I am looking for ideas for a beach fighiing chair for Shark fishing. I was looking for pictures but found nothing worth using.
Mike
On the beach,I'd want to be more mobile than being confined to a chair. A chair on a boat is one thing, you can still chase the fish and maneuver the boat. On the beach, I'd still want to be able to move.
Plus, I think a chair would take a lot of the fun out of it, for me anyway. Just my useless 2ยข.
I was typing the same response Chad wrote. There is a reason you found nothing in your search. ;D
You want to stay in front of your fish as it moves up and down the beach.
I saw a pic of a fighting chair mounted to the hitch receiver of a truck. You could strap in then put truck in reverse and follow the fish up and down the beach...
Cool
You cant haul my 20/0 down the beach its to heavy.
Mike
Can't imagine what it would take to keep it from sliding on the sand when a big one's on the line!
You might just have to get the anchor off the boat. ;D ;D
??? ??? Bring a big friend :) :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBzW95qi9gs
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wise-Swiveling-Fighting-Chair-with-Portable-Removable-Stand-and-Rod-Gimbal-Whi-/362426263029
Or buy a gimbal and make your own.
Part of the problem is the chair is not heavy enough or fixed in place to allow for too much drag pressure, especially on a longer rod. You might be limited to about 25lbs of drag and still manage from the chair. It might work better when fishing from a pier or hard surface. Mounting a gimbal to a bench style seat affixed to a beach cart loaded with your gear might help to weigh the chair down a bit while still remaining a bit mobil. Just spitballing ideas.
Good standup gear is probably a better option from the beach.
John
A mini excavator with the cab and bucket arm removed, mount a gimal to the seat area. Put a hitch on it to tow your yak,cooler ect. A few rocket launchers for some rods, a big light bar and some spot lights for night fishing. We have a few,no trick cruising in sand,rocks,mud.
I have seen regular fighting chairs mounted on a small trailer for beach fishing.
Also:
http://bluemako.customer.netspace.net.au/Land%20Based%20game%20chair.htm
Thats what I am looking for. It looks like a slead with a ice chest on top.
Mike
In Australia, they call it a "game chair" . . .
http://bluemako.customer.netspace.net.au/ (http://bluemako.customer.netspace.net.au/)
http://bluemako.customer.netspace.net.au/Land%20Based%20game%20chair.htm (http://bluemako.customer.netspace.net.au/Land%20Based%20game%20chair.htm)
http://www.tx-sharkfishing.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=4380 (http://www.tx-sharkfishing.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=4380)
http://www.tx-sharkfishing.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=7886 (http://www.tx-sharkfishing.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=7886)
http://www.australianfishing.com.au/forum/topic/29294-game-chair/ (http://www.australianfishing.com.au/forum/topic/29294-game-chair/)
http://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/land-base-shark-fishing-chair_topic17129.html (http://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/land-base-shark-fishing-chair_topic17129.html)
Not sure whom this is made by . . .
(https://media.asicdn.com/images/jpgo/25320000/25327994.jpg)
Tight Lines !
I've seen trucks at Hatteras Cape Point with fighting chairs either bolted to the pickup bed or mounted on a platform on the front of the truck. Haven't seen one used yet.
You cant take trucks on most California beaches.
Mike
How about this one? talk about dual use ;D
(https://www.kotulas.com/images/product/400x400/178/17846_400x400.jpg)
Quote from: mikeysm on October 15, 2018, 11:21:45 PM
You cant take trucks on most California beaches.
Mike
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