend with one, or if your local library has one (many libraries do now), you can make these. The design can be seen on Thingiverse.com - the link is www.thingiverse.com/thing:3728313. Fisher Newb: you can find me on facebook - if you message me there with your email address, we will work out how I can send a set to you, if you want a set. It's pretty nice to have the captive inside washer cemented to the inside of the ABS tube, and captive nyloc nut held in that washer. Then you can install or remove the eye bolt after the rod holder is all glued together. I'm happy with how fast this goes together. The eyebolts in the pipe sections had to be closer together to fit the Fish Cat 4 D rings, but other than that, the rest of the fit is really good.
@@FisherNewb Local libraries often have printers now. I'm a volunteer at the La Jolla Library and we have two, free to use. On a quick look, the Long Beach library has 3D printers. If you go in with the Thingiverse item number (3728313), they can access the file and print the washers for you. La Jolla doesn't even charge for the plastic, but some do, so inquire first. It looks like Huntington Beach library also has printing capabilitiy now. If you print at a library, it is likely they will use PLA plastic instead of ABS. That's inconvenient because there aren't many glues that work, but you can try superglue or epoxy.
Sell you a rod holder set up? I can work something up if you are looking for the pieces but you will eventually have to cement it together when you get it to where ever you are or that shipping cost would be crazy.
I’ll never purchase anything from classic accessories again. They left me hanging for two years on a replacement bladder for my pontoon boat. Always out of stock but on order and they will contact me when back in stock. This went on and on. Contacted them and they informed me they have been discontinued. This was a great product, now I’m left with a frame and one pontoon which is now useless. I won’t purchase one of these float tubes from them because I don’t trust them
They do run out alot I will give you that. I will say though, for the money and features you get they are very hard to beat. You just need to buy a set of bladders ahead of time or you will be stuck for sure. I had to wait a long time before I was able to float again in the past
I have the same float tube , my PVC rod holder is much different though, the fact is i can pack all this boat/pump/fins and all the stuff i need for the day on my back or ATV and i can get to deep remote lakes that no one fishes and it takes me only about 20 mins to set it all up when i get there. Can you do that with your boat?
Made 2 of them last night, and took out fishing today. Works great! The bottom bungee straps are 10 inches from Home Depot. Perfect length.
Awesome! Hope it works out for you
I was in Bishop and saw 2 guys with this and they gave me your info. I’ll be making one too! Thank you to you all!!!
OH! Great to hear, so glad I could help out
Made mine today. Slightly older caddis float tube model I got off let go for $20 w/fins. Video is awesome. Made a few slight mods and now I'm ready to slay them crappie
Great! I had one as well that I made the first set of rod holders for. Happy to have been able to help
Wow what a awesome design.thanks for sharing. Damn beat that. Or even a umbrella on a sunny day
You can fasten an umbrella to the back of your chair if you can figure it out. I am sure you can do a shade of some sort also with the holders
Thanks for the video. Your design is the best. I used your design with a few modifications of my own. I could not find the ABS, so I just used the white schedule 40. I used a solid piece across the bottom, so it is essentially a rectangle with 4 rod holders on top. After the first one, I figured out I didn't need the eye bolts to attach them, just use heavy duty zip ties around the pipe and through the D-rings, with bungees on the bottom. There is no movement that way. I also did the box-top tray. It was an excellent idea, but I had to make the tube going across 30 inches. I also painted the rod holders and the tray hunter green to match the float tube. I also use the breathable, Caddis chest waders for the cold water. Thank you for your inspiration.
Hey that sounds great! Thanks for watching and glad I could help out and start you off. Appreciate you visiting / Subbing to my channel
Just ordered my float tube. It’s really nice that you showed the steps of making all these accessories. I’m looking forward to make one for myself.
Glad it helps, let me know if you have any more questions
Fisher Newb thank you!
You're welcome!
Good Job. I Like The Way The Holder Fallowes The Conture Of The Cumberland float Tube And Atatches To The Bottem . Have a Great Adventure On Your Float Tube. Sincerly Uncle Chuckie.
