Fishing Rod Holders

[Otony]

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Have any of you seen one of these? Or better still, used one? I’m thinking this would be an interesting accessory for the fishermen amongst us, but I value the opinions of the hive……

 

[dmonkey]

I recall @vintagegarage had some videos of fishing with his CT125 and used one of the rod holder accessories, he might have some experienced opinions and observations on the topic.

 

[AZ7000']

PVC pipe and some hose clamps??

 

[Otony]

PVC pipe and some hose clamps??

I had forgotten that I have some PVC pipes that are actually meant to hold fishing rods, they have a flared top and a few holes for mounting. Folks buy them to strap to various spots on bicycles, trucks, or boats. I think I will attach the two of them in my milk crate, probably on the inside corners.

 

[Otony]

I have the single tube versions. Bought them years ago because they were cheap, but more importantly, I was too lazy to cut the slot for the reel. I see that there are also, two, three, and four tube versions.

My original intent was to lash them to the rack on a beach cruiser bicycle, but I somehow got off on another track and then forgot about them. They will work perfectly. I can even clip a small streamer to the rod for a bit more “look at me”.

 

[vintagegarage]

I recall @vintagegarage had some videos of fishing with his CT125 and used one of the rod holder accessories, he might have some experienced opinions and observations on the topic.

Yes, I use an Endurance Side Case as fitted on the Stanley Special and the Country Trekking Cub House specials. I bought it from Beezdeals and it is top quality, and will carry fishing rods, beach umbrellas and even a pair of 2x4s if you are brave. It is very well constructed and is of high quality. There is no room for a rear rider when the case is mounted, but it does clear the rear foot pegs when the pegs are folded up. You can unbolt the case from the mounting bracket and leave the mounting bracket installed if you want to carry a passenger. The topmost part of the case makes a great handle when you want to move the motorcycle around the shop. You have maximum advantage when using the top of the case as a handle.
I notice that Beezdeals doesn't list the Endurance Side Case any longer, but lists the Revolution Side Case instead. I don't know if Revolution bought the design from Endurance, but the rivets in the cases are in identical locations. The mounting brackets are slightly different, but the bracket designs are similar and use the same mounting points. Here is a link to the Revolution Side case on Beezdeals:
https://beezdeals.com/product/revolution-side-case-honda-trail-125-ct125/

Webike may still be selling the Endurance Side Case. Here is a link to the Endurance Rod Case Kit, so you can compare the photos:
https://japan.webike.net/products/24465227.html

I also question why a crate seems to be the first choice of a rear carrier for many first time Trail 125 buyers. Is it nostalgia bringing back the crate look of the old times when proper top cases didn't exist, and the budget was 50 cents for a case? For me, a rear top case should be rainproof, not transparent, lockable, but locking is not required, and large enough to hold my helmet when I am shopping.

 

[Otony]

I don’t envision at this time needing a top case as you describe, but there is certainly room for that possibility in the future. As it stands, I had access to milk crates, and having successfully used them on three previous Honda Trail bikes, a 90 and two different 110s, I suppose familiarity won.

My bike will be used to run errands in a small town, in conjunction with canvas grocery bags and my messenger bag. I’m not saying I wouldn‘t encounter a scenario where I need to leave something in/on the bike, but I was able to deal with that sort of situation years ago.

Having said all that, I will be the first to admit that I’ve already been looking at various boxes at Home Depot in preparation for what might become inevitable.

 

[eastema]

I carry a collapsible fishing rod and a small case of spinners and hooks. Keep it in the pack out box all the time, ready to fish anytime.

 

[Otony]

I carry a collapsible fishing rod and a small case of spinners and hooks. Keep it in the pack out box all the time, ready to fish anytime.

I have a Sougayilang collapsible rod, 8.9’ long that has impressed the heck out of me. I’ve never used it in the salt, but it has caught trout with aplomb. My first collapsing fishing rod, and I honestly didn't expect it to perform as well as it has. It always rides in my truck with a small shoulder bag of tackle, just in case.

Since we will be living a 1/2 mile from the beach, I’m envisioning using rod holders to transport beefier poles, more suitable for surf casting, but I can easily see carrying the collapsing rod to the river!

 

[Farmer Mike]

Yes, I use an Endurance Side Case as fitted on the Stanley Special and the Country Trekking Cub House specials. I bought it from Beezdeals and it is top quality, and will carry fishing rods, beach umbrellas and even a pair of 2x4s if you are brave. It is very well constructed and is of high quality. There is no room for a rear rider when the case is mounted, but it does clear the rear foot pegs when the pegs are folded up. You can unbolt the case from the mounting bracket and leave the mounting bracket installed if you want to carry a passenger. The topmost part of the case makes a great handle when you want to move the motorcycle around the shop. You have maximum advantage when using the top of the case as a handle.
I notice that Beezdeals doesn't list the Endurance Side Case any longer, but lists the Revolution Side Case instead. I don't know if Revolution bought the design from Endurance, but the rivets in the cases are in identical locations. The mounting brackets are slightly different, but the bracket designs are similar and use the same mounting points. Here is a link to the Revolution Side case on Beezdeals:
https://beezdeals.com/product/revolution-side-case-honda-trail-125-ct125/

Webike may still be selling the Endurance Side Case. Here is a link to the Endurance Rod Case Kit, so you can compare the photos:
https://japan.webike.net/products/24465227.html

I also question why a crate seems to be the first choice of a rear carrier for many first time Trail 125 buyers. Is it nostalgia bringing back the crate look of the old times when proper top cases didn't exist, and the budget was 50 cents for a case? For me, a rear top case should be rainproof, not transparent, lockable, but locking is not required, and large enough to hold my helmet when I am shopping.

Hell, I want to buy them just to ride thru town with a couple of 2X4’s. I can just here the “older” vets at the barber shop, that damn farmer is one crazy man.