stand up curved butts

gssk7179 · 08-17-2006, 01:18 PM

I am new so take it easy on me . I was curious about using stand up bent butts in the regular rod holders. I just recently finally got my customs rods finished, and I wanted to try a curved butt as a tip rod. Do you have to get the insert for the rod holder or can you make do without? I was hoping to give it a shot friday night.Thanks for the help.

quack quack · 08-17-2006, 01:26 PM

Have you put your new rods in your holders yet?If they are to short get the inserts for the holders.No matter what with the short curve butt make sure you put a safety line on it :shock:

Uncle Buck · 08-17-2006, 01:29 PM

I've only had problems if the rod is on the starboard gunnel in a holder meant for trolling, the handle may not clear if the rod is turned outward. I usually run a deep tip rod off the starboard rear corner without any problems. Outward-angled holders meant for drifting don't cause any problems either, as long as the tube is no more than 9" deep.

Beerman · 08-17-2006, 01:32 PM

All depends what butt you have. Aftco now make their bent butts about an inch longer and they fit in the holders just fine and work for stand up as well. If you dont have these longer butts which it sounds like you dont, you can buy an inch or 2 inch (i beleive) extender that slips into the rod holder, but means you can only use that rod holder.

Many people were complaining about them not locking into a rod holder, so Aftco fixed the problem, I believe the short short butt was designed for the tuna fisherman up North.

Heres a link to a topic about this
http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/f...shing4960.html

They look like this and drop in the rod holder

Sword Donkey · 08-17-2006, 02:51 PM

gssk7179,

Welcome aboard!!!!!! Everyone on this forum seems to have the attitude, unlike some of the sissies on the Florida Sportsman Forum. I'm new as well and so far everyone has been very helpfull. :smoker

> Capt. T

gssk7179 · 08-17-2006, 03:03 PM

Thanks T,and everyone else. Now if we can only break it in tomorrow night.

Uncle Buck · 08-17-2006, 03:14 PM

Hey Sword Donkey! I'm far more active on the FS southeast forum than here :twisted: Better watch what you say.

Sword Donkey · 08-17-2006, 03:23 PM

Uncle Buck,

FWI>
New memeber gssk7179 is my partner in crime that owns that 31 bertram named Screaming Eagle. He's one hell of a fisherman and has worked on some of the top Blue Marlin Boats that fish the carribean. Shoot him an IM if you'd like to know more about the boat, he's always happy to talk about it.>T

Uncle Buck · 08-17-2006, 03:30 PM

:lol: I'm just messing with ya.

quack quack · 08-17-2006, 03:30 PM

Great Donkey thats all we need on here more Marlin guys :shock: Most of them are afraid of the dark any way and need a 130 to catch a 150lb rat :twisted: :lol:

:lol: :lol:

Just a joke so we are all clear on that

just2fish · 08-17-2006, 03:38 PM

quack, you crack your self up....

gssk7179 · 08-17-2006, 03:39 PM

I am trying to get going with the swordfishing. I am slowly getting everything together, tackle is not cheap.
On a side note, I have actually raised a few blues out here and caught one this year.

quack quack · 08-17-2006, 03:46 PM

It is a great thing this swordfishing.Most guys share there knowledge tackle and just about anything you need.If you are lacking in something you can get some one to go with you that has it.Congrats on the blue gssk they are far better to get one on this side rather than the islands.

Liquid Swords · 08-17-2006, 07:12 PM

BeerMan that is the coolest avatar I have ever seen!!!

If I were missing 2 fingers, I could have 1 titty for each finger! But since I have ten, the other two are going to have to find other places to go.

Talk about raise a sword.

08-17-2006, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
gssk7179 Grunt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cutler Bay fl Boat: Fishing & Diving Posts: 18	stand up curved butts I am new so take it easy on me . I was curious about using stand up bent butts in the regular rod holders. I just recently finally got my customs rods finished, and I wanted to try a curved butt as a tip rod. Do you have to get the insert for the rod holder or can you make do without? I was hoping to give it a shot friday night.Thanks for the help.

