This is real tempting to be able to carry more stuff to maximize the beach trip. Anyone use something like this?
http://www.cartsonthego.com/reels-on-wheels-fishing-cart
Parking way away from the beach is often needed and I'm not getting any younger.
Jim
I made one a while back to save me the money. Works good, but not as functional as a real beach cart.
http://prehistoricsoul.com/forum/index.php?topic=227.0
I have a strap for everything and hang it over my shoulders. I look like the Beverly hillbillies truck but it gets me where I'm going.
I modified a garden cart I bought from Costco, but rarely use it. I try to not carry too much gear. It does come in handy when long rodding in the bay for bats when the fire pits are from the parking lots.
Well I'll be the guinea pig and just ordered one up.
Been looking to make something like it but factor parts and time that I'd rather be fishing and it is worth it to me. More mobility is the goal.
Jim
Nice ....
Heh ... I don't own enough stuff to warrant a cart.
Backpack tackle, beach chair, rod, bait ... is my go to set up. ;D
Cart arrived yesterday and put it together. The liner was on back order so I can't pack the small stuff in it.
Doesn't fit too well in the hatchback but is fine for the truck. I may do a short sesh at MB or OB to get some dirt on it.
The best aspect is the axle and wheels have no bearings to get sanded up a big split ring holds on the wheels and easily can come of to clean it.
Jim
: spideyjg August 30, 2015, 09:54:51 p
Cart arrived yesterday and put it together. The liner was on back order so I can't pack the small stuff in it.
Doesn't fit too well in the hatchback but is fine for the truck. I may do a short sesh at MB or OB to get some dirt on it.
The best aspect is the axle and wheels have no bearings to get sanded up a big split ring holds on the wheels and easily can come of to clean it.
Jim
Cool. Look forward to seeing some pics and how it does. 8)
Loaded with a small bait chest and a bigger keeper chest, or big bait chest and small water/food chest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/spideyjg/20150830_225054.jpg)
Compared to my "little red wagon" mod that was OK but has limitations. Notice the very large tire difference that should go much better over sand that the little one. The big ones handle detaches with a single pull pin.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/spideyjg/20150830_230139.jpg)
Loaded with cutting board and sand crab rake in 2 rod holders.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/spideyjg/20150830_225513.jpg)
Looks great!
How do you get it down the stairs?
: sasquatch August 31, 2015, 10:18:14 p
How do you get it down the stairs?
So far I haven't fished into areas with stairs. The back does have a T handle on it for a helper to grab. If no helper then I'll apply some cajun ingenuity/engineering.
First mod is going to be mounting 2 500 lumen flashlights as headlights/picture illumination.
Once the liner that is shipping out today gets here I can figure where the P/S stickers can go.
Jim
No gas BBQ?
: WheresMyBeer August 31, 2015, 05:46:35 p
No gas BBQ?
Interferes with the kitchen sink spacing ;)
Looks pretty big to lug around. Just mount a motor and a tranny and drive it to the beach. Put pegs in the back for Binh to ride on then you guys can hit the carpool lane ;)
Lol, we'll I'm stoked to see it! I have a few spots where I wish I gad that. The Bantha is great in theory, but has its fallbacks. The cart is definitely a plus for the open beaches!
As is it weighs 25 lbs and it rolls like nothing. No big deal to haul it out of a truck, load it, and hit the sand. In a lousy spot, rods go in the holders, sand spikes in the other open holders and ease on down the beach.
Especially TP to head down to table rock and other southern stuff this is why I got it. Not to mention if I land a keeper I don't want to have to end the trip. Fish onto ice, bait back in the water.
Mike lugging 2 rods, 2 spikes, tackle bag and ice chest is a bear for any distance.
It is my wife's birthday week so no trips out for a bit. I'll let you know when I 'm going someplace Tom If you want to check it out.
Jim
test full load after the liner came in........
All the vertical stuff lays in the truck bed and all the contents sit in the cart. Keep chest, bait chest, tackle backpack, water jug, and space for more stuff.
Yep I put headlights to save on headlamp battery when walking and lighting catches for pics.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/spideyjg/20150904_195027.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/spideyjg/20150904_195411.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/spideyjg/20150904_195426.jpg)
Lookin good!!
I agree! It looks great and to have everything right next to you and handy at a moments notice is awesome.
8)
: Pinoyfisher August 31, 2015, 08:55:15 p
Looks pretty big to lug around. Just mount a motor and a tranny and drive it to the beach. Put pegs in the back for Binh to ride on then you guys can hit the carpool lane ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Beach cart update....
So far this has been fine. Steve made a comment about how to handle stairs so last Friday I took it in front of the house to try and figure out something to get up and down the various beach stairs.
I was trying to have a rope go to the rear and when hitting a step grab it and soften the landing. Well what that dis was put undue stress on the handle essentially shoving it back with enough force to lift the cart.
Well sure enough it was not designed for something like that and the handle bent back and cracked. Doh! So kicking myself for not thinking hard enough I splinted it for the Saturday trip and ordered a new handle.
Made mention to the maker that the cart has a achilles heel for SoCal surf fisherman if it can't cope with stairs.
My thought is to use skateboard decks to make "skis" for 1 to 3 tires so that it can slide on stairs.
Ideas?
Jim
I'm not sure I could make it back up if I had to take all that gear too.
Good luck with your project.