Flush Mount Rod Holders

[Highwayman]

I have been looking at Lee, L.D. Marine and, Gemlux flush mount rod holders based on what some members have posted about rod holders. It seems that most of the heavy duty models with 30 degree angle are approximately 10" in length. I have a few old 8 3/4" rod holders that I have temporarily placed on the gunwales but the the base of them all stick out the bottom so far that they become visible and not very attractive to look at. I haven't purchased any 10' rod holders yet with the concern that they may extend another 2" out of the bottom of the gunwale side panel and be even more visible than the shorter ones.

Has anyone found a remedy for this problem. Only an esthetic one but just the same? Is there some version of a flush mount 30 degree rod holder that is not so long or is there another way to mount them? Thanks Paul

[Capt.Nate]

This is just a thought, but if you like a 10" rod holder but its too long when mounted, can you cut a couple inches off the bottom?

[Highwayman]

Thanks. I guess cut it just below the cross pin/bar. May weaken it a little but nay be a worth while trade off. Thanks

[joshmon71]

what are you doing with 10" or 10.5" deep swivels? those are for bent butt 80 or 130 class rods around here, and that means around here Bluefin tuna. i have qty 4 of 10 or 10.5 inchers. i as well use extenders in them for those days running shorter bent butts 50 class reels/rods. i dont have nor want any angle of the dangle on these swivels, i want bent butts straight up (for the butts). that depth implies big rods, big forces. better make sure you take a test like i did, crank the reel to 40-50lbs drag send a buddy after 2-6 beers running at 90 degrees to the boat fast as he can like a tuna at 40mph, and see about how much flex you have, i thru bolted my deep swivels from outside hull thru inner liner with an optional braces meant for non gunnel mounting on vertical surfaces. used plastic washers on outside, all 303 stainless screws and bolts, locknuts. guys around here have ripped boat sides off, our boats are not downeasters and the flex is not meant to be in that direction. just sayin.

if your not using 80 or 130 class bent butts why use a 10 or 10.5" deep swivel? and why have a 10" swivel at an angle? curious...not what we do around here at all. i have other swivels for the angles, but they are not 10'ers

[Highwayman]

The ones I have been looking at are not swivel. Standard 30 degree. The heavy are 10." The medium or light are between 8"- 8 3/4" in length. Perhaps I didn't state my concerns clearly in the thread due to lack of knowledge regarding the rod holders. Thanks for your input anyway.

[uncleboo]

Check out Prime Industries online.

[Highwayman]

Thanks. I'll check out Prime's site.

[joshmon71]

i stand correct yeah i have flush mounted holders non swivel 10 or 10.5 inchers, not braced below. swivel are a diff beast need extra bracing imo.

you see the bottom. end of story there, if you don't they wont fit or nor have the right rod angle. you want pics?

oh and always clip the rods with a safety line....dont ask me how I know.