DIY fishing chair

One of the most beloved and popular men's hobbies is, of course, fishing. First of all, for the majority, it is a type of recreation that allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle and problems, to be in a calm atmosphere and be alone with yourself.

However, even for an experienced fisherman it is quite difficult to stand all this time - fatigue builds up very quickly. And it is hardly possible to completely relax, being on your feet for a long time. Some fishing enthusiasts simply sit on the ground or adapt for sitting any log or snag found nearby on the shore. But this is not only inconvenient, but also bad for health, because you can catch a cold or get back problems.

fishing chair ideas — Fishing is, first of all, recreation, as a result of which a person accumulates energy for the future.

You need to fish in comfort! And a fishing chair can provide it for you.

fishing chair photo — If you fish in a chair, you can easily endure the whole day.

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What is a fishing chair
How to make a DIY fishing chair
Additional accessories
Video: do-it-yourself folding chair for fishing
50 designs for fishing chairs

What is a fishing chair

The fishing chair is a structure of a seat and folding legs. These fishing accessories are usually made of lightweight material and are compact in size. This allows you to take them with you, even if you go to the river or pond on foot with a backpack.

fishing chair ideas photo — You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, especially since it is not at all difficult.

It should be borne in mind that the more comfort you demand from a fishing chair, the more bulky you will get. Since one of the main requirements for such a chair is the minimum space occupied when folded, there are many movable joints in the structure and this has a bad effect on the reliability of the product.

multifunctional fishing chair — For lovers of classic fishing, using an ordinary fishing rod or feeder, a chair is a must.

Lounger chair

A lounger chair is a rather bulky design, the use of which is appropriate if you go fishing not for one day, but for a long period. One of the advantages of such a product, as the name suggests, is that the chair has a back that can be fixed in a recumbent, reclining and sitting position. This allows the fisherman to fully rest during the day, when the biting usually stops.

fishing chair lounger — Many anglers take such structures with them if fishing is planned for a long period.

Chair-chair with backrest

This model is less bulky and lighter than the previous one. The chair allows you to relax your back when sitting for a long time, therefore it is very popular among older generation fishermen.

fishing chair with backrest — This is quite a useful thing, as it allows you to relax your back, which is important, especially for older anglers.

Drawer chair

The drawer chair has no back, it has a lot of weight. However, its advantage is that it can be used not only as a seat, but also as a backpack. Fishermen store and carry all fishing tackle and accessories in it. The catch is also placed there.Due to the considerable weight in the summer, such a model is practically not used. But lovers of winter fishing appreciated all the advantages of this model and consider it an irreplaceable thing that every fisherman should have.

fishing chair drawer — This design has a number of advantages compared to other models, since you can not only sit on it, but also store fishing accessories in it, as well as caught fish.

Plain folding chair

The simplest model, which consists of two side legs, connected crosswise, and a fabric stretched between their edges. The main advantages are, firstly, compactness, and secondly, low weight, which is achieved due to the use of lightweight materials in the manufacture. In fishing shops, such chairs are presented in a large assortment, so it is not difficult to find a folding chair that suits your height.

How to make a DIY fishing chair

Of course, such chairs can be purchased in the store, especially since the assortment is quite wide, but you can do it yourself.

folding chair do it yourself — This chair takes up little space and can be transported even on a bicycle.

The advantages of hand-made production are:

Saving money. In stores, chairs have an unreasonably high price, so homemade fishing chairs can save you a pretty decent amount. That is why most fishermen use homemade products;
The choice of design is at your discretion, and not from what is available. Although the assortment in stores is wide, you may not be satisfied with the materials or colors of the chair you need;
Individual sizes. Everyone is different, so a standard-sized highchair may be uncomfortable for you.

First of all, you need to decide on the design of a fishing chair that will satisfy all your needs and wishes. Our article will consider the manufacture of a conventional folding chair.

folding chair photo — Such a folding chair is not difficult to make yourself. Moreover, it will take a little money and time.

