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[Karlton]

Hi all - took a trip to the Owyhee canyonlands in Oregon to do some fly fishing along the Owyhee River.  Great scenery, nice campsites along the river, some BLM roads to hike with the dogs, and plenty of chukar for the dogs to bust.

 

 

After the trip, I had a few ideas about features for our Hawk, Odi.  

 

Floor mat - what are you using for a floor mat?  Has anyone cut one of these weatherproof floor mats to fit their camper?  I measured the floor and the dimensions of the largest rectangle space is approx 3'9" x 2'2.5".  The mat below comes in 3'9" x 2'9", which would only require me to trim a bit and would extend below the fridge.  Not cheap, tho!

 

http://www.orvis.com...ASABEgJ5S_D_BwE

 

Has anyone used a fly rod rack that mounts on the the hood of the truck and roof like in the image below?  My concern is that that rack won't work properly given the cabover part of the Hawk.  Any suggestions for carrying a 9' fly rod with the camper is appreciated!

 

 

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Karlton,

I just use an inexpensive runner for a floor mat. Warmer on the toes.

Check out the rod case that JD (longhorn1) made for assembled rods. My preference is to not carry them assembled, so laying on the dinette in two pieces, or using a two piece case is my solution. For the 11’ and 14’ Spey rods, they go back in the tube.

http://www.wanderthe...-fly-rod-vault/

Steve

[kmcintyre]

I fish there about 2-3x / week and surprised I didn't see you as I always notice FWC and ATC's.  I think you hit the weather perfectly as it was a bit wet yesterday.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I fish there about 2-3x / week and surprised I didn't see you as I always notice FWC and ATC's.  I think you hit the weather perfectly as it was a bit wet yesterday.

Are you fishing below the dam?

[JaSAn]

I just use an inexpensive entry rug.  3' X 5', cut to size.  Must be comfortable on bare feet, easily releases lint, etc., have a rubber bottom (so dirt doesn't filter through).  I just shake it out to clean.

 

I also have astroturf on the steps for cleaning feet (and paws) before entering the camper.  That stuff catches an amazing amount of dirt.

 

jim

[kmcintyre]

Are you fishing below the dam?

 

Yes, below the dam on the river.

[Karlton]

Thanks all!

I was thinking cutting up a $90 floor mat was a bit on the extreme side for floor protection. I'll see if I can find a less expensive mat to protect the floor and make it easy to clean the dirt out.

I was on the river Wednesday through Friday this week. It was my first trip to the Owyhee, and one of my first times fly fishing this early in the season, and only did okay. I'm a cutthroat trout guy from North Idaho and fish the st. Joe and Clearwater regularly.

[Taku]

We use on of the foam mats from Costco for kitchen use. They last a long time, plus we have a couple of other thin throw rug pieces that are easy to clean. Ditto on the fake astroturf - I bolt it onto the custom step I had made and it helps to clean the mud and dirt off the shoes and dog paws. Easy to replace too.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Yes, below the dam on the river.

We will have to meet up over there one of these days. I’ve only been there once.

[longhorn1]

I built my own flyrod vault for about $75. It fastens to the jack brackets. My post is in the hiking, biking, floating, fishing section. jd

Edited by longhorn1, 17 March 2018 - 11:36 PM.