sold Custom fabricated extra heavy duty rod holders

[nadders]

Hi guys,

Not many of you will know that aside from lure-making, I also have a number of welding qualifications (before anyone asks, aluminium is not my area )

I was recently asked to make some super sturdy rod holders to handle expensive combos and withstand savage strikes and sustained heavy drag pressures. A weak holder could mean $500 or more flying into the river so no compromise went into what I came up with.

They have been pretty over-built with 3mm stainless steel tube and a unique design that allows for the strongest angles for holding strength, while maintaining the best rod angle for converting strikes to hookups.

Price for the basic model pictured is $45 (tube length of 180mm) and I'm happy to discuss any personal requirements further, with a price on request for custom dimensions/designs.

cheers fellas

[rosstralia46]

very nice nadders they loook like reat designs

[Guest]

Looks realy good, you have made a great job on them..

They look very strong :dry:

[Phoenixx]

very nice holders. how long would they take to make after ordering?

[nadders]

If I have the materials in stock, you would most likely be able to pick them up the next day or the day after. Add another day if I need to get more materials, so basically between 1-3 days

cheers for the comments fellas!

[Scope]

Awesome mate, do you have a beach model by any chance?

[nadders]

I'm glad you asked Jono, I am working on an accessory to enable this one to be used in sand as well as turf, and i will update when i get some results on that. But in it's bare form I wouldn't use this one on the beach, the spike is too short for sand.

[Angus]

Mate these really do look great.

I only do it occasionally but these would be great for my lazy late night live baiting session in the river.

Will talk to you soon.

Angus

[Manni79]

They look great! Looking forward to seeing a beach version

[Guest]

I might have to order some, nice looking rod holders

[madmullet]

nice looking rod holders. can you do me up a price on 4 to hold 80w's please.

when you p.m can you also give me the lenght of the spike so i no if its long enought for what i want. thanks heaps kurt

[nadders]

PM sent Kurt- thanks mate

[Scope]

I'm glad you asked Jono, I am working on an accessory to enable this one to be used in sand as well as turf, and i will update when i get some results on that. But in it's bare form I wouldn't use this one on the beach, the spike is too short for sand.

Nice one mate, looking forward to it

[nadders]

Well guys, I've been bouncing ideas off Kurt all week for a specialised custom rod for his big game sharking exploits off the beach, and come up with this weapon.

twin 1m long spikes, custom length tube with fully welded gimbal attachment, flat hammering plate to get it deep into the sand and (not pictured in the proto model here) 2 safety lanyard attachments.

Spent the day on the ocean side of Bribie testing it out, was unable to shift it with maxed drag on the little charter special which is around 8kg.

Tested in dry, medium and wet sand. Got some friends to help out and test it's weight carrying capacity by standing ontop of it (the idea being for heavy setups etc) and they didnt move it either,while supporting the full weight of two adults (albeit small ones ) so basically it's staying put

Price of this model considering time and materials is going to be around the $100 mark, but I will consider a lighter duty beach holder for a cheaper price in the future- this one is meant for serious combos and big sustained drag pressures.

Piccies:

Supporting 120kg of weight in the sand

The flat plate visible part way down the spikes in the last shot is there to add strength and rigidity, I would recommend hammering the holder in to where that plate is just visible above the sand, even though in the above pic my mates full bodyweight is supported with roughly 1/2 the spike in the ground.

I can't imagine a situation where more strength would be required than this holder showed during todays testing, we snapped the 30lb mono clean numerous times and it didn't come close to dislodging or losing it's angle.

cheers for reading

Dan

[Guest]

Well guys, I've been bouncing ideas off Kurt all week for a specialised custom rod for his big game sharking exploits off the beach, and come up with this weapon.

twin 1m long spikes, custom length tube with fully welded gimbal attachment, flat hammering plate to get it deep into the sand and (not pictured in the proto model here) 2 safety lanyard attachments.

Spent the day on the ocean side of Bribie testing it out, was unable to shift it with maxed drag on the little charter special which is around 8kg.

Tested in dry, medium and wet sand. Got some friends to help out and test it's weight carrying capacity by standing ontop of it (the idea being for heavy setups etc) and they didnt move it either,while supporting the full weight of two adults (albeit small ones ) so basically it's staying put

Price of this model considering time and materials is going to be around the $100 mark, but I will consider a lighter duty beach holder for a cheaper price in the future- this one is meant for serious combos and big sustained drag pressures.

Piccies:

Supporting 120kg of weight in the sand

The flat plate visible part way down the spikes in the last shot is there to add strength and rigidity, I would recommend hammering the holder in to where that plate is just visible above the sand, even though in the above pic my mates full bodyweight is supported with roughly 1/2 the spike in the ground.

I can't imagine a situation where more strength would be required than this holder showed during todays testing, we snapped the 30lb mono clean numerous times and it didn't come close to dislodging or losing it's angle.

cheers for reading

Dan

Dan these Rod Holders look realy nice and strong, you have made a great job of them just like your lures...Well Done

[fishingnut]

Awesome rod holders these, even better in the flesh his welding really is second to none.

[wesfish]

mate that is a freaking awesome beach rod holder!!! impressed with the testing methods solid design

[Scope]

The look great Dan! Will be in touch soon

[nadders]

thankyou for the comments gents, Ive had fun making and testing em for sure.

RH, i had someone lined up for a planking photoshoot but it fell through :pinch:

[fishingnut]

thankyou for the comments gents, Ive had fun making and testing em for sure.

RH, i had someone lined up for a planking photoshoot but it fell through :pinch:

Now thats a good one!

[wesfish]

i am guessing you weld for a living?? where do you source the staino from?? might be able to get it cheaper for you, unless you getting direct from stainless supplier your self?

[nadders]

most of my time is taken up with lures wes, the welding is more a hobby activity- love doing it but not in an employment sense. decided to get the qualifications on paper though because why not lol. sent you a pm about the stainless, thanks mate