What have you guys found the best rod holder set up for trolling heavy stuff for Rockfish? Modding a new Ascend FSs12T.
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I prefer Scotty brand rodholders and mounts. It is a personal preference. If you have gear tracks in the right locations, you can use Scotty or other brand bases without drilling any holes. On my kayaks, I have two Scotty bases bolted through the hull behind the seat, and two Scotty #438 gear track head bases on the gear tracks in front of my seats.
001.jpg 004_2.jpg 010_2.jpgJohn Veil
Annapolis
Native Watercraft Manta Ray 11, Falcon 11
Author - "Fishing in the Comfort Zone" , "Fishing Road Trip - 2019", "My Fishing Life: Two Years to Remember", and "The Way I Like to Fish -- A Kayak Angler's Guide to Shallow Water, Light Tackle Fishing"
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16" gear tracks fit quite well in the FS12T. If you get the middle-duty ones (GT90?) that have a single row of screw holes, you can align them to fit between the molded holes for the crappy stock rod holder that comes with the yak. I backed every other screw with a fender washer and the track holds extremely well.
Regardless of which rod holder you choose, I would definitely recommend trashing the stock rod holder. The quality is absolutely horrible. I assume the BPS branded rod holders that are sold separately are the same thing. Even though they look very similar to a Scotty, they are not compatible.Mike
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Originally posted by Memory Maker View PostGear tracks with Scotty Mount Rod Holders ....... the Ram Mounts can and will slipFreddie T
2016 Hobie Outback LE #236
Torqeedo Ultralight 403
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Originally posted by J.A. Veil View PostI prefer Scotty brand rodholders and mounts. It is a personal preference. If you have gear tracks in the right locations, you can use Scotty or other brand bases without drilling any holes. On my kayaks, I have two Scotty bases bolted through the hull behind the seat, and two Scotty #438 gear track head bases on the gear tracks in front of my seats.
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Scotty PVC Track, 48-Inch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5E43VI..._Ovncvb1NS6CZA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5E43VI..._Ovncvb1NS6CZA
Would they hold a 18 or 20 oz umbrella or tandem plus fish? Or do u use the through hull in back to troll?
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Originally posted by mweber02 View Post16" gear tracks fit quite well in the FS12T. If you get the middle-duty ones (GT90?) that have a single row of screw holes, you can align them to fit between the molded holes for the crappy stock rod holder that comes with the yak. I backed every other screw with a fender washer and the track holds extremely well.
Regardless of which rod holder you choose, I would definitely recommend trashing the stock rod holder. The quality is absolutely horrible. I assume the BPS branded rod holders that are sold separately are the same thing. Even though they look very similar to a Scotty, they are not compatible.
Scotty PVC Track, 48-Inch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5E43VI..._Ovncvb1NS6CZA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5E43VI..._Ovncvb1NS6CZA
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Originally posted by Scarfish View PostI like your set up! Are these these tracks you mentioned?
Scotty PVC Track, 48-Inch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5E43VI..._Ovncvb1NS6CZA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5E43VI..._Ovncvb1NS6CZA
Would they hold a 18 or 20 oz umbrella or tandem plus fish? Or do u use the through hull in back to troll?
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http://www.yakattack.us/category_s/1882.htmMichael
2016 Hobie Mirage Outback
Ocean Kayak Prowler 13
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Rod Holder for Trolling Set Up
Thanks guys. I get the Scotty on a track system, but still unclear on what track system. This pvc one ?
Scotty PVC Track, 48-Inch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5E43VI..._Ovncvb1NS6CZA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5E43VI..._Ovncvb1NS6CZA
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