Double Haul
Not all fishing spots are near car parking. In fact, many of the best spots are nowhere near a place to park your car. But, quite a few good fishing locations are accessible via mountain bike if you can get your gear sorted out.
My bicycle fishing caddy has space for two poles, a Yeti 8 pack cooler, and two tackle boxes.
What's the opportunity?
50% of the world's population lives within 3km of some freshwater
Non-secure rod transportation is a leading cause of rod breakage
An 8 pack of drinks plus tackle and weight is too heavy to transport in a backpack.
User Persona
Jim, 25 | Active outdoorsman
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Single
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Loves the outdoors
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Very active
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Likes getting to places where he's alone and able to just reset
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Mountain bikes when he has the chance
Project Goal
Create a lightweight, but strong, caddy that can transport fishing essentials.
Ideation...
Initial Explorations
Early Prototype Renderings
Side-mounted tackle boxes create more complex build and too much width across rear of bicycle
Fixed support legs limit bicycle compatability
Addition of seat post anchor creates stability but requires some method of tension
Tackle boxes on top simplifies product build but requires straps
Adjustable support improves bicycle compatibility, but anchor method does not work.
Final Prototype Renderings
Lightweight plastic is durable and drains easily
Addition of set screw improves tension on seat post, improving stability
Support bolt holes fit on frames of majority of mountain bikes
Multiple lashing points offer transport flexibility
Adjustable rod holders have twist off anchors to keep bouncing rods from leaving holder
Supports adjust up, down, forward, and backward for maximum compatibility