Thank you! I hope it helps
Just bought my first float tube today, and launched it too (no fish :-( though). Came back home and saw this video, and immediately knew my next weekend project! Thanks for putting this together. Well done!!
Thanks! I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me. Did you see the tray video? It is a huge help as well
@@FisherNewb I saw the tray in the video. I'll check that out, too. Have you made a video on a fish finder for a float tube? A lot of expensive options out there I'm trying to avoid!
New sub here!
Just bought the Cumberland. Here is two days. Totally gonna do this build for rod and accessories. Thanks so much for posting this! Can’t wait to get out there.
Hey all right! Congrats, glad you enjoyed the video. Let me know if you have any more questions. Feel free to page through my vids to see if anything peeks your interest.
Fantastic, thanks for putting this together! getting my spares now to make one. 😅
So glad to hear I could help out!
@FisherNewb - Will you please do a video on how you installed your fish finder?! I (and I'm sure others) would find it really useful! Thanks.
Thanks for the idea!
Awesome video, thanks! Just finished mine and the only problem I had was the massive, post COVID greed fueled price increases! That 79 cent elbow you showed is now almost four bucks, ouch. Just about choked on my tongue when they finished adding everything up at the cash register. Totally worth it though! You a great engineer and teacher!
Hey thanks! I hope it worked out for you. Yah it was a while I ago so I assume everything there went up. I hope it helped
Alec thank you for your help I just figure it out the extensions are those 2 inch pieces great video keep up the good work will let you know how things go
Yes they are
been watching this video a couple of times, and im gonna try and make one today, nice video
Good luck! If you need any help let me know.
Nice job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Just drill through the cap and tie a knot on the end of the bungee cord, slide the other end through the holes on the end caps. If you want it water tight put some silicone inside on the knot. Save some money on eyebolts, make it look cleaner, and you will never loose the bungee as it’s attached to the rod holder. Nice little rod holder setup, thanks for the video, gonna make me one now!
Yup that works as well. I like it!
Loved this video...your invention is brilliant. Ty for sharing
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for making this video! Great ideas!!!
You are so welcome!
Hey Alec I just finish building my project today works great one problem I blew the tube up in my living room when I came back in one side was being deflated so I called Amazon I’ll get a full refund but they have no more Cumberland in the inventory so wish me luck trying to find one during this pandemic keep up the good work I will continue to follow your videos.
Thanks! Sorry to hear you had some troubles with them. I love mine and has worked for 3 years now. I had a leak that the company sent me new bladders for so was not a big deal. My own fault though
Making mine right now Im following your exact model. I really appreciate it. I have the same float tube for both my wife and me. Thanks
Glad I could help
Wicked cool rod/accessory holders! Keep the great videos coming!
Thanks! Will do!
I found that using nylon zip ties or velcro cable ties work great for attaching the rod holder to the D rings. I now don't use the stainless steel eye bolts and clips at all. I use 11" nylon cable ties ($2.99 per 100, at Harbor Freight, or $0.06 for one fishing trip, and go through the D ring on the tube and all the way around the horizontal run on the rod holder. This allows the distance from the rod rack to the D rings to be set right so that the rods stay more vertical when I'm on the tube ande makes a very strong connection with no danger of it coming loose. It also saves a little money and a little assembly time, and makes this holder system easier to use on other tubes that might have different D-ring spacing.
Nice! I was thinking about using zip ties but did not think it would keep the holders in place after a while. Good stuff!
@@FisherNewb I should have added: you can use the ties (zip or velcro) just like the chain links, but instead I go all the way around the horizontal pipe, eliminating the need for the chain link and eye bolt. By going around, the horizontal tube can be snugged up against the D ring, and that reduces play at that connection - it's the ultimate in finding shorter connectors, and you can't get any shorter.
I just got one of these tubes and will definitely make this.👍
I have had two revisions to it but after the second one I think it works great.
Thanks for the really excellent design and clear video presentation. I found all the components in 1.5" abs pipe size at Midland Hardware (midlandhardware.com) for very good prices.1'5" is a little cheaper and lighter, and is fine for the size rods I use (fly, light spinning, and baitcasting). It was a bit difficult to use their site to find the pieces, but I did find all of them (except I didn't look for the metal parts there) eventually. Example: the double-tee was only $2.37. A full set of parts for one side was about $27, plus shipping at $6.53 for the entire order of parts. I'll get the pipe itself locally at Home Depot or Lowes. I put a tee on the front end. Going up will be a short pipe to a pipe cap, to which I will attach a 3" round plate as the base for a Garmin Striker 4CV mount. Going down: a pipe to hold the transducer. I intend to stuff all the extra transducer cable inside the abs piping. I also included in my order male and female thread adapters, as I might decide to make the rod holders screw in. I'm more comfortable with that sort of attachment. It allows the holders to still be rotated, and provides a more secure grip that can't pop loose.
Yah! Glad I could help. I love mine and keep thinking how I would make a new one that is even more efficient. Glad it worked out for you
this is awesome, thanks for sharing this man
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Alex it’s Orlando I finally got my Cumberland float tube after waiting two months for a replacement one. Working on my rod holder almost complete need to pick up some bungee cords.
I got my bungee cords at Harbor Freight. Hope the video helped you. I like that I can change it at any time at least I know how to do it if I ever need to now. Hope all is well!
Please do a video on the fish finder install. Thanks for sharing.
Good idea! It's very easy but now I use a Deeper Pro + and just float it off the side of my rod holders.
Wauw that's amazing. I am gonna make one like this but gonna do some changes because my floattube got paddles and not flippers.
Yah go for it! I know some have stuck oar holders on the tube to help put them on
great video brotha i really dig all the info
Appreciate it!
Awesome .. I just bought my first floater for me and my 12 year old son I haven’t use it yet but whenever you go to Santa Ana river will be nice if we can hook up for some pointer thanks and great video ...
I was going to head back over there this season. I have been skunked there far too many times and paid a pretty price for it each time. Going there in a tube is not hard, it is a great place to start and learn how to use them since there is no tide. Winds pick up in the afternoon there so just try and park down wind (boat docks) and kick towards bubble hole before noon.
Fisher Newb what the best toot for waders the ones with boots on a little help thanks
This was a great video, thanks Alakai!
Hope it helped!
Excellent! I love the detail you provide and looking forward to making one for my Cumberland!
Thank you! I tried to make it as easy as possible to do. Hope you have a chance to check out my other stuff, appreciate it
Awesome. Thankyou for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
You have made some great project with this fishing tube, my questions are you still happy with it? How has it held up? any wear spots or leaks to speak of? Looking at getting my first float tube and you seem to use yours a lot. I have enjoyed your videos Thanks for sharing.
Everything I have made, I am still using years later. They work great! I do want to redo the tray only because I used wing nuts with the thought that I would want to use the tray as a top of a container still, but never did. Very small changes
Can you discuss pro vs cons of a float tube vs a small kayak? Thanks a ton and love your vids!
Thank you! Float tube allows for more maneuverability in small spaces as in the docks. We have more control because our legs are always moving and in the water. Con with this is that we are slower and can't glide as much as a kayak and thus we have less opportunity to get to farther places. Kayaks can go to farther places like the bridge at HH. They are less maneuverable since you are using oars or pedals but you are always being pushed off your spot unless you anchor down each time. Tubes also deflate and can fit in the back of a car while a kayak has to be mounted on top or in the back of a truck.
I see you used a nut on both sides of the Cap to secure the eye bolt, but you don’t mention if you have to do the same for the eye bolts in the shaft, and if not how do you properly secure it. Thanks!
I fasten it inside of the tube itself with lock nuts and no washers. Bit is a struggle sometimes but with some patience it will go on for you. Hope it helps!
awesome video, I'm going to put one together tomorrow. 2 questions, 1) what do you recommend to cut the ABS with, a normal PVC saw? also do you have a recommendation for a design to make a fly rod holder? thanks!
I used a miter saw on 90% of what I did. I had another project before that I made way too hard with a jigsaw but there was no need in the end. Sorry, I don't know anything about fly fishing or the rods they use. I would imagine the frame of the holder is the same and the uprights would just need to be modified to fit whatever kind of reels they use
@The Outdoor Dad i would measure along the back neck of the rod just above the reel. Then make a cut just enough to fit the width of the connection of said rod and reel.
I just bought the caddis navigator ss and wanted to build one n had a few questions im from the valley as well thanks
Sure thing, hit me up if I can help I will try
Good idea
Many many thanks
I love your videos on how to build a rod holder I live with my daughter I don’t have the tools is there anyway I could purchase one
They are pretty easy to build, all you really need is a saw, drill and a ruler. I have seen many use a simple jigsaw from Harbor freight, you just gotta get through plastic.
Planning to construct this week. I have the exact Cumberland, but its up at my cabin in the mountains. Can you share the distance of the top eye bolts and bottom eye bolts? If this is too specific of a question, no worries. Either way, excited to build and use next week! Thanks so much for the great video!
Sorry. I don't recall that. Just measure the distance of your D rings and make it right about the same. It's been a while
Fisher Newb thanks for the response. I was able to borrow my buddy’s Cumberland to measure. My tube is not with me - I’m in Torrance and it’s up in Mammoth.. thanks again for the response!
Literally a life saver! I was having issues finding a rod holder for my new float tube and this is perfect! I just need to figure out how to cut ABS that I buy. Can you buy the pieces pre-cut? Thanks for the great design!
Most of the holder are just the pieces that are stock from Lowes or HD, you will have to figure out how to cut the long pieces though. I used a saw to quickly cut it. I would recommend finding a Harbor Freight and trying to do the same. Cuts quickly but can certainly be a pain at times if you are cutting the small pieces that connect the fittings
@@FisherNewb Awesome Thank you. I'm going to try putting my pipe today with a hacksaw. Hopefully it works out. What size eye-bolts did you use? Also does the eye-bolts allow any water to enter the rod holder?
I think all of the bolts were 1/4 or so? Whatever was cheapest really. I got SS eye bolts on sale so got them
Just an FYI, the Covid pandemic has caused sparse picking on the fittings you used. It forced me to use both ABS and PVC fittings and pipe to build two of these. As long as everything you use is 1.5 inches you will be fine. Gluing PVC to ABS requires using Oatey green glue (ABS to PVC Green Transition Cement, $5.98 for a can at Lowes.
Ah okay thanks for letting people know, I would never would have thought that would have been a problem when I made the video. Thank you!
Hey bro I’m getting ready build mine thank you for the information I already got all the parts one question though you have an extension coming from the cab how long is it?
Need to replace my castmate system, really do not like anything mounted on my casting (right) side so needing to adapt left side to hold at least six rods plus Go-Pro. Thinking maybe using the Y adapters on top to hold two rods each. Any drawback to that? Thanks
I tried with a Y connector and the rod butts like bump into one another at the bottom. I just use the one now at the angle
I’m trying to add a trolling motor on it. Just curious should I place it in the front or side.
I would put it on the side, it's difficult to steer and use by turning around in the chair
Hey bro incredible video. This is hands down the best designed rod holder. Great explanation and detail. I have a question how long did you cut your rod extension? I also love your table that was truly a game changer especially since I have the container tops all over our yard. Thanks again.
The rod extensions are kinda dependent on how long your rods are and what kind of fishing you are doing. Totally up to you but I think mine were 10" each. I do wish at least one of them was a bit longer for my main, spinning setup though. Glad you liked the videos! Hope they helped you
Thanks for sharing. Was wondering if you felt any additional drag while kicking w the partial wrap around vs capping w two eye bolts where the 30 deg go?
I don't feel any at all. I believe that we are far more affected by the winds and tides than any drag coefficient that could be imposed by the tube. Keep in mind though that if you do not wrap around and tie at the end of the wrap your rod holders could "bounce" towards and away from you. It is a common mistake
Fisher Newb Thanks. I’m a newbie as well. Did Huntington Harbor last Tues for the first time. Did Alamitos Bay Last week for first time as well. Definitely a learning curve w tide exchange. Buying material today to build one. Hope to see u out there. I need all the help I can get as I normally just tube in the Sierras.
