Mount Fishing Gears on a Bicycle?

Does anyone have a good way to mount fishing gears onto a bicyle? I
don't mean to use the bicycle as a fishing platform; I mean to use it
to carry fishing gears to and from the fishing spot.

Since Sept-11, the local reservoir has closed most of the gates except
for two gates that are far away from the parking lot. This took me a
_long_ time to walk to the gate (and I am the type who can walk very
fast). I am thinking of putting all the fishing gears onto a bicycle,
and use the bicycle to reach the gate quickly.

I know I can use duct tape and bungee cords to tie everything onto the
bicycle. But I don't want to appear like a homeless or a refugee. I am
hoping that there is some way that I can mount everything onto the
bicycle very neatly.

The kind of fishing gears that I want to mount on the bicycle a
o One or two 6-ft fishing rods that are in
two-pieces construction.
o A folding light weight beach chair.

I can put everything else in a backpack.

I know I can use a telescopic (wrong word?) fishing rod that I can fit
inside the backpack. But I have a feeling that those fishing rods won't
feel right.

Any idea of how to mount the fishing gears onto a bicycle?

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan

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Does anyone have a good way to mount fishing gears onto a bicyle? I
don't mean to use the bicycle as a fishing platform; I mean to use it
to carry fishing gears to and from the fishing spot.

Since Sept-11, the local reservoir has closed most of the gates except
for two gates that are far away from the parking lot. This took me a
_long_ time to walk to the gate (and I am the type who can walk very
fast). I am thinking of putting all the fishing gears onto a bicycle,
and use the bicycle to reach the gate quickly.

I know I can use duct tape and bungee cords to tie everything onto the
bicycle. But I don't want to appear like a homeless or a refugee. I am
hoping that there is some way that I can mount everything onto the
bicycle very neatly.

The kind of fishing gears that I want to mount on the bicycle a
o One or two 6-ft fishing rods that are in
two-pieces construction.
o A folding light weight beach chair.

I can put everything else in a backpack.

I know I can use a telescopic (wrong word?) fishing rod that I can fit
inside the backpack. But I have a feeling that those fishing rods won't
feel right.

Any idea of how to mount the fishing gears onto a bicycle?

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan


Get a tube of PVC pipe from your local hardware store for the rods and
bungee cord it to the top tube of your bike with the longer end hanging off
the back. I did this when I was a kid, and it worked very well.

As far as the chair, maybe bungee it to your backpack? If you must take the
chair, that's about the only way I can think of.

Good luck,
Dan

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wrote in message
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Does anyone have a good way to mount fishing gears onto a bicyle? I
don't mean to use the bicycle as a fishing platform; I mean to use it
to carry fishing gears to and from the fishing spot.

Since Sept-11, the local reservoir has closed most of the gates except
for two gates that are far away from the parking lot. This took me a
_long_ time to walk to the gate (and I am the type who can walk very
fast). I am thinking of putting all the fishing gears onto a bicycle,
and use the bicycle to reach the gate quickly.

I know I can use duct tape and bungee cords to tie everything onto the
bicycle. But I don't want to appear like a homeless or a refugee. I am
hoping that there is some way that I can mount everything onto the
bicycle very neatly.

The kind of fishing gears that I want to mount on the bicycle a
o One or two 6-ft fishing rods that are in
two-pieces construction.
o A folding light weight beach chair.

I can put everything else in a backpack.

I know I can use a telescopic (wrong word?) fishing rod that I can fit
inside the backpack. But I have a feeling that those fishing rods won't
feel right.

Any idea of how to mount the fishing gears onto a bicycle?

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan


Get a tube of PVC pipe from your local hardware store for the rods and
bungee cord it to the top tube of your bike with the longer end hanging
off
the back. I did this when I was a kid, and it worked very well.

As far as the chair, maybe bungee it to your backpack? If you must take
the
chair, that's about the only way I can think of.

Good luck,
Dan


You might look around, but I have a couple fold up chairs that have a pack
inside of them with pack straps. A bit of a tight fit, but I can pack
enough for a little fishing in one easily. I got them for bird hunting. I
could carry several bottles of water, a couple boxes of shotgun shells, a
sandwich, and have a enough room to put a couple birds in for the trip back.
When I found a good spot to stop I just set it on the ground and sat down.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

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"Daniel-San" wrote in message
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wrote in message
ups.com...
Does anyone have a good way to mount fishing gears onto a bicyle? I
don't mean to use the bicycle as a fishing platform; I mean to use it
to carry fishing gears to and from the fishing spot.

