Rod Holder Question

I’ve been longlining and I’m not happy with the rod holders on the back of my boat. I put the reel behind the front forks so a hang-up doesn’t pull the rod out. My issue is the rods are hard to remove when you have a fish on. The opening is on the left side which is ok but it seems the gap between the front “U” and the back part that the handle rests against doesn’t have enough gap. I’m sorry if this doesn’t make sense to you guys but I don’t know how to describe it any better. I’ve tried to mark up a photo to help show what I’m talking about. My question is, what do you guys use for holders in this situation?

Thanks for your help!
Richard

Spider locks will solve that problem.

What cray said! Spyder locs are the best t bar set up on the market imo I love mine!!


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put your reei on the outside of the fork and they work fine at least mine do. I also have spyder loc's and like them better. I use the ones like your's on my pontoon.

1. Put a section of pool noodle around the rod that it floats if it goes over board

2. Figure out a way to tilt rod up a bit so it won't pull out.

3. Invest in new rod holders.. many good choices... I use Spyder lock also.

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Just the rear part of the handle goes in the rod holder...the reel is supposed to be in front of the fork.

I know how they are supposed to go but I usually put the reel behind the fork when longlining out thw back of the boat. If not a hang will pull the rod out the back.

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Originally Posted by butlerrd

I know how they are supposed to go but I usually put the reel behind the fork when longlining out thw back of the boat. If not a hang will pull the rod out the back.

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It shouldn't if you had adjustable rod holders and would elevate the rods some when pulling straight out the back of the boat.

I’ve always pointed the rod tips up about 10 degrees and left the drags loose never had a problem loosing rods with just the butt of the rod in the holder.


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You guys are making a mountain out of a molehill. I put the reel behind the fork to prevent loss in a hangup. (Lost 2 before I got smart)
Lifting the rod out when you have a bite is easy. Theses aren't 50# Tuna. Simply grasp the rod in front of the fork with your right hand and rotate up and back. Once clear place your reel hand in the handle and start reeling. 2 second easy transition and no launched rods.

When pulling jigs I like my tips 10 inches off top of water. this requires a pretty good down angle. I use rod floats for insurance as lots of different people fish with my equipment. I also wrap the rod handle with the tape that comes on aluminum baseball bat. this protects the foam and the suface has twice the grip in a rod holder from pulling out the back of the boat.

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When pulling jigs I like my tips 10 inches off top of water. this requires a pretty good down angle. I use rod floats for insurance as lots of different people fish with my equipment. I also wrap the rod handle with the tape that comes on aluminum baseball bat. this protects the foam and the suface has twice the grip in a rod holder from pulling out the back of the boat.

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What is the advantage of the rod tips being so close to the water while pulling?

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What is the advantage of the rod tips being so close to the water while pulling?

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helps to keep your spread consistent. In the sun and rougher water the tip movement is easier to see.
I fish the spyder lock on a friends boat, WAY better than my dripmaster setup. Less wiggle and totally adjustable.

What Baitwaster said. Also allows jig to run deeper with less line out the back of boat. The more line you have out the easier it is to lose a good quality fish.

This is the model I use. Gives you two rod angles and more space to maneuver handle.

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Attached is a sketch of something simple you can do to help keep the rod from pulling out and not have to put the reel inside the holder. Basically tape a bolt (shown in green) onto the rod handle in either of the 2 locations shown....

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Neat idea. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Erin Brewer

What cray said! Spyder locs are the best t bar set up on the market imo I love mine!!


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I have spider locks and my only issue is being able to tighten them to their bases. I tighten to the point of stripping the threads and they still seem to vibrate or move around when placing a rod in them. Inserting one rod makes them all shake.

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Originally Posted by Quailtail

I have spider locks and my only issue is being able to tighten them to their bases. I tighten to the point of stripping the threads and they still seem to vibrate or move around when placing a rod in them. Inserting one rod makes them all shake.

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Is the collar tight that allows for the 3 settings for height? If so maybe loosen it and lower it a notch and retighten

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I run driftmasters and spyderlocks. I have my spyderlocks to the sides of my toon and run my rod tips inches from the water. I have a galvanized pipe as a trolling bar with driftmasters. I point these shorter poles down towards the water. I think searay is correct on this. Keep reel behind forks but just lift from in front of holder forks to remove rod.Attachment 372447

good ideas guys thanks. just started rigging my toon yesterday for longlining and then pulling cranks and these give me some ideas.