My case hangs on the wall and is very shallow, so displaying a side mount reel is a challenge.
I recently acquired a Clinton reel and wanted a way to display it vertically in my case.
I set out to make a stand that would be as close to invisible from the front as possible
About half an hour in the garage and I came up with this ...
I'm pleased with the way it turned out, but for now consider it a prototype.
The dowel is screwed to the metal L-bracket.
Dean.
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Dean, Love it! Just a thought, what about an old fly rod seat screwed to the angle bracket? This gives me an idea for my side mount trollers!
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Thanks Randy !
I cut the dowel 1/2" shorter than the Clinton's foot. A reel seat (which was my first thought too) would be too large.
Optimally, I want the reel to look like its floating.
Dean.
I cut the dowel 1/2" shorter than the Clinton's foot. A reel seat (which was my first thought too) would be too large.
Optimally, I want the reel to look like its floating.
Dean.
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Pretty ingenious, Dean. Great reel and a fantastic display.
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Very nice Dean!
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Beautiful display and an ingenious stand for the reel.