I'm making me new rod holder system for my boat. Came across a guy that makes rod holders at his house. He is on the web (Hill's Rod Holders). They are one piece construction (NO WELDS) and very very sturdy. I was highly impressed at how sturdy they are. He makes them with 3/8 rods and for the price you can't beat them. He charged me $5.00 a holder. He can also custom make them. He sell "T" bars, and bases to go with his holders but I didn't need them.

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