[Mark]

9' fly rods will indeed fit, but there is a good deal of bend in the tip section. If that is unsatisfactory, Blue Water Designs makes the vertical fly rod holders that can be mounted on the console, backrest, or just about anywhere a vertical surface can be found.

I too was concerned about fly rod storage on my '71 20CC and have decided to go with the under-gunnel rod storage route when redoing the boat this winter and replacing the deck.