Rod holder ?

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by BillTex

Why do you recommend not to point rods "out" using outriders? Are they not robust enough to hold the rod? (I have never used these...).

The double rod holders are originally designed for holding a kite rod and fishing rod while drifting. We use them on that big sportie in the previous picture for trolling. Its not my boat or there would be a dozen flush rodholders, including swivels in the cornersfor fighting swords on 80ws with bent butts
They hold the long & short rigger lines with 50w reels set to strike. Because they are not angled outward, there is no "torque" on the pin of the flush mount rodholder they are in.... even if we get a double hookup, which has happened often. I find that they raise the butt of the rod high and taking them out of one while hanging over the side with a 70# yft would be awkward. They also are not going to get you angled outward enough for some spread in the lines if you are not using outriggers. We have used them deadsticking for sharks & swords and it is hard to take out an 80w or a 9/0 if you are dumb enough to set on a runoff.

The single "outrodders" put a rod lower and pointed OUT like a short outrigger.Just be aware that a strike while in a turn can yank a rod out so use a lanyard