Thread: Tite-lok Sale

I hear ya. There is a lot difference between a cheap $9 reel and a titelok system that cost over $100. I get on the mods and let you know how they turn out.

Thanks again,

The Hound

Toonman...I knew I couldn't be the only person having problems with this system. Sounds like these guys would make some mods. because I know most people won't say anything...they just won't buy their products anymore. It's a shame because I do like the sytem except for the problems am experiencing know.

Maybe you can make the mods suggested above and get yours to work as well.

The Hound

Originally Posted by ThrillSeeker

I love my black widows. Do they have a piece that you can put on them where it will hold a rod vertical while I'm re-tying lures?

Bump for this question.

I have trouble getting the spread right. It will adjust to much one way or the other . And the driftmasters you can lift the rod straight up not fight it out.

Oh yeah, throw the little disk with the adjustment bumps away too. With a wrench to tighten them you wont need them. My father in law took the time to make his work. I tried them and decided I had fish to catch. Yeah there is a difference, but I also bought a Ranger bass boat and modified it to fish for crappie. I'm not sure whether they make a deal to hold the rod upright or not. I believe a spider rigger is an engineer in disguise I'm sure we have all had to "make" something work! I just hate to see these holders get a bad rap. I have rigged 9 boats up here in town the way I did mine and all of the guys like them now.

if they are so much better with modifications, then it seems to me like "tite-lok" isnt putting out the best product they could. That alone would deter me from buying from them. I hear good things about drfitmaster, but the cheaper smith holders have always been just fine with me. In fact, they come a with a removeable base and I would say that they are about as good as any out there.

whole lotta money

WTC I just think they tried to over engineer them. Those little disks on the bottom of the holder is a good idea, but it may only work on one boat for all I know. They will work for a 393 Ranger but I couldn't for the life of me get them right for a 522. Threw them away and got it where I could tighten them down, and haven't had one minutes problem. Bert Bennett is the one who showed me about the bolts. He is on their pro staff so I hope he has told them about it.