Forgot to mention I made a little video as well from Huntington. If u view it, u will see I caught a decent sized spotty next to the same boat u did near the park!😃
Sounds great! Hope it helps. If you have any other question feel free to fire away. I will do what I can to answer them.
Did you really?! Okay will check it out
Do you have a recommendation of what side to put it on? If you're right-handed did you put everything on your right side or the opposite side so you're free to land the fish?
Sorry for the long reply, I actually tried to handle all my fish on the left so I had my net in one of those uprights on the left. I handle my reel on the right and so I mostly had open slots there for the rod. There were exceptions with like sculpin or rays where I just put the rod on the right, netted with the left and then handled the fish with my right. I take zero chances with dangerous fish,
Thanks for this. Very well explained. I have a few questions. Should I ask them here or on flot tube forum?
You can ask them here, I can try to help but I only know what I know. A forum has the benefit of getting in many opinions
@@FisherNewb How much does the holder weigh? I’m still mulling over the choice of pvc vs abs. What is the advantage of having the holder at anle instead of just straight up? Thanks!
@@gatekarain9780 So I used ABS since some of the pieces I wanted were only available in ABS. They are about 2 lbs or so each? Depends on how many uprights you make, mine are 4 each. When you have the holder straight up you sometimes can't see the bite and if it is a strong one, could break your rod. Also, when you store your rod the jig/bait directly upright the hook and weights tangle on the rod. It's good to have a bit of an angle to keep the stuff dangling where you want it. My two cents
@@FisherNewb Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.
BTW: did you use Marine Goop or anything to seal around or between the nuts for the eye bolts? Or are then watertight enough just by tightening them down? I'd particularly be concerned about the eye bolts connecting the bungee cords that are submerged all the time
Nah, did not use anything. I just let it go and I don't have any water issues as I know it. I take them off then just wash everything when I am done but don't think there is any trapped water in the holders to be concerned about
Just now getting into float tube fishing and working on make a purchase list. What is your fish finder, and do you have a review on it?
I have the deeper pro + I don't really use it TBH. Maybe for where you are at and type of fishing you do it would be good but I don't really need it
@@FisherNewb Excellent. Thank you for the response. I fish unfamiliar places quite often. Would be good to know any time I’m in a new place what the depth and underwater terrain is like.
Mate great video what brand is your fish finder please. Cheers Don ❤
Hey there! I was using a Deeper Plus when I was using a finder. Did not always need to and it did not help as much as I thought it would but it did track my location and was useful for sure. Hope it helps!
Excellent! Do you leave the 3 ways lose, or glue them in?
I left them loose but they pressure fit in so they don't come out easy at all. Hope it helps!
Hi, may I ask some recommendations about fish finder for float tube fishing? Thanks.
I have used the Deeper Pro+ and just tied it on one of my rod racks. Worked okay, just did not think it was worth it in the end to keep it. I did like that you could use it to map the bottom and keep track of where you went in the day. Sucked some phone power but not terrible
@@FisherNewb Thank you very much!
Do you know if you can bring that in the water at El Dorado?
You cannot. I so wish you could but yah no can do.
Awesome video, just built mine...I was showing the dude in home depot your video and he hooked me up!😆
Also, is that sarl the lake you are in?
Yah, I first started floating in SARL with the thought that it was more safe. What I did not realize is that there are parts in there that are over 30' deep with only shore to go to and while in the harbor I am in like 12' deep water with structure all over that I can get too. LOL
Quick question what u mean to be careful of the 90 degree connecters, which ones should I look for to buy
The cheapest ones that will fit your holder. There are like 3 different types and they range in prices. Problem is that people mix them in the boxes so you can get a surprise when you check out. Gotta be very careful when picking out pieces of ABS and PVC. Hope it helps!
@@FisherNewb oh ok so get the holder first and see which one fits, aren't they all 90 degree?
nice video bro
Thanks man!
Do you happen to have the specs for the items list to make the basic side assembly? Like, written out “grocery list”, if you will. I just got my Cumberland, and want to copy this design, but want to make sure I’m getting the correct pieces. Any help is appreciated!!
