Versatile Rod Holders?

I am getting ready to rig my new tin deep V boat for trolling. I wanted to get some ideas from those who troll a lot

I am wanting to get set up with a very versatile rod holder system. A lot of the time I will long line troll, but also want to be able to push, and maybe even spider rig...I haven't done any spider rigging, but may want to give it a go.
Most of the time I would be using 4-6 rods, but may make occasional trips to lakes that allow more rods / person.

I would like to buy once, and have the most versatile system possible.

Any suggestions are welcome.....Thanks for any input.

I'd go with the Spider Locks if I had to do it all over again!

Thanks JTMavs ....I posted over on the Kentucky forum also, and so far the Spyder Loks and Cumberlands and Hi-teks are all pretty highly recommended. I think they will all do the job, I'm gonna have to do some serious research to figure out which ones will work best for me ..... and get out the calculator.

Anybody have any other recommendations or want to throw in a vote for one of these?

Go get the Spider locks, nothing wrong with the others but just not in the same quality ballpark

Anybody got pics of their setup?

I have the Cumberlands they work fine but I have seen other brands that are finished a little better

I like the Hi-Teks. I have 14 on my boat.

I use driftmasters and can move them along the entire length of my boat, takes 2 minutes to move from the bow to the transom.

Right now I think it is between the Hi-techs and the SpyderLoc ...... both seem to be very adjustable .... as do the Cumberlands.....I am liking the wingnut adjustment on the SpyderLocs, but haven't crunched any cost numbers yet.

I like the KISS approach of the driftmaster, but they don't appear to be very adjustable as far as rod height is concerned .... unless I am just missing something.

The Tite Loc looks like it would be very good for spider rigging, but not very good to move for long line trolling.

Thanks for all the input ..... keep the ideas coming.

there is nothing that will adjust like the spider locks or hold be cause of the way they are made. Once you adjust them they stay there and don't move.

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Originally Posted by clfarms1

there is nothing that will adjust like the spider locks or hold be cause of the way they are made. Once you adjust them they stay there and don't move.

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If you have them up front for spider rigging, can you easily tip them up to move without pulling all the rods?

I can tip each rod up and down by itself. the left to right adjustment has teeth on the cams to lock them in place so they will not turn sideways, and so does the whole bar on top works that way. It also adjusts up and down. I don't think you can find anything any better.

If you have them up front for spider rigging, can you easily tip them up to move without pulling all the rods?

Only thing there is that your rods start to bounce if you get up any speed and then lines tangle. but if your just going a short distance yes it works really easy for that

With any option you choose I would recommended extra bases. That way you can move your racks around the boat for different styles of fishing.

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Originally Posted by Crappie Buster

With any option you choose I would recommended extra bases. That way you can move your racks around the boat for different styles of fishing.

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For sure extra bases will be needed .... how flush they mount is one thing I am thinking about.

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Why do you have them turned backwards ?

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Have fished with these and if you dont have left hand threads on one side and right hand on the other then they come loose on a hang up, great for slo trolling and not as bulky I guess.
I sure do like the NO WRENCH thing with the spyder Loks, easy enuff a girl can adjust em any way she needs to, literally.

Thanks a lot for the pics ..... It is good to see how it's going to look up front ..... gonna be a challenge to get the trolling motor, fish finders, and rod holders all up on the front and still be organized. ........Looks like you also have one of Rickie's Da Ducer thingys too.

Spyderlocks hands down. Extra bases and use them wherever you want. One little mounting plate on the floor when the rack is off and deffinately not in the way. Side to side locks and the up and down is as easy as it gets.

I have the hi treks simply for the fact that the "v" on other brands doesn't allow you to go left or right with the hook set. I really like the functionality of the single tite looks though.

I have the Spiderlocks and while I haven't used them(my bad) they sure look great!