Thread: Bass boat trolling rack options

If it was me I would put the rear millennium out further towards the gunnel and a second millennium on the same spot port side which should keep you away from the power poles. The front will be tricky for sure and might require moving your electronics.

I had a custom plate made from HDPE plastic for my recessed TM pedal and drink well for my tracker. I removed it and reverse drilled the holes and remounted using the original well underneath for added strength and the original mounting holes.

Biggest problem I see is .... it looks like you're going to be looking thru your rod handles/reels to see your DF screens (at least the Garmin, anyway).
I have a sharp nosed Bass boat, too (ProCraft 16Bass) and set up my rod holder system (two 4holder Hi-Tecs) so that I could reach them from the seat without having to lean forward very far. I mounted the one on the left so that I could deploy/lift the TM and not have to take that rod holder down. But, that was back when I was using a DI unit and Pushing jigs. Once I got Livescope, I added a extendable mounting pole for my Garmin 93sv ... so I wouldn't have to look thru the reels/handles to see the screen. My Hook 7 is mounted on a short ball mount, so it's under and in front of the Garmin.

That's one of the cons about a "bass" boat setup vs a "crappie" boat setup ... the bow is almost always more pointed on the "bass" boat, which concentrates all your equipment into a confined area. So, I think you're right in thinking that off to the right/left of the recessed pedal is your best (only ??) option. But I would also suggest moving them as close to the gunnel as reasonable, and still not have to lunge forward or reach all that far to get your hand on the rods (whether from a single center seat or from either side when using double seats).

Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

If it was me I would put the rear millennium out further towards the gunnel and a second millennium on the same spot port side which should keep you away from the power poles. The front will be tricky for sure and might require moving your electronics.

Yeah, thats exactly how I had them mounted on my tracker, and will prolly do the same on this boat. On the bow I am thinking I better mount it about where I have it shown except further back so I can reach the poles, and not worry about seeing the graphs, I ordered the boat with extra seat bases in front so two people could sit side by side, but I now think only 1 will be able to spider rig.

I may end up doing a plate, but the recessed foot petal is nice when you are bass fishing or have your hands full.

There are lots of options for graph mounts. Cornfield fishing gear makes some great products ( I can speak about those cause I have them). There are some great telescoping double mounts by them. I have the fold down double monitor mount and it’s great. You can call them and ask for Mark and tell him about your boat and see if he has any ideas. Fishing Gear - Mounting Equipment - Cornfield Fishing Gear. They are expensive but are some tough mounts!

Pappy, I may have to give up the view of the Garmin, which might not be too bad seeing that will be used more for single pole jigging. The more I think about it the more im thinking I should have a plate made like Buckeye did. I still have to choose how im going to do a transducer for the Panoptix too, so I have a lot of things to consider. I dont push jigs like I used to but still want that option if possible. I will say the Ultera takes up a lot more room then my Motoguide Xi5 and Im starting to think I choose the wrong Tm but it works with the Birds! all I know is Im going to have to make a plan before I start drilling holes.

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