05-04-2005, 05:43 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I use the Cabela's "360HT" holders with a flush mount. The flush mount is great because you don't have this bulky, blocky mount that is obstrusive and unsightly, the flush mounts blend right in. You can put them anywhere there is a flat surface. They don't mess with covers or get in the way. You can also use any of the Scotty or Cabela's accessories too. If you have a problem with drilling holes in your boat, call me. I have no problem at all drilling holes in boats, yours or mine! [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I don't recommend the quick draw holders that are hinged to aid in setting the hook. Why? The boat on the troll will set the hook and if you're baitfishing, there are far better set ups for holding your rods like a balancing board. I lost a rod using these type of rod holders at Willard one year. $150 went to the bottom that day. A wiper hit it hard enough to pull it into the "hook set" postion and the rod popped out of the holder, out the back of the boat, and into the lake. I know, I may not of had the holder in the best position with the rod tip slightly towards the bow but you shouldn't never have to worry about loosing a rod when it's in the holder.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Rail mounts are alright. Again, you have this big chuck of a mount that, to me, is unsightly and in the way. Hey, and guess what! If you don't have rails on your boat you can't use them![/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Again, in my opinion and applications, the flush mounts and Cabela's HT360 (made by Scotty) rod holders are the way to go. Besides, Cabela's has 4 packs of these at a great price over buying them individually.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I don't recommend the quick draw holders that are hinged to aid in setting the hook. Why? The boat on the troll will set the hook and if you're baitfishing, there are far better set ups for holding your rods like a balancing board. I lost a rod using these type of rod holders at Willard one year. $150 went to the bottom that day. A wiper hit it hard enough to pull it into the "hook set" postion and the rod popped out of the holder, out the back of the boat, and into the lake. I know, I may not of had the holder in the best position with the rod tip slightly towards the bow but you shouldn't never have to worry about loosing a rod when it's in the holder.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Rail mounts are alright. Again, you have this big chuck of a mount that, to me, is unsightly and in the way. Hey, and guess what! If you don't have rails on your boat you can't use them![/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Again, in my opinion and applications, the flush mounts and Cabela's HT360 (made by Scotty) rod holders are the way to go. Besides, Cabela's has 4 packs of these at a great price over buying them individually.[/size][/black][/font]
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