Drawing and calculations

After you have decided on the design you need, you need a drawing of the product. You can find a suitable one on the Internet at specialized sites or forums. If you know how to draw yourself, then create your own model, letting your imagination work.

chair drawing — Before you start making a chair for fishing, you should calculate everything well, and most importantly, decide on its device.

The drawing must indicate the dimensions of all parts. You can, based on your height and physique, adjust them in the direction of decreasing or increasing, making the necessary calculations.

chair sizes — If you look at the drawing, you can determine the full availability of all the materials that are necessary for the manufacture of the structure.

Materials for assembly

A do-it-yourself folding chair for fishing can be made of wood, plastic or metal. But here it should be borne in mind that although wood is easiest to process, it is a fairly massive material. In addition, it is afraid of moisture, and avoiding contact of a chair with water in fishing conditions is quite problematic. Of course, you can treat a wooden surface with moisture-proof compounds, but this does not provide 100% protection.

chair materials — The main materials for making a chair for fishing are wood, plywood and chipboard.

Most of the chairs in stores have frames made of light metals and alloys such as aluminum or duralumin. Indeed, such materials are quite lightweight, are not afraid of moisture and other natural influences, strong and durable.All this makes them ideal for making a folding fishing chair.

fishing chair metal — The metal makes a lightweight and mobile structure, moreover, resistant to atmospheric conditions.

There is a stereotype that due to the fact that aluminum is a soft metal, products made from it are not durable. This is a myth, remember the clamshells from the Soviet era, which served for decades. However, at home, the processing of such materials is quite problematic, which makes it almost impossible to use them in order to make a do-it-yourself fishing chair.

Plastic is a modern material that is not afraid of water, is quite easy to process, has a small mass and is very durable, but is inferior in strength to wood and metals.

plastic fishing chair — It all depends on personal preference, as well as the nature of the design.

For making a folding fishing chair with our own hands according to ready-made drawings, we will choose plastic pipes. Therefore, we need the following materials:

4 plastic pipes 50 cm long and 4 plastic pipes 35 cm long;
plastic corners;
a piece of sturdy rectangular fabric, it is best to use a tarp;
fasteners, plastic glue or sealant.

pipe fishing chair — A simple option for making a chair for fishing, for which you need PVC pipes.

Chair manufacturing technology

Bolt the 50 cm pipes in pairs in the middle so that you end up with two equal crosses. The nuts on the bolts should not be tightened too tightly so that the pipes rotate easily relative to each other. To prevent the nuts from loosening during operation, use lock nuts.

plastic pipes — The tube is cut into pieces: 16 parts for the backrest, legs, seat, the length of which you can choose yourself.

Tuck a piece of tarpaulin on the short sides and sew so that there are holes along the edges into which you can insert your plastic pipe.

plastic pipes with seat — For the seat and backrest, take material that is sewn on the short sides with holes for inserting pipes.

Slide the plastic corners over the ends of the long tubes. Place two crosses opposite each other and connect the lower opposite ends of the long tubes with short pipes.

do-it-yourself pipe chair — The result is a homemade chair with armrests that is stable enough on any surface.

In the last step, insert the two remaining short pipes along the edges of the tarp and connect them to the upper opposite ends of the long pipes.

Finishing and operation

For more comfortable operation, the joints of the pipes must be coated with a sealant or glue for plastic. This is necessary so that when fishing, dirt does not get into the joints and water does not get into.

ready chair — Such a folding fishing chair will serve for a long time thanks to the material from which it is made, it will be easy to carry, the chair will not take up much space in the backpack.

To make the chair more comfortable, you can take a piece of tarpaulin twice as large as you need, fold it in half and sew the edges to create a kind of sleeve. Insert a soft cloth or filler inside. And after that, you can sew up the edges so that you can insert the tubes.

pipe chairs — After each use, the chair must be put in order: clean off the adhering earth, wipe dry.

Making a do-it-yourself chair with a backrest for fishing is not much more difficult.

Additional accessories

Fishing chairs can be equipped with additional accessories. These can be footboards, sun umbrellas, rod holders, folding tables, side fabric pockets. But do not forget that all this must be somehow delivered to the place of fishing. Therefore, if you go fishing on foot or ride a bike, then the best option is the one that has less weight.