poor man's outrigger

[reelapeelin]

Here's two shots of my old '74 w/outriggers...Got SOS bases (not cheap) and the Sea Choice poles (relatively cheap)...use Rupp clips and never hadda problem, but Kracker's right...what ever clips you use, make sure they will release before the pole does!!...lol!..One issue on these poles is the tensioner cord that keeps your clip-line tight...a close look at these will reveal them to be homemade...the store-bought were TOO stiff and did not allow enough "give"...and even using a lighter bungee cord, still had to make them longer than I really wanted...so had to do some custom fine tunin' to make it all work right, but It's never failed me and puts fish in the boat...

Jason these are 15'ers and I think are appropriate for a 20' boat...although I cannot think of a single reason from my experience that would rule out 18'ers...

I like the idea of the painter's poles...wouldn't be too hard to place one eye in the center somewhere and run a line up them...put it this way...If I ever fold these poles, it'll be a trip to the paint store for me...