under-gunnel rod racks

[Mark]

I'd like to get some recommendations for makers of under the gunnel rod racks. In redoing my 20'CC, the sides will be left open and I'd like to hang my fly rods under the gunnels like I do on my 18'. So, who makes the nicest ones out there that any of you know of??

Thanks for your thoughts. -mark

[Trayder]

Pleae do not laugh:

I purchased a set of "suction cup" under gunwale rod racks for Trayder. I bought them cheap, from offshore angler, or bass pro shops. I never thought the would work. I made a 120 mile day offshore with them and although I cracked my T-top ( to give you an idea of the seas and pounding on that trip) those suction cup rod holders held 4 medieum duty spin setups, 2 on each side.

Here is a pic:



Best part is you do not have to drill any holes and the belt holds the rod in the rack very tightly

[ScottM]

Trayder,
I just checked out those racks at Bass Pro Shops. The description says 1 pair, so I assume that is both ends, correct? Also, do they hold 2 rods? It looks that way in the picture, but it doesn't say.

BTW, they're called the SportsBuckle rod rack for anyone interested in them.

Scott

[Billybob]

Mark, I put the ones from So-Lo on mine because, well someone gave them to me.They're pretty good though.Small, unobtrusive and they have a foam filler inside the ring that grabs the light end of the rod so it doesn't rattle.I like them.If you look at the last picture on the 3rd page of my 23 (Sirotnak's), you can get an idea of what they look like. I did have to put some self adhesive clear material on the liner though, so the reels wouldn't mar the paint (well really cause I'm anal, but aren't we all).Check them out.

[Mark]

Thanks for the options that have been presented so far. It is actually rather nice being able to pick the exact items for the boat project from the ground up - just the right gas cap, rod holders, leaning post, steering wheel, etc.

I appreciate the recommendations/
mark

[johnnie q]

hello i have teak holders that came w/the boat,also have a copy made of starboard. if you need a template let me know.or could make for you.i have a 70 20' i restored 4 years ago.