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#1 Carl Oman

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Posted 31 March 2014 - 04:46 PM

Hi everyone. This is my first post. I am planning to get into musky trolling more this summer and I want to build my own rod holders. I have an old 14 foot alumacraft. Just wondering what you guys have done for your rod holders.
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#2 classic drifter

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Posted 01 April 2014 - 07:08 AM

BPS sells a pair thats like 20 something bucks a pair, if im not mistaken,
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#3 Carl Oman

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Posted 01 April 2014 - 08:40 PM

Thanks. I looked them up and they seem good for the money, but im a little skeptical that they will hold up they will hold up to a 9 ft rod with a double 13 or a 12" crank bait on the end. Does some one know how I could make one that would be for sure durable enough?
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Posted 01 April 2014 - 09:28 PM

Salty's rod holders are the only way to go. They will hold up to anything, simple to release and you can face the rods down so the rod tips are under water.


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#5 Swing4Steel

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Posted 02 April 2014 - 06:56 AM

^ This.
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#6 Captain Barty

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Posted 02 April 2014 - 10:14 AM

Don't buy the bps ones they are complete junk. A buddy of mine found that out the hard way. Returned the broken ones and picked up some scotty orcas...


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#7 Carl Oman

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Posted 05 April 2014 - 10:50 PM

Well.. I had some time the last couple days and I built my own. It will hold a casting or a spinning rod and seems sturdy enough for musky lures . I think I'll also get a salty or a folbe eventually, but hey, This was free.uploadfromtaptalk1396752440819.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1396752559195.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1396752583561.jpg
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#8 Nick Evans

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 12:05 AM

Buy a Down East dual clamp Salty S-10, or a S-17 bolt on. Best rod holders for musky trolling period. I troll baits up to 21" long at 6mph and I have never had a problem.

 

If I were you I would spend the $35-$50. The last thing you want with a 30lb musky on the end of a line is trying to get a bungee cord off your rod. The S-10 and S-17 allows you to angle your rod anyway you like. This is key when you are precision trolling for muskies.  

 

When mounting the rod holders try to mount them near the back of the boat if possible. This allows for making sharp turns easier without running over your line.

 

Goodluck!


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#9 Carl Oman

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 12:55 AM

Thanks for the input. Looks like I'll be ordering myself a couple salties.
What is the difference in s10's and s17's. Also do I have to worry about them chewing up my cork handles?
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#10 Carl Oman

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 12:57 AM

Never mind on the difference between the two. I didn't read the first part close enough.
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Posted 06 April 2014 - 05:52 AM

I've been using the saltys for over 10 years and had no.cork damage
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#12 Carl Oman

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Posted 18 April 2014 - 02:28 AM

I know this thread has kinda died but went ahead and bought an s10. Should be here Tuesday
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