Robofish Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hi, I want to fit stainless steel 30 deg rod holders to replace the plastic ones on my boat. Can any of you give me any pointers on what to look for - the ones I have found so far range quite widely in price? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifonly Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 depends on what sort of fishing your doing. if you look closely at the cheaper ones you will notice they are spot welded, and therefore not as strong as the more expensive holders that are welded the full way around. the thickness of the stainless also comes into play and is worth taking into consideration. And the quality of stainless steel. You dont necessarily need 316 as they wont be getting submerged. Another thing to consider, especially with the aluminium boat is a rubber or plastic 'washer' around the holder. If your fishing with heavy tackle the spot welded cheaper rod holders may not stand up to the task. however if its estuary fishing with generally lighter tackle they would be fine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Dave . Just had a look in the Bias catelog , I see what you mean in the wide range of prices. There must be a reason & I think the only way to determin which is the best for your requirment & value for money is to visit a store & check out the range. You may also like to contact Gary "brickman". He may have or , be able to make , something suitable. Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfishin Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I would be carefull fitting Stainless Rod holders to auminium. I know The good plate alloy builders like Barcrusher, Trailcraft etc use Aluminium Rod holders to avoid The electrolisis issue. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks Dave - I have found some aluminium holders and they are actually cheaper. Are there any down sides to them - would they bend easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Make sure you use alloy fittings too as opposed to stainless steel screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfishin Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 If you can get them easy enough i would use them every day of the week over stainless in an alloy boat. Honestly I had an Aluminium boat that started to get electrolysis in it and you cant stop it once it starts. Good quality Aluminium holders are definitly strong enough even for game fishing or driving Kings out of shallow ground at hook up. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks Dave - appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaHuffKing Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Check out "Matilda foundry" in QLD they have solid good quality alluminium rod holders at a reasonable price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Hi, I want to fit stainless steel 30 deg rod holders to replace the plastic ones on my boat. Can any of you give me any pointers on what to look for - the ones I have found so far range quite widely in price? Dave Robofish, Check this site out: http://wholesalefishingsupplies.bounce.com.au/#/rod-holders/4548672365 Edited August 18, 2014 by Robroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadawg Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Check out "Matilda foundry" in QLD they have solid good quality alluminium rod holders at a reasonable price +1 I just bought 6 for 100 bucks of these blokes. Joshua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breaminator Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Bump - may be a dumb question but how do you fix these ? aluminium rivets ? stainless screws (electrolysis exposure...?) thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 (edited) On 17/08/2014 at 5:16 PM, Robofish said: Thanks Dave - I have found some aluminium holders and they are actually cheaper. Are there any down sides to them - would they bend easily? I have 2 alloy holders at home if you are interested in buying them off me. I was going to use it in place of the plastic ones for the downrigger spot but it didn’t quite cover the paint marks of the plastic one. I ended up making an aluminium rod holder to mount underneath the gunnel with the original plastic one fitting in like a sleave. I will dig up photos if you like. With the alloy ones I’d be fitting with sikka flex and large alloy rivets. If I was to use stainless screws I would make sure no part of the stainless touches the alloy. The same thing if I used stainless rod holders no stainless would touch alloy anywhere. Edited April 27, 2018 by Welster Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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