Since Sept-11, the local reservoir has closed most of the gates except
for two gates that are far away from the parking lot. This took me a
_long_ time to walk to the gate (and I am the type who can walk very
fast). I am thinking of putting all the fishing gears onto a bicycle,
and use the bicycle to reach the gate quickly.

I know I can use duct tape and bungee cords to tie everything onto the
bicycle. But I don't want to appear like a homeless or a refugee. I am
hoping that there is some way that I can mount everything onto the
bicycle very neatly.

The kind of fishing gears that I want to mount on the bicycle a
o One or two 6-ft fishing rods that are in
two-pieces construction.
o A folding light weight beach chair.

I can put everything else in a backpack.

I know I can use a telescopic (wrong word?) fishing rod that I can fit
inside the backpack. But I have a feeling that those fishing rods won't
feel right.

Any idea of how to mount the fishing gears onto a bicycle?

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan


Get a tube of PVC pipe from your local hardware store for the rods and
bungee cord it to the top tube of your bike with the longer end hanging
off
the back. I did this when I was a kid, and it worked very well.

As far as the chair, maybe bungee it to your backpack? If you must take
the
chair, that's about the only way I can think of.

Good luck,
Dan


You might look around, but I have a couple fold up chairs that have a pack
inside of them with pack straps. A bit of a tight fit, but I can pack
enough for a little fishing in one easily. I got them for bird hunting.
I
could carry several bottles of water, a couple boxes of shotgun shells, a
sandwich, and have a enough room to put a couple birds in for the trip
back.
When I found a good spot to stop I just set it on the ground and sat down.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com



I knew I had seen this somewhere....

http://www.datasync.com/~wksmith/chairpack.html


Hell of a way to get a chair from one place to another.

Jay

Here are some ideas that come to mind.....

Years & years ago - like when I was pre-high school, I had a paper
route (news paper delivery). I and other carriers had baskets on our
bikes - either in front on the handle bars, or some sort of rear
basket - most had a saddle "bag" arrangement - a frame w/ a basket set
that straddled the rear tire/wheel. I don't know if these are made any
more - I would guess a bike shop could tell you.

You could easily fasten a hunk of pvc pipe to a basket frame w/
bungees or cable ties and put your rods in there. One of the saddle
basket arrangements should also carry one of the collapseable
"tube" chairs so many people have now days.

Those not being available - how about a set of "paniers" - (sp?) -
covered baskets/pouchs that straddle the rear tire/wheel. I've seen
these on bikes used by the cross country riders.

How about a small trailer? I've seen many folks with small kids
pulling them behind their bikes - kids in tow. One of those should
hold lots of fishing gear.

Take a look around - see what bike people are using - what is
available in bike shops, etc. Also going to depend on your budget
I would suppose.

Jim



On 13 Jul 2005 09:25:19 -0700, wrote:

Does anyone have a good way to mount fishing gears onto a bicyle? I
don't mean to use the bicycle as a fishing platform; I mean to use it
to carry fishing gears to and from the fishing spot.

Since Sept-11, the local reservoir has closed most of the gates except
for two gates that are far away from the parking lot. This took me a
_long_ time to walk to the gate (and I am the type who can walk very
fast). I am thinking of putting all the fishing gears onto a bicycle,
and use the bicycle to reach the gate quickly.

I know I can use duct tape and bungee cords to tie everything onto the
bicycle. But I don't want to appear like a homeless or a refugee. I am
hoping that there is some way that I can mount everything onto the
bicycle very neatly.

The kind of fishing gears that I want to mount on the bicycle a
o One or two 6-ft fishing rods that are in
two-pieces construction.
o A folding light weight beach chair.

I can put everything else in a backpack.

I know I can use a telescopic (wrong word?) fishing rod that I can fit
inside the backpack. But I have a feeling that those fishing rods won't
feel right.

Any idea of how to mount the fishing gears onto a bicycle?

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan

Thanks for everyone who has replied. Seem like I should be able to
carry everything on a bicycle. This will be my winter project to get
all the gears properly secured onto a bicycle, and next year I will
renew my permit to get access to the reservoir and go fishing

Those not being available - how about a set of "paniers" - (sp?) -
covered baskets/pouchs that straddle the rear tire/wheel. I've seen
these on bikes used by the cross country riders.

This will be my first choice; then I can attach my beach chair and my
fishing rods onto that mounting device. Seem like I should visit a bike
store instead of a fishing gear store. Thanks.

Jay Chan

I have bought a pannier that goes across the rear cargo mount in my
bicycle. I will be able to put a fishing box and a cooler into the
pannier.

