F_ast Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hey guys, Can anyone shoot me a pic of 2 of the sport trak brackets? I cant beleive how expensive there things are and looking to make a few myself. One thing I am not use on (as I have never actually seen one on a boat before) is how they attach. I see from pics that they are a T shape to fit in the track, but how do they fit in and how do they stay in place? I might end up with Lund brackets eventually, but how well do they hold up? any breakage issues? Can they take "muskie weight" rod holders? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I don't have them myslef but from memory, it's two L shaped that form the T and the accessory slides onto the base of the T. I have seen two break under dipsy loads. Use a teather system if you like your gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Another option is to look at Trojan Tackle products. Marc Thorpe uses them and I don't know anyone who puts that many hours on them and lands that many large muskies in a year. http://www.trojantackle.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I just bought mine, expensive up here, 40 bucks. Three rivers marine (I think) sell a knock off for 20 in the states Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) I use them to hold my portable radio... swinging cup holders and the very odd time for a rod holder to hold a still rod pickeral fishing with bait. Would I troll with them, or any plastic rod holder.. not with my $1000 rod/reel combos. I highly suggest mounting some Bert or Traxstech http://www.traxstech.com/ channels and enjoying the endless possibilities with holders/mounts/rigger bases etc. Edited August 22, 2011 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Another option is to look at Trojan Tackle products Been awhile since I have used them. They do work though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottawaguy Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I would not trust the lund sport track brackets with my muskie gear either, I did once, not again. The bottom plastic part that makes the tee broke while trolling with a small bait once, I was able to grab the rod before it went over. I now use traxtech ( http://www.traxstech.com/T-Bolt_Bracket.html ) with a Folbe rod holder ( http://www.folbe.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=51 ) . I use the rod holders on 12 inch trax and a manual downrigger on a 18 inch one. The boat I am using is a Lund 1625 rebel xl ss. If you have any questions let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) so has anyone found anything better I don't want to drill holes in my lund, so I thought Traxstech with the 45 deg t bracket but they have none in stock http://www.traxstech.com/T-Bolt_Bracket.html so I am looking at other systems that will work with sport track Edited May 28, 2013 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Just drill the holes Terry. Make that tub yer own. Sport Trak ain't all that bad for the light stuff. Their weakness is found if and when someone grabs, reefs or leans on one at a certain angle. Snap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 dang that is not what I wanted to hear they use a lot of t brackets for support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Well, that'd be an option with the plastic Lund brackets then too Terry. Use two or three to mount one track on and then slide and lock all three down. But again, even loading a few rods in holders off of that, I'd still be leary in the end. I just drilled for Scottys as the mounts are small and stay under the cover. You'll like this one of Andy flippin me off. lol. And, you can see what the brackets are actually getting used for. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I run dipsy setups off plastic Scotty holders. If a hot 30lb king can't rip them off, nothing will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I run dipsy setups off plastic Scotty holders. If a hot 30lb king can't rip them off, nothing will. Or just catching bottom while trolling 5mph and the drags set to a two hand pull. Them Scottys will bend backwards before breaking. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 These cisco mounts are what I am considering of putting on my Lund. http://www.ciscofishingsystemsltd.com/shop/lund-mounts-5239 I am right now using the sport track mounts with Scotty powerlock rod holders, fishing for salmon. I have not yet experience any issue with the track mount or rod holder, yet... I do however notice some flex in the rod holder from the stress of pulling dipsy divers so I do tether my gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I run dipsy setups off plastic Scotty holders. If a hot 30lb king can't rip them off, nothing will. Some musky guys run with really tight drags... My buddy had a Scotty ripped off his boat... Turns out his rod floated..., picked it up... 51" musky still on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 thanks guys, ciscofish looked good but expensive ..I really don't want to drill holes at lest for a while as I figure out the best spots for every thing is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf 3 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) One thing I am not use on (as I have never actually seen one on a boat before) is how they attach. I see from pics that they are a T shape to fit in the track, but how do they fit in and how do they stay in place? Edit: Just realized date on original post Edited May 28, 2013 by Wolf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleheader Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I added the Cisco mounts this year. two mounts are required with a 12" track. I use mine to support rod trees, but you can also buy a mount from Cisco that allows you to attach the Down East rod holder for trolling big musky baits. I also have the Lund brackets which are fine I suppose for most applications, I haven't broke one yet anyhow. I really like the Cisco system, it attaches in seconds and is easy to move. Also pictured are Traxtech rod trees which are great for running planer boards or just increasing your spread using long rods. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosehead Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 any place carry the cisco mounts in Canada or have to order from the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I run dipsy setups off plastic Scotty holders. If a hot 30lb king can't rip them off, nothing will. X2 I use my Lund brackets with Scotty Orca rod holders for dipsey setups and musky trolling. Always braid. Been snagged bad as well. so far so good. I don't have my drag snugged too tight, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Had a customer this summer who lost a talora/tekota combo when a fish hit the dipsey and snapped the holder using a Scotty orca. Cannon tracks/rod holders are another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Had a customer this summer who lost a talora/tekota combo when a fish hit the dipsey and snapped the holder using a Scotty orca. Cannon tracks/rod holders are another option.Operator Error IMHO. I use the Orcas for wire dipseys both port & stern. Hooked many big fish and never an issue when setup is adjusted correctly. Did have a guest accidently knock a combo out of a Canon rod holder though Edited March 28, 2014 by pikeslayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) http://berts-tackle.shptron.com/c/berts-track Edited March 28, 2014 by Fish Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Operator Error IMHO. I use the Orcas for wire dipseys both port & stern. Hooked many big fish and never an issue when setup is adjusted correctly. Did have a guest accidently knock a combo out of a Canon rod holder though Haha funny you say that, my boss had someone knock one out of a Scotty power lock, bye bye 5 colour clarion setup. Guy still took his portion of the winnings from the tourney and didn't even offer to help replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Did have a guest accidently knock a combo out of a Canon rod holder though Don't know if it'd work in your set-up Simon with dipseys or cannonballs, but for trolling musky baits I made up some wire cables with clips to prevent my rods from going overboard. I find 4' cables work well for me but others use different lengths. I loop a wire between the reel and seat to attach one end. The other end clips to the grab rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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