Different strokes for different folks, I guess.  My setup works great for me and I rarely lose a fish on the hookset.  No matter which way the rod points you can still tell if you pick up any debris on your lure if you know your lure's action.

Hey nice set up Moonman. I have a feeling on a portage close to a mile though your boat might grind me into the duff  .

Its not that the rod holder you use didn't work for me.......it is just that I find the 2000 superior is all. I have used both. And of course  someone may try both and decide for what you are using and then I would understand the comment different strokes for different folks a bit better.

Not to belabor the point but I will expound on another aspect of the rod holder you use and why I decided against it. I have already pointed out the aspect of improved paddleability (uh, that's not a word  ) that comes from popping the rod off my gunnel. But there is another facet about that holder I found displeasing.

I do a lot of trolling. I tend to follow contour lines as do probably many of you. Often that requires sharp changes in direction. I tend to like to have my rod even with the water surface, pointed rearward and/or pointed down slightly. I have many times felt vulnerable to losing my rod with that holder especially when everything "lines" up. Unlikely I know, it would have to be almost a perfect alignment. But physics being what they are I could sense the potential for it happening.

The 2000 has a "C" clip which is fairly easy to employ and I use it more often than not. There typically is no rush to grab a rod after a fish is on in a trolling scenario. I often watch the rod to ascertain just what I am dealing with before removing the rod unless of course deadfall is near.

Add in that I always have a big outfit with me. A muskie rod with large baitcaster, heavy line and big lures which demand a beefy rod holder with a safety mechanism. The 2000 can cradle a baitcaster in its upright position which certainly helps a bit.

Anyway......merely making conversation. I hope you find it interesting/informative and not argumentative. That is not my intention.

I like the big fly BTW......looks killer......

MT

Kerry wrote on Mar 26^th, 2012 at 9:16pm:


Kerry,
I cannot give an informed opinion on the Scotty having never tried it.

How cool is that!........ I would like to see you in action.......sounds like Moonman should do a few fishing "tips of the month".

Well that is check and mate.......I have no response to such a humble statement  .

I suppose my partiality to my holder is shining through a bit much. I mean........I REALLY like mine. I actually enjoy using the dang thing to the point I would consider it a major blow to a trip should something happen to it. True love!

I'm sounding a bit wistful. I didn't get my fill last year.......hope to get out on a lengthy trip this year........still up in the air which is very unusual for me.

Maybe one day we can swap rides for a little while and you can give it a whirl and see what you think.