I don't but I did try and lost them in the vid towards the end. It's a complete modular system so once the base stuff is on you can modify the top rod holding tubes as much as you like.
I have the same float tube and i use it for fishing too. I love your setup but its those plastic D-rings stitched onto the tube that worries me.
OMG Same! I was always so scared they were going to rip off but I backpack strap the tube with the rod holders attached and no problems (yet). Seem good!
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Hey Alex, where did you get your fishfinder from do you have a video how to mount it?
I ended up buying a Deeper Pro after using that one for a while. I think it's more accurate and does not need a mount. Only thing that sucks about it though is that it uses a camera to display. I have been using an old, one when using it but I don't use it much TBH
What fish finder are you using?
I use the deeper pro plus, works pretty well.
@@FisherNewb I would like to see a review on that product would you cositer posting thanks will it subscribe with the review 🇺🇸
Sure! I absolutely love it. I am thinking about getting deeper into all the reasons why
@@FisherNewb yeah I planing to get in to the Fishing Tube thing also keep up the UA-cam thanks
have you had to do any patching or has it held up to all your durable runs?
I did have to patch it once because I hooked it after releasing a spotty once. Slow leak but overall not too crazy hard. It was my fault so nothing I would blame the tube for. Thanks for watching my stuff! Appreciate it
I am in the Nashville area and abs tubing and fittings are nowhere to be found. Any idea where to find some?
Anybody?
I'm not sure but I just picked up all of my stuff at Lowe's and Home Depot has them as well. Just be sure to pick up SS since some of my non SS fittings I used are pretty bad now. Hope it helps
@@FisherNewb no Lowe’s or HD in the Nashville area carries abs
Do you have a blue print for your holders? If so how much ?
Sorry, I don't I just have the video and kinda winged it. They still work though so overall I am quite happy with the simplicity. Hopefully I provided enough detail there for you to get through. Let me know if you have more questions I never had to remake them again
Nice video, I’m looking into getting me a float tube. Might go with the same one, looks very sturdy and sits up high. What did you do with the fish finder mount wires and how did you run that setup ?
The fish finder transducer is simply running along the pipe and into the water. I have also seen some run through the pipe and fasten to one of the "legs" of the rod holder also. Very simple to attache something like that with SS eyelets or simple velcro.
Thank you appreciate the info
Thanks for the video?! Just ordered that float tube how is it holding up?
Works great! No complaints at all. Love it
Yah works really well, I agree!
Fisher Newb thanks! I actually made the rod holders that you posted about. They are sooooooo useful! Thanks a lot !
@@samaca5579 glad to hear I could help!
How much would you say does each complete rod holder weigh
let’s say 1 on each side.
how much per? do you think?
I would think maybe a couple of pounds? Add about 3 or so pounds total to the tube? Still pretty light and not a problem in the water for sure.
I designed a pipe mount for mounting a Garmin CV20-TM transducer (Used with Garmin Striker 4 fishfinder) to the 1.5 inch pipe. Here is a link to the design, to be 3D printed: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3737927. If you don't have access to a 3D printer, check your local library - many now offer free or very inexpensive access to 3D printers. Later, I will publish a design for a mount for the fishfinder itself.
The Garmin Striker 4CV mount is now available on Thingiverse as well - see www.thingiverse.com/thing:3738258. Note: the Striker mount must be printed in ABS, and the pipes must be ABS.
Really cool. I use a deeper pro+ so it just floats along side of me now. That setup would be awesome to just attach it to the rod holders. Thank you!
nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
How long did you cut your rod holders
Kind of depends on the length of the rods but I think they are about 12" long each
How much would you charge me to make one for my Cumberland?
Above cost of the pieces and shipping, prob $20 for time, cutting and shipping. We can work it out if you want to change anything on it
@@FisherNewb what's your email?
@@timetostand6986 fishernewb@gmail.com
@@FisherNewb I'm going to email you my number so we can talk about it.
