Rod holders?

[biggs08]

Does anyone have any pics of rod holders installed for trolling? I wanted to know what would be a decent brand and type of mount to use, side or top mount? Thanks

 

[das601]

Re: Rod holders?

I would like to see that too. I hate to drill holes in my new boat so maybe someone has some ideas?

 

[Paul DuLaney]

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biggs08,
I have attwood flush mount in my Q3s/f fo over 8 years and they have worked great for me. As you can see I also use them for my mini down rigger when I fish for striper, walleye and just plain trolling. If you have any question just ask.

 

[biggs08]

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Thanks Paul. Where can I pick some of these up?? About how much are they? Also what do you have in your rear fishing seat seen in picture 3. Thanks for your help. I have a 2008 Q6 that I bought new in 09 and still looking to add to my fishing package. I do some perch and salmon fishing on Lake Michigan so wanted to make sure I got the right ones to hold the bigger biting fish. I saw some at bass pro but thought the Salmon bite trolling would tear the mount off. Would love to find a set like the ones on you boat. Seems like a flush mount so good for tubing ect?? Thanks.

 

[Paul DuLaney]

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biggs08,
You can get the mini down riggers at Cabel's at $59.99 and the rod holders at BPS and paid about $12 n the flush mounts were around $6 each. i think what you see in the third pic is my landing net that I keep along the sides between seats. Hope this helps good luck.

 

[biggs08]

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Is the installation pretty easy or did you have them install??

 

[Paul DuLaney]

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Installation was not had at all,I took my time, measured everything several times before drilling or any cutting ect. I used stainless steel bolts,washers and lock washers on everything and also marine sealant after I did a dry fit to make sure everything was ok. I have a wireless trolling motor that has worked great for me when landing fish especially whin I fish alone in bad weather.

 

[mandopickr]

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I also outfit my q6 sf with the attwoods holders, and have been very pleased.

I was worried about messing up my new boat at the time, but I taped the boat before I used my hole drill, and then sanded, and applied 3m sealant before installing the holder. I have two forward and two at the rear.

 

[das601]

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Do you have pictures?

 

[Nightfisher-]

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Not so much for trolling, but this is the sort of setup we use for catfishing while anchored in the current. The one in the photo is the one I made to slip into the built in holders on my boat so that i wouldn't have to make any holes and so that i can remove it in seconds to put the cover on the boat.

This is the one I had on my old pontoon before I sold it....

That one was bolted to each rail across the transom.

 

[rdhawk1950]

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Care must be taken when installing after market equip. in attention must be taken RE the wireing that is around the top of the deck around the entire boat