Recommend a Rod Holder for Spinning Rod? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

addicted2sp33d · 03-01-2012, 09:14 PM

What are your recommendations on a rod holder for a spinning rod for trolling?

I've looked at both the Scotty and RAM setups, and they're both pretty similar to my untrained eye.

I've even thought about using a rocket launcher setup, with a bungee cord or some kind of retaining mechanism.

What do you kayak fishing experts recommend?

03-02-2012, 12:10 AM

I've used just the standard scotty spinning one. I've had Trevalas with Saragosa set ups.

I like them over the Ram mounts, since people have problems with the ram mounts moving. I find it is a little harder to get them out with a fish on, as opposed to rocket launcher set ups though.

I also put an extender on mine, to keep the butt of the rod out of my lap and gives you more options to position it.

http://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Baitcas...0675721&sr=8-3

landwhale · 03-02-2012, 06:34 AM

I have used both and the Scotty works better for the fact they do not move.

bus kid · 03-02-2012, 07:56 AM

Scotty. I almost lost a saltist on a calstar 196 because the ram ball mount moved.

addicted2sp33d · 03-02-2012, 08:48 PM

Well... I definitely don't want to lose anything overboard - I think I'll go with the Scotty.

Thanks kayak fishing experts!

03-01-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Recommend a Rod Holder for Spinning Rod? What are your recommendations on a rod holder for a spinning rod for trolling? I've looked at both the Scotty and RAM setups, and they're both pretty similar to my untrained eye. I've even thought about using a rocket launcher setup, with a bungee cord or some kind of retaining mechanism. What do you kayak fishing experts recommend?

03-02-2012, 06:34 AM	#3
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	I have used both and the Scotty works better for the fact they do not move. __________________

03-02-2012, 07:56 AM	#4
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Scotty. I almost lost a saltist on a calstar 196 because the ram ball mount moved. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

03-02-2012, 12:10 AM	#2
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I've used just the standard scotty spinning one. I've had Trevalas with Saragosa set ups. I like them over the Ram mounts, since people have problems with the ram mounts moving. I find it is a little harder to get them out with a fish on, as opposed to rocket launcher set ups though. I also put an extender on mine, to keep the butt of the rod out of my lap and gives you more options to position it. http://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Baitcas...0675721&sr=8-3

03-02-2012, 08:48 PM	#5
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Well... I definitely don't want to lose anything overboard - I think I'll go with the Scotty. Thanks kayak fishing experts!