Thinking of turning my explorer 42 into a fishing raft and wondering the best way to carry and cast. Perhaps if I glued some additional strap plates to one side and looped velcro straps through them I could carry the rod off to the side of my boat with easy access. I could also keep the rod vertical with a line out if I put the butt of the rod into the hole of a locking carabiner that I use on the front d-rings.
Anyone have bare-bones tips that reduce the need for additional equipment? Also suggestions on preventing punctures?