In the age of new technologies and technological progress, one of the main tasks of some manufacturers involved in the manufacture of fishing accessories is to maximize the ease of fishing. The fishing platform is just one of such devices designed to create comfort for the fisherman. These designs are used, which replaced the various chairs, chairs, fishing stools, and for the feeder, and for other gear - mainly for the self-organization of a stationary fishing place. The fishing platform today is an important and integral component of the arsenal, which makes fishing the most effective and convenient.
In today's market there are quite a lot of companies that produce these designs. There are craftsmen making them with their own hands (more on this later). So you can easily purchase a device depending on personal preferences and allocated budget. In this article we will talk about what the fishing platform consists of, what are its main structural features.
Supports
This is one of the main parts of the design. The legs are adjustable in length (invention of the Englishman M. Weidley) and are fixed using special mounts. In the modern design of the platforms, there can be 4, 6, or even 8. The larger the fishing platform is designed for, the larger the diameter of the supports. Most often, the “legs” are made of aluminum or alloy.
Drawer seat
A lot can depend on its configuration. Its type determines the comfort of the fifth point, which is important for "sedentary" fishing. In modern designs, this element simultaneously acts as a storage box for fishing accessories. For added convenience, armchairs with a back and additional boxes are offered, which can be bought later.
Pedana
It is also an important structural element: retractable, folding. Its purpose is a very wide range. Firstly, it allows the fisherman to be placed where descent into the water is necessary. Secondly, it reduces the very distance casting gear. Also, pedan allows you to catch in reservoirs with an unstable water level: your lower limbs will always be dry! And there is also the opportunity to stand on the pedan when you prey on prey. And the ability to hold your legs in the most comfortable position.
Fishing platform dimensions
They fluctuate with different manufacturers, but remain quite sane and convenient to move from place to place. So, for example, the powerful Rive Compet platform has the stated dimensions: 92-80-70. The same company model "Europe Club" - 52-35-31. And for “homemade goods” sizes are typical: 45-60 and, for example, 50-60 cm in height. The weight of the structure is about 12-15 kilograms, sometimes a little more. Legs with heels with full extension - 80-100 centimeters in length.
DIY fishing platform
And, finally, a little about how to make such a platform or station yourself (of course, this will require a certain skill in engineering and locksmithing). It is necessary to take an aluminum army box, a pipe from the same material, angles, fasteners, bolts with nuts, foam rubber for seating, a cover made of durable material. Of course, you will need a good set of tools. Drawings are easy to find for every taste, so it remains only to clearly follow the instructions, of course, if the hands grow from the right place.