Rod holders

[jrisapirate]

Pulled the trigger on some flush mount "Scotty" type rod holders. Cabelas was running a sale on a 4 pack. Anyone use the Scotty type rod holders?

I don't really like the way they look but... As long as they serve their purpose.

Anyone hook into anything heavy with a rod in one of these type of rod holders? Any suggestions for a rod leash hookup?

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by jrisapirate

some flush mount "Scotty" type rod holders.

not quite picturing "flush" Scotty rodholders.

I Have a couple powerlock scottys on my canoe. I wouldn't use them trolling for tuna.

[jamesbalog]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

not quite picturing "flush" Scotty rodholders.

I Have a couple powerlock scottys on my canoe. I wouldn't use them trolling for tuna.

They dont hold up for walleye trolling, they also eat the handles of your rods up

[jrisapirate]

Think they would hold up to a 10-15lb bluefish on the troll? I needed a holder on the rail close to the console. figure they will mainly be used for bait rods.

[SkunkBoat]

agree, they chew foam handles...

personally, I wouldn't use them on my V20 but they are really handy on a canoe or tin boat....lake or bay fishing.

not wanting to rewrite a book, have you looked at the recent "Rod holder" thread in Modifications?

[jrisapirate]

No but I will

[Kracker Jack]

Here is a standard offshore setup i use. We hook tunas,mahi,rockfish.....blah blah blah with this set up. I made backing plates for mine to distribute some pressure

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

Here is a standard offshore setup i use. We hook tunas,mahi,rockfish.....blah blah blah with this set up. I made backing plates for mine to distribute some pressure

Love that boat Kracker. It would be great if stock V20s had 9" wide gunnels so we could turn them outwards.

[jrisapirate]

Did you shorten any of those rod holders? I cant use that style because they will interfere with the rod storage which I use and I can only turn them out so much before they turn into knee busters.

[SkunkBoat]

here is a great setup...