Fishing Rod Holders Buyer’s Guide

When outfitting your boat with fishing rod holders, there is a huge selection to choose from. Our buyer’s guide will help get you started.

A day fishing on the water should end with a great catch and using the right kind of fishing boat equipped with the right gear can help with that. Quality fishing rod holders are no exception.

Fishing rod holders are exactly what their name suggests, tubes with fixtures used to hold your fishing rod when you cannot, or when you want to take away some of the strain.

When choosing a fishing rod holder it is important to think about the space you have on your boat, where you are going to fix the fishing rod holder and the size, mount and design. A lot of these will be determined by the size of your boat.

Fishing rod holders vary from a simpler design that is clamped to the boat – these usually come in packs of two – to bigger versions that are fixed and go into existing holes in boats that are larger.

It is also worth looking out for swivel or pivot mounts, which can add to the variation in terms of size and location on the boat. Construction materials are another consideration, as they can vary from stainless steel to chrome, nylon, fiberglass and even heavier plastics.

Removable fishing rod holders are aimed at smaller boats or for a boat that is not used for fishing all the time as they can be taken out and stored at home in a garage easily as they don’t take up much rooms.

Some models can tilt, rotate and lock in place so there is some versatility depending on what design you choose. But it should be taken into account that adjustable fishing rod holders are not always as durable as fixed models.

Plusinno Fishing Rod Holders

Plusinno fishing rod holders are described as lightweight and easy to install. These take up very little space and can be adjusted through 360 degrees. They can also be surface or rail mounted. The manufacturer boasts that the Plusinno is great for smaller boats and kayaks

This rod holder is made of high quality, strong anti-corrosion heavy duty ABS and is universal, fitting spinning, casting and spin cast rod handles and has a large clamp up to a maximum of 1.97 inches. It comes in a pack of two.

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Spareflying Fishing Rod Holders

The Spareflying rod holder has an all angle deck mount design, which can be top or side mounted. Although it comes in a pack of two, if it is wall mounted multiple packs can be teamed together.

It has a rounded top and bottom so there are no sharp edges and no moving parts and is made from mirror finish 316 stainless steel. It can also be removed and used to store fishing rods on another part of the boat, in your garage or on a patio.

Overall this fishing rod holder has 360-degree rotation and versatile mount options and the manufacturer says it can accommodate most rod sizes.

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Glorious NX  Fishing Rod Holders

The Glorious NX fishing rod holder has a stainless steel side mount and is described as being easy to install. While it is often vertically mounted, it can be mounted at different angle and even onto a vertical flat surface.

The high quality stainless steel on this model means it is suitable for freshwater and sea water fishing. Its sleek looks makes it a popular buy. It comes in a pack to two, but multiples can be mounted side-by-side for fishing trips with multiple anglers.

The manufacturer also says it is suitable for those using kayaks for their fishing trip.

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Amarine Tournament-Style Fishing Rod Holders

A key component of the Amarine stainless tournament style fishing rod holder is that is has a rubber insert to protect your fishing rod from any wear and tear against the stainless steel surface.

This model fits rails from 1.25 inches to 2.0 inches in diameter and can be mounted on vertical or horizontal rails with a mounting bracket that comes with the package. It is described as being easy to install.

Made from marine grade stainless steel, it has a sleek appearance and is designed to fit in with all types of boats. It can be adjusted to 32 different angles when mounted and has
a stopper slot built into the base to keep the rod in position.

The manufacturer says that this fishing rod holder is ideal for fishing boats with rails where gunwale space may be limited.

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YX Marine Fishing Rod Holders

The YX Marine stainless steel fishing rod holder is ideal for saltwater fishing as it has an anti-corrosion treatment and includes a rubber cap, tube loner and gasket with a polished 304 stainless steel top plate.

It can be outrigger mounted and is described as being easy to install, providing a 15, 30 and 90-degree angle. It also has a PVC liner to protect the rod and comes in pack of two.

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