Front Rod Holder Problems--Ram 2008 or Scotty?

[Kailolo]

Any suggestions to keep a RAM 2008 rod holder (1.5 inch ball) from tilting to water level when it holds a heavy reel (e.g. jig master) and tiger rod? I seem to have it as tight as I can make it by hand, but from about a 45 degree angle it still slips down to water level. Any tricks to keep it fixed at about 45 degrees during trolling, but still able to place it flat on landings?

I won a Scotty Baitcaster/spinning Rod Holder with Gear-head Mount Kit that looks like it would keep its angle. And might accommodate a Jig master. I'm thinking to remove the ball mount and install the Scotty. But I've always used ball mounts in the past. The older metal Ram Rod holders seemd to hold thier positions a lot better htna the new plastic ones.