You happen to have s parts lost with measurements? Have same exact tube
It kind of depends on how you would like your holder to be on both sides but for each side: 2 4-way, 2 90 deg, 2 30 deg, 3 5" sections, 2 3" section, 2 2" section, 2 caps, 4 SS eye bolt packs (comes with nut), 4 additional SS nuts, 4 SS washers. Then for the modular parts you can use 3 way sections or straights or caps with 1/4 - 20 SS bolts for camera mounts.
@@FisherNewb are the 2 30-degree connectors actually the 22-1/2 degree ones? Also what size bolts did you go with? 1/4" all the way?
For the camera mount bolts they are 1/4 - 20 UNC x 1 machine bolts with nylon insert nuts and washers. The only other bolts used are the eye bolts which I also think were 1/4" SS. They are really long though only because they were cheaper
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I started making this today, for my shiny new Fish Cat 4. It's working out nicely. I decided to make curved washers for the eye bolts that are in the tube - I printed them on my 3D printer. If you have a 3D printer, have a friend with one, or if your local library has one (many libraries do now), you can make these. The design can be seen on Thingiverse.com - the link is www.thingiverse.com/thing:3728313. Fisher Newb: you can find me on facebook - if you message me there with your email address, we will work out how I can send a set to you, if you want a set. It's pretty nice to have the captive inside washer cemented to the inside of the ABS tube, and captive nyloc nut held in that washer. Then you can install or remove the eye bolt after the rod holder is all glued together.
I'm happy with how fast this goes together. The eyebolts in the pipe sections had to be closer together to fit the Fish Cat 4 D rings, but other than that, the rest of the fit is really good.
Very fancy and cool! I am sure they would work much better. I don't have one (yet) but who knows, maybe one day
@@FisherNewb Local libraries often have printers now. I'm a volunteer at the La Jolla Library and we have two, free to use. On a quick look, the Long Beach library has 3D printers. If you go in with the Thingiverse item number (3728313), they can access the file and print the washers for you. La Jolla doesn't even charge for the plastic, but some do, so inquire first. It looks like Huntington Beach library also has printing capabilitiy now. If you print at a library, it is likely they will use PLA plastic instead of ABS. That's inconvenient because there aren't many glues that work, but you can try superglue or epoxy.
Wassup bro i have the same tube can u sell me one
Sell you a rod holder set up? I can work something up if you are looking for the pieces but you will eventually have to cement it together when you get it to where ever you are or that shipping cost would be crazy.
Would you be willing to make me a set of those rod holders if I paid you your price. Please let me know, I can pay via paypal or money order.
Sure would, I can cut everything. Do you have a Cumberland as well?
I’ll never purchase anything from classic accessories again. They left me hanging for two years on a replacement bladder for my pontoon boat. Always out of stock but on order and they will contact me when back in stock. This went on and on. Contacted them and they informed me they have been discontinued. This was a great product, now I’m left with a frame and one pontoon which is now useless. I won’t purchase one of these float tubes from them because I don’t trust them
They do run out alot I will give you that. I will say though, for the money and features you get they are very hard to beat. You just need to buy a set of bladders ahead of time or you will be stuck for sure. I had to wait a long time before I was able to float again in the past
Rod holder for flyfishing in a float tube? Use the velcro holders. One rod. Change your reel. Why spend money on all this stuff.
I guess if you are planning on using it for fly fishing then it will work out for you. I use two rods with two different setups to find those fish
So much crap on a float tube, why didnt you just buy a rubberboat instead.
You don't have to have it all. I just liked having the option to have the rods where I wanted for different fishing places
Couldn't agree with you more. Who needs all this stuff. Might as well get a boat.
I have the same float tube , my PVC rod holder is much different though, the fact is i can pack all this boat/pump/fins and all the stuff i need for the day on my back or ATV and i can get to deep remote lakes that no one fishes and it takes me only about 20 mins to set it all up when i get there. Can you do that with your boat?
@@TheHyproglo I like to see you handle all that crap when you are in the floattube.
What width is it pipe? 2 inches?
I think 1.75 or 2" pretty sure I mentioned it in the vid. I can't remember now