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Greetings boardmembers, I would like to get some recommendations on rod holders to install on my boat. I would prefer to have permenant mounts unless someone can provide a good reason why a clamp on is better.
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If you can list the pros and cons for your recommendation(s), that will most likely allow me to make a wiser, educated purchase. Mucho Gracious on the eve of CInco de Mayo.
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If you have a boat cover and you use it consistently, then clamp ons are better. You want them out of the way when you cover up your boat.
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I have a real hard time drilling holes in my boat and installing anything premanently has draw backs - so here is my recommendation - Please see attachment:
This option gives you the ability to MOVE your rod holders, maybe add a cup holder, and another handle for loading/unloading, etc.
Plus it usually adds to the looks and you can take you rod holders with you if you trade in your craft in the coming years.
As for rod holders - the QuickFire is the best....
Good Luck ....
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I have used the Fishon and Attwood rod holders and there is no comparison between the two (Attwoods are far superior). Lundman has some really nice rod holders on his boat, that allow one to set the hook without first removing the rods from the rod holders:
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Thanks for you feedback Icono & Lundman, good point about the boat cover Paul, I hadn't considered that fact. Lundman that is an interesting setup on the Ranger, I can see where the clamp-ons would work well in that application. However, I don't have the hand rails pictured, if that is the route I go, would you have any idea where I could purchase the rails, and are the rails sturdy enough if someone uses them to brace themselves? Thanks guys
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i use scotty rod holders. in my opionion they are the best, they also have many accesorys that you can get to put in the mounts besides the rod holders. the cabela brand rod holders are made by scotty and i know alot of people use them
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Many of the rod holders have a base that is permanently attached to the boat, and the actual rod holder is easily removed and stowed away, so that they are not in the way when one puts a cover on their boat. This is the way my current ones and my old ones both worked.
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I use the Cabela's "360HT" holders with a flush mount. The flush mount is great because you don't have this bulky, blocky mount that is obstrusive and unsightly, the flush mounts blend right in. You can put them anywhere there is a flat surface. They don't mess with covers or get in the way. You can also use any of the Scotty or Cabela's accessories too. If you have a problem with drilling holes in your boat, call me. I have no problem at all drilling holes in boats, yours or mine! [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I don't recommend the quick draw holders that are hinged to aid in setting the hook. Why? The boat on the troll will set the hook and if you're baitfishing, there are far better set ups for holding your rods like a balancing board. I lost a rod using these type of rod holders at Willard one year. $150 went to the bottom that day. A wiper hit it hard enough to pull it into the "hook set" postion and the rod popped out of the holder, out the back of the boat, and into the lake. I know, I may not of had the holder in the best position with the rod tip slightly towards the bow but you shouldn't never have to worry about loosing a rod when it's in the holder.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Rail mounts are alright. Again, you have this big chuck of a mount that, to me, is unsightly and in the way. Hey, and guess what! If you don't have rails on your boat you can't use them![/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Again, in my opinion and applications, the flush mounts and Cabela's HT360 (made by Scotty) rod holders are the way to go. Besides, Cabela's has 4 packs of these at a great price over buying them individually.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"]"The flush mount is great because you don't have this bulky, blocky mount that is obstrusive and unsightly, the flush mounts blend right in."[/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"]Yes, but then Wiperhunter2 wouldn't have anything to complain about (LOL)! I wish that flush mounts would work on my boat, but they won't (the guides for the Bimini cover are in the way), so I get by with what will work.[/font]
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The rails are available at Marine Products & West Marine. They are not cheap as with most boating equipment - around $30 to $50 each depending on the style you select.
The picture was from Calelas, my setup is a little different.
Just giving you the options.....
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i got a cableas quickdraw for free with the purchase of my new downrigger. i bought the flush mount for 8 bucks and installed it on my boat. it is great! i like the fact that i can take it off and am only left with a discreet base. for the same reason i mounted my downriggers with gimball mounts. i like to get things off of the boat and put them away in the storage compartments. it makes me feel like they are less likely to be stolen.
as far as workability goes the quickdraw worked great. obviously you need to point it towards where the pull is coming from. (i would suggest likewise for any rod holder). i have been flatlining for a long time and have found that setting the hook is pretty important. if you dont give a good tug to counter the stretch in the line you lose fish! the quickdraw is a good way to gain the convenience of having your rod in a holder without losing the ability to set the hook.
im planning on getting at least two more when i get some cash together!
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Well...., thanks guys for all of your recommendations. Based on the information I have received the configuration will be as follows: [ul] [li]PORT side amidship: hand rail installed with one QuickFire holder and a cup holder for the cold ones.[/li] [li]STBD side amidship: one clamp-on Attwood holder and the driver has to hold their own beverage.[/li] [li]PORT side forward: a Scotty flush mount holder[/li] [li]STBD side forward: a Cabela's 360HT flush mount holder[/li][/ul]
(The reason for the two flush mounts forward is to enable the boat cover to fit properly.) [ul] [li]AFT corners: Downriggers with hopefully two free Quickdraw rodholders (built into the price of the downriggers.)[/li] [li][#000080] AFT: two rods that set on the deck propped up against the bimini top when it's retracted, this option saves me some cash for beverages and forces one to watch their poles religiously. [cool][/#000080][/li][/ul]
[#000000]Seriously, thanks for the input you have all provided, my boat will look like a porcupine's quills when all the rod holders are mounted ][/#000000]
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Makes sense to me -- try them all for a season and then you will know what works for you [unsure] (LOL -- gotta love a fisherman with sense of humor)!
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i was watching roland martin this past sat. and saw a interesting setup that he was useing for cat fishing
he had a four rod holder made out of PVC it was the shape of a T with the bottom setting into the hole where a rear seat would go the top bar looked to be about six feet across with the four holders spread across all where at a slight angle up and out
looked like a good rainy day project
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