to all Hobie Outback owners - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RedSledTeam · 07-08-2011, 01:21 PM

I was searching for flushmount rod holder balls but could not find them either. I was even going to make a set with wood. But eventually I just surface-mounted the balls. The balls do sit proud on top of the kayak and do get in the way when I load my yak on the rack. But, as males we learn to live with our balls and learn to work with them, no matter how big or proud they are!

Here are some shots of where we mounted our rod holders on the Outfitter-the tandem of the Outback...

Matar · 07-08-2011, 08:26 PM

Red,
How come you have leashes clipped to your rod holders?

RedSledTeam · 07-08-2011, 08:42 PM

They are there to clip to the rod that goes into the holder. I can crank down on the knob to clamp the holder in position, but if a large fish strikes the rig the leverage from the rod length is enough to overcome the friction on the ball and the rod holder can move down and possibly dump the rod. The leash is an added step for securing the rod from going into the drink.

Matar · 07-09-2011, 06:14 AM

Ok my rod leashes just attach to the rod in a different way.

RedSledTeam · 07-09-2011, 06:39 AM

Clarification: The rods in the pictures are not tethered. We only tether the rods when we troll and surf.

07-08-2011, 08:26 PM	#2
Matar I am just me. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 135	Red, How come you have leashes clipped to your rod holders?

07-08-2011, 08:42 PM	#3
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	They are there to clip to the rod that goes into the holder. I can crank down on the knob to clamp the holder in position, but if a large fish strikes the rig the leverage from the rod length is enough to overcome the friction on the ball and the rod holder can move down and possibly dump the rod. The leash is an added step for securing the rod from going into the drink.

07-09-2011, 06:14 AM	#4
Matar I am just me. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 135	Ok my rod leashes just attach to the rod in a different way.

07-09-2011, 06:39 AM	#5
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Clarification: The rods in the pictures are not tethered. We only tether the rods when we troll and surf.