Eddie101 Posted July 1, 2020 Posted July 1, 2020 Not sure this is the right area, but here goes:I'm looking for a compact size cooler w/rod holders(for both spinning and baitcasting) for a ten foot boat. Any recommendations? Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted July 1, 2020 Global Moderator Posted July 1, 2020 You lost me at rod holders Quote
Eddie101 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Posted July 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: You lost me at rod holders This is what found, but I believe these holders are only good for spinning gear. I'm looking for a cooler that can accommodate both. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted July 2, 2020 Global Moderator Posted July 2, 2020 That would be sweet! I just don’t know of any 1 Quote
Super User Bankc Posted July 2, 2020 Super User Posted July 2, 2020 21 hours ago, Eddie101 said: This is what found, but I believe these holders are only good for spinning gear. I'm looking for a cooler that can accommodate both. I've not used that specific cooler, but rod holders like that are found all of the time on fishing kayaks. They work fine for both spinning rods and baitcasters. So long as the rod has a long handle, they tend to be pretty reliable. Even if the reel won't slide down into the groove, there's still usually enough of the rod submerged into the tube to keep the rod in place. If the rod has a short handle, or has a pistol grip, then they have trouble holding the rods. But those types of rods are kind of out of fashion right now. Everyone seems to love the longer split-grip, two handed rods these days. Also, you want to make sure the butt of the rod isn't too big to fit in there. That's not usually going to be an issue for bass rods, but maybe with a giant salt water rod with a thick grip, or if you use a Cush-it rod float, they may not fit in there. They're not great for trolling or holding the rod while fishing though. You'll want something bolted to the boat for that. But for general holding of your rod while going from place to place, they tend to work great. You can add a rod leash if you're worried about them falling out. I use those on my kayak. Not so much because the rods fall out on their own, but I've popped one out with a paddle before, and didn't know it. I've also had some trees try to grab them and pull them out as I paddled away. 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted July 2, 2020 Global Moderator Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Bankc said: I've not used that specific cooler, but rod holders like that are found all of the time on fishing kayaks. They work fine for both spinning rods and baitcasters. So long as the rod has a long handle, they tend to be pretty reliable. Even if the reel won't slide down into the groove, there's still usually enough of the rod submerged into the tube to keep the rod in place. If the rod has a short handle, or has a pistol grip, then they have trouble holding the rods. But those types of rods are kind of out of fashion right now. Everyone seems to love the longer split-grip, two handed rods these days. Also, you want to make sure the butt of the rod isn't too big to fit in there. That's not usually going to be an issue for bass rods, but maybe with a giant salt water rod with a thick grip, or if you use a Cush-it rod float, they may not fit in there. They're not great for trolling or holding the rod while fishing though. You'll want something bolted to the boat for that. But for general holding of your rod while going from place to place, they tend to work great. You can add a rod leash if you're worried about them falling out. I use those on my kayak. Not so much because the rods fall out on their own, but I've popped one out with a paddle before, and didn't know it. I've also had some trees try to grab them and pull them out as I paddled away. I have vertical rod holderS on my center console and they are useless. All my buddies stick their rods in there as soon as they get in the boat (against my recommendation) then saw them in half with a sidearm cast. The first time I paddled my fiancé’s kayak I knocked one out of a holder with a paddle. I don’t like rod holders...... Quote
Eddie101 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Posted July 3, 2020 I think this might do the trick. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a cooler. https://www.amazon.com/Rod-Runner-Pro-Caña-de-pescar/dp/B00JAHLR8S/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=rod+runner&qid=1593743182&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-8 Quote
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