rod holders

Tried searching couldn't find what I was looking for, what do you guys do about rod holders for your jons was thinking about mounting these to my front deck, whats your opinion? Or your ideas?

Look like Scotty's. Decent and can be had in Wally World.

Driftmaster has an assortment of styles.
https://www.driftmaster.com/Rodholders.html

got an identical set for free though mine have different bases rotate 360 degrees and are removable. Work well enough for panfish and channel cats. Wouldnt trust it with a big flathead on the other end though

I've got the same ones mounted on my gunwales. I have driftmasters mounted on the bow. Happy with both.

Guess it depends on what you're going after. I fish for BIG catfish and I wouldn't trust my rod and reel in a plastic holder. I am a Driftmaster fan.

RiverBottomOutdoors said:

Guess it depends on what you're going after. I fish for BIG catfish and I wouldn't trust my rod and reel in a plastic holder. I am a Driftmaster fan.

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I use the same ones for sucker fishing for muskies. Just use the clicker, have never had a problem with mine. Think mine are scotty but Cabelas name on them.

Can you mount those driftmasters straight to my plywood deck?

I have/had some of those attwood rod holders pictured. I think Scotty makes stronger/better quality rod holders. They sell lots of accessories for them too. I believe cabelas brand rod holders are made by Scotty and use the same mounts too.

But for BIG (50lbs on the low end and 100lbs on the high end) fish I worry a little still. State record here is 143lbs for a Blue Cat. I don't fish the big cat waters often but 80lbs is not uncommon. My drag is always set really really low so not much pressure gets put on the rod holders anyway. I have heard many raves about the driftmasters.

newboater13 said:

Can you mount those driftmasters straight to my plywood deck?

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They make an assortment of mounting options for them. Google them and check out their website.

Here's the best site I've seen for good prices and a complete listing of Driftmaster gear.
https://bottomdwellerstackle.com/driftmaster.htm