What rod holder to purchase?

Thanks guys for the input. Scott I'll probably be sending you a request for the 2 two rod holders in the next few weeks. Is there any special tools needed to install the holders?

Scott...Thanks for answering my post... I had come to the same conclusion.
Just debating between the "short" two holder and the three holder. Will probably spring for 4set ups and two extra bases.

In the photo, the 2 rod holder with the 12" crossbar LOOKS shorter than the 4 holder bar mounted on the same boat. Know it says they are both 18" ... Is it just my eyes, the camera angle, or was that particular set up actually lower?

Also, on the 18" 3 holder set up, do you mount two holders on one side of the riser and one on the other? Don't see how it could work any other way.

Thanks,
Mark

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Originally Posted by ShortStorie

Scott...Thanks for answering my post... I had come to the same conclusion.
Just debating between the "short" two holder and the three holder. Will probably spring for 4set ups and two extra bases.

In the photo, the 2 rod holder with the 12" crossbar LOOKS shorter than the 4 holder bar mounted on the same boat. Know it says they are both 18" ... Is it just my eyes, the camera angle, or was that particular set up actually lower?

Also, on the 18" 3 holder set up, do you mount two holders on one side of the riser and one on the other? Don't see how it could work any other way.

Thanks,
Mark

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The short actually has a shorter upright (eventhough there is a screw up on the website) but I can also make the 18" upright with the 12" bar on top. Just let me know before or when you order exactly what you are looking for.

Yes, 2 holders are mounted on one side and one on the other.

Thanks for your interest!

You won't be dissapointed with the Hi-Tek rod holders Scott makes. Very sturdy and lots of adjustment.

I have a couple of these rigs for the front of my boat... They are very sturdy, well-built holders. I went with the 5/8 inch base with a four-pole holder. I bought 2 of them and have really enjoyed them so far... Just something else to look @ f you haven't purchased one.

http://www.perottibilt.com/

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Originally Posted by callshy

The short actually has a shorter upright (eventhough there is a screw up on the website) but I can also make the 18" upright with the 12" bar on top. Just let me know before or when you order exactly what you are looking for.

Yes, 2 holders are mounted on one side and one on the other.

Thanks for your interest!

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Scott,
What diameter is the bar? Is it stainless or aluminum stock? I'm planning on installing what amounts to a rail with three risers in a triangular pattern that will be within easy reach from my boat seat. I'll be using 4 rod holders on each leg of the triangle (8 in all) and would be interested in your product if the bar is strong enough to span about 30 inches for each side of the triangle without too much flexing.

I love my Tite-lock holders. They are strong and adjustable to most types of fishing.

I ordered my Hi-Tek's today. Four 2 holder set ups with 18" risers and 12" top bars. Two extra mounting plates so I can change the arrangement for still fishing, spider rigging or even long line trolling.

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Originally Posted by SpeckChaser

Scott,
What diameter is the bar? Is it stainless or aluminum stock? I'm planning on installing what amounts to a rail with three risers in a triangular pattern that will be within easy reach from my boat seat. I'll be using 4 rod holders on each leg of the triangle (8 in all) and would be interested in your product if the bar is strong enough to span about 30 inches for each side of the triangle without too much flexing.

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3/4" solid aluminum rod. Are you saying that you would want 15" sticking out each side of the riser post? I am thinking it would be sturdy enough.

I would recommend Hi-tek to anyone. Rigged up my boat this past week and put them to the test at Logan Martin and they worked like a champ!