As for my beach chair, it is just too bulky to mount at the back of the
bicycle. The reason is that it will either be mounted too low that it
touches the ground or it be mounted too high that I will have a hard
time getting on or off the bicycle. I will carry it on my back using a
strap that is removable. Not a pretty picture. But I am kind of running
out of idea because I really like that beach chair.

As for the fishing rods, I will have to put them in a pipe and mount
the pipe along the top frame bar.

Problem solved.

Thanks for all the suggestions that I have received here.

Jay Chan

Try Bass Pro Shop or Cabelas website.
I saw just what you're looking for in their catalog!
Good Luck
wrote in message
ups.com...
Does anyone have a good way to mount fishing gears onto a bicyle? I
don't mean to use the bicycle as a fishing platform; I mean to use it
to carry fishing gears to and from the fishing spot.

Since Sept-11, the local reservoir has closed most of the gates except
for two gates that are far away from the parking lot. This took me a
_long_ time to walk to the gate (and I am the type who can walk very
fast). I am thinking of putting all the fishing gears onto a bicycle,
and use the bicycle to reach the gate quickly.

I know I can use duct tape and bungee cords to tie everything onto the
bicycle. But I don't want to appear like a homeless or a refugee. I am
hoping that there is some way that I can mount everything onto the
bicycle very neatly.

The kind of fishing gears that I want to mount on the bicycle a
o One or two 6-ft fishing rods that are in
two-pieces construction.
o A folding light weight beach chair.

I can put everything else in a backpack.

I know I can use a telescopic (wrong word?) fishing rod that I can fit
inside the backpack. But I have a feeling that those fishing rods won't
feel right.

Any idea of how to mount the fishing gears onto a bicycle?

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan

wrote in message
ups.com...
Does anyone have a good way to mount fishing gears onto a bicyle? I
don't mean to use the bicycle as a fishing platform; I mean to use it
to carry fishing gears to and from the fishing spot.

Since Sept-11, the local reservoir has closed most of the gates except
for two gates that are far away from the parking lot. This took me a
_long_ time to walk to the gate (and I am the type who can walk very
fast). I am thinking of putting all the fishing gears onto a bicycle,
and use the bicycle to reach the gate quickly.

I know I can use duct tape and bungee cords to tie everything onto the
bicycle. But I don't want to appear like a homeless or a refugee. I am
hoping that there is some way that I can mount everything onto the
bicycle very neatly.

The kind of fishing gears that I want to mount on the bicycle a
o One or two 6-ft fishing rods that are in
two-pieces construction.
o A folding light weight beach chair.

I can put everything else in a backpack.

I know I can use a telescopic (wrong word?) fishing rod that I can fit
inside the backpack. But I have a feeling that those fishing rods won't
feel right.

Any idea of how to mount the fishing gears onto a bicycle?

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan


Ages ago I just tied my two piece rod across the handle bars, and bungeed
my tackle box to the luggage rack on the back. I have also fished off my
motorcycle. I just strapped things to the luggage rack and pulled a trailer
with the rest of my gear.

P.S. Who cares what anybody thinks about how you look. You are going
fishing!!!

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

Check the Bass Pro Shop or Cabelas website.
They list what you're looking for in their catalog!
"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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wrote in message
ups.com...
Does anyone have a good way to mount fishing gears onto a bicyle? I
don't mean to use the bicycle as a fishing platform; I mean to use it
to carry fishing gears to and from the fishing spot.

Since Sept-11, the local reservoir has closed most of the gates except
for two gates that are far away from the parking lot. This took me a
_long_ time to walk to the gate (and I am the type who can walk very
fast). I am thinking of putting all the fishing gears onto a bicycle,
and use the bicycle to reach the gate quickly.

I know I can use duct tape and bungee cords to tie everything onto the
bicycle. But I don't want to appear like a homeless or a refugee. I am
hoping that there is some way that I can mount everything onto the
bicycle very neatly.

The kind of fishing gears that I want to mount on the bicycle a
o One or two 6-ft fishing rods that are in
two-pieces construction.
o A folding light weight beach chair.

I can put everything else in a backpack.

I know I can use a telescopic (wrong word?) fishing rod that I can fit
inside the backpack. But I have a feeling that those fishing rods won't
feel right.

Any idea of how to mount the fishing gears onto a bicycle?

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan


Ages ago I just tied my two piece rod across the handle bars, and bungeed
my tackle box to the luggage rack on the back. I have also fished off my
motorcycle. I just strapped things to the luggage rack and pulled a
trailer
with the rest of my gear.

P.S. Who cares what anybody thinks about how you look. You are going
fishing!!!

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com