Feeder Rod Rest

Feeder Rod Rest V3 – Support-Free & Heavy Duty

This professional rod rest was developed for demanding feeder anglers. The design combines easy printability with maximum mechanical resilience through a hybrid assembly concept.

Design Highlights

• Support-Free: The design is optimized so that it can be printed completely without support structures.
• Hybrid Stability: The rest consists of two symmetrical halves that are firmly glued together for perfect power transmission.
• Precise Anchorage: 6 internal bolts (included in the files) serve as centering and anchors to ensure extremely high shear strength.
• Professional Thread: Instead of a fragile plastic thread, a receptacle for a BSF 3/8 inch metal thread is integrated. This prevents breaks at the most critical point.

Assembly Instructions (Glue complete part)

1. Print: Print both main halves and the 6 connecting bolts.
2. Hardware: Obtain a standard BSF 3/8" threaded insert (fishing standard).
3. Gluing Process: Apply waterproof adhesive to the contact surfaces, into the bolt holes, and into the thread receptacle.
4. Assembly: Insert the 6 bolts and the metal thread, join both halves, and allow the part to cure under pressure (e.g., clamps).

Recommended Print Settings

• Material: PETG (strongly recommended due to UV resistance and toughness in water).
• Infill: 15% Gyroid (offers the best structural integrity with low material usage).
• Walls: 3-4 wall lines for a robust outer shell.
• Support: NO.

Why this design? Printed threads are a weak point in fishing. By clamping and gluing a real metal thread and reinforcing it with 6 bolts, this rest is almost indestructible and ready for use on rivers and lakes.

Tight lines! 🎣 I look forward to seeing your photos from its use on the water or a boost if you like the design!