Fishing Rod Holders Articles & Videos

• How to Build Fishing Rod Holders on Your Boat

  When you are out fishing on a boat, you might have times when you need to set down your rod. You could be fishing with more than one rod at a time or need to help someone else haul in their catch, or you might just want to stop and take a b… read more

• How to Make a Truck Bed Fishing Rod Holder

  Laying your fishing rods in the back of the truck for transport is fine in some cases, but not always a good idea. If you are hauling other things in the bed of the truck, the rods might get scratched up, or worse. For this reason, installi… read more

• Plans for a Wooden Fishing Rod Holder

  You should consider storing your special or more expensive fishing rods on a rack to keep them off the ground when not in use. These are available at sporting goods stores, or you can make your own out of all kinds of material. For special… read more

• DIY Fishing Rod Holder Rack

  PVC pipe is a great starting point for building racks to hold fishing rods. This durable material holds up over time, protecting rods from harm by keeping them out of the way. If you are looking for a simple hour-long project, have many fis… read more

• DIY Fishing Rod Holder

  Many anglers overlook rod holders when it comes to assembling fishing gear for a trip. A rod holder can prove invaluable when fishing along sandy beaches and banks, or when an angler needs to set the rod and reel down while the bait or lure… read more

• How to Install a RAM Mount to a Kayak

  The company, RAM Mount, manufactures several different fishing rod holder mounts; however, they are all either flush-mount systems or mount-on-top systems. Mount-on-top systems are simple to install; you simply screw the base into the kayak… read more

• How to Install Kayak Rod Holders

  Kayaks are wonderful crafts for fishing. But with limited room, fishing rods quickly get in the way. This is an inconvenience and it can be a safety issue if the rod gets in the way of a quick exit, trapping you inside an upside-down kayak.… read more

• How to Build Fishing Carts

  Having a fishing cart to haul your rods, tackle and supplies is a necessary convenience for anglers trekking long distances to their fishing locations. They are quite handy, especially when your destination is a pier. You will have all your… read more

• The Best Trolling Rod Holders

  Trolling is an effective method of fishing since it allows anglers to set lures or baits at precise depths while covering miles of open water in a search for actively feeding fish. A critical piece of any trolling system is the kind of rod… read more

• Kayak Fishing Rod Holder Installation

  Kayak fishing has a cult following in saltwater and freshwater environments. Kayaks are quiet, comfortable and easily maneuverable in skinny water. Rod holders allow you to paddle while your line in is the water. Many kayak models are desig… read more

• How to Make a Rod Holder

  Rod holders come in many different styles. A shore-fishing rod holder is simple and inexpensive to make if you own or can borrow a 110-volt gasless MIG welder. You can make a dozen rod holders in about two hours. They make great gifts for f… read more

• How to Install Rod Holders to Kayaks

  Using a kayak for fishing becomes easier if you install rod holders that keep the poles out of the way but within easy reach---freeing your hands for paddling. Rod holders easily mount on any kayak regardless the kayak's material. Although… read more

• Homemade Fishing Rod Holders

  Many fishermen opt to not hold their fishing rods all day long as they are striving to bring in a fish. Instead, they position their poles into fishing rod holders. A fishing rod holder must be able to not only hold up the pole, but also su… read more

• How to Make Fishing Rod Holders for a Boat

  A good fishing rod holder will support both the weight of your rod as well as the weight of a prospective fish, all while holding your rod in the correct position. Why buy a fishing rod holder when you can make your own? To start, you'll ne… read more

• Types of Fishing Rod Holders

  One of the appeals of fishing is that it takes time. However, when all of your time is spent having to hold onto a rod, it limits what you can do with your hands. Laying your rod in the bottom of a boat is often asking for trouble, too. The… read more

• How to Organize Fishing Equipment in the Home

  Nothing is more frustrating than trying to find a certain piece of fishing gear and having it not be where you thought it was. You probably curse yourself for not being more organized. Organizing your fishing equipment isn't that hard and i… read more