Crappie Rod boat racks

[Jsfreem]

Looking for some suggestions on some rod racks to go in my boat to hold 6-8 long crappie jig poles. I saw Milennium and Cornfield Crappie both have one but open to other options. Also any feed back on which ones work best

[cgc1productions]

I’m using the Driftmaster 2160 offset double tip savers with no issue transporting 8-10 ft rods. I may need to get an extra section for additional support for 6-7 ft rods. If anyone has an extra double offset section they’d like to get rid of, feel free to PM me. Thanks


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[artcarney_agr]

I bought the Driftmaster ones to save money, however after using them and then later buying extras for added support the cost savings became negligible.

If I had to do it over again, I would have bought the Millennium from the start.

[M R Dux]

For 6-8 foot rods the Cornfield Crappie holders would be your best bet. I designed the prototypes for these so I could put my 7 foot crankbait rods onto my bay boat that had very little gunnel space. I use them and the Millennium Marine on my boat but the Millennium are for my longer rods.


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[Chuck Adams]

Mellinium are the best by far.
Remember, you usually get what you pay for.
Chuck


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[cevans]

Creekslick rod racks. Catchin' Crappie Fishing Guide Service | Greers Ferry, AR | Wayne Stewart

[ryanjay11]

I guess i'll go against the grain. I had the Millennium racks and didn't like how big, bulky and heavy they were. I have several Millennium products that have been great, but these just didn't do it for me.

I ended up buying the Driftmaster 2160-10 offset tipsaver rack and really like it. If I don't need it on the boat, I just unscrew it and they will fit pretty much anywhere.



I do think it would be pretty optimistic to think 8 rods with baitcasters could fit on this rack, but I'm just using it for the 13' rods that my wife and I use for Livescoping.

I will say this about any product you mount to your boat. It's almost always personal preference. Something that seems like a good idea, might end up being the thing you end up liking the least on the boat. I have a Xpress XP180 that I've had in several different configurations over the years and I've changed a bunch of stuff. You might get the driftmasters and wish you had bought the Millenium rack.

[tahoe 50]

I have had both on my 16' polarkraft. Its very much like a Bass Tracker. The Driftmasters worked but I remove my console sonar. The rods were in the way to get to the sonar, walking around the boat I would walk into the rods. I am pushing with 16' rods. I then bought a set of the millennium rod holders. I really like the way you can move them up or down when needed. They fold out of the way, I'll have to add a third one in the middle for shorter rods. Both have there draw backs, and positive attributes. Millennium's are build solid, operate fantastic, and can be removed if needed. Also I noted with the Driftmasters they were very close to the water line, and prone to get very wet when on plane.

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[kyfishman]

I have had the Driftmaster rack but really didn't care for it. I found it difficult to accommodate 8 rods. I switched to the Millennium rack and love it. I usually carry at least 8 rods that are either 14 or 16 ft long.

[turkeyfootnc]

I use the driftmasters also but I made a bridge to keep the bow out and helps keep the lines from making a mess