bumper board
Muskyteer
Posted 1/26/2016 11:14 AM (#801247)
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Hi,

considering that I live in Canada, where would be the best place to buy a bumper board without paying a fortune in shipping?

Is there a model that you would suggest that are better build not to damage the fish? Paint vs stickers, the folding bracket on the outside vs the inside.

thanks!
Pete Stoltman
Posted 1/26/2016 11:39 AM (#801249 - in reply to #801247)
Subject: Re: bumper board




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Check out the Rapala folding board or the Tyrant roll up board. Those are not "oversized" so shipping isn't as bad as the others.
achotrod
Posted 1/26/2016 1:04 PM (#801261 - in reply to #801247)
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Handlebarz? Think he is out of Canada.
McMusky
Posted 1/26/2016 1:08 PM (#801263 - in reply to #801247)
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Posts: 20


Location: Ontario
I'll second Handlebarz. Available in left and right facing. He'll be at the Spring Fishing and Boat Show in Toronto in February.
hunterjoe
Posted 1/26/2016 1:30 PM (#801267 - in reply to #801247)
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Could probably build one for a lot cheaper. Should be very easy to do as long as there's a hardware store not too far from you.
Rotag
Posted 1/26/2016 5:11 PM (#801339 - in reply to #801247)
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Location: SE Wisconsin
2nd the build your own. Made myself one this past year. i had a piece of wood and the finish so it only cost me a couple of small hinges from the hardware store. $50-80 was to much for me to measure a fish.
3stripe
Posted 1/26/2016 9:15 PM (#801437 - in reply to #801247)
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Cant beat Handlebarz Bump board! Mike is an awesome guy - stop by and see him at the Toronto show!
Muskyteer
Posted 1/27/2016 8:17 AM (#801467 - in reply to #801247)
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yeah Toronto is a 5 hours drive since I'm in Ottawa. I will check is website (hoping he as one)....lol or maybe i'll try to build my own..... the issue in building my own is that I want to make sure the product I use wont arm the fish or that that slim off.

thanks for the info guys!
tbaatz
Posted 1/27/2016 8:41 AM (#801474 - in reply to #801247)
Subject: Re: bumper board





Posts: 140


Location: Scandia MN
I made my own with garage door vinyl stop trim and the stick on ruler I got at Thorne Bros (see below) The ruler is $20 and rolled up so I'm guessing it would ship cheap. You can find the vinyl material at most home improvement stores. It's smooth and non-porous - pretty much the same stuff the $80-$90 boards are made from. Works great and does not harm the fish at all - - - -

Thorne Bros Muskie Bumper Stick On Ruler 60"Our Products: Musky Tackle > Nets & Release Tools > Muskie Bumper
Muskie Bumper Stick On Ruler 60"
horsehunter
Posted 1/27/2016 8:43 AM (#801476 - in reply to #801247)
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Location: Eastern Ontario
Muskyteer... Stacy Ash in Belleville ( Pro Tackle ) sells Handlebarz Bump boards or if you know any of the Muskies Canada Ottawa Chapter members I'm sure a number of them will be heading up for Muskie Sunday. You may find someone who will pick one up for you. If you fish muskies in the Ottawa area you should consider joining they have a great mentoring program for any just starting out and wanting to learn more.
KTD
Posted 1/28/2016 7:42 AM (#801708 - in reply to #801247)
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Second what Horsehunter said
horsehunter
Posted 1/28/2016 7:57 AM (#801711 - in reply to #801247)
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Location: Eastern Ontario
There always used to be a spring show in Carp Ont. It may have been moved to another location near by I'm pretty sure if you call Stacy he would set one aside to be picked up at the show.
JakeStCroixSkis
Posted 1/28/2016 8:23 AM (#801716 - in reply to #801247)
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Posts: 1425


Location: St. Lawrence River
The rapala bump board folds up small and goes up to 60".. $14.99 as well can't beat that.
jlong
Posted 1/28/2016 9:11 AM (#801722 - in reply to #801716)
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Posts: 1937


Location: Black Creek, WI

Making your own is easy and a great place to start.

Best for the fish is a board with NO hinges... which is great cause they are easier to make.

Buy a 6 foot piece of 1x6 or 1x8, cut a foot off to make a 60 inch surface.  Use the cut piece to make a 4 inch "bump" that can be screwed to the end of your board.  Use a simple tape measure to mark off 1/2" Increments.  My first board I just used a black Sharpie Pen to make the marks/lines.  Put a few coats of varnish on the board to seal it up and you are in business for less than $20. 

If your boat can't store a 5 foot board... then hinges will be necessary.  But, its a great option to get you going until you learn what YOU really need for a bump board. 

14ledo81
Posted 1/28/2016 9:22 AM (#801725 - in reply to #801247)
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Location: Ashland WI
Here is mine.

Three 20'' sections. Many coats of white paint. A couple coats of clear.

My oldest daughter helped me with it last winter. On my birthday (in April) her card to me said "Dad, I hope you catch a muskie this year, longer than the board".

I usually keep it in my livewell. It gets wet all the time, and was still fine at the end of the year.


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wisskie
Posted 1/28/2016 10:54 AM (#801746 - in reply to #801247)
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Just a heads up. If say you caught the new CPR world record musky you would need to measure it on a commercial bump board no a homemade jobber for it to be recognized. I know the world records don't matter to everybody but something to keep in mind. That 80 dollar bump board could be worth the money spent.
jlong
Posted 1/28/2016 11:06 AM (#801750 - in reply to #801746)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Couldn't your home made board be verified?  That's what they do with the commercial bump boards as well.
wisskie
Posted 1/28/2016 11:52 AM (#801765 - in reply to #801247)
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Good question. I think Mr. Ramsell would have to answer that. But the official rules do state that the fish must be measured on a commercial bump board. I think verifying a homemade job could create issues. If it was me I would just spend the money on a commercial board.
johnsonaaro2
Posted 1/28/2016 2:56 PM (#801804 - in reply to #801247)
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Location: Madison, WI
I would avoid building your own if you don't want ToddM questioning the legitimacy of your fish
Muskyteer
Posted 2/3/2016 9:12 AM (#802801 - in reply to #801476)
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Hi, I will see with the very few contact I have with the Ottawa Musky Chapter, if no luck, maybe it is a good idea to join the chapter for early spring.