Jared 00:08
Matt I know a lot of people feel like we can never have enough rod holders on the boats. I
know it's getting pretty wild and crazy out there with some of them. Can you give any advice to
people that are looking to add more rod holders? The question comes up what angle do I use and
why do I pick a zero versus a 15 versus a 30? What can you tell people about that?
Matt 00:27
Yeah, I think a lot of that just comes down to what style fishing you are trying to do and
where are you putting the rod holder in the boat. Right. I've seen a hundreds of infinite number of different
configurations, but it really comes down to what you're trying to accomplish. If I put a couple of
rod holder in the bow of our Everglades with the intention of kite fishing right so I put a rod holder in there I
went with a 15 degree rod holder because I want a little angle I don't want to vertical so that
they're shaken around. And it was enough so that when I put the trident on there, I can put my
kite rod and a couple of other rods in there running up the kite, I got everything that I need.
The other thing that I did is I put 30s on the side of the gunnel, facing straight off the side, right? The reason I did that is I'm doing a lot of bottom fishing with the rod holders’ right. If I wanted to put an electric reel in there, that electric real even on a bentbutt is going to be more horizontal to the water so that when it's when you're when you crankin up, you know a big like yellow eye or something. You're putting a lot of pressure on that rod; you don't want to be doubling that rod back on itself.
Andrew 01:31
The nice thing about having those all over the gunnel too is when you set up drifts and position the boat,
you really want to have more than one option, right? Because if you only have one option that
you can only set up one way right so having those in different places on the boat allows you to
utilize more space in certain drifts all around the boat.
Matt 01:49
Certainly yeah, absolutely I mean, we've got 15s on the side for our flat lines when we're
drifting. 30s point a little bit more. The 15s allows the rod to load up a little bit better when
Say like a King Fish or something starts running off and starts headshaking the rod still maintains
pressure.
Jared 02:06
I think the norm; you jump in here if I'm wrong. You'll see a lot of boats where they'll have
zero degrees back by the transom. Right in the middle they’ll have a couple of 30 degrees out by the
back corners of the transom for trolling and then 15 degrees down the side kind of angled out a
little bit if you wanted to add some more rods in there for trolling and a lot of cases
Matt 02:27
Yeah, I would say the typical configuration is zeros and 15s along the back of the transom. And
then 30s for like the first three rod holders up the gunnels right, you got a straight back one a
little bit. pitched out and then the next step closer to the console is pitched out a little bit more of
those you're probably going to run from your riggers if you're trolling and then you've got your
flat lines which are straight back and you're 15s and zeros that are along the transmit 15 you probably
troll with zero is probably just for transportation, right? And that's a pretty standard
configuration that we're seeing a lot of new boats coming out with.
Andrew 02:58
Yeah, one cool thing I saw it buddy of mine has a newer contender and they've got some
zero degree flush mount rod holders up towards the casting deck. And so he's actually using it
pretty cool part we built for him to kind of have like a little makeshift rocket launcher type of
deal.
Matt 03:14
That’s the contender bay boat right yeah the 25.
Jared 03:17
And so they're putting rod holders in different places and I think it's super convenient if
you're up there and you're trying to land a fish and you need to put the rod somewhere instead of
laying it on the deck. You can drop it in that nice zero degrees.
Andrew 03:29
That's the nice thing about a lot of center consoles now too is that you'll see 0 degrees sometimes
you run all the way up the bow. And the reason for that is sometimes what they'll do is they'll pitch
baits right out. And that pitch baits always ready and out every rod holder to store it in.
Matt 03:42
So Right yeah, the rod holder at that point is just for storage, right? It's just for
transportation. It's readily available when you need it, but you're not necessarily fishing out of
it.
Andrew 03:52
So that rods not laying on the deck and it's not in anybody's way if you're fighting a fish and
it's kind of bait ready to go on it so you can just walk up there, grab it out of the rod holder, right, you
know, as you need it.
Jared 04:00
Awesome so a lot of options.
Matt 04:03
A lot options, there's no real right answer right that's the biggest thing to take into it. Select
what works best for the way you're about to fish.
When you’re adding rod holders to your boat, what kind you get and where you place them differs based on the type of fishing you plan on doing. The angle of the holder also depends on placement and the kind of rod you are using.
In addition to selecting the right degree rod holder, you should always buy the best quality product for the type of fishing you will use it for. For example, you don’t want to purchase a rod holder for light fishing on lakes if you plan on deep-sea fishing. If you do, you might end up losing the holder and gear.
Below, we’re discussing the different types of rod holders and how to determine which is right for your boat. Let’s take a look!
A 0-degree fishing rod holder holds the rod nearly straight up, keeping the line closer to the boat. You’ll need to watch where you place them to prevent the line from getting tangled in the motors.
The best places to use a 0-degree rod holder are the side/transom corners of the vessel, with one on each side. This placement allows you to move a cutting board or a bait board from side to side with ease. With a 0-degree holder, you won’t have to adjust the board every time you want to move it.
The 15-degree rod holder is the most popular option because you can put it in any location on the boat, except for the transom. For the best results, put it on the corner of the transom and the side of the boat, ensuring that it is angled away from outboard motors.
You can even add 15-degree holders to a tabletop, so the rods are stored out of the way. This also keeps the rod off the floor where someone could step on it while you’re rigging your line. Mix and match with plain rod holders and cup holder rod holders for the ultimate workstation.
The 30-degree rod holder helps angle the rod farther away from the boat. It’s best to use these when you want to get the tip of your rod beyond a dredge pole or your outboard motors – or out of whitewater caused by trolling.
If you want to deep drop with a bent butt rod, using a 30-degree fishing rod holder allows you to wind up with ease. Plus, 30-degree with a swivel will let you leave the rod in and move it to the left or right as needed.
The last thing you want is for a rod holder to fail at the moment you’re reeling in your trophy catch. Luckily, stainless steel offers an excellent solution. This is because stainless-steel fishing rod holders significantly mitigate rust and erosion. Plus, the steel is harder, which makes it strong enough to withstand heavy loads. They’re also aesthetically pleasing and are less likely to pit over time, meaning your boat will always look great.
While you can use aluminum, fiberglass, nylon, ABS plastic, zinc, or chrome-plated brass rod holders, these metals will corrode faster than stainless steel. Non-metal holders, on the other hand, won’t corrode at all, but they are not sturdy enough for fishing in rough water or the ocean.
When you want to adjust for different types of fishing, such as kite fishing, curve butt rods, straight stock rods, bottom fishing, or live bait fishing, swivel holders allow you to fine-tune the position of the rod. You can even tune the placement for environmental factors, such as current, wind and tide conditions, or whether you are at anchor, drifting, or trolling. Gemlux swivel fishing rod holders come in 0-degree, 15-degree, and 30-degree configurations.
When you plan on investing in more than one or two fishing rod holders, consider adding a few with cup holders. These fishing accessories double as places to put cups, cans, and other drinks, so you won’t have to worry about spilling. Our cup holder fishing rod holders come in 0-degree, 15-degree, and 30-degree designs and have drains at the bottom that you can leave open or close off.
When you add fishing rod holders from Gemlux in strategic positions around your boat’s gunnel, you can work several rods at one time and bring in more fish. Regardless of the type of fishing you do, you can easily install our flush-mount rod holders to make your trip more productive.
For more information about our rod holders and other fishing and boating products, contact Gemlux today! We’re happy to answer your questions and help you identify the best product for your needs.