Preferred rod holders

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by YakDout

I really like the power locks. Its the only one I’ll ever use. Great for trolling. Keeps the bait and your line out from the kayak a good amount. Almost like outriggers on a boat. If you like to troll two lines at once this is really the way to go because of how far it keeps the lines from each other. Never have a problem with tangles.



If you look close you can see a rod in the starboard power lock here.

Thanks for the help. In that picture are you using an extension on the rod holder to make it higher?

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Johnny Hirn

Thanks for the help. In that picture are you using an extension on the rod holder to make it higher?

Yes because I like to troll with the rods perpendicular to the gunwales of the kayak. If there were no extensions, my legs would hit the butts of the rods when I kick. I just use the mini extensions and they are enough to get the butt of the rods high enough.

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by YakDout

Yes because I like to troll with the rods perpendicular to the gunnels of the kayak. If there were no extensions, my legs would hit the butts of the rods when I kick. I just use the mini extensions and they are enough to get the butt of the rods high enough.

Awesome. I think thats what I may have to do. Looks great too!
Tight lines,
Johnny

[NICKWORN]

I love the extended Scotty’s as well!! Here’s a few pics!

[NICKWORN]

I did have to dremel my Scotty’s out a bit to make sliding the thicker deckhand rods in and out easier!!

[NICKWORN]

Love this set up, keeps the two lines way apart for no tangles to worry about!

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by NICKWORN

I love the extended Scotty’s as well!! Here’s a few pics!

Nice fish and rig!

[FISH11]

After using different model and brands of rod holders, the one I use now on all my set ups are Scotty Rocket launchers. I love how well the lock into position with many choices of bases and all the different angles I can put then into. That is what works with a 2016 Mirage drive Hobie Revo or using my 2016 Malibu X Factor and the paddle clearance while trolling.