I think the the ATAK actually has a "rod locker" that opens at the rear, but as buzzed bait mentioned you can't access it while fishing. It's more of a storage for travel type of "rod locker". I actually own the Feelfree Lure 11.5, it's a great craft, but it ain't gonna win you any races, it does track well for a yakthat wide, It's superbly stable even in wake, the seat sits like a Lazyboy.