07-26-2006, 10:42 AM
[black][size 3]Hey Kent,[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I have and have used a number of different Rod Holders. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]The Down Easters are made of metal and make a lot of noise(from engine and boat vibrations). When they are used properly, they are great ! However, there is a small learning curve involoved if you don't want to loose a rod - as I almost did a couple of times. Those holders have now become permently mounted on my pontoon boats frame. And as you noticed, they do not come in a flush mount.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]The quick release holders Cabelas, Scotty, etc., are also good. All of them have some mechanism to secure the rod. When employed, it pretty much defeats the quick release function. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]The best methods to insure that the rod does not go overboard, are to stow the rod, or attach a rod leash to the rod itself while it is in the holder. At least these are the techniques I use.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I have and have used a number of different Rod Holders. [/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]The Down Easters are made of metal and make a lot of noise(from engine and boat vibrations). When they are used properly, they are great ! However, there is a small learning curve involoved if you don't want to loose a rod - as I almost did a couple of times. Those holders have now become permently mounted on my pontoon boats frame. And as you noticed, they do not come in a flush mount.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]The quick release holders Cabelas, Scotty, etc., are also good. All of them have some mechanism to secure the rod. When employed, it pretty much defeats the quick release function. [/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]The best methods to insure that the rod does not go overboard, are to stow the rod, or attach a rod leash to the rod itself while it is in the holder. At least these are the techniques I use.[/size][/black]
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