smerchly Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I would like to use a coil rod holder for carp where I want to keep the tip high on a slight angle . The ground may be quite hard so a sharp point or edge would be needed ...no problem with sand of course . It may also be used at rocky shore spots for a quick set up . I bought an Eagle Claw heavy duty holder for carp fishing and the bottom has a small flat spot with a small hole . I checked the www for 30 minutes and can't find info why there's a small hole on the bottom of the rod . I may grind the bottom tip to make it sharp to penetrate hard soil easier . Anyone know why there's a hole in the base ? https://www.ymilletoz.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=289036 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Not sure smerch. Maybe there’s a base for it that a bolt goes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: Not sure smerch. Maybe there’s a base for it that a bolt goes through. It could be that Tyler ....maybe used that way for boats . I asked about it at my local tackle shop and she didn't know either ...Some of these coil rod holders are pointed to go through dirt , etc. I can easily grind it to a sharp point or grind the flat bottom to a knife edge which would help keep it from turning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 That’s for the painting/dipping process. It hangs from that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 11 hours ago, Steve_Guelph said: That’s for the painting/dipping process. It hangs from that spot. Thanks Steve . I should have known that !! My first "real" job was working at ETF Tools in St.Catharines . They made a large variety of hand tools that were made from dropped forged steel and tempered properly for long lasting use . I did several jobs there and one was in the paint room dipping chisels into a long tray of paint . They were attached to a long magnet to hold them . Other tools were held by hooks or spray painted , like ball peen hammer heads . They must paint the pointed ones another way .....The base is a little flat , about 1/8" wide which is good for sand or mud . I'll put an edge on the bottom or grind it down to a sharp point . I found a piece of 1/2" water pipe wrap fits nicely into the coil ....good for those long skinny carp rod handles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 I have that exact model and it pushes in easy even on hard ground. Not sure if sharpening it will serve a purpose. Try it first and see for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Thanks Steve , my yard is quite hard & I was able to push it in about 4" . I ground a small radius on it and it helped shove it deeper ....good to go ! Since the carp rod handle has no "cushion" I inserted a piece of 1/2" copper pipe insulation , tied it with some green wire and sprayed it with a little silicone to make it slide in & out easier ......Looking good ! ....tested & approved in the back yard .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Smerch and his creations. Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNorton Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 I actually picked up 2 rod holders for surf fishing in Florida which has a huge spike in it. Never thought to use it for carp fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 14 hours ago, DNorton said: I actually picked up 2 rod holders for surf fishing in Florida which has a huge spike in it. Never thought to use it for carp fishing. Some of the spots I fish for carp have about a 45 degree slope that starts to drop off 10 to 20 ft. from shore ...like Gibby . Keeping the carp rod horizontal will cause the line to lay across the rocks . The rod holder should keep the line well over the drop off edge . When fighting a carp , holding the 12' rod high will help keep the line away from those rocks , and need to get the fish away from the bottom of the slope , a little extra drag tension for that ....and the mono can take a little rock rub over braid line..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 I use a clamp on rod holder mounted on my bucket. I always carry a bucket to hold my bait, lead, and additional terminal tackle. The top of the holder can swivel in any direction including up or down depending what angle I want the rod to be sitting. For carry purposes no need to unscrew the holder it just pops off and the base remains screwed on. I carry lots of lead and stuff so the bucket stays put but if not just add water and it won’t move. I also carry a spike in the event the ground is on a big angle preventing the use of the bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Not sure why the photo doesn’t load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 14 hours ago, Steve_Guelph said: Not sure why the photo doesn’t load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Thanks Tyler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Nice set up Steve ..... I see you are using a bait runner reel ( like mine) ...what rod are you using ? I hope to get out tomorrow ( cooler) and try my spike for carp . I don't know if a fish alarm can be rigged with this set up (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 It’s an 8.5 Ugly Stik. I have some longer carp rods from the past but now that I use super braid I still get the casting distance I need with only 8.5 ft rod. It’s also easier when fishing alone to net the fish. As for the reel I have 4 bait runners and 2 bait casting setups I use. I should also mention the rod choice is also because I fish for channel cats and the longer rods don’t work where I fish most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Currently at Guelph Lake enjoying the breeze. A fish would be a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, Steve_Guelph said: Currently at Guelph Lake enjoying the breeze. A fish would be a bonus. Carp in there Steve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: Carp in there Steve? Ummm yes but shhh don’t tell anyone. It’s like asking if Erie has walleye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 57 minutes ago, Steve_Guelph said: Ummm yes but shhh don’t tell anyone. It’s like asking if Erie has walleye. Lol nice. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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