mastertangler wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2012 at 9:03pm:

SD/OS I have the aluminum rod holder you use and found it cumbersome to change the angle of my rod easily. Isn't an Allen wrench required to loosen the plate? I used the one you speak of for quite a while (I still have it.....want it?) and compared to what I am using now I don't think they compare to be honest. Now I'm throwing off on SD's rod holder.........they will kick me out of here before it is all over.........

No Allen wrench required.  you must be thinking of a different rodholder, or else a previous incarnation I'm not aware of.  Simple thumbscrew design.  I wouldn't try to change the sweep of the rod while moving, or even over deep water as you could lose a vital part...as my frequent bowpaddler Tim once did, but we were able to effect a field repair with a spoon from the cookkit, electrical tape, and a fertile imagination.  I have since bought spares of the only part that could go overboard easily (very small and lightweight) and carry a couple of spares with us.  But Tim learned his lesson well and no longer attempts to change the sweep while on the move.  Really, once you get it set right, there is no need.

I used to use the under-the-leg method but as I have aged I have found that I need to be able to shift my legs to different positions from time to time to relieve joint stiffness.