Rod Holder Configuration

[Old'sCool]

I believe all (4)of mine are 30* but the forward 2 are angled outward more.

[Miles Offshore]

i think its just a matter of personal preference for both the angle and orientation- I use the 15° and all are facing aft in the same angle. I had the fwd ones facing slightly outboard on my old boat and IMO this is done for outrigger usage to give a better angle in relation to the short riggers. I do have 0° holders amidships where the old gunnel mount riggers went and I like them a lot for getting rods out of the way when working in the "pit". just the way I do it- whatever you feel comfy with and works the best for you-

[gigolot]

The new ones I just put on are 30 on the transom so they lay down a little. On the gunnels they are 15 so they stand up a little and while trolling 4 rods of the same length the gunnel lines go way back and will clear the transom rods.

[bdolnik]

Thanks everyone, I ordered the C.E. Smith ones, 2 30 deg and 2 15 deg. They are not an exact fit so I'll have to epoxy the old screw holes and drill new ones.

[Old'sCool]

......and through bolt with backing plates right....