Re: [RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

2016-05-01 Thread WETH
Joe, Patrick, Ron, Drew, Thanks for the help; I appreciate the helpful photos and links. Once the bike is complete, he and I will combine a few rides with fishing to help determine his preferences. I will update this thread with what we decide. Thanks so much for your help! Erl -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

2016-04-30 Thread drew
The guy from pathlesspedaled posts a lot about bike fishing/gear/diy attachments and stuff. Their Instagram usually has some interesting stuff . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

2016-04-30 Thread Ron Mc
Another thought for a 2-pc spinning rod is a frame bag - might talk to a bag maker like Randi Jo or Ely at Ruthworks. What I was thinking was a bag attached to the top tube that zips open a flap - maybe straps inside to secure the rod with the reel wrapped, then it zips around the reel with th

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

2016-04-30 Thread Ron Mc
Joe, I agree, baskets are Perfect - I'm just working with what I have. This had worked fine for me with up to a 35" rod tube. Most river-following roads are Fine bike rides - adding fishing is gravy

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

2016-04-30 Thread Joe Broach
Baskets are great for waders and boots, too. If it's not raining they dry on the way home! I carried fishing pack in one basket and boots and waders in the other. Ron's is classier, but hobo fishing works fine and doesn't leave anything grab-able on the bike. Best, joe pdx or On Sat, Apr 30, 2016