Clamp on Rod holder - are plastic any good??

[Abter1]

I'm still recovering from just buying a new-to-me boat. The wallet is beyond thin, to say the least.

My boat has 2 trolling rod holders, but that really isn't enough. I need at least 2 more. I see a lot of metal clamp-on rod holders for $40+, but wonder if I have to spend that much. I have seen some nylon ones as well, for <$20. Are they any good, or are they really designed for storage? Last thing I want to see is a nice rockfish taking off with my rod, reel, lure, and the big pieces of a cheap clamp-on rod holder.

[mudshark]

Talk to Birdman, I think he manufactures them!

[John957]

Don't waste your money, they're not strong enough. I had a set on a 13 whaler a few years ago. If a fish hit your better react fast because you never knew if they would hold. Never actually lost a rod but came close.

Get the Metal ones and the good ones. The cheaper versions corrode easy.

[J.B. Cornwell]

They work fine for your Zebco spincast combos.

For your Loomis and comparable rigs I would go for the Stainless or just hold on to the rod.

Red sky at night. . .
JB