Scotty Rod holders

[Fodder]

I need to come up with a setup that will give me two rod holders and a GPS mount in one. I need it to be able to move it though to cater for when I am paddling solo or tandem.

 

I'm presuming a tripple m0ount would be perfect for this, two rods on the outside with the GPS/Fishfinder in the centre.

 

Will Scotty products cover all of this?

Any better ideas?

If Scotty will dcover my needs, when will the 'news' on the new supplier be broken?

[SpeciMan]

A triple mount should do this: check Starvins site Anglers Afloat for a few pics of the triple mount.

 

Another way to do it would be to make a custom platform - perhaps using a ram ball mount. I may go this route.

 

Check: KFS: DIY Mountboard thread for ideas.

[Fodder]

Hmmm, I do like the idea of the 'platform' on the 2nd link you've provided.

[Martin Hurst]

Any update on a supplier yet Simon?

[terry1956]

Hi all out there, don,t know if I am going mad but 30 pounds for a rod holder, come off it. Have a look at the following,

veals mail order

they hold boat rod holders for under 10 pounds with fittings to suit a kayak, after all like most things its only the name and the price tag that are different. take a look in total sea fishing etc and there are lots of places selling rod holders, why buy 30 pounds???? terry

[SpeciMan]

Hi Terry

 

I share similar thoughts on this but usually end up biting the bullet and paying out for gear like this anyway. Just about all of our gear is imported in for UK kayak fishing - once tax and shipping is bundled on things start to get way over priced!

 

I've seen the rod holders you have mentioned. I have a Scotty holder but I still don't know if I will fit it. I don't like the way you have to pull the mount up a bit in order to change the direction of the rod at a preset position.

 

[ 11. October 2005, 12:21 PM: Message edited by: SpeciMan ]

[terry1956]

I have imported loads of things from the US, I have a love of classic motor bikes and yes the bill adds up, but I am sorry 30 pounds for a plastic tude is just going to far, and maybe its yet another case of RIP off prices, anyway its up to each of us to buy or not, but for me its just silly.terry

[YakDiver]

Don't laugh, please these rod holders, I've had a look at them, how does one get the rod out quickly it seems from the pictures it is held in the front with a clip so you would have to undo this and then lift the rod forward to get it out of the back rest/holder yes no or what

[Starvinmarvin]

Tis true, each rod holder has a locking device, very useful if you roll the yak, don't laugh seen it done, as for getting it out quickly... well really

 

Have to admit that I use mine for transporting the rods to the mark when I'm carrying more than 2 rigged rods, on the tournament I was carrying 4, if there had been no wind, I would have also carried the fly rod.

 

SM

[musket]

Marvin5rods ..has a nice ring to it

Simon please don't make a slipped soap comment.

 

[ 11. October 2005, 07:53 PM: Message edited by: musket ]