Oars?

[ibthetrout]

Where can I get a cheap pair of oars for my POS flat bottom boat? I don't want to spend alot and would prefer wooden oars instead of the aluminum ones.

[ibthetrout]

Since I've had no responses and the oars I'm seeing are 50-60 bucks a pair I think I'm going to try making a pair. I know....cheap bas$tard! I found a good plan on the internet, but was wondering if anyone else has tried making oars before. If this works I'll only have about 25 bucks into my boat!

[Jason Adam]

Dude, meijers, Kmart, Dunhams, Sports Authority, Wal-MArt, Boat stores, etc... all have oars. I cant imagine you can make them any cheaper than you can buy them... I dont think they're that much, but maybe I'm wrong...

[kbkrause]

Bass Pro Shops has them, just to give you an idea of the price. They look like pretty nice wooden ones. http://www.basspro-shops.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=23396&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

[riverboy]

10ft fiberglass drift boat oars.

Yours for $40 or best. you pick up! Saginaw area

[rough water]

Buy a pair and take the time spent making them and go fishing! :D :p :) :cool:

[Beave]

Am I the only one picturing ibthetrout with a 2x4 and a pocket knife? :D

[rough water]

And hours in the emergency room :D :p

[Mitch]

And floating aimlessly in the middle of a lake because the oars he just carved busted!!! LOL

Just kiddin'

Mitch

[jimbobway]

Try Zuboks in Taylor ,has a bunch , 313 295 2230

[ESOX]

Where can I get a cheap pair of oars for my POS flat bottom boat?
I have a bunch of them standing out in front of the shop here on 8 mile.


Oh, sorry, you said oars.

[ibthetrout]

Man, post a message asking for a suggestion and you get nothing. Post a message suggesting you are going to do something supid and everybody jumps right in! Thanks for the suggestions just the same. the only oars I've found so far are 50-60 bucks, does that sound about right?

[ESOX]

http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jhtml?id=0009281&navAction=jump&navCount=0&indexId=&parentId=&parentType=&rid=&link=&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fcatalog%2Fpod-link.jhtml.1_A&_DAV=search

[ibthetrout]

Just checked Bass Pro shops as kbkrause suggested and the 7' oars are 29 bucks each ($58 pair plus tax).

Beave.....a pocket knife?! If I'm going to cut my fingers off I'll be doing it with power tools!

Mitch....it could happen!

ESOX......where on 8 mile would that be?

Rough water - it's the zen of oar making. You are not really making oars if all you are thinking about at the time is fishing. I have a not so rare disease it's called "I can do that"!

Riverboy....10' oars! It's not the size of the oar, it's how you row the boat!

Ok...this has been fun, but I think I am really going to try making them. It really doesn't look that hard and the one's I've seen look pretty good too. At a cost of $0 how can I go wrong? I'm not fishing for anything right now anyway, so I'm not missing out on any fishing....yet. When I get done perhaps I'll post some pics for you all to scrutinize, but then you never know....hand made oars by the Trout, could be my calling!

Later!

[ESOX]

8 mile and Southfield, across the street from Cheetas.:eek:

[rough water]

I don't want to see pictures, I want to see them in action, which means you will have to take me fishing with you. Good luck, your a good sport taking all the slams. Good to see people can still be creative. :D

[ibthetrout]

The boat I have was given to me and I'm not sure how well it floats yet! but once it's in action you'll all have oar envy!

I can take these types of slams all day long, I get worse from my boss all day every day......man I gotta find a new job! Thanks though.

[quix20]

which type of oars is better for river fishing. the wooden ones or the aluminum ones?

i need a new set (and have no desire to make my own :) sorry had to say it), and was wondering what type i should look for.

thanks

[Michigander]

they really are easy to make. Rip a 2x4 down to 2x2 and use plywood screwed on for blades. Don't laugh they work!

[notmuchtime]

Post pics please :lol:

[ibthetrout]

Finally got my cheap ***** around and made some oars for my free boat. They worked great and cost me nothing (did them with scraps I had). Here's pics as requested. I think I'm going to make some more for my brohter. Let me know if you care for any details.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/550/6808e005705.jpg

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/550/6808e005707-med.jpg

[Michigander]

They look great and a darn sight cheaper than wally world :lol: