Remote River Man Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 My new Polycraft Drifter 4.5 will only come with two rod holders in the back, so I'm looking to add 4 more along the sides. The easiest option seems to be the ones that clamp right onto the side grab rails (saves drilling into the Polyethylene). Does anyone have any advice on which ones to buy, or experience/comments on any rail-mount rod holders they like? I've seen some that are basically thick stainless steel wire, that clamp right around the cylindrical side rail: https://www.whitworths.com.au/deck-tech-stainless-steel-adjustable-rail-mount-rod-holder-25mm Any advice welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I have 4 of these on my rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Hi, There is a variety on E#bay. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I guess it depends on what kind of rods you are using, and for what species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 My advice is be careful. There is nothing more frustrating than having a squid smash a live squid only for the rod holder to spin on the rail and your king outfit disappearing into the depths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Welster said: My advice is be careful. There is nothing more frustrating than having a squid smash a live squid only for the rod holder to spin on the rail and your king outfit disappearing into the depths. Must be a strong squid or the rod holder is made of cotton.😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campr Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I use tube type holders mounted to the rails of my quinnie when jew fishing and when trolling to get a bit more lure spread. Dont be afraid to tighten allen screws to the point where the holders bight into the tubing. I have caught kings, big striped tuna and had a couple of marlin hook ups with no sign of holders moving on tubes. Only issues I have had was damaging them when I forgot about them coming alongside wharves and clipped the posts. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoods Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 I bought cheap rail mount rod holders from o'seas in the same style as the Berkeley etc (funny that). Great for trout but near useless in the bluewater as they do not hold their position under load and slip down. Almost lost some expensive gear. I like the rail mount system but would spend the money & buy the best gear like Scotties etc. Good luck. Hoods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob81 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Tether your setup to the rails for added security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campr Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Further to my comments above, attached photo of 97cm flatty also shows the type of rod holder I use that have given me good service. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote River Man Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 That is an exemplary fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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