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

[BillTex]

Thanks skunk...i am starting to get the picture now.

The single outrodder is the first pic in your post #26?

Do you suggest running these from holders closest to helm?

Bill

[SkunkBoat]

yes because the rod tip will be furthest out. When you are in a turn, its line will not cross the line of the rod that is straight back in the aft rodholder and both lines will stay outside the boat.

[BillTex]

Thanks skunk...I think I've got a plan.

Now where did I put the hole saw?

B

[SkunkBoat]

found a pik

The problem with this setup is that on a hookup the rigger rod line releases and comes dangerously close to the aft rod.
I can put that rod in the rodholder that is welded to the hardtop but we didn't want to mess with having a lanyard.

[BillTex]

Skunk...why not run the transom rods straight back?
Would they get too close to each other?

Almost seems like the transom rods would be further out than the rods at mid gunnel with this setup?

Nice shot with the porpoise!

Bill

[BillTex]

Hey skunk, picked up a pair of these; https://www.outriggerunlimited.com/
Should be just the ticket for a small boat!

Bill

[bgreene]

I didn't read this entire thread so pardon me if this has been mentioned.....

To create a more 90 degree angle, I drilled new holes at the bottom of the rod holder and inserted a new " pin" to lock into the fishing rod butt when stuck into the rod holder....

This way, you don't have to worry about rotating the gunnel flush holders, because the locking bar at the bottom is moved.

I did it to offset the rod bend associated with trolling spoons on m Maja rods that bend quite a bit. Still.........I attach bungee's to the rods so I don't lose the rod no matter what.
So the rod is more 90 degrees to the boat, then bends when trolling but still firmly in place.

[steplift20]

They have rod holders that come with brackets so the rod holder fits in the bracket which is mounted to the inside of the gunnels they also have rod holders that are plastic and made by the Roberts company and they have two differant mounts You can mount it on top or the side and that's what I have, they work fine

[steplift20]

Try searching attwood 2 in 1 rod holders they bolt( not screwed) to the side of the tunnel and don't inter fear with the rod boxes