Okay totally two different type rod holders what are some pros and cons on each. I have some that are similar to the driftmasters but not driftmasters. I'm thinking about swapping to the Hi-Tek. Thanks for your input.
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Okay totally two different type rod holders what are some pros and cons on each. I have some that are similar to the driftmasters but not driftmasters. I'm thinking about swapping to the Hi-Tek. Thanks for your input.
If those are your only considerations, Hi-Tec hands down. Very easy to get rods out of hold rods well except when longling or pulling cranks out the back of boat. I have Drift masters on a pulling rack and hate them. Have Hi-Tec on front and SpiderLocks on rear sides. If I could have just one set for everything it would be the SpiderLocks.
I have Tite Lok rod holders. Nice but expensive. very versatile and easy to install. Stand tall so easy reach from chair.
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Call me crazy but I am partial to the drift masters. They are more difficult to set up but once you get them right they are set for life. I also like the left handed threads. Not sure if the other brands offer that option as I have never researched them. What I like the most is that they are heavy duty. I own about 3 dozen of their holders between the 2 boats.
Cray I'm open to anything. That's what I have now are ones similar to the Driftmasters. A friend of mine made these years ago out of stainless steel. I thought the Hi-Tek would be easier getting out of holder and I thought like you putting the Hi-Tek up front. I would leave the other rod holders in the back. I'm going to check out the Spiderlocks.
Crappiekidd doesn't Cumberland have some rod holders similar to those?
Thanks for y'alls help.
I've got 2 hi tek t bars that I use for long lining and spider rigging and I love them. About to order more to put at the back of my boat. Very easy to adjust to your liking.
Here is a pic of them in action. Lol
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I have seen and used many, the Spyderlok are the most versatile due to the many adjustments that can be made to suit your personal preferences. Every component of a Spyderlok is adjustable. Side to side and tilt of the rod holder, the entire rack can be adjusted up and down, and circular. They're extremely easy to put on or take off after the base plate has been secured. Made of aluminum so they will never rust.
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I use Hi-Tek front and back. I don't have any problems longlining with them. I think some tend to angle their rod tips down to much and it is the reason rods come out when longlining using the Hi-Tec holders. Everyone will have the holders they like best and reviews help.
Try getting custom holders from the Crappie Hole in Chapin, SC. Been using them for years with no problems.
Drift masters give if you get hung and it prevents breaking rod and the new style folds down completely for travel
Driftmasters for me,you don't need the left handed nuts,just use a jamnut on the bottom.They were not perfect out of the box for me,but after a little finagling they areas close as possible,for ME.main problem I had with driftmasters is you could not make them stay tight out the side with th250s longlining.I fixed that problem with jamnut on the bottom,and a short piece of steel tubing that fits the inside that you can lock it down with,they don't turn anymore.word of note don't try to use 3/8 " hardware its all Metric.I don't worry about getting hung and breaking rods crappie fishing.I use 6lb line and ultrawire hooks,line breaks or hook bends
I have driftmasters and have lost one rod that came out of the holder when long lining straight out the back of the boat on a hang up. It was my fault, not the rod holders, I did not put the rod in correctly, so I lost a rod & reel. I pull cranks, long line and mess around with SR, and use drift masters only.
I bought some of ezt perch pole rod holders out of ga. I used a lot of rod holders from beeready to drift master. I real like the ezt pole perch rod holders and they adjusts easy for longlining or spider rigging and price is very reasonable. They have had the rod holders to me in 2 days great service.
spyderloks easy adjustment no tools needed:biggrin
Hiteck all the way. I have them mounted on my champion front and back and I have not had any problems or lost rods since I installed them. I have also installed them on the front of my tracker 18 for tight lining
My holders came from The Crappie Hole in Chapin, SC. I switched all of the "iftmasters" (Walmart brand) out after loosing a few rods straight out the back of the boat. Any rod holder would be OK with me as long as the reel fits INSIDE the holder.
After seeing the spyder locks at Russell, they will be my next holders! Love the multitude of adjustments!