01-05-2004, 11:43 AM
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][size 1]Hey Beeman, thanks for the compliments. The "off balance" thing is not a problem. First of all, the distance to the outside rod is less than two feet...well within my reach (I'm 6' 3"). Second, it is virtually impossible to tip over in my Super Fat Cat. Third, with the loop attachments on the holder, the whole thing can be easily lifted and tipped back in toward the tube, to a vertical position. This makes for easy access if necessary...or to cut down the profile when navigating through a narrow spot. However, when you lower it back down, it stops firmly against the air chamber, when the two short stabilizer tubes come up against it. [/size]
[size 1]I am kinda proud of this design. It is light, tough, simple and efficient. I have gone through a whole lot of other designs and this one has more going for it than any of the others. I am optimistic that it will fish well too. Since I don't need an ice auger to get it on the local waters, I should have the shakedown cruise within a couple of weeks.[/size]
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][size 1]Hey Beeman, thanks for the compliments. The "off balance" thing is not a problem. First of all, the distance to the outside rod is less than two feet...well within my reach (I'm 6' 3"). Second, it is virtually impossible to tip over in my Super Fat Cat. Third, with the loop attachments on the holder, the whole thing can be easily lifted and tipped back in toward the tube, to a vertical position. This makes for easy access if necessary...or to cut down the profile when navigating through a narrow spot. However, when you lower it back down, it stops firmly against the air chamber, when the two short stabilizer tubes come up against it. [/size] [size 1]I am kinda proud of this design. It is light, tough, simple and efficient. I have gone through a whole lot of other designs and this one has more going for it than any of the others. I am optimistic that it will fish well too. Since I don't need an ice auger to get it on the local waters, I should have the shakedown cruise within a couple of weeks.[/size]
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