08-17-2006, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	Have you put your new rods in your holders yet?If they are to short get the inserts for the holders.No matter what with the short curve butt make sure you put a safety line on it :shock: __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

08-17-2006, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 1,785	I've only had problems if the rod is on the starboard gunnel in a holder meant for trolling, the handle may not clear if the rod is turned outward. I usually run a deep tip rod off the starboard rear corner without any problems. Outward-angled holders meant for drifting don't cause any problems either, as long as the tube is no more than 9" deep. __________________ 2007 TBF Top Swordfish Tagging Angler, Atlantic Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC Graphic Design Services for the Boating/Fishing Industry

08-17-2006, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 608	All depends what butt you have. Aftco now make their bent butts about an inch longer and they fit in the holders just fine and work for stand up as well. If you dont have these longer butts which it sounds like you dont, you can buy an inch or 2 inch (i beleive) extender that slips into the rod holder, but means you can only use that rod holder. Many people were complaining about them not locking into a rod holder, so Aftco fixed the problem, I believe the short short butt was designed for the tuna fisherman up North. Heres a link to a topic about this http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/f...shing4960.html They look like this and drop in the rod holder __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!!

08-17-2006, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 1,785	Hey Sword Donkey! I'm far more active on the FS southeast forum than here :twisted: Better watch what you say. __________________ 2007 TBF Top Swordfish Tagging Angler, Atlantic Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC Graphic Design Services for the Boating/Fishing Industry

08-17-2006, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sword Donkey Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Around 1,200 feet of water off Miami Boat: Killing and Releasing Sword Donkies Occupation: Salesman Posts: 91	gssk7179, Welcome aboard!!!!!! Everyone on this forum seems to have the attitude, unlike some of the sissies on the Florida Sportsman Forum. I'm new as well and so far everyone has been very helpfull. :smoker > Capt. T

08-17-2006, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
gssk7179 Grunt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cutler Bay fl Boat: Fishing & Diving Posts: 18	Thanks T,and everyone else. Now if we can only break it in tomorrow night.

08-17-2006, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sword Donkey Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Around 1,200 feet of water off Miami Boat: Killing and Releasing Sword Donkies Occupation: Salesman Posts: 91	Uncle Buck, FWI> New memeber gssk7179 is my partner in crime that owns that 31 bertram named Screaming Eagle. He's one hell of a fisherman and has worked on some of the top Blue Marlin Boats that fish the carribean. Shoot him an IM if you'd like to know more about the boat, he's always happy to talk about it.>T

08-17-2006, 03:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 1,785	:lol: I'm just messing with ya. __________________ 2007 TBF Top Swordfish Tagging Angler, Atlantic Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC Graphic Design Services for the Boating/Fishing Industry

08-17-2006, 03:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	Great Donkey thats all we need on here more Marlin guys :shock: Most of them are afraid of the dark any way and need a 130 to catch a 150lb rat :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: Just a joke so we are all clear on that __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

08-17-2006, 03:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 542	quack, you crack your self up.... __________________ life's short... fish hard...

08-17-2006, 03:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
gssk7179 Grunt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cutler Bay fl Boat: Fishing & Diving Posts: 18	I am trying to get going with the swordfishing. I am slowly getting everything together, tackle is not cheap. On a side note, I have actually raised a few blues out here and caught one this year.

08-17-2006, 03:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	It is a great thing this swordfishing.Most guys share there knowledge tackle and just about anything you need.If you are lacking in something you can get some one to go with you that has it.Congrats on the blue gssk they are far better to get one on this side rather than the islands. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

08-17-2006, 07:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Liquid Swords Lines In Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tavernier Posts: 54	BeerMan that is the coolest avatar I have ever seen!!! If I were missing 2 fingers, I could have 1 titty for each finger! But since I have ten, the other two are going to have to find other places to go. Talk about raise a sword.

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