zski, The Berkley Quick-Set can hold any fresh water fish out there. It's not like you're going to fight the fish with the rod holder. The drag will slip and you'll pick up the rod and go to it. It comes with several different attachments for mounting it, one clamps around an aluminum thwart nicely. It's around $20 and you can move it to other boats if you want. No holes to drill, nothing to fabricate yourself.