[13385]

Not a microskiff... more of a 21' flats boat but you can see how the bimini folds away

 

[crboggs]

Heretics, all of you.

I had one on my flats boat for the days when the wife and daughters were with me.

But I'll burn my skiff to water line before I'll install one on it.

 

[Snookyrookie]

I went with a sea sucker rod holder mount and their umbrella combo, works well. When the wife is with me the umbrella goes in, otherwise a rod is in there when running around. I think it’s 6 feet and I can still fish from either platform when she has it up

 

[Cam]

As others have mentioned, a market umbrella in a rod holder is vastly superior IMO. Cheaper, tilt allows for better shade coverage, stows completely out of the way, moves around the boat, requires no installation, can use on the beach or at home.

There is virtually no downside to a market umbrella. BTW I love the Shade Blade but those things are more than a fixed T-Top.

 

[hipshot]

From the OP: "to have some shade when riding around not fishing." Not sure how well those umbrellas in rod holders will work on plane.........

 

[11604]

As others have mentioned, a market umbrella in a rod holder is vastly superior IMO. Cheaper, tilt allows for better shade coverage, stows completely out of the way, moves around the boat, requires no installation, can use on the beach or at home.

There is virtually no downside to a market umbrella. BTW I love the Shade Blade but those things are more than a fixed T-Top.

One downside compared to a bimini you cant use an umbrella if it's windy.

 

[SomaliPirate]

That's what I use to say until my grandkids came along I'm not worried about my alligator skin but I have 2 grandsons that will be close to fishing age shortly and I have to make sure they don't get burnt.

I used to feel that way to, melanoma skin cancer has a way changing a persons views on things

I'm just playing with y'all, as always!

 

[SomaliPirate]

On the umbrella in the rod holder thing: Drill a hole through the shaft of the umbrella near the bottom. Then once it's in the rod holder you can run a trailer locking pin through it so that when the wind kicks up, you aren't chasing your umbrella all over the flats.

 

[ladderslug]

I'm just playing with y'all, as always!

Yea I’m on the Fire Dept and went to a lady that had melanoma and I would not want to wish that on anyone.

 

[11604]

I'm just playing with y'all, as always!

I know you were trust me if it wasn't for the little ones I wouldn't be adding one

 

[hipshot]

You guys and gals must be buying some mighty stout umbrellas.......

 

[SomaliPirate]

Yea I’m on the Fire Dept and went to a lady that had melanoma and I would not want to wish that on anyone.

It terrifies me. I cover up all exposed skin and see a dermatologist every year just to make sure. I was pretty stupid about sun exposure in my youth.

 

[firecat1981]

Yea I’m on the Fire Dept and went to a lady that had melanoma and I would not want to wish that on anyone.

I'm a Fire-Medic too and have seen some pretty extreme cases. Working on a patient with an amputated nose will haunt you for years! I cover up a good bit now, and will spend lots of time hanging out under my bimini.

 

[Snookyrookie]

You guys and gals must be buying some mighty stout umbrellas.......

The one I have is rated to 65 mph supposedly. I will say I’ve had it up when I’ve been running 30mph and had no issues as long as it is tilted forward. Can’t remember the brand right now, but it has a screw lock system in the base designed to expand in the rod holder, and reinforced “arms” to prevent wind issues.

 

[makin moves]

Out of the way when down. Even while up you can still stand and fish the front deck.

 

[ladderslug]

View attachment 69878 Out of the way when down. Even while up you can still stand and fish the front deck.

I like this but wondering if I can get it over my mini tower? That would be nice and out of the way for when I go out by myself. How far up are the strap holders?

 

[makin moves]

The strap holders are just before the front deck all the way out by the edge. Its on a track which makes it easy slide forward or back when stowing away.

 

[makin moves]

Another pic for you

 

[permitchaser]

Get your grandsons long sleeve fishing shirts and buffs, hat, gloves and sun block
Heresy !!!!!

 

[firecat1981]

Get your grandsons long sleeve fishing shirts and buffs, hat, gloves and sun block
Heresy !!!!!

That only applies to fishing trips. What about family sand bar hopping, spear fishing, or snorkeling/scalloping/lobstering? It's near impossible to keep coveted up like that when your jumping in and out of the water.