Fishing from a rib

Andre · 20 September 2006, 21:24

Guys

Just got back from Iceland having spent a few great days there and enjoyed Bogi's superb hospitality. Thanks again Bogi

Couldn't resist not seeing the Parker 750RS which is now enjoying the Icelandic waters and got even invited out on a trip for a couple of hours cod and haddock fishing. Great stuff really had a great time.

Nos4r2 · 20 September 2006, 22:31

Looks like you caught more that day than I have in a year!

Tideway · 20 September 2006, 22:34

At least they still have a few cod left in Iceland! Looks cold though.

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codprawn · 20 September 2006, 22:58

I thought us Brits were banned from fishing in Icelandic waters - hope you were outside the million mile limit???

Lets go boating · 20 September 2006, 23:22

The water looks nice and calm, but i agree it does look very cold.

bogib · 20 September 2006, 23:30

As Andre, Rikki and Thordur where out having fun and fishing I was wearing polo shirt

Andre it was pleasure having you over and pleased you liked our hospitality

Bogi

Andre · 21 September 2006, 14:57

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Originally Posted by codprawn

I thought us Brits were banned from fishing in Icelandic waters - hope you were outside the million mile limit???

No fears here cos was not flying the flag

Andre · 21 September 2006, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Martha Focker

The water looks nice and calm, but i agree it does look very cold.

It was very warm and just had a T shirt and jeans under the floatation suit

smokie · 14 November 2006, 05:27

Andre,

If you ever get around to installing some rod holders on your rib for trolling I'd love to see how you do it. I'm a fisherman (California) and would like to get a rib someday.

Hightower · 14 November 2006, 19:05

I'd love to do a bit of Pirking up in Iceland, Cod looks a little on the small side but would make a good fillet or three.

Andre · 14 November 2006, 20:00

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Originally Posted by smokie

Andre,

If you ever get around to installing some rod holders on your rib for trolling I'd love to see how you do it. I'm a fisherman (California) and would like to get a rib someday.

Sorry but I do not do any fishing from my rib. Perhaps some fellow ribnet member can help. That particular fishing trip was on my ex-demo rib which is now in Iceland and I was only checking her out

New owner thrilled to bits cos gets to the fish much quicker then his mates

Andre · 14 November 2006, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Hightower

I'd love to do a bit of Pirking up in Iceland, Cod looks a little on the small side but would make a good fillet or three.

Andy

the large ones got away

TonyBoat · 18 November 2006, 14:08

Are there enough spaces for fishing?

DeCourcy · 22 November 2006, 05:03

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Originally Posted by smokie

If you ever get around to installing some rod holders on your rib for trolling I'd love to see how you do it.

I have seen a rod holders mounted to the aluminum arches, to the side of the center consoles, and attached to rails just inside the tubes.

My RIB actually has a dual freq fish finder, and 10 gal aerated bank tank, so I'll be trying it. I plan on using it for fishing near Vancouver, so I'll probably be rigging some down riggers on there somewhere to go for salmon. I was actually thinking of rigging a temporary thing that holds two downriggers (1 ea. side) and sticks out past the tubes. Probably a 2x8x10' with clamps to the back rails. If I get around to it in the spring, I'll post some pics.

-DeCourcy

smokie · 22 November 2006, 17:55

I currently do a lot of fishing off my Zodiac Grand Raid both lakes & sea, though a rib has more options. I'll post pics of my custom rod holders and downrigger mount after my next fishing trip.

I like this topic! Anyone else have some ideas on rigging a rib for fishing?

Watchemrocks! · 23 November 2006, 00:11

I've enjoyed watching posted videos of RIBS of all types. Thanks to all! Is it feasible for someone to operate a small RIB , ie
SR4 in a manner similar to the Zap Cats I have seen in the surf on video? I don't plan on trying it without some training at any rate. Sure would be great if someone would conduct powerboats classes here in the Carolinas. I would sign up. Anyone else interested?