Customizing trolling bars?

**liftbite56** · 07-23-2013, 12:29 PM

Has anyone tried using 1/2 copper water line? Too flimsy? I need to 90 degree up over gunnel for leg room. Currently have gas pipe just heavy and too bulky for off on removal for traveling. I know 3/4 would work just not happy about the diameter of the pipe. Do you think the 1/2 will bend if I hang up in a brush pile? ( Just not stout enough)I figure someone here is in the know! Thanks L B

**Saltine** · 07-23-2013, 01:10 PM

I'm sure it will bend. Try EMT conduit instead.

**Countryboy N.C.** · 07-23-2013, 06:18 PM

Copper is too soft, that's why it bends so easy. I have used EMT and you can bend it with one of those benders they sell for conduit.

**buffalo13** · 07-23-2013, 06:26 PM

What about 1/2 stainless tubing. Very strong

**liftbite56** · 07-23-2013, 06:57 PM

Thanks. Ya'll just want to save as much money as I can so i can have the rod holders I want...will keep searching. The conduit might be the way to go borrow a bender to get the holder over gunel then up, to give me plenty leg room!