Tucker - you sound like a legend! sounds like we could trade fish stories all day!
track mounting is popular up here on the great lakes - for a couple reasons:
1) heavy gauge - well built (at least for fresh water fish)
2) can quickly change your configuration for your fish of the day (walleye salmon etc)
3)low profile - clear all your gear off (riggers rod holders etc) in minutes and insert thin tread for an easy step or not too uncomfortable of a lean or seat.
here is a local brand:
http://www.traxstech.com/store.htm