Jim_MI wrote:
1) Is an aft attachment point even necessary for these Adjustable Rod Holder Extensions?
2) It seems like reaching back to grab a rod with a large fish on would be quite awkward, but I have never tried, somaybe not.
3) Any clever suggestions for no-holes attachment points for straps?
No replies from forum, so I tried a few things over the past week and will answer my own questions in case others are wondering:
1. A rear attachment point for the rod holders really helps in waves and choppy conditions. It also keeps everything secure for beach launching and landing.
2. The rear MIRH's on the Outback work fine for trolling with 8-9 ft rods. You can see the tips well enough to watch for strikes without getting whiplash. Playing and landing a fish with rod leashes attached back there was no problem. They work better for me than trying to rig up temporary attachment points for using the front MIRH's.
3) When using the rear MIRH's, I am clipping the rear strap to the rear deck bungee just behind the middle cleat point. I tried clipping the front strap to the rear end of the paddle bungee, but this did not provide sufficient holding power when dragging various divers to get my bait 50+ ft down. It worked fine for as much as 9 colors of lead core line, though. I changed this up by slipping a 10" nylon cord (with loops at both ends for quick attachment and removal) to the handles on the inner gunwales, and clipping the front rod holder to that. This is an adequately firm attachment point for trolling and aside from the cord partially covering the rear gunwale "pockets", is not in the way of much.
I'd love to hear of other approaches.
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